http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R55e-uHQna0
This commercial played during the Super Bowl yesterday. I have watched it and rewatched it on youtube. Maybe it's because that little boy is so adorable. Maybe it's because he makes me laugh with his oversized Darth helmet and authentic costume. Maybe it's his belief in "The Force." Maybe it's the dad having some fun with his son. I think the biggest reason I love this commercial is because I had a tiny Darth Vader not very long ago. My younger son loves Star Wars and has ever since he was three years old. When he was four he insisted on wearing his Darth Vader costume to Nordstrom.
"Really? This is what you want to wear?"
"Yes." Very adamantly. (The Force was strong in that one. )
Off we went to Nordy's where we were greeted with lots of smiles, a few laughs and many knowing parents' nods. They all know how to pick their battles!
I told my son about his visit to the store in costume. He was mortified!
"Why would you let me embarrass myself like that?"
But it wasn't embarrassing. It was precious. I wish I could have captured it on video so I could relive it and share it. The day I went shopping with the leader of the Dark Side.....I miss that.
