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May 28, 2008
Destroy That Commercial
The extent of my cable news -- and commercial television -- viewing consisted of Olbermann at 8PM, with a little bit of a bleed into the earlier and later (Matthews and Abrams) shows. But since around November and the serious ramping up of the primary campaign, I've been watching much more cable television than usual.
And you know what sucks more than some of the horseshit that passes for "news"? The commercials, of course. At this point, the commercial that I want to destroy more than any other is the one for the credit report company -- the kid in the pirate costume singing about "selling fish to tourists." Make it stop! That jingle is haunting me in my sleep. And I want to punch that dude right in his punch-me face.
The other commercial that pisses me right the hell off is the Cadillac commercial with the rich woman talking about her "favorite things." Talk about a slap in the face of everyone struggling to fill up their cars with $4 gasoline. A rich lady speeding around in a huge Cadillac talking about how rich she is. Then she pulls up to "the boy's club in one of these." The underlying message is of course that you must buy "one of these" irrespective of whether you can afford it. Why? So you can feel rich and luxurious. Smart!
Then when you're broke, you can use the annoying pirate-themed credit report company to determine how broke you are.
Any others you'd like to destroy?
Posted By Bob Cesca | May 28, 2008 08:53 AM | DIGG ME!
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Oh Bob, how you do go on. heh. I don't usually hear them on MSNBC, but any of the Viagra ones drive me nuts, even if they're only using a lower level Elvis hit.
But I do have a favorite- the one for Quest(?) where someone using an etch a scetch type screen makes an hourglass, acorn and then a tree. Don't know why, but I do like it.
And yes, the Credit Report one is a total earworm.
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at May 28, 2008 09:18 AM
Tip: If you have a TIVO, don't watch live tv! It's nice to not have any idea what the hell you're talking about. I've never seen either of those ads, thankfully. With my daughter only watching channels with no commercails we are practically a commercial-free house, and it's awesome! Except for live sports (when I just pause it until my internal commercial timer tells me to press the Live button), I just either watch everything 15 minutes later than the start time, or whenever the hell I want! I never worry about what's on the tv anymore, TIVO does it for me. That is, unless there is a bad storm. As a result I hardly watch tv any more, it's nice. Fuck commercials, I'm so glad that my daughter refuses to watch them when they come on. Makes your brain jelly.
Posted by: lnbno13 at May 28, 2008 09:24 AM
That one from JG Wentworth is my favorite as far as annoying goes. My fiance's 9-year-old grandson even commented on how stupid it is. You know the one: "It's my money, and I want it now!"
On the other hand, I kinda like the one Cadillac commercial that asks, "When you turn your car on, does it return the favor?"
Posted by: bajasteve at May 28, 2008 10:51 AM
All I can say is thank God for the mute button!
Posted by: midad at May 28, 2008 11:04 AM
Two words: "Smilin' Bob" (not Cesca)
Posted by: jmrunning3 at May 28, 2008 11:31 AM
In Pennsylvania, how about the guy talking about competition from the electric companies while my bill is going up 37%. He brings up cell phone companies. With all the companies out there, why is monthly service w/taxes over $40/month?
Posted by: vuwildcat88 at May 28, 2008 12:26 PM
Thank you so much for planting the "shoulda gone to freecreditreport.com" song in my head all morning! In return, I give you the companion ad of "too bad I didn't know my credit was whacked" where he looks like a bobble head with curly hair. "F-R-E-E. That spells freecreditreport.com, baby"
Posted by: ceu at May 28, 2008 01:19 PM
Is that Cadillac ad one of the Kate Walsh commercials? Because I never heard a word...
Posted by: Mr Furious at May 28, 2008 02:29 PM
Agreed, Mr. Furious. Kate Walsh is one fine looking woman! Add all the Geico "so easy a caveman can do it" commercials to the list.
Posted by: Broadway Carl at May 28, 2008 02:49 PM
Christ on a crutch.....Beggin' Strips! Where we hear the dog's internal monologue that consists of "I love you! I love bacon! I love you! I love bacon! Bacooooooooonnnnnn!"
I believe it violates the Geneva Conventions.
Posted by: shane at May 29, 2008 10:04 AM
My remotes don't function well so when JG Wentworth comes on I have 2 choices. First option is to change the channel and second is to bolt from the room.
I cannot believe that somebody actually put his seal of approval on this piece of foul advertising. And to think that someone actually came up with this in the first place.
My next commercial I find repulsive is Bob everybody seems to love this chubby santa. What is he giving his gift to all this neighbors and friends?
And that's it. So glad to find others that are repulsed by these commercials.
Posted by: krushdice at September 14, 2008 02:55 PM
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