May 13, 2019, 2:09 pm
New Spider-man Themed Safety Video & Amenity Kit
Jul 8, 2019, 8:12 am
#121
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 506
The video is horrendous and makes no sense. The CGI is primitive and the sound editing is awful with excessive amplification at the sub-climaxes. I also find the general theme offensively stupid. I now put on my headset and crank-up some cover music so I don't have to listen to it.
Got me a blue spidey bag today SFO-PVG.
Jul 8, 2019, 11:54 am
#123
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Some comic book superheroes have a certain campy aspect and Spiderman, in particular, is high on the campiness scale. While not my cup of tea, Spiderman / campy go hand-in-hand and is what those familiar with Spiderman would expect.
Jul 8, 2019, 3:45 pm
#124
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I got a red pouch UA1 on the 6th and scavenger/vulture picked a blue for my other kid after landing. The bags are a little thick but definitely more useful than the tins.
Jul 8, 2019, 6:40 pm
#125
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Location: Houston
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Finally went on a Spiderflight. Like the kit, think the video is poorly done, especially in conveying the safety messages!
Jul 27, 2019, 8:35 am
#129
Join Date: Jun 2019
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This video is so awful. When are we getting Safety is Global III back? This video has like NO MUSIC. It's practically silent. The plot is completely incoherent (why is one of the bad guys trying to dive into a fountain?) and the staff in the video look even more robotic and awkward than normal. Except for the second lady in the video. United Safety Video Hall of Fame for sure for her.
I just don't understand why--when you have music as iconic and magical as Rhapsody in Blue associated with your brand-- you lower it in the mix to put in what sounds like a repeating three bar, I don't know, flute solo.
I just don't understand why--when you have music as iconic and magical as Rhapsody in Blue associated with your brand-- you lower it in the mix to put in what sounds like a repeating three bar, I don't know, flute solo.
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Jul 27, 2019, 11:30 am
#130
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Jul 27, 2019, 12:06 pm
#131
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Jul 27, 2019, 12:59 pm
#133
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We have our preferences, but the general public has a different view (nearly 20x)
Jul 28, 2019, 2:42 am
#134
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The movie was an enjoyable watch with my daughter! She hated the safety video, too!
Jul 28, 2019, 10:12 pm
#135
Join Date: Jul 2016
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CGP Grey liked the themed amenities, but also hated the video:
https://overcast.fm/+B1qynzRmI
https://overcast.fm/+B1qynzRmI