Me too, and it was more recent than that. I also have been known to take the Nestea plunge, like, last summer while on vacation. My 15-year-old had no idea what the hell I was doing.

Topic is commercials: I spent $12 on a set of two DVDs with classic commercials. I always thought the Crest kids would say "no cavities" but I watched some of the old ads and they said "only ONE cavity." I don't know why that strikes me as odd.

Dammit, now I'm singing the Jimmy Shea song!

Are their burgers more flavorless than Jack In The Box? Seriously, Jack, I love your ads, and I'd like to support you, but your burgers taste like nothing. You get the same flavor content from oxygen. And I'm not holding you to a high standard here; McDonald's burgers taste just fine.

Maybe I'll go try whatever that sandwich is that inspires the chef to hit himself with a pie. That commercial's hilarious.

I, too, have found myself missing the spongemonkeys recently. My boyfriend and I have started singing stuff to each other as if we were the spongemonkeys.

I'll still never eat at Quizno's, though. But I would like the spokesvermin to make a comeback.

That makes one of you, roosterboy. Ewww. Just... ewwww.

sincerity, if you want to know what a White Castle Burger tastes like, go to Krystle--same thing. Tiny thin little patty on a dinner roll looking bun, chipped onions, velveeta (if you order the cheeseburger). Kind of steamed and on the soggy side, and one is not enough if you're hungry.

I love old commercials and I'd like to have that DVD. Where did you get it at?

Last night I saw one of those Microsoft Office "Great Moments at Work" ads (love the ads, because work is SO not like that, even though I hate Microsoft -- my dad calls them "the evil empire", hee!). The ad featured a bunch of people sliding around on an office floor, kind of like hockey players might after winning the big game. At the end, a large African American woman piles on top of the others. My question: Is she my friend from the Universal Studios ad, riding behind Captain America in the superheroes parade?

MrBee calls them The Great Satan.

I finally saw the Six Flags dancing old guy. That was...odd. I had it muted - is it better with sound?

White Castle burgers are so loaded with grease that they're commonly called "sliders" and they're square so more of them fit on the griddle. (Wendy's burgers are square because Dave Thomas wanted to differentiate his burgers from the rest of the field.) The only time White Castles are remotely appealing is when you're young and/or drunk and it's midnight and you're starving. But most of the time, ew.

edited because of a bone-headed typo

OMG, it absolutely does, and I don't even know why.

Ugh. You know what else falls in this category? Cingular is apparently trying to relate to young black people. How, you ask? Why, with basketball metaphors, of course! There's this dumbass with a sweatband over his eyes, and he's trying to play ball but keeps tripping and whatnot. I think it's a metaphor for not being able to see when you're roaming, or when your minutes start, or some shit. Just ... hate!

Heh. This thread always makes me feel better about my dorkosity.

Wow, I missed a lot in...15 hours.

Let's see this had me intrigued:


naepTV, you say you're only 45 but there was no such thing as McD's. You mean near you, right? 'Cause I know it wasn't until just a few years ago that we got our first McD's. Otherwise, I'm pretty sure McDs was around when you would have been "growing up".

At first, I think I sort of liked the Delux kid, but now--it's into the category of "it's just...no". In that category is white people attempting to be urban. Just stop it. Right. Now.

And boy, the theory on Norah Jones not selling out now, but will be in 5 years when she isn't selling anymore is really being proven by ads today. You've got the idiotic Swoops ad and although I'd seen the Old Man Six Flags, I hadn't heard it, so I had no idea that was the song they used. I guess it's the "I'm a one-hit wonder, so let's capitalize on that, since I'm living in one-bedroom apt in Chino off my royalties" concept.

I LOVE the Cingular ads. Like the one where the guy shows pictures of his vacation. Two Words: 2nd mortage. "I thought I didn't pay roaming or long distance. Of course, I only thought that...because they told ME SO." You gotta admit, we've all felt this.

Yes. Far worse. And not to insult anybody on these boards who likes them, but the commercials' portrayal of their customer base is pretty spot on, at least in this area.

White Castle is evil. And the Checkers commercials? More evil. They're...terrifying.

I have to say I'm digging the "Dance with Pain" spots on IFC. I think I hear me some Seth Green and Jennifer Coolidge in there, and I love it. Plus, hey, they remind me to watch Dinner for Five.

Why does this remind me of when Bud on Married With Children was trying to give himself a street name and everyone kept messing it up?

I saw the crazy dancing Six Flags old man and found it funny. I just hope they don't overplay it (yeah, right).

This thread moves so fast, it's hard to keep up with.



What was the rap name he had? Rapmaster D or something? I can't remember.

And yeah, I'm so sick to death of that Six Flags commercial with the old man.

Oh no, no, no, TraceyBee; the sound does not help one whit. In fact, watching the commercial with the sound off probably makes the commercial much more bearable. (What would improve it even more: Turning the sound off AND not looking at the screen.)

OK, topic: I'm really perplexed by a deodorant commercial (sorry, forget which brand) featuring baseball player Jason Giambi wherein Giambi says, "The beautiful thing about women is that they don't sweat like men." (And though I don't have the wording right, he definitely does say "the beautiful thing" rather than "a beautiful thing.") Now look, Jason, if you're a grown man and the most attractive thing that you've found out about women is that they don't sweat like you do --- man, I just don't know what to tell you.

ETA the ad's for Arm & Hammer brand deodorant, as pointed out by Tornado25 downthread (thanks, T-25!).

I'd tell him that with standards that low, he'll have no trouble finding a date.

Well, y'know- one of the side effects of steroid abuse is a stunted sex drive. I'm just saying.

Hummers (the car) are lame. But, that commercial on the boat w/Regis Philbin & the attractive (yet kinda scary) babe has Tom Jones' 'Help Yourself' blaring in the background. Good song. It's better than using 'Happy Jack'.

For some reason I'm more comfortable with Tom Jones pimping Hummers than The Who. I don't know why.

Can someone please tell an old Sleestak hunter what's the name of the song from that other other Hummer commercial (some hottie tools around town in a Tonka-Toy yellow Hummer)?

I believe it is the same woman. Can she please be in a bra commercial next? She's gonna put someone's eye out.

That ad is for Arm & Hammer deodorant. Sorry, supported by Giambi or no, I can't see myself using Arm & Hammer deodorant. This leads me a question that's been bugging me. What is up with these traditional companies branching out into seemingly unrelated products? I mean I understand product development increases profits, etc and I'm not talking about conglomerates where a corporate umbrella owns a bunch of companies--but rather, one company making a bunch of new products you'd never associate with that company?

I mean, has anyone ever asked themselves, "gee, I wish Arm & Hammer made deodorant". I guess it's the next logical progression, as they make cat litter, carpet freshener, laundry detergent, but still. Maybe I'm an uncooperative consumer.


According a website dedicated to Hummer ads, it is "Nothing is Wrong" by FC Kahuna. It's basically a message board, someone asked the question of what the techno song was with "mmmm, mmmm" in it. I believe that's the ad to which you refer. I liked that one--in fact, I like them all.

I think it was Grandmaster B. Let me go shoot myself for knowing that now.

Can McDonald's PLEASE stop making those damn Timberlake badabababa commercials?? As if the real song wasn't annoying enough, they go make commercials a million times more annoying. Make it stop!!

Yes! That is one series of commercials that I hated the first time I saw. I especially hate the one where the musics is slowed down, and this couple are eating chicken nuggets and while the guy is talking, the woman is thinking how you never know you wanted something new until it comes along (or some such bullshit). And then walks in a different guy, and the woman is all ogling him. What a dumb ass commercial.

One commercial that bothers me is that Comcast cable commercial which has a middle-aged man chatting online with someone else about how horrible Verizon DSL is, and he's typing like a 14-year old girl who's clearly advertising something. He writes things like "and u know what the funny thing is?/Verizon DSL has different speeds depending on where u live/that's soooo lame!"

I had to see it a couple times before I even realized that the guy was the one typing those lines -- he's too self-satisfied-looking to be the poor, poor person on the other end who replies "=(" because he/she has Verizon (they never show who he's talking to). Seriously, though, who are the advertisers trying to attract with this? Men who pretend to be high-school girls online in order to spam? 'Cause that's a whole creepy demographic unto itself. (Okay, I do get that he is supposed to be all hip despite being in his thirties or forties (omg OLD!!1!), since Valley-girl-ese is the benchmark of Internet savviness. I'm just expecting the police to bust into his room at any minute, is all.)

Also hating the "badabababa" McDonald commercials. Yes, eating their mass-produced nuggets will make you unique! And be part of your new, healthier lifestyle! Clearly, the first thing you put on your checklist of "Ways to make-over myself and impress co-workers" is "Eat more fast food!" Argh.

Someone needs to tell him about glittery hoo-hoos.

I just saw a new ad during the MXC marathon for some startup business that pretty much consists of a vending machine that rents out DVDs. Huh?

Thanks! It is indeed the song I was asking about. While I would never own a Hummer, the commercials use great music!

Deodorant is a natural line extention for Arm and Hammer, insofar as they've been advertising the odor-absorbing qualities of baking soda since 1927.

{trembling fearfully} I love Swoops. Especially the mint ones.

I agree though, that the commercial is dreadful.

"Kinda", nothing. She's an extremely scary babe. She's fairly attractive until she opens her mouth and delivers her badly acted, obviously looped, poorly lip-synched, and unidentifiably accented line.

Also, she's sitting in a car on a cruise ship. Is she waiting for someone she doesn't like to walk in front of her so she can run them down? She's just scary.


Yes, and that seems to be what they do when they create new products, such as toothpaste or deodorant: put baking soda in it and claim it's better. And it may very well be better, or it may be marketing. Who knows? Not me. Although I have had fewer canker sores since I started using their toothpaste (Theoretically, the higher pH of the baking soda better neutralizes the acid that can cause canker sores).

Aren't there some 'pons out there with baking soda in them? They may not be glittery though, so who would want them?

HA! Exactly! If I were Regis I would Back. Away. Slowly.

Aw, who'm I kiddin'? No I wouldn't.

Topic: I must be getting sentimental in my old age- every time I see that little dog dreaming about his day at Disneyland (including a picture w/Pluto!) I let out a mental "Aaaaawwwww, cute!" I love that little dog!

There used to be some awesome commercials for Darigold. Not sure if they were national, or just local, but they were very creative. They aired several years ago, and I haven't enjoyed a dairy product company's commercials since. I can barely remember them, but I do recall Mom and myself glued to the TV when the commercials came on, they were that fun. Plus, Darigold makes some yummy stuff. I love their cottage cheese.

White Castles rock with cheese and extra pickles! That brings back childhood memories!

Out here, I've yet to see a White Castle, Krystal, etc. When I was in the Atlanta airport a few months ago, I was this close to getting some at Krystal, but I didn't have enough time.

What I really miss are the Big Bufords at Rally's. Them's Good Eats--esp. with the seasoned fires!

Me Too! There are others like me! I am not alone!

Re: Swoops ad. Thanks for putting that horrendous ad and song in my head right before I leave work. The subway ride home is going to so much fun now. *SWOOPS! There it is.....* AAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

Is there anyone who wishes death upon the Fanta Girls? I can't stand those skanks.

Subway has a commercial with a badger on it, which is ( I think ) poking fun at Quiznos' Spungmonkeys. "It's us, or the badgers." Great timing, Subway, considering that the Spungmonkeys are gone.

Bring on the comedy cartoon anvils to be dropped upon their heads, crushing them all in horrifying pain. No, I don't wanta Fanta. EVER. Be gone from my television.

O.K., maybe I'm just perpetually twelve, but:



the fact that you felt the need to specify (the car) cracks my shit up. Then again, I have to suppress the urge to make stupid sexual comments every time some says the word "Hummer" so yeah... definitely twelve.

I know it's kinda off topic, but I have to share with you guys the horror of a local radio ad that is playing. This is the ad copy, please imagine it being read by a guy trying to be annoying as Carrot Top.

Hi, this is Parrot Top. No, not the guy with orange hair, Parrot Top. And no jokes about the bird on my head.

Then he starts talking about how we should all go buy a Hundai or a Kia. I kid you not, this is the most annoying radio commerical every devised. It's even worse that the stupid Cache Valley cheese tasters calling people at home that I hear 10 times a day.

Now, I love Krystal. If White Castle is just like Krystal, which I think it is, I don't see why everyone doesn't like it. Krystal had an ad campaign a while back called "Fresh. Hot. Small. Square." or something like that, and I thought it was the most annoying shit ever. Especially when the hamburgers in the boxes tried to make a pyramid. Dancing, cooing food isn't cute. Shut UP!

May we never grow up!

TOPIC: That little Smart & Final Kid is still on my TV, dammit.

Count me in on the Fanta hating. I actually text-messaged someone else I knew was watching the Newlywed's as well just so I could ask them about if they saw it to and we both agreed it is currently the most obnoxious commercial on TV.

[small voice]I sort of think the Fanta girls are hot.[/small voice]

(sniff) They don't show Fanta commercials in San Francisco. I wanna hate them, too!

(I Googled 'Fantanas' and found a picture- so I know what they look like at least. Indeed, they're hot).

I have tasted both White Castle and Krystal and both are the nastiest burgers I've ever eaten. I think I just threw up a little thinking about it.

Commercial I hate more than ever: Any commercial about McDonald's white-meat-chicken-mcnugget Agenda. I hate being inundated with crap about the white meat. I can't taste the difference, so why make it a selling point?

I hate everyone who talked about the Zest commercial. Cuz now I have "you're not fully clean unless you're Zestfully clean" stuck in my head on a loop. Damn you. Damn you all to hell.

You're not fully clean da da da...

What bothers me is, what the hell were in Chicken McNuggets before they were "all white meat"? And you're right, they still don't taste like chicken, so what's the point?

actually, emaf, I'm pretty happy, because now I finally have something besides "O Canada" stuck in my head (I'm sure it won't take much to get it stuck back in there again, what with all the hockey I've been watching lately!)





glstx, that's just all kinds of wrong.

As I recall, White Castle was the burger we used to say tasted the same whether going down or coming up. Even so, there's nothing like a good old bag of sliders after the bars close. You mean people eat those things when they're sober??

I know that the viagra "We Are The Champions" ad has been discussed ad nauseum (I nearly said had been beaten to death--too obvious). For some reason, I saw it today and was struck by the complete asshattedness of it all. Guys jumping, celebrating, patting themselves on the back because? They got an erection. Using medication. Does that mean that people who use ExLax and then have a bowel movement should dance in the streets and sing to the rooftops? Since when is a normal body function reason to celebrate?

Guys are so damned silly. I don't see women pumping their fists in the air because they've given birth...

No, but I'm thinking I might just have to make one of those tampon "ropes" like in the Tampax Pearl commercials, make it in to a lasso, and run around twirling it yelling "yeeeeeeeeeeee-HAW!" next time I get my period.

ETA if guys sing "We Are The Champions" when they get an erection, perhaps women shoud sing "Let Your Love Flow" when they get their periods....

EEEWWWW.