Pictured above: Japanese mind control

Today’s special is audio-only. It was originally a thirty-second television ad for the first 8-bit Nintendo Entertainment System (which your parents must help you setup) and The Legend of Zelda video game.

I try to focus on more contemporary advertisements, but when I found this it was just too horrible to pass up. It has the off the cuff rap designed to get the attention of the kiddies, a favorite advertising convention of mine.

I am pretty sure I recognize the male voice over talent in this ad from several other commercials from this era, including several advertisements for Tandy computers.

If you have trouble hearing the audio, visit the plugin page. If problems persist, make yourself a nice cold gin and tonic.