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April 7, 2011

Over the Top

 Bucharest, 2011

Can you tell I'm not fond of in-your-face advertising? Piata Romana is made none the more attractive for it. 

This post links with Signs, Signs.

21 comments:

  1. LesleyApril 7, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    I so agree. Though I understand the need for the money, city squares look so less attractive for the brightly lit signs.

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  2. AndyApril 7, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    I've been drinking Coke since I was kid. Now a days I prefer it with a shot of Canadian Club in it. That sign looks like it is animated.

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  3. VioletSkyApril 7, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    And the really sad part is that the signs are usually of a multinational conglomerate. You could be almost anywhere in the world and the glaring signs outshine the surroundings.

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  4. DinaApril 7, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    Money makes the world go around, the world go around, etc.

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  5. Scrappy GramsApril 7, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Guess I'm in the minority; maybe I like it because it's RED and I love Coke products. Oh, well.

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  6. ClytieApril 7, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    I've seen worse neon eyesores ... if they could have left it with just the top part lit up it would have been kind of cool!

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  7. genieApril 7, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    That is one BIG Coke bottle. It certainly seems out of place here, but over the computer screen it looks pretty cheery!

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  8. JoyApril 7, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    The multinational advert is does lack invention. Although I must admit to a weakness for true neon lettering.

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  9. AnonymousApril 7, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    those multinational companies' ads are everywhere. i saw something similar in spain above pretty buildings.

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  10. EG CameraGirlApril 7, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Advertising seems to be a major part of modern-day life, unfortunately.

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  11. LowellApril 7, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    This is a nice night shot! But I agree...I think advertising like this is cheap and gaudy.

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  12. Four-eyed-missyApril 7, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    He who pays, wins :(
    Even if the advert stands out like a huge ugly pimple on the building.



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  13. JimApril 7, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    I'm very interested seeing this.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  14. cieldequimperApril 7, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    I agree. Except for Times Square.

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  15. HalcyonApril 7, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    I'm with Ciel. Usually advertisements like this don't add to a city. But Times Square wouldn't be the same without all the lights!

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  16. KaoriApril 7, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    I agree, too. But am not surprised it's coca-cola. They're advertisements are always flashy! ;D

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  17. UnknownApril 7, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    The title says it all! :-)

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  18. Kim, USAApril 8, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    What a way to advertise. Love the color of coca-cola but refraining of drinking it a lot. Thanks for sharing!

    Signs-signs

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  19. Inger-MApril 8, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    Bold colorful signs seem to have become a natural part of city environments. Maybe it's because I don't live close to a city that I kind of enjoy seeing them. How strange is that??

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  20. Pat TillettApril 9, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Especially so when beautiful buildings are scarred by it...

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  21. VPApril 9, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    I do not like excess either, it is such a waste at times...

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