Video greatness: David Beckham wants to give you hug!

Jul 27, 2012, 8:28 AM EDT

I do hate it when Madison Avenue can pull my strings like a master puppeteer.

But I have to say, this little YouTube spot from Adidas is just irresistible. (Which is how the ad makers of Madison Avenue won today; I’m passing their video on to you, free of charge, see? Curse their clever ways!)

Here’s the deal: They invite some random Londoners to step inside a small photo area to snap a few shots ahead of the Olympic games. They just don’t mention that David Beckham is also going to peek his handsome head inside.

Some of the reactions are actual LOL moments – like the kid who is so affected by it all, he just can’t stop bawling. Or like the stunned woman who looks like she’s just seen an actual unicorn.

Enjoy:

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sluggo271 - Jul 27, 2012 at 9:50 AM

I kind of teared up when the kid started crying.

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- Steve Davis - Jul 27, 2012 at 10:37 AM
  
  *raises hand, indicating guilty as well*
  
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mrklutch - Jul 27, 2012 at 10:45 AM

Whenever a kid sees his sports hero and tears = awesome video. No idea why people trash Beckham anyway.

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- Steve Davis - Jul 27, 2012 at 10:51 AM
  
  Well, I’m a little guilty, I suppose, although I wouldn’t say what I do is “trashing.” For me, I write all kinds of great stuff about Beckham and his undeniably outstanding abilities. And I think he’s probably a good fellow; too many people I know and respect tell me so. What I and others DO get on him about is the whole “Brand Beckham” thing, when the needs of the brand become bigger than the needs of league (MLS) or his team (the Galaxy).
  
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jimsjam33 - Jul 27, 2012 at 8:32 PM

Wonderful ! Just a little kindness goes a long way . I don’t know a thing about soccer , but I will be a Beckham fan for life !

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footballer4ever - Jul 29, 2012 at 8:48 PM

@ jimsjam33 – how would you react if Beckham sneaks in in a photograph booth and then says “can i hug you”?

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