I think this has to be my favourite Christmas advert. Harvey Nics having a laugh at themselves and the whole Christmas sentimental bollocks from 'other' stores.
So it's not enough that Christmas is all about shopping for things to your loved ones it has even reached a phase now where it's all about buying things for yourself. Sad, sad, sad.
'Let's buy my mother or father elastic bands for triple the usual retail price because it has a little piece of paper saying Harvey Nichols in it. I'm sure they'll find it hilarious.' - Said no one ever.
No I realize it's a joke. It's just in extremely poor taste. Kinda like how my comment was a joke. Oh look at that... Looks like you're the dim one here.
lol. I'm not American, though that does show that you honestly had nothing better to pick at than the way a word is spelled. Just because a word is spelled differently doesn't immediately mean they're from a different country to you. Cultural differences, writing on many an American forum engine and having a spell check that's American. Just thought you should know, oh all mighty one. I spell realize and realise both ways because sure the language is called English for a reason but hey there's more than one way to spell the word. Holy mother of God. Would you believe it? :O None the less, thanks for showing you really had nothing better to do than correct spelling. Shows you have nothing better to do with your time apart from get the last say. It's no wonder Americans hate us when there's someone like you around every bend going 'wah wah you spelled this wrong'. Please, grow up, it's the internet dear. There's bound to be spelling mistakes.
seanzscorpio Funny thing is it seems people actually got the fact I was joking given the amount of thumbs up I have in comparison to you. Just thought you should know... So stop being idiotic and getting your knickers in a twist over it.
Oh and if we're going on the grammar and spelling? Your first post. 'It is' so it should be 'it's' not 'its' correct your own comments before you start correcting other peoples. You have a nice day now. x'D
Obviously. That's why you actually replied. lol. If you didn't care you'd have moved on with your life and left the comment chain as is. I guess some people just can't take it when they're wrong and have to have a few things explained to them along with having their hypocrisy pointed out.
I love it! Sorry people don't have a good sense of humour about it. I believe Christmas is the season for giving and those who like Harvey Nicholls stuff will buy it and will still give great gifts to their loved ones... the ad is just being funny.
I think this is horrible- it undermines the whole giving part of Christmas- it's not about self indulgence- last Christmas I got my Dad a Christmas pudding from Harvey Nic's- presents don't have to be big- it's the thought that counts.
Well not everybody is rich or upper middle class okay... I mean this department store so expensive that it went bankrupt in my city 5 or 7 years ago... I mean why so expensive?
TERRIBLE! Very sad that Harvey Nichols decided to run this ad. I usually like the store but I will definitely not buy anything for myself or friends/family there for Christmas! Christmas should especially be the time NOT to be selfish and think of others rather than yourself. NOT funny at all.
Even though you just stated you won't set foot in their stores this holiday season, I still would like to suggest you do. Ask the friendly staff where the "Sense of Humour"-section is. If you hurry, they may still have it!
I do realise that it is meant to be 'tongue in cheek' and funny, but 'sorry I've been selfish and don't give a sh** about anyone else but me' doesn't fit in the any sense of humour section in my opinion. And it is just my opinion, nothing else.
Thanks for that, I am perfectly fine when presented with a humorous commercial.. When it's shit, I say it's shit and your opinion is utterly unimportant.. Ta ta x
Bad influence, making human being to think only about themselves rather than encouraging helping and giving gifts to others. I used to like Harvey Nichols, but I'm so disappointed by their terrible aim! Harvey Nichols u should remove this 'advertisement'. you are just trying to make Christmas meaning something different! unbelievable! I will never step into Harvey Nichols ever again.
The best Xmas ad EVER
This campaign is amazing and hilarious
This is amazing! One of the best ads for Christmas. Stands out from the rest of the ads for sure.
Amazing, comments filled to the brim from 8 years ago, quite beautiful
I think this has to be my favourite Christmas advert. Harvey Nics having a laugh at themselves and the whole Christmas sentimental bollocks from 'other' stores.
What a superb Christmas video. Now that's what I call hilarious
Amazing advert!!!
what a beauty!
Probably funniest Christmas commercial of his year :]
Went into Harvey Nichols today, it's real! Haha. I stood there for like 10 minutes and just guffawed! :'D
So it's not enough that Christmas is all about shopping for things to your loved ones it has even reached a phase now where it's all about buying things for yourself. Sad, sad, sad.
Cant stop laughing when he says "sink plug" :)))))))) omg its so nice!
The girl in the final scene who's looking at herself in the mirror with a drink. I can relate.
Epic idea, epic execution, epic acting, epic voice over... EPIC EPIC!
Brilliance!!!!
Genius advert
This is how you make a Xmas ad. Well played Adam&Eve DDB!
I felt that I am a self-ish... this means, nextime I should think about my Christmas gifts.
I recieved your message HN, Thank you...
'Let's buy my mother or father elastic bands for triple the usual retail price because it has a little piece of paper saying Harvey Nichols in it. I'm sure they'll find it hilarious.' - Said no one ever.
No I realize it's a joke. It's just in extremely poor taste. Kinda like how my comment was a joke. Oh look at that... Looks like you're the dim one here.
lol. I'm not American, though that does show that you honestly had nothing better to pick at than the way a word is spelled. Just because a word is spelled differently doesn't immediately mean they're from a different country to you. Cultural differences, writing on many an American forum engine and having a spell check that's American. Just thought you should know, oh all mighty one. I spell realize and realise both ways because sure the language is called English for a reason but hey there's more than one way to spell the word. Holy mother of God. Would you believe it? :O
None the less, thanks for showing you really had nothing better to do than correct spelling. Shows you have nothing better to do with your time apart from get the last say. It's no wonder Americans hate us when there's someone like you around every bend going 'wah wah you spelled this wrong'. Please, grow up, it's the internet dear. There's bound to be spelling mistakes.
seanzscorpio Funny thing is it seems people actually got the fact I was joking given the amount of thumbs up I have in comparison to you. Just thought you should know... So stop being idiotic and getting your knickers in a twist over it.
Oh and if we're going on the grammar and spelling? Your first post. 'It is' so it should be 'it's' not 'its' correct your own comments before you start correcting other peoples. You have a nice day now. x'D
Obviously. That's why you actually replied. lol. If you didn't care you'd have moved on with your life and left the comment chain as is. I guess some people just can't take it when they're wrong and have to have a few things explained to them along with having their hypocrisy pointed out.
With all the John Lewis and tesco creepy shit this is wonderful and heartening
all kinds of brilliant
I love it! Sorry people don't have a good sense of humour about it. I believe Christmas is the season for giving and those who like Harvey Nicholls stuff will buy it and will still give great gifts to their loved ones... the ad is just being funny.
+alli13941 you exactly have figured out what HN intended. the commercial was just trying to give some hint for gift frank. only few can be noticed.
Horrible!!!! What an thoughtful message!!!
true..
GREAT ADVERT! This is me every year!
lawl
i think tis the season for self-indugence
Inspired!
lmao great ad
a little something for 'em; a bigger something for you.
All I want for Christmas is a black British girl.
Wow.
This is brilliant! Greetings from Russia. :)
lol love it
naughty... no commercials like this in Canada!
I did that with my boyfriend and now we broke up. Thank Harvey Nichols for helping me to dump him.
Best Viral this season? I think so
This is what I want to do for my relatives.
Excellent ad, says a lot about a decadent, nihilistic, selfish society.
In each scene you can see what the buyer's money actually went to. Haha!
LMAO. Scrooge you if can't take a joke!
Whose the name of the guy in brown leather jacket ? He's cute
I think this is horrible- it undermines the whole giving part of Christmas- it's not about self indulgence- last Christmas I got my Dad a Christmas pudding from Harvey Nic's- presents don't have to be big- it's the thought that counts.
Well not everybody is rich or upper middle class okay... I mean this department store so expensive that it went bankrupt in my city 5 or 7 years ago... I mean why so expensive?
The best comment gets 500 toothpicks
Challenge accepted
칸에서 가장 많은 상을 받은 작품.....
that's so sad...
Cheap Scapes shop at H N
Love this Christmas message from Harvey Nichols.- is it too late for you to do the same?
#DigitalMarketing #IanGentleDigitalNavigator
Ravi from 'iZombie' in this advert..:)
TERRIBLE! Very sad that Harvey Nichols decided to run this ad. I usually like the store but I will definitely not buy anything for myself or friends/family there for Christmas! Christmas should especially be the time NOT to be selfish and think of others rather than yourself. NOT funny at all.
Lighten up mate.
Even though you just stated you won't set foot in their stores this holiday season, I still would like to suggest you do. Ask the friendly staff where the "Sense of Humour"-section is. If you hurry, they may still have it!
Glad I am not spending xmas with you, you must be a barrel of laugh's.
I do realise that it is meant to be 'tongue in cheek' and funny, but 'sorry I've been selfish and don't give a sh** about anyone else but me' doesn't fit in the any sense of humour section in my opinion. And it is just my opinion, nothing else.
But,but thats unfair
A #HarveyNics Christmas is about selfishness. #Ispentitonmyself Bizarrely negative campaign to which I'm unfortunately adding to the "buzz".
Bonjour je suis Français. Voilà.
Self-ish, but I like it :D nice Harvey nichols :D
The #selfie generation. How very sad! #Disgusted!
😂🤣
cack
This is horrible... Look at their parents, their love, their child... They don't deserve that for Christmas! I hate this advertisement!
Man like KD 😂
i think this campaign is horrible. it's not what christmas is about at all. it's just selfish at a time when you're meant to be thinking of others.
Not doing it for me, really rather depressing thought and positioning for a great brand.
funny ad.better to buy nothing though than toothpicks
this ad makes me sick / why gift at all, just don't show up. go on a vacation.
I know it's tongue in cheek but I didn't find it amusing
This isn't innovative, it isn't humorous, it isn't edgy and it isn't thought provoking... It's just shit!
it's brilliant, you're just humourless.
Thanks for that, I am perfectly fine when presented with a humorous commercial.. When it's shit, I say it's shit and your opinion is utterly unimportant.. Ta ta x
I hate this advert -.-
what a horrible message
Reminds me of everything bad about humans. Left me with a really bad feeling about HN and Christmas. Thanks for ruining the Christmas spirit.
Appalling...I know it is meant to be funny...but isn't there enough navel gazing selfishness in this world?....
Misses the mark IMO
Bad influence, making human being to think only about themselves rather than encouraging helping and giving gifts to others. I used to like Harvey Nichols, but I'm so disappointed by their terrible aim! Harvey Nichols u should remove this 'advertisement'. you are just trying to make Christmas meaning something different! unbelievable! I will never step into Harvey Nichols ever again.
Sadistic Ad!
gross
mmmh...even 5 years later this advert seems disgusting. After all human gender still has a chance.