Bear in mind I said “Fiji Times”. Not “new zealand newpaper from the library”. Not “scan from the auckland paper sent to me from my cuz there”. But “Fiji Times”.
Could someone please explain to me the logic behind this ad? Am I missing something here?
All I see is an advert about what this guy Alex Swney (how the hell do you pronounce that anyway?) would do if he were mayor.
Of Auckland.
The city of Sails.
That isn’t in Fiji.
Update:
Out of curiosity I decided to email them and ask them directly. Here’s a transcription of the email exchange.
From: Wilson
Sent: Friday, October 05, 2007 12:22 AM
To: contact@alexforauckland.co.nz
Subject: Saw your ad in the Fiji Times
Hi,
Just saw your advert for Alex Swney in the local Fiji Times here in Fiji.
I’m curious as to how Fiji could help with the vote standings for your campaign in New Zealand.
Cheers
From: contact@alexforauckland.co.nz
Sent: Friday, October 05, 2007 8:31 AM
To: Wilson
Subject: Saw your ad in the Fiji Times
Hello Wilson – thanks for your email. It was just an idea to remind all the Aucklanders who are currently holidaying in lovely Fiji to vote when they get home!
Kind regards
Liz Smith
P: 337 0689
M: 021 531 238
An interesting tactic if I ever saw one 
#1 by keith on October 4, 2007 - 11:33 pm
lol wtf?
#2 by Allen on October 4, 2007 - 11:38 pm
That’s my uncle… his daughter… who is my cousin, is a dame!
Soli!
#3 by Wilson on October 5, 2007 - 12:00 am
@ keith
I was hoping you’d know =_=
@ allen
…maqe O_o
#4 by Gankutsuou on October 5, 2007 - 12:07 am
dot dot dot
#5 by ~mako shark~ on October 6, 2007 - 4:20 pm
interesting… and expensive… we all know how expensive it is to put an ad in the Fiji Times especially in the prime sections!!!
#6 by Allen on October 6, 2007 - 4:53 pm
Talk about desperate to win votes!
Q- What would I do if i saw an
advertisement like that, while on
holiday abroad?
A- Extend my length of stay! That’s
for sure!
#7 by Wilson on October 6, 2007 - 9:10 pm
wonder how the general public of another country would react if the local town guys were to do a similar advert ^_^
no wait…we probably couldn’t afford it hehe
#8 by keith on October 8, 2007 - 6:26 pm
I humbly suggest that we support this man’s election campaign!
#9 by Wilson on October 8, 2007 - 8:29 pm
…you serious? O_o