So
I'm in Johannesburg, South Africa with my good friend David Kau.
We're at his house watching “South Africa's Got Talent.” I never
watch these kind of shows but when in Jo-Burg...Plus I was tired and
jet lagged so a mind numbing talent show was probably just what my
brain needed. I was willing to roll the dice on the impact on my
soul.
Just
when I thought my soul would cry one prolonged tear, a commercial
came on that rejuvenated not only my soul but my mind and body as
well. For years American stars have been secretly dipping over to
Europe or Asia and pushing products for the man. And why not. I know
I would sell toothpaste in the Netherlands if it meant I get to keep
my house and not become a cast member of the Surreal Life.
So
I perked up when a Castle Light commercial came on pushing their new
Ice beer and Vanilla Ice appeared on the screen dancing and rapping
Ice Ice Baby. The commercial was hilarious and I'm officially giving
much props to Vanilla Ice and to South Africa for getting the joke
and letting Vanilla Ice get in on the joke.
If
you want people to laugh with you and not at you then you simply have
to join them in the laughter.
Ask
yourself, would you rather work for UPS for 30 years or have one hit
record and spend the rest of your life traveling the world performing
that one song. I say suck it up and prepare for take-off.
Castle Lite Vanilla Ice Commercial