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Monkey man

Posted by Robin on 28 October 2014 16 Comments

Model Benjamin Eidem in the new ad for Michael Kors for Men. There's blue water, abs, kissing, a plane, a helicopter, a fast car, a perfect downtown apartment, a sexy girl, retro-chic sunglasses and a beach with palm trees (not necessarily in that order). Plus Mick Jagger singing. If only they'd added a big cat (or a snake, or both), it would have every cliché necessary to successfully market a new fragrance for men. Alas, they forgot the big cat.

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Tagged With: michael kors, video

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  1. mals86 says:
    28 October 2014 at 2:37 pm

    Alas.

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    • Robin says:
      28 October 2014 at 2:58 pm

      You can’t always get what you want.

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      • mals86 says:
        28 October 2014 at 6:16 pm

        But sometimes you get what you need.

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  2. Jenkr says:
    28 October 2014 at 2:41 pm

    Definitely needs a cat, preferably a tiger. And hell, why not throw in some explosions a-la Michael Bay style for good measure. 😉

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    • Robin says:
      28 October 2014 at 2:58 pm

      Exploding helicopters!

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  3. VanMorrisonFan says:
    28 October 2014 at 2:59 pm

    Wow…talk about clichés. Bring back the Old Spice man on a horse! He’ll show the pretty boy in the helicopter how a real man gets around! Seriously, Robin, I hope you will look into the fragrance. I smelled a scent strip and read a little about it. It’s supposed to have sandalwood and thyme…things you do not frequently find in scents. It did not smell like everything else out there. Maybe Kevin can give us his thoughts on it?

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    • Robin says:
      28 October 2014 at 7:18 pm

      I will see if I can find a tester, thanks!

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  4. Ericgmd says:
    28 October 2014 at 3:00 pm

    He spends his time in the healthiest was possible on earth:
    Working out, eating right, making love, vacationing on desert paradise-like islands etc.
    And of course embezzling millions, creating ponzi schemes, making trips to meet with Columbian cartel lords…
    Never leaves home without his 3 pound bottle of Michael Kors Man tucked in his LV crocodile overnight tote!

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    • galbanumgal says:
      28 October 2014 at 4:53 pm

      ha ha! At least they used the original version of a decent song…

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  5. aimtx says:
    28 October 2014 at 3:51 pm

    If there’s no cats I’m not even watching. Meow.

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  6. Deva says:
    28 October 2014 at 4:00 pm

    Well, on the upside…nice abs and facial hair! It must be some kind of a bass- akward style statement -he shaves his chest and lets his facial grow. Interesting.

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    • nebbe says:
      28 October 2014 at 8:33 pm

      Hahahahahaaaaa….aaahhhh.

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  7. meredifay says:
    28 October 2014 at 8:45 pm

    You guys are merciless!

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  8. TheNoseKnows says:
    29 October 2014 at 1:19 am

    I Adore the Commercial… Communicates the MK Ideal Perfectly… and GOOD JESUS ALMIGHTY Is Benjamin Not Finer Than Cat Hair!?!?! OUCH! He is GORGEOUS!

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    • meredifay says:
      29 October 2014 at 6:28 am

      Yes, I can agree with your assessment of the guy – he is really pretty.

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  9. Dilana says:
    29 October 2014 at 9:38 am

    Interestingly, she was more completely dressed than he was, and she seemed to be spending less time grooming.

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