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I don't think I saw a lot of Valentine ads this year. Maybe I just didn't notice. The Toyota Super Bowl ad was my favorite: The Coinbase ad was bizarre. (There where too many crypto ads for me, but that's for another discussion.) However, it did remind me of this:

All three "safe drivers" in this Allstate ad bother me for different reasons. The volcano project: I never did a volcano for a science project, so maybe I don't understand. But, I thought you add the lava when you get to the destination. It looks like she's not too safe with it seeping out of the top. The mirror: Here's to hoping there's no potholes or speed bumps on the way to where they're going. The wedding cake: All that time, I'm thinking, "Does the baker not have a delivery van?" Every insect on the way there is getting lodged into that cake.

It looks like Shenmue the Animation premieres on February 5.

Me too. All those teams that didn't come back and TAR couldn't afford and extra NEL or "To be continued..." this season? Seriously? I'm not surprised Caro and Ray didn't return. The cracks were already starting to show in that relationship by the second episode. I feel bad for Michael and Moe. However, did they even read the belt story first on paper like Arun and Natalia? Akbar moaned and groaned about going on the mountain himself, but apparently he learned nothing if Sheri is doing another height-based task next episode.

Arun and Natalia were growing on me as racers. But, maybe they'll be one of the returning teams. I agree with everyone else who were touched seeing Phil sending everyone home due to the pandemic.

I like that one too. "This is going to get tens and tens of views."😄

Welcome back TAR! I missed you so much! Shame about Michael and Moe. They seemed nice enough. I agree. I can't judge racers too harshly for struggling with manual transmissions. It's not like you can just go take driver's ed. lessons for it.

This might be it.

What About Us?--Brandy What About Us?--Pink What About Us?--Total ft. Missy Elliot

Promises--Calvin Harris and Sam Smith Promises--Wiz Khalifa Promises--Jhené Aiko

I guess this Samsung phone ad is supposed to be cute. But, I personally find the idea of a phone falling in love with its owner creepy. What's going to happen when she inevitably wants an upgrade? Will the phone get depressed? Possibly seek revenge?

The fact that there is an actual audience, instead of a few fans screaming in a near empty venue, already makes the AMA's for this year better than last year. Just my opinion.

It sounds like Shutterfly.

I saw the original version this morning. However, I would find it funny if they brought back the newer version as well, considering the hornet's nest it stirred up. Personally, as long as the original Kisses ad stays, I don't mind the new one.

This sounds like the ad you're describing: https://www.ispot.tv/ad/qnxw/kia-ev6-writer-t1

Thinking of You--Tony! Toni! Tone!

Maybe it's just my TV, but I haven't seen a Party City ad for Halloween yet this year.

The 50th season started today. The premiere had a live studio audience again, albeit a smaller one compared to the one prior to the pandemic. It was nice to see an audience again.

Perfect--Johnny Gill ft. Ralph Tresvant

The other day, I went to Arby's and ordered Potato Cakes, only to discover that they were discontinued for crinkle cut fries. Damn. That was one of my favorite things to order there.

This AT&T ad: https://www.ispot.tv/ad/OJ0G/at-and-t-wireless-lily-rotating-sign-free-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g Just. Get. Two. Damn. Signs. The Geico ad with the acronym/text speak office drives me up the wall. Especially the birthday cake where coworkers couldn't be bothered to spell out the person's name. I want that cake to fall on the floor. https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Oief/geico-acronyms

However people may feel about the Opening Ceremony, it was definitely different. According to these articles, if COVID-19 wasn't an issue, among other scandals, it would've been something completely different that what was presented: https://aramajapan.com/news/plans-for-the-original-tokyo-2020-opening-ceremony-leak/112714/ https://archive.is/fyhh3

Summertime, Summertime--Nocera

I thought it may have had to do with the shortage of chicken wings. https://www.vox.com/22421095/chicken-wings-shortage-delivery-bar

Complicated--Avril Lavigne Complicated--Leela James