British Baker Warburtons Keeps George Clooney Waiting on a Video Call

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With successful campaigns featuring Sylvester Stallone, Robert DeNiro and the Muppets under its belt, British family baker Warburtons has enlisted Oscar winner George Clooney to front its latest ad.

Clooney is the latest Hollywood heavyweight to try and pitch an idea to the bakery’s chairman, Jonathan Warburton. But the executive refuses to be disturbed during the video call while eating his beloved slice of buttery toast and keeps the frustrated actor/producer/director on hold before clicking off.

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