Mr. Bean Is Etisalat’s Latest Leading Man And Opinion Is Divided Over The Entire Ad
If you grew up in the UK, chances are you grew up with Mr Bean.
The TV show was named after the bumbling character played by British actor Rowan Atkinson and it was massively popular throughout the early 90’s.
People couldn’t get enough of the actor and his teddy back then and it looks like Bean is still on the mind after Etisalat got in touch with the actor for an ad about Etisalat coverage…
He played the role of Bond in the clip
And visited hard to reach UAE spots including the top of the Burj Khalifa, the Abu Dhabi desert, underwater in Fujairah and off shore…all to prove the unbeatable coverage Etisalat provides.
Many praised the ad “finally a good advertising campaign”
The new #etisalat ad featuring Mr. Bean rocks… ???????? finally a good advertising campaign
— Adnan Kekhia (@backpack_n_go) February 13, 2018
A reminder of the good old days
I think It’s the first time I’m seeing “Rowan Atkinson” #MrBean on a commercial billboard in the UAE ????????
Reminds me of my childhood memories ???? @etisalat ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/j4yZyi1dVd— мя,cнσωdнυяу (@Im_acs) February 8, 2018
Has anyone seen Etisalat’s new 4G LTE ad featuring Rowan Atkinson? So fun. Awesome campaign.
— Aisha (@fieryAisha) February 12, 2018
One user liked the ad, but points out that Etisalat coverage is dicey in Barsha
Saw this ad of etisalat with Mr. Bean. It’s so hilarious!! ???????? Just that in my sisters’ building in Al Barsha there’s barely any signal. ????????????
— gellie???? (@dyeLhiyey) February 11, 2018
And another also questioned the Etisalat coverage range
Anyone seen the @etisalat #RowanAtkinson ad where he plays an agent that has a mission to find a place in Dubai that doesn’t have an Etisalat signal? Btw, so valuable for Queen and country.
Well, he should have tried half of the buildings in Dubai that are @du only. Clear win.— Mick (@MICKDXB) February 14, 2018
But this user thinks the constant play on YouTube is OTT
On Youtube this morning – the Mr Bean @etisalat ad is playing in between EVERY SINGLE video. A bit much Etisalat – I understand that you want to capitalize on the budget you’ve spent to get a “celebrity” in your ad, but just as anything in life, moderation is key….
— Tamara Habib (@TamaraHabib) February 12, 2018
While others would rather Etisalat chose someone else
Are we gonna ignore the fact that Etisalat hired Mr. Bean to do their commercials? Must they corrupt everything good in this world?
— ♡ (@OccultDoll) February 14, 2018
And thought it was a random choice
Rowan Atkinson for Etisalat is possibly the most random collaboration of the year, so far. ????
— Jasmine (@peartreediaries) February 11, 2018
And this will just make you laugh…
etisalat and du competing with each other pic.twitter.com/trdoFSgQwq
— ???? (@7amdaSK) February 13, 2018
