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Try to guess what this commercial is all about
The commercial is 38 seconds long. Try to figure out what it's about before it's revealed around the 25 second mark. It's filmed like an investigative news report or maybe an old cop show. Are those hookers? Who jumps out of the van? What's with the gross blob guy?
Here's George Clooney getting crushed by a piano
You don't see George Clooney doing commercials in the U.S. (except for some voice overs) but like a lot of celebrities he does them overseas. Like this ad for Nestle Nespresso.
It's never explained, however, why John Malkovich is greeting him in heaven. Unless it's not supposed to be Malkovich and is just a character he's playing. [via Adfreak]
It's never explained, however, why John Malkovich is greeting him in heaven. Unless it's not supposed to be Malkovich and is just a character he's playing. [via Adfreak]
Update: David Spade and Kevin Farley respond to DirecTV ad criticism
The other day I posted the DirecTV ad featuring footage of Chris Farley and new footage of David Spade, and I opined that it was a "worst commercial of the year" nominee. I also mentioned that it might be "too soon."To clarify, when I said "too soon" I didn't mean that it was too soon after Farley's death (he died 12 years ago). I meant that it's odd seeing a young, contemporary celebrity in an ad (which DirecTV also did with Heather O'Rourke - that was worse), especially one where he is interacting with a costar who is doing the scene in the present day. My other point was "how the hell is this going to sell DirecTV to anyone?" (and "boy is this ad unfunny").
I'm not the only one who finds the DirecTV ad odd. Now Spade and Farley's brother Kevin have responded to the criticism.
Continue reading Update: David Spade and Kevin Farley respond to DirecTV ad criticism
James Bond wants you to use the British post office
My favorite James Bond is still Sean Connery. Second is Daniel Craig, Pierce Brosnan is third, and Timothy Dalton and George Lazenby tie for fourth. Roger Moore? He just didn't do it for me (though a lot of that was because he was a victim of the 70s - bad clothes, way too much humor, and Bond in space because of Star Wars). Now Moore is doing ads for the British post office.
The odd thing? This is pretty much how lively Moore was in A View To A Kill.
The odd thing? This is pretty much how lively Moore was in A View To A Kill.
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Guy takes off clothes to remind people to set their clocks back
In this British ad, a guy walks around his apartment and slowly takes his clothes off. It's all to remind people to set their clocks back one hour. Even though people in the UK did it last week, this can be your reminder do to set your clocks back here in the U.S. this Sunday morning.
That's clocks, people. I said clocks.
That's clocks, people. I said clocks.
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Worst commercial of the year nominee: Chris Farley and DirecTV
They use dead celebs in ads all the time and it doesn't bother me, so why does the new DirecTV commercial with David Spade and Chris Farley irritate and disgust me so much?
For one, it's badly made. Unfunny and not very clever. Plus, it might be too soon, and the way that Farley died... it's just a very strange ad. I wonder why Spade even agreed to do it. (DirecTV has done this before.)
For one, it's badly made. Unfunny and not very clever. Plus, it might be too soon, and the way that Farley died... it's just a very strange ad. I wonder why Spade even agreed to do it. (DirecTV has done this before.)
This is one creepy Tabasco sauce commercial
Tell me, on what planet is this an appealing commercial? I hate ads where random bottom parts suddenly appear on food. And it's especially disturbing if the food starts talking or singing to me. This one is like Willy Wonka's Oompa-Loompas speaking from another dimension.
I was going to have pizza for dinner tonight too. Now...not so much. Or maybe I'll just skip the pepperoni.
I was going to have pizza for dinner tonight too. Now...not so much. Or maybe I'll just skip the pepperoni.
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Finally, Letterman does something we've all been wanting to do
No, not that.I'm talking about the clip after the jump. Letterman is sitting alone in his office reading the paper when he's visited by a certain ad mascot. I think we've all had the desire to do that to the thing but we haven't found it on our desks.
(Note: some people are saying that since this aired the night before Letterman's blackmailer was arrested that this was a subtle call out to the blackmailer. But I don't really see it, since, as Aaron Barnhart says, Letterman doesn't write the sketches and probably didn't tell his writers about the scandal.)
Continue reading Finally, Letterman does something we've all been wanting to do
Here's that weird commercial from last night
I didn't know what the hell that commercial was all about last night on NBC during The Office (or was it during ABC's FlashForward?). It was longer than most commercials, and it seemed like an infomercial for a laundry detergent and not an ad for Subaru (actually, it's both!). I was so mesmerized by what was going on that I completely missed early references to the Outback.
It gets really odd when the women starts smelling her co-host's bike shorts. Pay attention to the text on the screen too.
It gets really odd when the women starts smelling her co-host's bike shorts. Pay attention to the text on the screen too.
Here's Glenn Beck, before he was "Glenn Beck"
Glenn Beck is a controversial, political show host and author now, but he used to be a crazy radio DJ. You can probably still see some of that in his work. Here's a promo he did for for Y95 back in the 80s. It has all of the things that are now cliche, including wacky sounds, animals, and the term "morning zoo." Actually, they were probably cliche back then too.
Mr. Sub dad has a big surprise for his family
I'm not familiar with the Canadian sub shop chain Mr. Sub, but their new commercial is rather interesting. It features a husband and wife who have several children, and one night at dinner the husband has a big announcement to make.
Sure, it's a shocking announcement, but this guy is all about family values. I mean, the entire family is at the dinner table at the same time. You don't see that much nowadays. [via Adfreak]
Sure, it's a shocking announcement, but this guy is all about family values. I mean, the entire family is at the dinner table at the same time. You don't see that much nowadays. [via Adfreak]
Car commercial or slasher film?
This ad is from Australia, and features a creepy-looking, limping drifter guy prowling the roads late at night. Then a guy in a Suburu pulls to the side of the road to give the guy a lift and then...well, see for yourself. I think the ad is well-done up to a certain point, but not sure if it will sell cars.
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Another commercial I can't stand: the Fiber One hippie girl
I can't stand the new Fiber One commercial.Don't get me wrong, I actually like the series of ads that feature the store manager and his assistant (played by Kate & Allie's Fred Koehler) singing the praises of every type of Fiber One product on the market (cereal, yogurt, snack bars, etc). I think most of them are pretty clever and it's great to see a series of ads on TV featuring the same cast. But the new ad is irritating as hell.
Continue reading Another commercial I can't stand: the Fiber One hippie girl
Patton Oswalt on Stella D'Oro Breakfast Treats
Nick posted a review of Patton Oswalt's latest special, My Weakness Is Strong. This clip below is from an earlier special, and I'm posting it here not just because I think he's a very funny guy but also because he talks about a classic TV commercial from the late 70s/early 80s. Wish I could find the original ad online but I can't.
(By the way, this clip is UNSFW - Unbelievably Not Safe For Work).
(By the way, this clip is UNSFW - Unbelievably Not Safe For Work).
How does a nudist cheat on her husband?
That sounds like the opening of a joke, but it's actually the premise of this British commercial for fabric softener.
The funniest part of this ad is when the other guy starts taking his clothes off so he can run out of the house, the opposite of the classic "putting on your clothes quickly and getting out because the husband comes home" scenario. (Note: contains male buttocks.)
The funniest part of this ad is when the other guy starts taking his clothes off so he can run out of the house, the opposite of the classic "putting on your clothes quickly and getting out because the husband comes home" scenario. (Note: contains male buttocks.)
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Andy Richter: The TV Squad Interview
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Mike Henry and Daryl Hall on a Cleveland Show Thanksgiving
