Unfortunately, there’s often a negative stigma associated with biker gangs. Pop culture and media frequently paint them as intimidating or even dangerous, but there’s a side to bikers that many people never get to see. In reality, plenty of biker groups are involved in incredible acts of kindness and community service. For example, some biker organizations are dedicated to protecting children from abuse, offering emotional support and physical protection when needed. Others have rescued animals in distress, like the touching story of bikers who came together to save an abandoned dog.
In the following Carlsberg commercial, filmed at the Kinepolis movie theater in Brussels, Belgium, the scene plays off the common stereotype in a clever and unexpected way. The theater is nearly full—except for two remaining seats right in the middle of a crowd of 148 tough-looking bikers. When unsuspecting couples on a date purchased those last two tickets and walked into the theater, their reactions were mixed. Some couples hesitated, clearly uncomfortable with the sea of leather jackets and tattoos, and ultimately chose to walk away. Others, however, braved the intimidating scene and found their way to their seats.
What happened next is sure to leave you smiling. For the couples who didn’t let fear or stereotypes stop them, the bikers had a fun surprise in store. It turns out, the entire setup was part of a clever commercial by Carlsberg, released back in 2011. Even though it’s over a decade old, the ad still holds up as a hilarious and heartwarming reminder not to judge people by appearances.
Watch this Carlsberg beer commercial featuring bikers in a theater…
So, here’s the question: if you were in that situation, would you have had the courage to walk through the crowd and take your seat? Or would you have played it safe and picked a different movie?
Please share this humorous Carlsberg commercial of bikers in a movie theater with your friends and family.
