We see things as we are

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1. Jessica
   Posted on 6 October 2012

   That is surprisingly philosophical. I have to say that I really like this ad! (I wish I knew the original source of that quote… I’ve heard it before, but can’t seem to find a reliable answer.)

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   • 50_Roses
     Posted on 6 October 2012

     It is by Anais Nin. The quote and attribution are on the screen at the very beginning of the video, but only for a couple of seconds, and it is rather faint. If you click on the link to YouTube, it will display a little larger, but the author’s name is still hard to read.

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     • Jessica
       Posted on 6 October 2012

       I’ve read everything from the Talmud to John Milton to some early Christian theologian (Thomas of Aquinas?), so I have no idea what to think at this point. It seems to be a popular quote! I do like Britney’s enactment of it…

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       • 50_Roses
         Posted on 6 October 2012

         It’s probably impossible to establish an “original” source for the idea, only for the precise expression of it. I imagine some form of it has been around for thousands of years. It’s essentially saying that your perceptions of the people and things around you are influenced by your own personality, beliefs, ideas, values, and so forth.

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   • Robin
     Posted on 6 October 2012

     It’s not bad, and surprised they did one at all considering it’s essentially just a repackaging of existing fragrances.

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2. The Candy Perfume Boy
   Posted on 6 October 2012

   Interesting choice of song too. It’s weird to use a Goldfrapp song over something by Brtiney. Not that I’m complaining mind.

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   • Robin
     Posted on 6 October 2012

     It is very strange. Perhaps this will turn out not to be the “official” version.

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     • Racine
       Posted on 7 October 2012

       I find hard to believe this would be the official song when Britney is a singer herself

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3. Bettie
   Posted on 7 October 2012

   I believe it was spoken by Ted Kennedy at his brother, Robert’s, funeral..

   ”
   Senator Ted Kennedy gave the best line of the RFK Memorial, where he quotes his brother and says some people see things and wonder why.. I dream things that never happen and wonder why not.”

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4. Omega
   Posted on 7 October 2012

   All I got to say is LOL

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