Arnold Schwarzenegger Gives a Playful Nod to His Iconic ‘Terminator’ Character in an Ad for a German Retail Chain

Published 08/29/2023, 4:13 PM EDT

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Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of the most iconic action heroes of all time who has set a benchmark in the same genre. He is not only an incredible actor but has also had his fair share of success in bodybuilding and politics. However, the former bodybuilder took his talents in another direction with an unexpected sign-up as the brand ambassador of a German Retail chain. As absurd as it sounds, the legendary action hero has landed a major supermarket role. 

In a recent advertisement for the same brand, Schwarzenegger put on a parody of his most iconic character, Terminator. He re-enacted popular characters from his movies in the ad, giving it a hilarious spin.

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Fans have seen the Fubar actor in 7 UP posters, Nissin’s Cup of Noodles commercial, and even in a Japanese advertisement for DirecTV in the past. This time, the actor chose to be a part of Lidl’s new DIY range, PARKSIDE. It is a supermarket’s home-improvement brand that contains over 100 products. 

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In a very recent commercial for the brand, the actor is seen parodying his popular roles, as reported by Express in movies like The Terminator and Kindergarten Cop. He also made use of his iconic catchphrases, including “I’ll be back”, while joking about muscles.

He also used his popular quote, “I’m here to talk about the tools of success” in the commercial while advertising the gardening tools. The Golden Globe winner further went on to say, “You have to believe in yourself, that’s why I’m a Parksider“.

Before The Last Stand actor, celebs like Paris Hilton, Rita Ora, and Christina Aguilera also promoted this brand. For those who don’t know, the Pumping Iron actor has a vast knowledge of tools and handiwork owing to his past career as a bricklayer. From a bricklayer to becoming one of the most successful actors in the world, Schwarzenegger has come very far.

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And he is still inspiring millions to live a better life through Arnold’s Pump Club.

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From an impoverished boy growing up in post-WWII Austria to becoming the inspiration of millions was not a cakewalk. The Austrian oak has been on a mission to educate his followers to push themselves to achieve better in their lives. Drawing lessons from his own journey, the actor does not only educate people on fitness but also gives them valuable learnings on how to lead a fulfilling life. Recently, the actor made an effort to discuss the topic of loneliness that cast a dark shadow on the world post-COVID-19 pandemic. 

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The seven times Mr. Olympia is widely appreciated for caring so much about the people who made him what he is. Even his son is walking in the footsteps of the former bodybuilder and is recently reported to have lost a lot of weight. The Expendables star has also spread awareness of climate change through his daily newsletter. With that being said, it is clear that California’s 38th governor is using his stardom for the good and will continue to promote health and wellness through his Pump Club.

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Hriddhi Maitra

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Hriddhi Maitra is a Hollywood News reporter at Netflix Junkie. An enthusiastic movie buff, Hriddhi found her true calling when she worked as a Cinema Content Writer at My Cinema Story while analyzing movies objectively, and offering constructive feedback. Coming from a background where she worked in different niches like finance, food, travel, medicines, automobile, and entertainment, we can safely say she is a jack of all trades.

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