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[RatskyWatsky]

When Don Draper pitched an ad campaign on Mad Men, the clients usually ate it up — then bought it. But that wasn’t always the case. Witness the Season 6 episode of the AMC drama in which the Madison Avenue exec (Jon Hamm) tries to sway the ketchup brass on a campaign centered on the tagline “Pass the Heinz.” They pass.

Fast forward a half-century in TV time – or four Earth years – and life is imitating art. Co-credited to Mad Men‘s Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce, Draper’s original campaign will run in print ads and outdoor billboards around New York City through traditional.

Heinz says it “selected the ‘Pass the Heinz’ campaign after an agency review because it is clever, modern and doesn’t require paragraphs of copy to convey what Heinz brings to the table.”

“Whether it’s fries without Heinz ketchup or hot dogs without Heinz mustard, this campaign perfectly captures the desire for great-tasting Heinz products with America’s favorite foods,” the (real) company said.

“Even though Don Draper created the ‘Pass the Heinz’ campaign almost 50 years ago, the communications still really work in today’s world,” she said. “Mr. Draper really understood the one thing every Heinz fan knows, which is to never settle for the foods you love without the great taste of Heinz. What we loved about the campaign is that it doesn’t require paragraphs of copy to explain it. It features mouthwatering food images, and all that’s missing is the Heinz.”

Anselmo Ramos, chief creative officer of David, joked that he met with Draper recently (it’s good to hear Don is still with us—at what would be 91 years old). “We had a couple of Old Fashioneds,” Ramos said, “and he gave me the mechanicals from the original campaign.”

Watch Don's pitch in a clip from the show

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[-COOLIO-]

that's neat.

 

[ThLunarian]

I miss Don Draper

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Where's the mayo?

 

[Lagamorph]

What kind of monster is putting ketchup on steak?

 

[RatskyWatsky]

Where's the mayo?

In the trash where it belongs.

 

[Timedog]

That steak is overcooked and dry, and fuck no to ketchup on steak.

 

[Sinfamy]

In the trash where it belongs.

Only caveman put ketchup on steaks.

 

[Savitar]

You've done it again Don!

 

[The Driver]

I miss this show.

Makes me sad when I see Ham relegated to tax return commericals.

 

[Bacon]

That steak 😭😭😭😭

 

[LoserMakesGood]

What kind of monster is putting ketchup on steak?

The shit stain of a president, but that steak isn't burnt to a crisp the he likes them.

 

[hoverboarder]

Your move, Mott's.

 

[FTF]

What kind of monster is putting ketchup on steak?

Seriously. Does Heinz make a steak sauce I'm not aware of??

 

[ThLunarian]

The shit stain of a president, but that steak isn't burnt to a crisp the he likes them.

I think Draper could have destroyed Trump.

I'm also a little drunk

 

[GarthVaderUK]

What kind of monster is putting ketchup on steak?

The 45th President of the United States of America.

 

[Whales]

please, don't pass the heinz for the steak

also just don't pass the heinz at all, because ketchup is disgusting trash

 

[hypernima]

Middle pic needs to GO.

 

[Mutanthands]

What kind of monster is putting ketchup on steak?

That steak is overcooked and dry, and fuck no to ketchup on steak.

Only caveman put ketchup on steaks.

I have to assume that they are referring to Heinz 57 sauce when it comes to the steak.

It still sucks, but it is a matter of degrees.

 

[Dali]

What kind of monster is putting ketchup on steak?

Donald Trump, but Heinz makes stuff other than ketchup nowadays.

 

[Spiral Insanity]

The burger looks to have some ketchup on the bottom bun.

Also, I don't understand the outrage here regarding ketchup on steak.

 

[Prompto]

Mad Men ended too soon

 

[Moppeh]

I just finished a Mad Men rewatch and this is making me want to do it again.

Best TV series of all time.

 

[jett]

That steak is overcooked and dry, and fuck no to ketchup on steak.

Overcooked? Do you eat your meat raw or something?

 

[Leona Lewis]

The burger looks to have some ketchup on the bottom bun.

I noticed this too.

Burn the whole thing down.

 

[Ashhong]

I have to assume that they are referring to Heinz 57 sauce when it comes to the steak.

It still sucks, but it is a matter of degrees.

Maybe, but I don't think that's what most people will think of when they see that ad. Maybe if they had a picture of the bottle in the corner or something

 

[FTF]

The burger looks to have some ketchup on the bottom bun.

Also, I don't understand the outrage here regarding ketchup on steak.

1) and the top bun lol

2) you should

 

[TheGreatDirector]

Your move, Mott's.

Yes.

 

[Mivey]

Overcooked? Do you eat your meat raw or something?

Everyone knows you are supposed to eat it while the meat is still warm and the blood is pumping through it. And with everyone, I mean wolves.

 

[No_Style]

Love it. Need to rewatch this series.

 

[gdt]

What kind of monster is putting ketchup on steak?

Welcome to Trumps America.

 

[LionPride]

Don the GOAT

 

[Discotheque]

Steak tho? Why would Don Draper approve that one, he's better than that

 

[STILLethal]

I just finished a Mad Men rewatch and this is making me want to do it again.

Best TV series of all time.

Is it really worth watching? Has an 8.6 on IMDB, only watch shows 9 and up, but MM seems interesting idk

 

[wildfire]

Just to be clear.

 

[Discotheque]

Is it really worth watching? Has an 8.6 on IMDB, only watch shows 9 and up, but MM seems interesting idk

holy shit I just looked at imdb user rankings. the shows they're putting over Mad Men, lmao

 

[BibiMaghoo]

Is it really worth watching? Has an 8.6 on IMDB, only watch shows 9 and up, but MM seems interesting idk

I wouldn't say it's the best show of all time, but it is very good. I would be surprised if anyone watched it and it wasn't in their top ten. I would recommend the show to just about anyone.

 

[STILLethal]

holy shit I just looked at imdb user rankings. the shows they're putting over Mad Men, lmao

http://www.thecoli.com/media/hhh-scust.4114/full?d=1480046861[img][/QUOTE]
Well mean BB, The Wire, GoT, Fargo, Westworld all deserve 9+ imo

 

[LionPride]

Mad Men is honestly arguably the best show. Ever.

 

[Mesousa]

With mean BB, The Wire, Narcos, GoT, Fargo, Westworld all deserve 9+ imo

and mad men(at least season 2-5) is comfortable better than all of those shows.

 

[dperrin]

Never. Ketchup should not be put on steak.

 

[STILLethal]

and mad men(at least season 2-5) is comfortable better than all of those shows.

Ill give a watch when I feel like binge watching a show again

 

[Zero-ELEC]

Never. Ketchup should not be put on steak.

Just to be clear.

.

 

[PeakPointMatrix]

Those fries look soggy.

Pass.

 

[televator]

Ketchup on steak? I thought this was America.

 

[WillyFive]

Did they forget to cook the steak?

 

[Spiral Insanity]

1) and the top bun lol

2) you should

Maybe it's a European thing? I've been dippin my steak in ketchup my entire life.

 

[Moppeh]

Is it really worth watching? Has an 8.6 on IMDB, only watch shows 9 and up, but MM seems interesting idk

Please don't use IMDB as a reliable metric, because it really isn't.

 

[thestopsign]

Ill give a watch when I feel like binge watching a show again

It starts a little slow, but I would say it is more consistently good than any show I've ever watched. I've liked other shows more overall, but quality just oozes out of it. Don Draper is also one of the most interesting main characters ever conceived.

 

[wildfire]

Did they forget to cook the steak?

*glares*