It’s been kind of a crazy week. Let me give you the abridged version. A lot of school, a lot of work…a lot of things I don’t like doing (stupid being a grown-up, you ruin everything). In mutual last week we had a combined activity where the youth played a live-action clue game. It turned out pretty well and we had a fair number of people. Saturday I went to a jewelry party and did a lot of school stuff. I also had the opportunity to see the movies ‘Ghost Town’ and ‘The Women’ over the weekend. I highly recommend ‘Ghost Town’ to anyone with a sense of humor.
This weekend I was also thinking about commercials. I have often expressed my dislike for watching or listening to commercials (yet I will generally watch the specials on funniest commercials…go figure). Thanks to the magic of DVR I no longer have to endure most of the torture that is commercials…except when I am on live TV (I still push the fast forward button continuously…you know, just in case). Well I came across some interesting commercials this weekend. The first one that got my attention was for a dentist….in JUAREZ!! No joke! I know I live in NEW Mexico, but I’m at least a good eight hours from the border…and still in American territory. That wasn’t even the craziest part of the commercial, if I had called “NOW”, they would have arranged free transportation to the best dentist in JUAREZ! I don’t know about you, but that doesn’t build my confidence a whole lot. Of course, my imagination was going wild about inadvertently becoming a drug mule while being sedated for some dental work (bet they don’t advertise that in the commercial!). The second commercial that really stood out was for the WWE. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not a commercial snob…I don’t hold one brand or product to a higher standard than the next…my standard isn’t even very high for any commercial. Although I respect many a WWE fan, I cannot in good conscience let this one pass. When the phrase “ladder match” comes up, it makes me question the validity of this “sport.” Apparently a “ladder match” is a wrestling match performed ON ladders…to get the title belt, which of course is dangling from the ceiling (I know that is where I would keep my belt if ever I got one). I don’t think my response was what they were going for when they were marketing this event.
Finally, I wonder if I am the only person who thinks that they are putting green tea in EVERYTHING!?!?!?!?!....from lip gloss, to shampoo, to joint pain cream…you name it, I bet green tea can make it better! Apparently green tea is the miracle cure we’ve all been anxiously awaiting. Who knew!?!
So tell me what commerical you love/hate the most.
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We have the military armed forces network and so they aren't allowed to show regular commercials, so of course the military makes up their own...lets just sad BAD, and I would love to watch any other commercial any day. I do know now though how to not be a target for a terrorist attack, and what number to call if I get drunk over the weekend, and how many beers if I choose to drink will keep me somewhat sober. All very valuable information...or not!!!
We have commercial here that makes me laugh every time. It is a commercial for parents about under age drinking in middle-school aged kids. It shows a group of kids with halos over each of their heads. Then unexpectedly one boy pulls out a bottle of beer and cracks it open on his halo. I thought this was just hilarious but it gets better when offers a drink to everyone else. The idea might be to keep kids from drinking, but I think the message is hard to get when I laugh through the whole thing. Commercials, what a gem! Sometimes!
Jared, I think the message of your favorite commercial is to share. What better way to learn that lesson than to pass around a cold one. Well done Utah public service campaign, mission accomplished.
One of the commercials that I don't like, is one for New Mexico's click it or ticket campaign. A guy "driving" falls out of his car, because his driverside door mysteriously opens. He then runs to along the car and hops back in. Of all the reasons to wear a seatbelt they went with that one. The main reason why I buckle-up is that when I am driving and my drivers door opens and my back is to the door (while I am driving) I will be safe.
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