Comments on: Nissan X-Trail Bonavista

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 04:39:04 +0000

Hey Dan! Welcome aboard. Hope you are enjoying the site. It’s a great way to keep in touch.

By: Dan

Dan — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 04:13:20 +0000

I like it more everytime I see it (haven’t seen it on tv here in Illinois but I’ve replayed it about 6 times so far)

But that’s a Haligonian perspective.

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 12:41:50 +0000

It took a while, but he mayor of Bonavista has changed her mind on the whole issue. She has decided that there is no such thing as bad publicity, since tourism seems to have increased there over the past year.

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 14:48:45 +0000

Thanks Mimi. That seems to be the consensus. It’s an entertaining commercial with no malicious intent. I don’t believe that we should be offended either.

By: Mimi

Mimi — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 14:42:31 +0000

«If that don’t put a gust in yer spinnaker, I dunno what would.»

OMIGOSH, I love this commercial! When I saw it for the first time here in Halifax, I was FLOORED!

What an honor for Nissan to name a vehicle after a piece of Atlantic Canada. I’ve been trying to memorize it and have gotten a few laughs out of friends, but I just can’t do it justice.

I’m sure no offence was meant by the filming of this commercial. It’s good-natured and fun, just like the Newfoundlanders that I’ve come to know over the years. Take pride in your individuality and what makes you unique. It’s obviously an exageration and there’s no reason to be offended.

By: rekounas

rekounas — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 11:24:55 +0000

I heard on the radio today an ad that was suppose to be done with a Newfie accent for the Bonavista. Anyhow, the Newfie accent was terrible.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 02:55:47 +0000

The add was HULARIOUS!!! I don’t know who that actor guy was, but he did a pretty good job. Of course the accent is exaggerated… its entertainment value… and worth it, if I may add. As a Newfie, I’m saying to any offended Newfs out there… Get you drars out a knot!!!

By: Daniella

Daniella — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 01:57:12 +0000

As a Newfoundlander, I cannot say that I am offended. However, I was left feeling confused. I could barely understand a word this guy was saying.

By: ChrisO

ChrisO — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 14:32:04 +0000

i saw it just last night! it was great!

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 13:42:12 +0000

No, I'm not looking for something to be offended by. I'm not offended; in fact I think it's hilarious. If you read the comments on the YouTube site, however, there are some folks in there who are quite offended. There's been debate over the use of the term "Newfie" and the whole Newfoundland thing on both Oh Me Nerves and Steel White Table.