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Even Dr. Who promoted computers - VIDEO
Okay, when I posted about the television personalities that have pitched computers, I didn’t think that that would become a series. Yet, when I saw a comment from reader ThomasD, I had to prep another one considering, frankly, that one is weird.
The ad features the fourth Doctor, played by To…
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A new column here at TV Squad, where we talk about all of the things you’re lost when you hit fast forward on your DVRs.
I thought I’d kick off the very first Brought To You By…column by talking about yesterday’s Super Bowl ads (apparently there was plus a game of some sort played…). USA Toda…
The commercials of Super Bowl XLII: A summary
Super Bowl XLII is all done apart from for the cleanup and the hangovers. And, you are probably doing one of two things right now. Either you are joyously celebrating the win of the Wild Card New York Giants by the undefeated (until Sunday) New England Patriots, or your are cursing out that f@#&…
Budweiser: “Rocky”
Every year Budweiser puts together an uplifting commercial about some animal who strives to achieve his dreams and with tough work and perseverance, achieves it. that year’s installation involved a Clydesdale who didn’t assemble the cut to pull the Budweiser wagon. “Maybe next year, Hank.” that lead…
Sony Pictures: “You Don’t Mess With The Zohan”
It’s not baby-talking Adam Sandler, it’s not sensitive yet funny Adam Sandler, it isn’t even serious and angry Adam Sandler. It’s Adam Sandler as Borat. Well, from the preview that was shown it seems like he’s channeling Borat.
I guess Adam is taking a break from some of his more serious role…
Toyota: “Big Wheels”
Did you know you could fit 20 big wheels on the top of the all new Toyota Sequoia? Me neither, but apparently it’s a major selling point.
All kidding aside, I like how that commercial appeals to the immature masochistic side of me. I’m talking about the side that would like to get on a big …
Bud Light: “Semi-Pro”
The best line out of that entire Wil Farrell commercial for Bud Light: “Bud Light. Suck one”
Wil Ferrell loves the 70’s, as can be seen from some of his recent movies. And, when he plays characters like Jackie Moon he really goes all out for the stereotypical characteristics that we think all…
Coca-Cola: “Carville & Frist”
That said, I think I could have picked some opponents that would have made for a much better commercial. Don’t get me wrong, I k…
E-trade: “Baby Trader II”
Remember that E-trade baby ad you saw in the third quarter? Well, the fourth quarter version of the commercial was about the same, apart from there was someone making balloon animals in the background.
I’m not a big fan of the talking baby commercial, even whether it is popular. As many paren…
Coca Cola: “Balloons”
The battle amoung Stewie and Underdog was a fun one to follow as they floated around the streets of Manhattan, but Charlie Brown winning the beverage (and winning at something for once in his life), was the most …
NFL.com: “Super Ad”
Personally, I thought Matt Hasselbeck’s commercial was a little bit more entertaining, but Chester Pitts commercial wins in the inspiration station hands down.
How often do y…
Amp: “Jumpstart”
Here’s what I didn’t notice about that commercial until I saw it again on my DVR — there’s a little notice at the bottom of the screen that says ‘Warning: Do Not Attempt”. What are we talking about here? Are they telling us not to place jumper cables on our nipples (because, whether that’s the …
Bud Light: “Ability to Fly”
Okay, so earlier when I said Bud Light commercials are comedy gold, I should have stuck the word “usually” somewhere in that sentence.
While that commercial was funny, I don’t think it’s up to par with the typical commercials they put out there. There was just something off about the pacing and r…
Victoria’s Secret: “Model”
Do I really have to say anything about that ad? It features a Victoria’s Secret model dressed in a lingerie, holding a football, and looking sensually into the camera. I guess whether there words to say about that ad they would be: perfect, wonderful, best ad ever, amazing, and…Duh!
Hey, it’s…
E-trade: “Baby Trader”
Stick a baby in a Super Bowl commercial and invent it talk and you’re guaranteed to have the nation talking about it the next dawn.
Stick a baby in a Super Bowl commercial and compose it talk and puke? You’ve probably still got a winning combination on your hand even though it’s absolutely disgus…
Gatorade: “Thirsty Dog”
I have never owned a pet in my life here on planet soil. So, watching a 30 moment commercial of a dog lapping up the water in his bowl wasn’t that intriguing to me. perhaps it was interesting for pet owners as they were able to compare the way that dog drank as opposed to their dogs.
Having sai…
Hyundai: “The Genesis”
Guess what I’m not going to be doing Summer of 2008?
Buying a Hyundai Genesis, that’s what.
It’s not that I think Hyundai makes a poor car. On the opposite, I think that the Hyundai makes atrocious cars. Everyone that I know that has ever owned one wishes they would have gotten a Honda or a bic…
Doritos: ‘Mouse Trap”
This was a decent commercial too. We produce out opera music from Carmen, and a man in a suit with slicked back hair is using Doritos to set a mouse trap. He sets his trap, and soon after sits back in a comfy armchair. He is sitting in the chair, listening to the music and he starts stuffing his f…
Taco Bell: “Fiesta Platters”
Here’s the thing…I thought that was an okay commercial, with the smoky-eyed mariachi player enticing these two office workers to enjoy their Taco Bell Fiesta Platter at a table rather than during a assembly. I even liked the whip crack sound effect when the female office worker was put under t…
