Contest: Thor Heyerdahl for Rolex, 1973

[neuralclone.livejournal.com]

From National Geographic, November 1973

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Yes!!!

[dangermousie.livejournal.com]

Because I loved his Kon Tiki book.

YES!!!

[meezergal.livejournal.com]

Because they sponsor the Three-Day-Eventing every year!!

YES

[faceless-wonder.livejournal.com]

...not quite as awesome as the papyrus boats, but how can i say no to a celebrity endorsement from Thor freaking Heyerdahl?

Yes

[bzul.livejournal.com]

Although Ra is in the boat spotlight here, we can still imagine the advertising noogie and bit of mischief that might have been:
Timex and John Cameron Swayze -- "Takes a licking and keeps on ticking!"
Rolex and Thor Heyerdahl -- "Takes no leaky and keeps Kon Tiki!"