Remember Vick's Sinex and the ads? Malcolm's Mum - where is she? Those immortal words "Course you can Malcolm" are really evocative. Wasn't that Ian Lavendar playing his Pike from Dad's Army character in the ad? Don't tell 'em Pike! According to the song from Splodgenessabounds (which I have on audio cassette type thing) "Nasal Decongestants are a must" so how come I have never used one and they don't advertise it anymore. What has changed to the Great British Nose? You see a photo from lots of old adverts, including Vick's Sinex, on http://www.completeshite.com/davethewave-adverts/. You will also be delighted to learn that you haven't missed out on the opportunity to own some nasal spray as Vick's Sinex is still available.
In fact, part of someone's diary of a great adventure includes "Great Quest For a Vick's Sinex" so maybe there is a cult following that we should be part of. Not only that, it is included in topical jokes e.g. "What's the difference between Vick's Sinex and Ken Livingstone?" Answer: "Sinex relieves congestion. Ken Livingstone is a little squirt who gets up your nose."
There is even a website where people discuss their success or otherwise in using it.
Meanwhile Spldogeness continue to Abound as their Album is now available on CD with extra tracks and you can buy mercahndise. Remember Two Pints of Lager and Packet of Crisps Please (I'm gettting thirsty)? Now there is a TV series with the same name. I must find that cassette and play "Simon Templar" and "I've got lots of famous laying dormant under the floorboards of my humble abode"
Posted by grahame at July 19, 2003 08:49 AM