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Running

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An advert in which a runner celebrates finishing a race with a delicious pint of Guinness. To see more of The Guinness Adverts Project click here. 

Sideboard

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A couple moving into their new home map out where furniture should go and playfully disagree over their priorities. To see more of The Guinness Adverts Project click here. 

Horse Sense

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One of several stop-motion puppet adverts made for Guinness by Dutch designer/director Joop Geesink. Here, Guinness gives a man the strength to pull a horse and cart. To see more of The Guinness Adverts Project click here. 

Toucan

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A toucan recommends complementary dishes to serve with Guinness in this animated advert. To see more of The Guinness Adverts Project click here. 

Hat

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An eccentric inventor demonstrates his mechanical hat which allows him to fly. Crashing into a neighbour’s garden, he drinks a glass of Guinness which gives him the strength to take off again.   To see more of The Guinness Adverts Project click here. 

It’s What Isn’t Done

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An informative advert which explores the ingredients and technique involved in brewing Guinness, and reminds us that ‘it’s what isn’t done to Guinness that makes it so good.’ To see more of The Guinness Adverts Project click here. 

Giant Rabbit

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An animated advert, featuring the voice of famous Carry On star Kenneth Williams, where one man is chased by a giant rabbit while another enjoys his Guinness.  To see more of The Guinness Adverts Project click here. 

Bottle No.1 (Revised Version)

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The pleasure to be got from a nice glass of Guinness is as good as you’d get from cycling, skiing, diving, and other recreational activities. ‘You’re a better man for a Guinness,’ says the voiceover.   To see more of The Guinness Adverts Project click here. 

Parade

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A joyful and lively advert for Guinness depicting a bustling parade in Dublin followed by some cheer and good spirits in the pub.   To see more of The Guinness Adverts Project click here.