1972 video made to show what English sounds like to Italians
by Adrian Celantro made this in 1972 as his interpretation of what English sounds like to Italians. Quite frankly, I think we sound OL RAIGHT! Check out the amazing dance scene and the creative use of mirrors.
Tagged: Adrian Celantro
Also by REBECCA WETZLER
Upcoming book on collaboration by Rebecca Wetzler
At the moment between freelance jobs, I’m working on a book with Glasfurd and Walker that’s based on the idea of collaboration and cross-pollination between illustration, typography and graphic design. It’ll be released in 2012.
1980s dance routine: it’s like Eurovision on crack
Sara Carlson’s white hot dance stylings performed on Italian variety show Al Paradise back in the ‘80s. Behold! Dance moves you never imagined possible. It’s like Eurovision on crack.
Documentary about people in love with inanimate objects
A few years ago, I happened upon a documentary about a fascinating subject I wasn’t aware existed: people that are in love with inanimate objects. Married to the Effiel Tower follows two women. Erika Eiffel is a former Olympic archer who has a relationship with her bow, and as the title suggests, the Effiel tower. Amy Stokes has a passion for a German rollercoaster ride and church banisters.
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Sophia Longoria said | 3 February, 2012
OMG! That Italian video about English Rules!! It was the happiest moment of my morning!
Thank you!
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SJM said | 31 January, 2012
How long ’til someone subtitles it a la Benny Lava?