Is there anyone out there who’s like me, not knowing Lululemon had men’s clothes? I should get credit, at least, as a single guy knowing of Lululemon at all. I have nieces. Otherwise, I’d be clueless. But for people like me (and maybe, you), Lululemon is here to clue us in on their men’s clothing. Check out the ad then scroll down for more…
The LululeMEN. Honestly, I had no idea the guy golfing was Wayne Gretzky. I guess he looks older than I think of him in my head. Kind of like all my middle school friends. I still think of them as looking like they did in middle school, even though I’m assuming they look like adults since it’s been 30 years. Other guys in the commercial are NFL athlete DK Metcalf (the guy walking at the end of the ad) and famous YouTuber Casey Neistat (the guy riding the electric skateboard).
Now, there’s also another guy making an appearance credited on the Lululemon page. Matt James. The only Matt James I know of was a contestant on “The Bachelor.” And no, he’s not The Golden Bachelor. Can anyone shed some light on which dude is Matt James in the commercial?
The Music. The sinister-sounding song in the commercial is from the 1930s… “Teddy Bears Picnic” by Henry Hall and His Orchestra. This song belongs in a horror film ASAP and to be totally honest, its inclusion in the commercial makes the commercial a lot more like a frightening scene from a zombie movie, with all the guys running through the streets on their way to the Lululemon store. I love the song, but I wouldn’t have picked it for this ad. Here’s the full track along with a few cover versions.
Bing Crosby covered it in the 50s.
If I had children, they would not be listening to this version.
For more info about some of your favorite, or least favorite, commercials, check out my Popular TV Ads page.
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I think you might not have recognized Gretzky because he’s apparently had both plastic surgery and a facelift.
He does NOT look Iike the 62 year old version of his younger self. I didn’t recognize him either and I HAVE seen him in recent years.
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Good to know! I wasn’t aware of the work he’s had done on his face.
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Would that not be Sean Peyton on the putting green with W. Gretzky ?
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It absolutely is. Surprised he’s not listed. Good eye.
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That absolutely is!
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Teddy Bears Picnic on a 45 (or 78) was my favorite growing up in the early 50’s! Played it on my kids record player. Never thought it was scary cause the bears were so cute!! Thanks for a great memory!! Sue
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