Seriously, folks, sometimes when I'm trying to enjoy vegging out in front of the old boob tube, my stupor is rudely interrupted by a marketing attempt that really, totally, blows. So much so, in fact, that sometimes I'm almost happy that I have only one good ear to hear the stupidity. I know, I know...I could just change the channel, but then how could I share my observations?
Without further preamble, here are a couple of commercials that have helped me to understand the temporary insanity defense, 30 seconds at a time.
1-800-SAFE-AUTO: Maybe you've seen this one...it features kids playing a fake version of the video game Rock Band, and the "clever" twist is that they're playing that irritating jingle in a sort of 80's hair band style. Quite frankly, the musical arrangement stinks. Furthermore, the girl who's lip-synching the lyrics has the lamest hoochie dance moves ever.
HeadOn: Apply directly to the forehead. HeadOn: Apply directly to the forehead. HeadOn: Apply directly to the forehead. What? Damn! That commercial is over and I still don't know HOW to use that product. Really, HeadOn? You've just repeated the same thing about 8 times in 30 seconds, and YOU'RE telling ME where to stick it? Good thing TV doesn't allow for two-way communication, because I'd love to tell you where to stick your product, and you'd best believe I'm not thinking of your forehead!
2 comments:
How 'bout "One cawl, that's awl..."from that freak Ken Nugent.
I do like that one where the woman is running a doggie day care, spots pee on the carpet and says, "Mr. Jiggles".
I really hate the commercials for Beneful...
I have a lot to say for a girl who doesn't watch tv!
I had completely forgotten about Ken Nugent for my commercial Hall of Shame, but he should DEFINITELY be included.
I haven't seen the doggie day care one, but I'll be on the look out for that one. Poor, incontinent Mr. Jiggles! I'm sure all of us "dog people" can relate to that one.
As for Beneful, I hate the name AND the commercials. Instead of calling it Beneful, I think they could have called it, "It Only Looks Like Real Food".
Anyway, your TV secret is safe with me. I don't watch TV either...except Mad Men. Oh, and The Office, and The Shield, and Project Runway, and America's Next Top Model, and maybe a few others. :-)
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