Did you notice 324 brand mentions in SATC? I didn't......

Many are still mourning the loss of SATC. I will say that nothing else has really come close to it. GIRLS is nothing like it, Gossip Girl was nothing like it and, well, thats it really.

So Vogue had an interesting take on it this morning. Apparently with all the brand names and brand mentions on the show over its six series, Vogue clocked in the most mentions at 36. In second place was Manolo Blahnik.

I have to wonder, does it count as a brand name and a brand flash every time Carrie takes out and lights a fag? After all, she famously smokes Marlboro Lights does she not? I would say the smoking would beat Vogue hands down. She was quite the smoker in a few series!

Here are the other honorable mentions : Martini (34 times), Yankees (26 times), Knicks (25 times), New York Times (24 times), Manolo Blahnik (16 times), Dolce & Gabbana (15 times), Prada and Post-it (14 times each), Chanel (13 times), and Gucci (12 times).

I love how in amongst all that fashion and New York related stuff which is essential to the show - Post it also got a mention.....

All together now : HE BROKE UP WITH ME ON A POST IT!

Actually, that is quite a thing to have a claim to for the makers of stationary products!!!!

In another random fact, there were 324 brand mentions in total over the years! Branding mentions in TV are common place and happen all the time. They can bring in serious money for a company - after all - there is a famous cupcake place in New York that was mentioned in SATC, Blahnik became a household name after being featured as Carrie's shoe of choice and also, in a more random one, Orange is the New Black has had something to do with orange jumpsuit sales. I really am not kidding. I use that one more as a influence example rather then a brand mention. It's amazing how we watch TV now.

Mind you, the brand that does the best out of SATC? New York. I can't think of a better advert for NYC then that show. After all, there was only one episode with really shit weather, one episode with gun crime and one episode where Carrie seems totally pissed off with the place. Other then that it's a whirlwind of bars, nightlife, culture, smoking and angry people. It seems like, and it is, my kinda place. I was so glad to get to see it in April.

Anyway!

 You know what, I put together a selection of Carrie smoking photos and realised, I remember each episode. I remember dialogue and actually moments from each episode! SAD FACT!

 Sigh....