Homespun Marketing: Local Commercials

[Prevailing Wind]

Local Atlanta Lawyer...

 

He probably can't help it, but this guy's speech impediment is creepy.

[CarpeDiem54]

I can't find a video of our skeeviest local lawyer's ad. There's a client (some guy with red hair, lots of neck tattoos and big earrings) relating his problems with another driver "suffering from a bit of road rage" who hit him on his motorcycle while going 75 mph. He says he thought he was dying so he instructs the EMTs to call his lawyer.

WTF?! This lowlife obviously is closer to his lawyer than his friends or family.

Then the lawyer, who looks like a fat ferret in a suit, comes on to shill his services. They both can't speak clearly enough so that you can understand the schyster's name. If it wasn't shown on the screen you'd have no idea who this clown is. I doubt if many of his clients can read so I don't see him reaching that many.

[Moose135]

I just saw this from a local car dealer here in Charlotte...

 

[backformore]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-victory-autowreckers-commercial-met-20150121-story.html

 

If you grew up in the Chicago area in the past 30 years, chances are you saw — and are probably well-acquainted with — the TV commercial for Victory Auto Wreckers.

The ad, which has been running with only slight variations since 1985, features a man in now-vintage attire trying to open the door of his 1973 Chevrolet Impala, only to have it fall off the car and into the street, narrowly missing his foot.

"That old car is worth money," proclaims the commercial, which then directs viewers to call Victory Auto Wreckers, an auto salvage business in Bensenville.

To celebrate the upcoming 30th anniversary of the commercial, Victory Auto Wreckers has announced a contest to create a new one. Contestants can submit their own version of the commercial or something different through a YouTube link, according to a news release.

The company will select a winner each week in February and March. Of those, one could win $500 and be selected as Victory's next commercial.

 

here's the original: 

 

 

 

This commercial always cracks us up because the ONE time we wanted to get rid of an old car, they said no, they wouldn't pay for it, but for $50 they would tow it away.   Hilarious, because it was the same year as the car in the ad, AND the doors were still firmly attached.The lines "that old car is worth money"  and "we'll give you cash on the spot"   didn't apply. 

Edited January 26, 2015 by backformore

[BubblingKettle]

When I looked on YouTube for this clip, I discovered that this guy has made many commercials since 2007.  He's just having a good time --- they should cast this guy on Fresh Off the Boat as the business next to the dad's steakhouse....he could be an authentic piece of Central FL on a show based in Orlando.

 

[panthergirl13]

The one I find myself actually SINGING from the late '70s in NYC... I can't figure out how to embed it other than with just the link, but it's soooo good.

 

http://datab.us/uX_YJP0YaGs#Plato's Retreat

[cynicat]

For some weird reason, your post about NYC in the 70's gave me a flashback to a commercial from my NJ youth in that same era:  I give you, Palisades Amusement Park:  

 

As an aside, I really, really wanted to enter the Little Miss America Pageant.  My wise parents did not even entertain the idea.

 

Edited June 21, 2015 by cynicat

[Fiddler1]

For some weird reason, your post about NYC in the 70's gave me a flashback to a commercial from my NJ youth in that same era:  I give you, Palisades Amusement Park:  

 

I realized not long ago that without prompting I can STILL sing this commercial word for word.  (And now will probably have it in my head the rest of the day ;) 

[Amethyst]

This commercial always cracks us up because the ONE time we wanted to get rid of an old car, they said no, they wouldn't pay for it, but for $50 they would tow it away.   Hilarious, because it was the same year as the car in the ad, AND the doors were still firmly attached.The lines "that old car is worth money"  and "we'll give you cash on the spot"   didn't apply. 

 

Lmao!  The Victory Auto Wreckers is a classic.  I love it when that busted-ass door falls off and nearly lands on his foot.

 

Speaking of Chicago classics...there is nothing like the Eagleman commercial.  The terrible acting, the 90s fashion, the giant anthropomorphic bird...it's hilarious and horrifying at the same time.

 

[cooksdelight]

I went looking for an actual commercial from an actual company that's in Dalton, GA. I couldn't find the one they run, but I found this. Which is obviously a parody, but it's shot in front of the actual building!! 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Feug9NBN_k

 

 

Here's the link to the real company's website, and their real commercials come close to saying naughty stuff, but not quite.

 

https://www.beavercarpets.com/

[erikdepressant]

This older commercial has one of the most glaring examples ever of the pot calling the kettle black.  An ambulance chaser says "Big corporations are the parasites of the earth."

 

[CarpeDiem54]

That's not an old commercial. Unfortunately, I see old Bulldog at least once a day. Did you check out his ears? OMG! If one of the elephants at the zoo ever need an ear transplant they could use one of his.

[riley702]

He must be old. Ears and the tip of your nose never stop growing. Noses are easier to fix.

Edited July 11, 2015 by riley702

[erikdepressant]

Unfortunately, I see old Bulldog at least once a day.

I see Dealin' Doug at least once a day.  What I always notice about his commercials is that he doesn't bother to remove any of his jewelry before getting in front of the camera.  I wonder if anyone ever mentioned to him that having a big gaudy ring on every single finger might send viewers the wrong message.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtEhPX72O-c

[Prevailing Wind]

I thought they were brass knuckles.

 

Maybe he wants to send the message that even with all these Super Deals, he ain't hurtin' none; imagine what even gaudier jewelry is owned by dealers who DON'T have Super Deals!!???!?!?!!

[Crisopera]

There's a car dealership called Koeppel Auto Group, and an ad launching a new spinoff called K Auto Group drives me insane - the spokesmodel insists on saying "Koeppel Addo Group" and "K Addo Group".  Argh.

[Demented Daisy]

There are a ton of these commercials for The Cab on Oahu -- I'll never forget 422-2222.  (Neither will you.  Bwahahahahahahaha!)

 

[Prevailing Wind]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcgTgdSs1Wc

 

I have no idea why they have a twerking elephant, but I'm getting damned sick of seeing his big ass on my TV.

[Jamoche]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcgTgdSs1Wc

 

I have no idea why they have a twerking elephant, but I'm getting damned sick of seeing his big ass on my TV.

It's the ad for people who really miss animated Geocities gifs!

[BubblingKettle]

I think this commercial has it backwards. It's the man who works at the desk who needs his hearing assessed. The oddball customer asked for his messages, and the hotel employee thinks he said massage. Do they really think the British pronounce it that way -- because they don't. 

[xls]

Local bailbonds add is pretty comic!

 

[Rick Kitchen]

I hope that bad acting was intentional.

[riley702]

They missed a golden opportunity to bust out a version of "Bad Boys" Just think - "fat boy, fat boy, who ya gonna call, who ya gonna call when they come for you? Fat Boys, Fat boys..."

Edited January 28, 2016 by riley702

[xls]

Oh boy, am I can't be the only one who thinks she looked better before the make-over can I?

[Jamoche]

4 hours ago, xls said:

Oh boy, am I can't be the only one who thinks she looked better before the make-over can I?

I can't figure out if there's one actress playing both parts or not. It's *really* horribly edited; I don't even believe the two POVs of the first section are filmed in the same location.

[AuntiePam]

I don't know if it's homespun or not -- sharing it here hoping that someone can tell me what the lyrics are in the song.  Car Hop -- cars -- something -- ready to go.  What's the missing word(s)?  I've seen these ads for years and it's driving me nuts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJuycuVhHOE

[Jamoche]

1 hour ago, AuntiePam said:

I don't know if it's homespun or not -- sharing it here hoping that someone can tell me what the lyrics are in the song.  Car Hop -- cars -- something -- ready to go.  What's the missing word(s)?  I've seen these ads for years and it's driving me nuts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJuycuVhHOE

Cars and credit to go. Helps to watch it during Judge Judy, where you get the context :)

[AuntiePam]

1 hour ago, Jamoche said:

Cars and credit to go. Helps to watch it during Judge Judy, where you get the context :)

Thank you!  Someone tried to tell me it was "cars that are ready to go", but that made no sense. 

[xls]

8 hours ago, AuntiePam said:

I don't know if it's homespun or not -- sharing it here hoping that someone can tell me what the lyrics are in the song.  Car Hop -- cars -- something -- ready to go.  What's the missing word(s)?  I've seen these ads for years and it's driving me nuts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJuycuVhHOE

Many local companies buy "stock commercials" tailored for them,

[janie jones]

On 9/4/2016 at 8:03 PM, xls said:

Oh boy, am I can't be the only one who thinks she looked better before the make-over can I?

She looks fine in the final shot of her sitting in the pedicure chair, but when she says she's going to make herself another appointment, her hair doesn't look as good.  So basically they're saying they can style your hair but by the time you get from the pedicure chair to the front door, your hair will already have wilted.

[friendperidot]

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This had gone away for a while, and now it's back. It doesn't make sense. None of it makes sense. I gather it's used in many markets for different local services. Hate it.

[bilgistic]

7 hours ago, friendperidot said:

This had gone away for a while, and now it's back. It doesn't make sense. None of it makes sense. I gather it's used in many markets for different local services. Hate it.

I think I've seen it for some place around here. The sign language "I love you!" is super annoying, for some reason.

[bitchin camaro]

This is probably my favorite local commercial ever. "We ain't mad at ya!"

 

[bitchin camaro]

Also, I know this is a site about television, but I would be remiss if I didn't share this little bit of awesome that played at every commercial break on every radio station I listened to as a kid. 

 

[bilgistic]

1 hour ago, bitchin camaro said:

This is probably my favorite local commercial ever. "We ain't mad at ya!"

 

Hey, neighbor--sort of. I had to look up the place and phone number since I could barely understand the thick accents. I expected more rural or deeper south than Spartanburg. I'm in Charlotte. I grew up in NC and am an eighth-generation native, so I sound very Southern myself.

[bitchin camaro]

10 minutes ago, bilgistic said:

Hey, neighbor--sort of. I had to look up the place and phone number since I could barely understand the thick accents. I expected more rural or deeper south than Spartanburg. I'm in Charlotte. I grew up in NC and am an eighth-generation native, so I sound very Southern myself.

I don't (think I) sound all that southern, and after I moved out west for a few years, I honestly wasn't sure what language some of the folks around here were speaking - lol.

[Sandman87]

I noticed today that a current political ad for a state ballot measure is using a whole stack of Morleys cartons as props. I dunno why, but seeing widely-used fake brand names in shows and video games always amuses me.

[Prevailing Wind]

Wow! I had no idea Morleys were that old and that prevalent. I only knew them from Cancer-Man's usage in the X Files. Thank you for that link!

[xls]

I love these guys but the "It'll be the last call you make" line sounds creepy & makes me chuckle LOL

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[themajormotoko]

This is for all the locals from my neck of the woods: Standard Insurance lady.   Her hand gestures make me nuts.  Look, I was in the speech club in high school.  One of the things I learned and retained is that your hand gestures must look natural.  That lady in the commercial looks so forced, I keep thinking she's not trying to sell me insurance, she's lecturing me. I don't like being lectured.  Unfortunately, there is no escaping that commercial.

[callie lee 29]

I can't find the commercial online to post it, but there is a local ad for the BIll Allen Law Firm where the "client" extols the virtue of Bill because he went. to. court. with. her. AKA his job!! They play it every morning when I'm getting ready for work and I want to reach through the screen and smack sense into the woman. 

[rcc]

In my neck of the woods the local denture maker has a commercial with lovely shots of dentures that he is working on in his shop. Lovely I tell you!

Edited July 4, 2017 by rcc

[Tunia]

I love this ad more each time it's on...

[bilgistic]

"That's not how this works. That's not how any of this works!"

[Prevailing Wind]

never mind.

Edited August 26, 2017 by Prevailing Wind

[xls]

Do these ladies even know what they are saying?

[AuntiePam]

Not an ad, but an answering machine message from a local trash hauler:  "Remember, it's garbage can, not garbage can't."  What?

[funky-rat]

I'm in a rural area, so most places here don't spend big $$$ on ads for TV.  Many are just static - an image with a voice over.

My least favorite is for a local place that sells horsey stuff.  There are a lot of farms here, and we do have some people who are in to horse showing, etc.  Their tagline is "For those who canter....and those who can't!".  I can't, and I have no interest in your horsey store at all.  One of the aforementioned families that liked horse showing had a daughter in my grade.  She had a birthday party at her house in elementary school that I got invited to.  They put me on her horse.  He tossed me.  I don't do horses after that.  I'll look at them - they're pretty - but that's as far as I go.

[xls]

Kinda cool I think 

[bilgistic]

This commercial for a large local HVAC company  makes me laugh. It's corny in a good way. "Gently..."