Well, I'm not surprised that you guys beat me to it. However, did Smirnoff say 'Soviet Russia' or just 'Russia?' Now, there might have been a period between the end of the Soviet Union, and the point in time when OK, you just can't do those jokes anymore; no more CCCP (You don't know how lucky you are, boys), sorry--when he said 'Soviet Russia' in an effort to keep the spiel alive. Of course, back in the day, when there was no Russia proper, we still colloquially referred to the Soviet Union as 'Russia' & worried about mine gaps & fighting in the War Room & so on (just a note). So what was the famous joke as Smirnov delivered it, "Russia," "Soviet Russia," or "Soviet Union?" In any event, "In Soviet Union, giant heart paints you!' Pfft! : )
Rohin, The video syncs so well because the it was edited, however the device of the original film is obviously a dance battle, so yep, nothing is new.
Having grown up during the latter half of the Cold War, I echo the sentiments of some of the other posters. There is something about this video that captures some sort of relief that the Soviets and the U.S did not engage in a nuclear exchange. I suppose its joie de vivre would have been marred by a certain ominous feeling.
It would be more humane if they baited a large, underwater slingshot with octopus food, and when the octopus got, in it--flung it into the mouths of the diners waiting on the beach, forgoodnesssake. Oh... and while it was in the air, lightly cooked it with a line of huge propane torches at the waterline.
Having grown up during the latter half of the Cold War, I echo the sentiments of some of the other posters. There is something about this video that captures some sort of relief that the Soviets and the U.S did not engage in a nuclear exchange. I suppose its joie de vivre would have been marred by a certain ominous feeling.