Top 10 Funny Beer Commercials

bread which doesn’t crumble and beer which doesn’t turn sour’. The Egyptians taught the Greeks how to brew beer and the Romans were taught in turn by the Greeks. The Romans considered beer a barbarian drink and it was only brewed in the outer areas of the Roman Empire where wine was difficult to produce.

Nowadays, beer is the world’s most widely consumed alcoholic beverage and this massive global industry spends lots of money on advertising. The imagination of beer advertisers seems to have no limits when it comes to promoting their brands. Most of the commercials are creative and fun to watch.

Here is my Top 10 list of funny beer commercials:

10. Wedding à la Carlsberg

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Carlsberg is not only the world’s fourth leading brewery group, but also one of the few, if not the only, brewery group that is managed by a directorate of scientists. Their beer portfolio includes more than 490 brands. A main pillar of Carlsberg’s growth strategy is to respond vigorously and quickly to consumer trends. Beside improving, developing, or launching new products, Carlsberg spends top dollars on creating effective and humorous ads. Here is one of the ads featuring two best friends, Carls and Berg. They are bringing a last tribute to their best friend who is

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Top 10 Bloodiest Battles of World War I

Following the failed Russian invasion of East Prussia, the Russians managed to inflict a defeat on the Germans at Gumbinnen and make a push toward the West.  The Germans quickly moved to consolidate the German Eight Army to halt the Russian advance.  Despite being outnumbered, the Germans, outnumbered by two Russian field armies, managed to inflict a huge defeat on the Russians at Tannenberg, considered by some to be the most lopsided defeat in the war.  The Russians suffered 170,000 casualties to the Germans 12,000, highlighted the ineptitude of the Russian commanders and the ineffectiveness of the Russian army.

9.  Battle of Arras (278,000 total casualties)

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Top 10 Johnny Depp Movies

status: he dropped out of high school to pursue his rock band ambitions, only incidentally stumbling on-screen with that part he landed on 21 Jumpstreet. That was only the result of his latent, yet intrinsic ability to ground himself and naturally become another person. But who is this man really, beneath the leather arm cuffs and fedoras and intricately-constructed layers?  We all want to be a little closer to Johnny Depp, even if the only way to do so is to watch (i.e. drool over) his movies.

Here are ten of his best:

10. The Brave (1997)

This one has to be here because it involves so much of Johnny Depp (not to mention a masterful cameo by Marlon Brando appearing fairly true-to-self as a wise, old Native American man): he directed, starred in, and co-wrote the screenplay for this film based on a novel by Gregory McDonald. It’s his vanity project, if you will, and his over-indulgence shows in how utterly and excruciatingly long this film is. It’s about a Native American man who lives in a communal junkyard and sacrifices himself, via a high-paying snuff film, for the sake of his family’s wellbeing. After two dragging hours, you truly feel the pain of this overtly Jesus-esque character.

9. Pirates of the Caribbean (2003, 2006, 2007

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Top 10 Most Important Historical Finds

A farmer in Xi’an named Yang was drilling for water when he found the Terracotta Army in 1947. The Army was carved by 700,000 forced workers and was buried underground in front of the tomb of Qin Shi Huang so they could protect him in the afterlife. Qin Shi Huang was the first Emperor to unify China and is as much reviled for his tyranny as he is admired as a visionary. Tens of thousands of human and animal statues were created in several pieces and then assembled, each of which is unique. Actual weapons and armor were used in the manufacturing of the warriors but they were stolen shortly after the creation of the tomb. Despite the impressive discoveries in Xi’an, the tomb of the emperor has yet to be found.

Importance

The Terracotta Army is our doorway to understanding how the real Qin Dynasty army functioned. By examining these clay warriors we can determine the formations of the army and what kind of weapons they used as well as their quality. Fine bronze swords, daggers, billhooks, spears, halberds, axes, crossbow triggers and arrowheads were all found in the pits at Xi’an.

9. The Dead Sea Scrolls

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Top 10 Civilizations That Mysteriously Disappeared

One of the first Mesoamerican societies, the Olmec inhabited the tropical lowlands of south-central Mexico. The first signs of the Olmec are around 1400 BC in the city of San Lorenzo, the main Olmec settlement which was supported by two other centers, Tenochtitlan and Potrero Nuevo. The Olmec were master builders with each of the major sites containing ceremonial courts, house mounds, large conical pyramids and stone monuments including the colossal head that they are most known for. The Olmec civilization relied heavily on trade, both between different Olmec regions and with other Mesoamerican societies. Because they were one of the earliest and most advanced Mesoamerican cultures at the time, they are often considered the mother culture of many other Mesoamerican cultures.

Where did they go?

Around 400 BC the eastern half of the Olmec’s lands was depopulated- possibly due to environmental changes. They may have also relocated after volcanic activity in the area. Another popular theory is that they were invaded, but no one knows whom the invaders might be.

9. The Nabateans

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Top 10 Experimental Films

9. L’Age d’Or

Directed by Luis Buñuel

1930

The second film on this list is another collaboration between Luis Buñuel and Salvador Dalí. Unlike Un Chien Andalou, this film attempts to have some semblance of a cohesive narrative. It is composed of several seemingly unrelated vignettes that range from a nature documentary on scorpions, a young couple trying in vain to find a place to have sex, and a partial reenactment of the events in Marquis de Sade’s 120 Days of Sodom. Also, unlike Un Chien Andalou, this film was subjected to great protests and anger from the general public. It particularly enraged the Catholic Church for several potentially blasphemous images, including a young woman fellating the toe of a religious statue and a scene that implies a Christ-like figure taking part in orgies. Nonetheless, it has since gained a reputation as one of the most important experimental films ever made.

8. Rose Hobart

Directed by Joseph Cornell

1936

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Top 10 Reasons Why People Hate Top 10 Lists

top 10’ into Google’s search engine.

The most popular lists are either informative or funny. My favorite lists are both. Speaking from experience, if people hate your top 10 list they definitely let you know in the comments.

First, let me emphasize that I personally don’t hate any of the lists I’ve used as examples. Now, here are my :

10. Subjective

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Top 10 Works by Albert Camus

As a homage to one of his major influences: the Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky, Camus wrote The Fall. Its themes and narrator who directly addresses the reader mimics Dostoevsky’s Notes from the Underground, which has been widely considered as one of the pioneering works of Existentialism.

The novella begins as you (the reader) enter a bar in Amsterdam and try to order a drink, but are ignored by the bartender. A fellow who’s sitting next to you says that the bartender only speaks Dutch, and then politely orders your drink. Slowly, this fellow begins a conversation with you that evolves into a confession of his soul and a reflection of war stricken Europe.

The Fall works on so many levels and deserves to be analyzed on each and every one of them, but the strict use of stream of consciousness prose makes it easy to get swept away, and the narrator was incredibly self-indulgent. I’d call it a minor classic to say the least; worth reading, but Camus definitely has better books.

9. Notebooks 1935-1959

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Top 10 Greatest Inventors in History

rather than selecting only those inventors who came up with the most significant devices (although there is a degree of overlap between them). That being said, there are a few inventors not on my list who hold over a thousand patents each; they fail to make the cut, however, because almost all of their patents relate to minor variations on a single device (such as a computer processor, for example) or are concentrated in one specific industry rather than over a range of disciplines. Additionally, I do factor in the major impact some inventions had on society but gauge them based upon the degree of technical challenges they represented and the level of technology available to the inventor at the time. And so, without further ado, here are my nominations for the ten greatest inventors of all time.

10. Leonardo Da Vinci

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African proverb

"Smooth seas do not make a skillful sailor."

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Today's Featured Article, Website or Blog:If You Are Looking for Fun Christmas Crafts for Your Family -- Look No Further

If a memorable, creative time is what you are looking for this holiday season, then these fun Christmas crafts are for you! These clay pot figures are fun for people of all ages. You decide how simple or complex you'd like your decorations to be. Make some hot cocoa, pop in the Christmas tunes and clear off the kitchen table so you can begin this family fun Christmas craft: If You Are Looking for Fun Christmas Crafts for Your Family -- Look No Further

Did you Know...

... that today is Greetings Across the Miles Day? In 1958, the first broadcast from space carried a message from President Dwight Eisenhower wishing peace on earth and good will to all people. Take time today to send a greeting to friends and loved ones around the world.

 

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Tyler Perry

"When you haven't forgiven those who've hurt you, you turn back against your future. When you do forgive, you start walking forward."

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Today's Featured Article, Website or Blog:Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Everyone in the Family

It's easy to forget buying a stocking stuffer in all the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping and preparations, but don't let that happen. The Christmas stocking should be that special treat your family looks forward to digging into. So, don't make it hum drum and boring, get ideas for stocking stuffers with these helpful lists: Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Everyone in the Family

Did you Know...

... that today is Nuts to You Day? During the Battle of the Bulge in 1944, the U.S. 101st Airborne Division was trapped by German forces. Faced with a German demand to surrender the city of Bastogne, Belgium, U.S. Brigadier General Anthony McAuliffe replied,

 

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Joan Lunden

"Holding on to anger, resentment and hurt only gives you tense muscles, a headache and a sore jaw from clenching your teeth. Forgiveness gives you back the laughter and the lightness in your life."

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Today's Featured Article, Website or Blog:Chocolate Fondue: Using Your Imagination

We've always had a soft place in our hearts for chocolate fondue. After all, who can resist the idea of warm, creamy chocolate just waiting for you to dip your favorite treats? And of course, there's something cozy and friendly about sitting around a table and sharing a communal pot with your closest friends. These days, chocolate fondue pots are inexpensive, readily available, and come with a wide variety of pre-made sauces. But what if you're not a pre-made kind of person? Fortunately, there are many ways to get creative with a chocolate fondue. Read on to find out what they are: Chocolate Fondue: Using Your Imagination

Did you Know...

... that today, besides celebrating Christmas in the U.S., is the anniversary of Washington Crossing the Delaware? In 1776, General George Washington and his troops made a daring crossing of the Delaware River to attack the Hessian troops at Trenton, New Jersey. The next day they won a major victory for the American patriots.

 

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Abigail Van Buren

"If you want children to keep their feet on the ground, put some responsibility on their shoulders."

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Today's Featured Article, Website or Blog:Cut Costs to the Bone -- Save Money On Seasonings

There's saving money on your grocery bill and then there's saving money on your grocery bill. You know what I mean. There are different levels when it comes to saving money. What is frugal to one family is a drop in the bucket to the next. If you're ready to take saving money to the next level and would like to save money on groceries, here's how you can save money on seasonings: Cut Costs to the Bone -- Save Money On Seasonings

Did you Know...

... that today is Boxing Days? The two weeks beginning on December 26th are set aside by the Corrugated Packaging Council to encourage people to recycle their corrugated packages and other holiday packaging materials. Trivia fans: Corrugated is the single most recycled packaging material: 80.7 percent of corrugated produced in 2008 was recovered for recycling, and almost all of that material was recycled into new products.

 

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