‘Get ready Germany, because the Scottish Mannschaft is coming!’: Irn-Bru’s hilarious Euro 2024 ad sees kilt-wearing Scot make string of VERY colourful jokes about his ‘mannschaft’ (that’s German for ‘football team’)
Scottish soft drink brand Irn Bru has released a hilarious ad ahead of the European Championships, in which a kilt-wearing fan supports the Tartan Army to go far this summer, while making very colorful jokes about his ‘Mannschaft’.
The innuendo-laden ad revolves around the German word for football team and possible confusion over its meaning.
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He is soon joined by a German supporter wearing a white top, a Germany-themed hat and a German flag over his shoulders.
The host nation fan turns to the Scot and says: ‘Hey Scotland. Good luck with your Mannschaft. Yes!’
Scottish soft drink brand Irn Bru has released a hilarious ad ahead of the European Championships, in which a kilt-wearing fan supports the Tartan Army to go far this summer, while making very colorful jokes about his ‘Mannschaft’. It starts with the fan washing his hands in a cafe
He is soon joined by a German supporter wearing a white top, a Germany-themed hat and a German flag over his shoulders. The host nation fan turns to the Scot and says: ‘Hey Scotland. Good luck with your Mannschaft. Yes!’
Without the benefit of a definition, the bewildered Scottish supporter causes the word to be confused with a slightly cruder term. “Mannschaft, huh?” he grins at the camera. “Well, Germany, you’re about to see what Scottish Mannschaft is all about.”
The German then smiles and leaves the toilet as an image appears with a translation of the German word.
However, the bewildered Scottish supporter does not take advantage of this convenient definition and causes the word to be confused with a slightly cruder term.
“Mannschaft, huh?” he grins at the camera. “Well, Germany, you’re about to see what Scottish Mannschaft is all about.”
With the unmistakable sound of bagpipes in the background, the football fan proudly steps back into the pub as fellow supporters pour into the room.
He then grabs an Irn Bru from the bar, poured into an iconic German beer glass with a handle.
With the large portion of the famous orange soft drink in hand, the Scot continues his monologue and says: ‘Because our Mannchaft has become strong and powerful in recent years.
‘It is a Mannschaft that knows how to tackle things.’
The cheeky advert raises eyebrows as a woman walks past with a tray of German sausages before the Irn Bru lover picks one up to eat.
With the unmistakable sound of bagpipes in the background, the football fan proudly steps back into the pub as fellow supporters pour into the room.
He then grabs an Irn Bru from the bar, poured into an iconic German beer glass with a handle. With the portion of the orange carbonated drink, the Scot continues his monologue and says: ‘Because our Mannchaft has become strong and mighty in recent years’
He then steps in heavy boots over an array of traditional German snacks, including pretzels and hot dogs with mustard. De Schot adds: ‘Our beer mugs are always half full. So get ready for Germany, because the Scottish Mannschaft is coming
He adds mischievously: ‘This year our Mannschaft could even reach a semi-final.’
The enraged Scot then waves the meaty snack at the camera and says: ‘Oh Deutschland… your bratwurst is no match for our lorne,’ referring to the square sausage loved by those north of the border.
He takes an aggressive bite out of the top of the sausage, after which two German supporters grab their private part and grimace as if in pain.
The Scottish fan then makes an ironic reference to the stereotype that Germans often claim poolside loungers at hotels before others get the chance.
As he climbs onto a long bar bench, he says, “You can take our lounge chairs, but never our fountains.
‘Because we are Scotland. Land of liquid optimism.’
He then steps in heavy boots over an array of traditional German snacks, including pretzels and hot dogs with mustard.
De Schot adds: ‘Our beer mugs are always half full. So prepare for Germany, because the Scottish Mannschaft is coming.
“And we can!”
With a wave, the proud supporter turns away his kilt to reveal tight underwear with the words ‘we can’ – the Irn Bru slogan for the tournament.
A voice-over then says: ‘Optimism! Back in Scotland!’
The ad is the first step in what will become a growing rivalry between Germany and Scotland this month.
The Tartan Army opens its campaign with a match against the host nation in less than two weeks.
Scotland’s hopes were dealt a blow yesterday when it was announced that star striker Lyndon Dykes had been ruled out of Euro 2024 after picking up an injury in training.
Dykes, 28, was taken off on a stretcher during a session yesterday, just days before Steve Clarke’s side started their group stage match against Germany.
The frontman has scored nine goals in his 36 international appearances so far.
Clarke will also be without Everton defender Nathan Patterson, Bologna captain Lewis Ferguson and Brentford defender Aaron Hickey this summer.
The ad is the first step in what will become a growing rivalry between Germany and Scotland this month
Scottish striker Lyndon Dykes has been ruled out of the 2024 European Championship due to an injury
The frontman suffered an apparent knee problem during training this week
Scott McTominay, John Souttar and Stuart Armstrong reported for duty in the Scottish camp with the knocks they suffered at the end of the season.
Dykes played 43 games for his club QPR last season and scored seven goals.
The rest of the Scottish group consists of Hungary and Switzerland.
