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Have you seen them? (August 2003)

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BB
Big Brother Founding member
Hey,

Today I took a trip to Dundee and I was climing the stairs at the Train Station to crossover the main road when I spoted 2 people running... at closer inspection I saw they had 118 118 on their back with long hair, blue shorts and a white TShirt/Vest. Then shortly follwed by another 2. 4 in total.

Couldn't see any Camera's but they could have been anywhere. Has anyone else seen these mad 118 118 people running around?
:-(
A former member
oh dear!

I know that you can purchase the tops they wear from TheNumber.com

Just been having a look round TheNumber.com and I came across of their adverts:

Honda Advert

Rocky Advert (Spot Orville!!!)

The Characters have quickly gained Cult Status, well done to the marketing team!!

Will
DA
Dan Founding member
Yep, saw two of them a few weeks ago in Cardiff.
BR
Brekkie
In relation to the 118 118 ads, the ITC have received around 30 complaints mainly relating to no clear advertising of the charges, although another issue is an accusation of being offensive and ageist - with the 192 represented by an old man.
SE
Square Eyes Founding member
There are more sightings of the runners on this odd website :

http://www.mysteryrunners.co.uk
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A former member
Square Eyes posted:
There are more sightings of the runners on this odd website :

http://www.mysteryrunners.co.uk

That's sad, but at the same time, it's funny!
DJ
DJ Dave
To kids had them on the other day on "Granada Reports" for the "Care In The Air" slot its for Cancer Research UK. Very Happy
ST
Still
Big Brother posted:
Hey,

Today I took a trip to Dundee and I was climing the stairs at the Train Station to crossover the main road when I spoted 2 people running... at closer inspection I saw they had 118 118 on their back with long hair, blue shorts and a white TShirt/Vest. Then shortly follwed by another 2. 4 in total.

Couldn't see any Camera's but they could have been anywhere. Has anyone else seen these mad 118 118 people running around?


I'm amazed at how this marketing campaign has managed to take off. Everyone knows about it - the last two test matches have had lots of people in the crowd dressed up as them. Very odd.

And, Did you cross the main road through that strange walkway thing that smells?
:-(
A former member
It's quite good for spoofing too....

http://www.cowboyoutfit.co.uk/b3/104510.jpg

http://www.scary.fsnet.co.uk/666.jpg

(both found on http://www.b3ta.com )
BB
Big Brother Founding member
Still posted:
Big Brother posted:
Hey,

Today I took a trip to Dundee and I was climing the stairs at the Train Station to crossover the main road when I spoted 2 people running... at closer inspection I saw they had 118 118 on their back with long hair, blue shorts and a white TShirt/Vest. Then shortly follwed by another 2. 4 in total.

Couldn't see any Camera's but they could have been anywhere. Has anyone else seen these mad 118 118 people running around?


I'm amazed at how this marketing campaign has managed to take off. Everyone knows about it - the last two test matches have had lots of people in the crowd dressed up as them. Very odd.

And, Did you cross the main road through that strange walkway thing that smells?


I did, you obviously no the area.

They ran past the Discovery, up the Olympia stairs then along the blue walkway further along the road.
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A former member
My friends and I spotted runners in 118 apparel at the Glasgow 'Gig On The Green' rock concert on Sunday. They relayed around the green shouting things like "Hello 118!" to each other!

Not sure if it was part of a promotion or if it was just a few cranks dressing up for the day.
GS
Gavin Scott Founding member
simon t posted:
My friends and I spotted runners in 118 apparel at the Glasgow 'Gig On The Green' rock concert on Sunday.

Big Day Out on the Green, actually. Did you see the Incredibly Curried Hulk?

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