hifigator
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Post by hifigator on Nov 5, 2008 15:47:17 GMT -5
Nevermind. You're just trying to cause a problem now.
I still don't know of a "shroom and swiss" ad. It's possible it's for a business that isn't down here. It's also possible that I have just happened to miss the ad by luck of the draw (not likely as much sports as I watch). And it's possible that I have seen it a hundred times and just didn't recognize it by that name. For instance, think of someone describing their hatred for the new Toyota ads. That might not ring a bell to some. But if you then call them those annoying "Saved by Zero" ads, then you might get a different response. In any case, this certainly isn't important enough to warrant some kind of argument. I bid you adieu on the issue.
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Post by JohnJacquesLayup on Nov 5, 2008 17:13:32 GMT -5
I still don't know of a "shroom and swiss" ad. It's possible it's for a business that isn't down here. |
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hifigator
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Post by hifigator on Nov 5, 2008 17:25:36 GMT -5
Layup, thanks man. I never would have known that we had Burger Kings down here.
In all honesty, I thought that the swiss/shroom ad comment was something different than the BK talks. I didn't realize those comments were about the same restaurant -- and I use the term loosely. I still can't place the ad. The BK ads running down here are the reverse pickpocket ads -- "big guy with a lot of bling."
In a related note: I do know the owners of the local burger king franchises very well -- Charles Gatton and family, although I don't remember the last time I ate at BK.
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Post by Boz on Nov 6, 2008 13:15:40 GMT -5
Though they certainly seem to be trying, Burger King will never EVER out-creep the "King" ads. It's been scientifically proven that such a thing is impossible by all known rules of physics.
It's like Quizno's trying to outdo the singing rats in the category of "ad that will completely turn people off to eating at one of our restaurants ever again". It'll never happen.
The worst part about the Saved By Zero ad is that The Fixx does not deserve to be remembered this way. A very underrated 80s band and an arguably pretty good 80s song. It's not as good as 'Deeper and Deeper' or 'Secret Separation,' but it ain't bad.
Only really lousy 80s songs should be used for things like this. Like Walking on Sunshine. Or the English version of '99 Luftballoons' (the German is still OK). Or anything by Poison, Bon Jovi, Michael Jackson or Madonna. Why can;'t you use them? I hate them already!
Finally, one note that may get me into trouble. Look, I know that this particular jingle is near and dear to Hoyas hearts. But, I was wondering the other day, in these troubled times in which we live, should Eastern Motors really still be singing, "At Eastern Motors....Your job's your credit."
Isn't that kind of how we got into this whole mess in the first place?
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hifigator
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Post by hifigator on Nov 6, 2008 13:42:35 GMT -5
I've gotta disargree with you on that one Boz. I was never much of a Fixx fan. For that matter, the decade of the 80's music could disappear and I wouldn't lose much sleep.
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Post by Boz on Nov 6, 2008 13:50:41 GMT -5
You speak out of ignorance.
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Post by williambraskyiii on Nov 6, 2008 15:01:11 GMT -5
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hifigator
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Post by hifigator on Nov 6, 2008 15:10:04 GMT -5
Without getting to deeply philosophical, I guess it's important to remember the point of advertising. And some are of the opinion that even bad publicity is a good thing. Along that line of thinking, do you think Toyota is "getting their money's worth?"
Personally, I'm not sure that the real message is getting through. I haven't paid a lot of attention, but as I think about it, the "zero" must have to do with interest rates. Maybe if I happened to be in the car market, it might have actually impacted my decision somehow, but as one who isn't in the market, it sure is easy to say that I'm NOT going to get a Toyota specifically because of the annoying ads.
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Post by fatthew on Nov 6, 2008 19:33:11 GMT -5
877-393-4.4.4.8!!!!!!
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Post by HoyaSinceBirth on Nov 7, 2008 12:48:08 GMT -5
The shroom and Swiss add is terrible god i want to punch the actors in the face ugh!
The saved by Zero add is also annoying.
Hate the free credit report.com ads as well.
There are jsut so many terrible commercials out right now.
Burger King Rules!
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Post by hifigator on Nov 7, 2008 13:27:51 GMT -5
I do kind of get a kick out of the "reverse pick pocket" ads though.
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Post by JohnJacquesLayup on Nov 7, 2008 13:40:30 GMT -5
One commercial I get a good laugh from is the E-trade (?) one where the baby pukes on the keyboard. I wouldn't say I "like" the add, or don't find it annoying, but I always laugh.
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Post by hifigator on Nov 7, 2008 13:44:14 GMT -5
One commercial I get a good laugh from is the E-trade (?) one where the baby pukes on the keyboard. I wouldn't say I "like" the add, or don't find it annoying, but I always laugh. same ad campaign, but different ad: I like the one where he plays with his blackberry: "ooh, you naughty girl ..." "hey girl, can I 'hit you back'?" |
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Post by jgalt on Nov 21, 2008 11:34:09 GMT -5
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