323 subscribers Subscribe Subscribed 5.2K Share 1.1M views 17 years ago The ad that started the "NOT HAPPY JAN" phrase around Australia. The employer was clearly not happy that Jan. REVEALED: The truth behind the iconic 'Not Happy Jan' advert - and how a twist of fate made it even more hilarious An iconic Australian Yellow Pages ad turned 20 after airing in September 2000.
Not happy Jan Iconic Aussie ad marks its 20year anniversary NT News
The catchphrase 'Not happy, Jan!' entered the Australian vernacular in the year 2000 thanks to a hilarious Yellow Pages advert. Comedian and actress Deborah Kennedy was the woman who delivered the. " Not happy, Jan! " was a line delivered by actress Deborah Kennedy in an Australian television advertisement from the year 2000. Due to the ad's popularity in Australia, the line entered the cultural vernacular as a catchphrase used to express a feeling of discontent. Background A new parody advert featuring an iconic character from Aussie advertising - the 'NOT HAPPY JAN!' woman - has been dramatically pulled from TV screens over night, after legal action. SEE SUNRISE'S REPORT ON THE DRAMA BELOW 0:00 / 1:03 Not Happy Jan /No worries Jan. Almost similar ad 2000 to 2019. dontv3192 449 subscribers 405 51K views 4 years ago 2 Aussie ads, 19 years apart, Not Happy Jan (Yellow.
NOT HAPPY JAN? Darrell Lea makes it better with bold new campaign via Akkomplice, Melbourne
Classic Australian TV Ad - Not Happy Jan by Yellow Pages Loaded Progress 0:00 / 0:30 Video Quality 576p 540p 360p 270p Video: REVEALED: The truth behind the iconic 'Not Happy Jan' advert -. One Of Australian Advertising's Finest Moments Celebrates Its 20th Birthday By B&T Magazine We've all had a "Jan" moment in the office and that's what makes Yellow Pages' iconic "Not happy Jan" ad arguably three of the most famous words ever written by an Australian advertising copywriter. One of Australia's most memorable TV ads, "Not Happy Jan" ran from 2000 to 2003 for Telstra's Yellow Pages. Not Happy Jan Ad Breakdown This classic Australia TV commercial shows a businesswoman sitting at her desk with the latest Yellow Pages business directories on her desk. Originally popularised by an infamous and much parodied Yellow Pages TV commercial, not happy, Jan has remained an Australian catchphrase since first airing in 2000. In the advert, a manager realises that her staff member 'Jan' has neglected to place an ad in time, causing her to express her irritation by yelling not happy, Jan! out a window.
A Current Affair Not Happy Jan ad remake by Darrell Lea taken down
"Not happy Jan!" Over 23 years after the ad for Yellow Pages was made, it's been officially voted as Australia's Greatest Ad of all time after a poll by B&T. The ad became an overnight success and took on a life of its own back in the early noughties, thanks to its quirky catchphrase which quickly worked its way into the Aussie vernacular. "Not happy, Jan!" was a line delivered by comedian Deborah Kennedy. Due to the ad's popularity in Australia, the line entered the cultural vernacular as a catchphrase used to express a feeling of discontent. Why the Advertisement Was So Successful The TV ad ran from 2000 to 2003.
See more classic commercials that aired in Australia athttps://www.stv-archive.org/tv-commercialsOne of the most iconic ads in Australian TV history.After fi. NOT HAPPY JAN - Yellow Pages Ad Yellow Pages' executive general manager James Ciuffetelli told news.com.au in a statement it was in "total shock" to see its "beloved character Jan" being used by Darrell Lea. "We are flattered that Darrell Lea has used our iconic Yellow Pages advertising, featuring 'Not Happy Jan'.
You Won't Believe What Jan From The 'Not Happy Jan' Ad Looks Like Now
Very funny Telstra (Australia) Yellow Pages commercial. So successful that "Not happy, Jan!" passed into the Australian vernacular. Darrell Lea has called back to the iconic Yellow Pages 'Not Happy Jan' ad, in a campaign to relaunch the brand in Australia.In the new campaign, Deborah Kennedy reprises her starring role as.
