Droga5's VB ripoff of Man Stroke Woman sketch

[bigtruckmx]

Nick is so cute... :( i love him

[xtinct2]

which one was first??

this or Droga VB?

[ireallyloveshorts]

Man Stroke woman was first

[hazzajjjk]

so none of you people have EVER done this to anyone else ever before? When you viewed this was it the first time you have ever seen someone being shh'd? Dry your eyes people, its advertising, you'll live another day.

[jackknifemowing]

Yes, it's advertising. And Droga5 have now proven themselves to be just another ad agency. But I don't think that was what they had in mind. More importantly, besides being unoriginal (like most ads), this effort is also uninspiring - also like most ads, but Droga5 were promising the world and delivered not very much at all.

[kiwiz00]

So. You poached Ric Cantor for the job. Fair enough. He's a really good Director. But I wonder if Ash Atallia (Series producer) knows about this? Or the BBC? or Hopscotch? Or Freemantle Media? All of whom own the rights, in varying degrees, to Man Stroke Woman. Surely this infringes copyright. Either way, it's a sad rip off. (Dave Droga, are you listening?) Self indulgent crap - no wonder ad agencies are going down the tube. Do you think we are all f**king stupid???? Carlton anyone? lol!

[randomskinnyguy]

Why not rip of something funny that isn't condescending?

[Art1choke]

Collaboration my arse. That's just a blatant rip off.

[TJAY00]

It's sssssshit.

[joseph40au]

Can't believe this so called Aussie brand had to copy a UK TV series sketch. Wasn't going yellow in your packs enough of a rip off! What happened to original ideas?

[cromerski]

sudeep, you seem a bit defensive. why don't you chill out?

[sudeepgohil]

Just for the record Droga5 worked with actual director of Man Stroke Women - Ric Cantor for our VB Gold work. No ripping off, a true collaboration! Sudeep Gohil (Partner Droga5)

[ireallyloveshorts]

This would appear to be the honorable thing in advertising?

[amsob77]

Collaboration? Ah, so that's what they call it nowadays.

You use someone else's idea without telling them, that's a rip-off. You tell them about it, that's collaboration. So, explain the collaborating bit. What collaboration was required? What could Ric Cantour add that wasn't already in his original?

[moyno85]

Bravo, the whole creative department at Droga5 should be axed immediately.

[hazuriaa]

do you know where I can see the rest???

[ireallyloveshorts]

The series is called Man Stroke Woman. THere are loads of other clips on youtube.

[simonha1970]

Mmmm.... a bit smelly.