FYBF – Our Balinese Friend, Ketut

by mamagrace71 on October 19, 2012

Don’t we all love a holiday romance?

In the lead up to our Bali trip next month…just thought I’d remind you of that great little ad that’s been doing the rounds on telly and the internet.

Nothing like watching a bit of sexual tension between a sunburnt, glassy-eyed Aussie tourist and a suave Balinese cocktail waiter.

Thanks to clever AAMI marketing, Ketut has shot to fame and is even making a special appearance at the upcoming Melbourne Cup.  Not bad for a part-time fork lift driver.

Having been to Bali on a number of occasions, I love watching this ad because it sums up the boys over there to a tee!  Those sultry dark eyes with the intense stare,  the va-va-voom smile…

But then again, what would I know? I am merely an innocent observer.  Ahems.

Just keepin’ my eyes on the road.

For Ketut and Rhonda, let’s Flog It !

P.S This is not a sponsored post for AAMI.  But damn it, I practice safe driving!!!  So, where’s my cocktail by the beach?

 
 1. Follow With Some Grace.

2. Sign up to the awesome Digital Parents community ( if you haven’t already done so). DP was created by Brenda Gaddi who happens to be the creator of FYBF. She’s also created 4 gorgeous kidlets. In case you’d like to know. Or maybe not. But we’ll share that info just the same.

3. Add your post URL to the linky. Please only link up one post.

4. Grab the funky FYBF button and post it on your sidebar. Help spread the blogfloggin love.

5. Visit the blogs of your fellow FYBF’ers and share the comment love.

6. Share some more comment love. It’s proven to make your wrinkles disappear…overnight. #truth



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Leanne@Deep Fried Fruit October 19, 2012 at 6:32 am

Three cheers for Ketut!!
(Thanks for showing me how to spell it ….)
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Yvette @ Little Bento Blog October 19, 2012 at 6:35 am

Ketut.. oh he is so dreamy… a fork lift driver from the eastern states (news report on him…)

but we still all say oh Ketut!!! when we see the ad (even my husband haha!)

Have a fabulous Friday Grace xx
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Catherine Rodie Blagg @CoTaaB October 19, 2012 at 6:41 am

You do make me chuckle xx
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Bree @ Twinkle in the Eye October 19, 2012 at 6:52 am

Love this ad :-)
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Sim October 19, 2012 at 6:59 am

Very funny, Grace. I just hope that Ketut doesn’t break Rhonda’s heart! I’ve become quite fond of that lovely lady.
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Née October 19, 2012 at 7:10 am

I’d give anything to be sitting on a beach ANYWHERE with a cocktail. Gorgeous man or not. Actually probably not. Just give be the booze & a good book ;)
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Me N my Monkeys October 19, 2012 at 7:17 am

Also love this ad.
My sister inlaw is heading off for a 10 day holiday in Bali today. Very exciting.
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Emily October 19, 2012 at 7:35 am

Hahaha, kiss me Ketut! The follow-up ad is a scream.

They spoiled it a little bit in Vic with the ads during footy finals – not sure if you would have seen them, but they had an ad with Ketut and Denis Cometti and Ketut told Denis to keep his ‘eyes on the ball, Denis’. And there was another ad based on the ‘beautiful brake foot’ ad as well. ‘Beautiful kicking foot’ perhaps? They were very ho-hum.
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Lara @ This Charming Mum October 19, 2012 at 8:03 am

Ha ha, that’s hilarious about the Melbourne Cup. Everyone needs their 15 minutes of fame eh?
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Kim-Marie October 19, 2012 at 8:05 am

I must be the only person who finds these ads deeply annoying!
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Mel @ Subversive Reader October 19, 2012 at 8:34 am

I found the ads annoying at first, but they’re seriously growing on me!
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Aroha @ Colours of Sunset October 19, 2012 at 8:52 am

LOL! That ad always makes me cringe a little. Probably b/c I feel like I could be her if I were in Bali! The sunburned tourist getting drunk and flirting with the poor bartender who’s just trying to make a buck or two. HA!
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Enid Bite'Em October 19, 2012 at 9:13 am

Hahahaha. I love this ad. I get so caught up in the story EVERY TIME that I flinch EVERY TIME that they have the car crash :) . Oh Ketut :(

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Ai Sakura October 19, 2012 at 9:37 am

Next month already! Time is gonna flyyyyyy by!
Aust has very creative ads.. Love it!
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carmen October 19, 2012 at 9:43 am

Very sweet! I would almost watch tv for that! ;) xxx
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workingwomenuas October 19, 2012 at 10:23 am

I love those ads – they’re so bad they’re funny!
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Rachel @ The Kids Are All Right October 19, 2012 at 10:41 am

You’ll get your cocktail, I’m certain of it!
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Kylez @ A Study in Contradictions October 19, 2012 at 10:42 am

I have to say that I love the ad just for his name. It makes me giggle. Ketut. It sounds like a word my grandma would have used for doing a fluff! Sorry Ketut!
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Emma October 19, 2012 at 11:24 am

Even my four year recognises Rhonda, he calls her ‘beautiful brake foot’ Looking forward to doing some reading today.
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Salz October 19, 2012 at 11:24 am

hahaha funny ad. I haven’t seen that one yet.
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Becc October 19, 2012 at 11:33 am

Innocent and a safe driver….I think there may be more to you Grace!
#FYBF
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Jess October 19, 2012 at 1:01 pm

I’m sure Gemma is doing that exact same thing in Bali right now!
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Claudia October 19, 2012 at 1:18 pm

Hilarious!
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mumsthewordbloggy October 19, 2012 at 1:32 pm

Ketuts a hottie ;)
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Karen October 19, 2012 at 2:26 pm

For some reason every time this ad comes on my toddler stops what he is doing and has to watch it, he Loves it. But isn’t really into tv, so funny!

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Desire Empire October 19, 2012 at 2:59 pm

How cool is Rhonda? I love the next instalment.
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Rita October 19, 2012 at 5:30 pm

How funny are these ads! I love them!
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Donna @ NappyDaze October 19, 2012 at 5:36 pm

I’m a secret fan of these ads as well. Love when a company manages to get it right and start something :)
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Tracey @ Bliss Amongst Chaos October 19, 2012 at 6:56 pm

Wow Grace! Look at all the floggers! Well done!

You never fail to make me smile :)
xx
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Denyse Whelan Education Specialist October 19, 2012 at 8:09 pm

Have fun, G. I cannot imagine you not doing that. How fantastic to share Bali with the boys and the Mr.
Cant wait to see more…and chat soon.. D xx
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Tina ~ Tina Gray {dot} Me October 19, 2012 at 8:52 pm

Love the ad. Jealous of your Bali holiday. Chuffed that I remembered to link up. Have a fab weekend xx
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Robyn (@slightly_deep) October 19, 2012 at 9:28 pm

That add is Gold! Thanks for the giggle- and the linky! :)
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Mel @ House of Powell October 19, 2012 at 9:40 pm

Love these ads! Soooo jelly about your impending holiday! :(
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Kriscia October 19, 2012 at 10:19 pm

Oh to all the Ketuts I’ve loved before… Lols!
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Kirsty @ My Home Truths October 20, 2012 at 11:37 am

Well I am with AAMI and I haven’t got a holiday or a cocktail either – maybe I should also keep my eyes on the road then! Enjoy your upcoming holiday, I would love to get to Bali one of these days.
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Veronica @ Mixed Gems October 20, 2012 at 4:28 pm

Your blog is the only place I’d meet “Ketoot” since I barely watch live to air tv now. (the horror!)

Congratulations on this amazing FYBF achievement too! Kudos to you and the meme!
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bachelormum October 20, 2012 at 10:09 pm

I guess that sums me up … now, I must book that tix to Bali!! x

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Renay@mummysmiracles October 21, 2012 at 2:16 pm

Hehehe, that’s brilliant, thanks for the giggle :)
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Ang October 22, 2012 at 12:42 pm

I’ve been to Bali once and loved it. Though I was a lot younger then.
I must say this ad drives me bonkas though. :-)
Enjoy your trip.

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