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CrispyQ

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14. I saw a new Dos Equis man last night. Much younger!
Fri Jun 2, 2017, 01:27 PM
Jun 2017


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http://www.realclearlife.com/food-drink/why-dos-equis-replaced-the-most-interesting-man-in-the-world/


Why Dos Equis Replaced ‘The Most Interesting Man in the World’

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There’s a new “man” in town. Mexican beer brand Dos Equis has replaced its original “Most Interesting Man in the World,” long portrayed by actor Jonathan Goldsmith, with a fresh-faced Frenchman, Augustin Legrand (introduced in this teaser). After Goldsmith made his final appearance in a commercial that sent his character on a one-way mission to Mars, Legrand took up the campaign’s banner, with the new ads centering on the “Most Interesting Man” trope, but with a modern twist.

It was almost a given that somebody would eventually replace Goldsmith, but the move presented Dos Equis with another challenge altogether. With Goldsmith, 77, being swapped out for Legrand, 41, the beer brand was in the uncomfortable position of explaining away claims of ageism. Andrew Katz, the vp of marketing for Dos Equis put it this way: “The meaning of ‘interesting’ has evolved over the past decade, and this campaign features a new character and look and feel that opens the door to a world of interesting possibilities for today’s Dos Equis drinker.”

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Seems like a real asshole. jmg257 Jun 2017 #10
read the article... dhill926 Jun 2017 #12
"Ive also been able to use my celebrity for good. Ive worked with the Mines Advisory Group, an Guy Whitey Corngood Jun 2017 #19
I liked him better as a mystery.. annabanana Jun 2017 #13
I saw a new Dos Equis man last night. Much younger! CrispyQ Jun 2017 #14
The actual article is a fun read. Crazy life story and cool photos to go with: Guy Whitey Corngood Jun 2017 #16
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What is the value of this? Blue_true Jun 2017 #28
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