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  • Somehow, we still tolerate each other. Eventually this will be the only forum left.
Somehow, we still tolerate each other. Eventually this will be the only forum left.
 #158469  by Zeus
 Wed Nov 07, 2012 8:52 pm
At least you're paying attention to this instructional video :-)

 #158473  by Flip
 Thu Nov 08, 2012 7:55 am
That was really well done. I guess in the future New Zealand will essentially only be known for these movies, though. And Flight of the Concords. :P
 #158474  by Zeus
 Thu Nov 08, 2012 8:09 am
Flip wrote:That was really well done. I guess in the future New Zealand will essentially only be known for these movies, though. And Flight of the Concords. :P
Before LotR, most people wouldn't be able to tell you where New Zealand is. The fact that they got Peter Jackson to do something like this shows how important it's been for their tourism.

Honestly, is there any reason to take down Hobbiton and/or Rohan this time? Those sets have gotta be worth their weight in tourism gold right now
 #158476  by Shrinweck
 Thu Nov 08, 2012 10:40 am
My Mother went to New Zealand last month to see some of our family. The safety instructional video on the plane is LOTR themed. Hard to take anything else about them seriously if they're that willing to pander.
 #158477  by Flip
 Thu Nov 08, 2012 10:45 am
Shrinweck wrote:The safety instructional video on the plane is LOTR themed. Hard to take anything else about them seriously if they're that willing to pander.
Thats exactly what he linked, and basically what i was pointing out.
 #158479  by Zeus
 Thu Nov 08, 2012 1:20 pm
Yes, commemorative coins. Canada whores itself out all the time for stuff like that. I somehow doubt anyone willing to pay almost $3,700 for a $10 coin will actually use it in circulation :-)