FormerMod-a1 August 20, 2014 Share August 20, 2014 I love this quote (emphasis mine) from this article. The shop offers hand-made, super-premium ice cream made from 16 percent butter fat as well as vegan friendly, non-dairy frozen desserts. However, it does not offer therapy for those scarred by the "This is a Special Time" experience. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-307535
Brattinella August 20, 2014 Share August 20, 2014 Oh DEAR GOD! I am speechless with horror. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-307537
janie jones August 21, 2014 Share August 21, 2014 (edited) It's "Salon Pas", which is French, and should be pronounced "sah-lohn (very soft "n") pah", but they've weirdly started saying "pahz" instead. There was a commercial that ran for a while that had both pronunciations, because that didn't confuse everyone. I don't even recall what the product is--self-adhering heat packs (for injuries or sore muscles) or something like that? After reading this, I was curious as to 1. why it's spelled as one word if it's supposed to be Salon Pas; 2. what the hell "salon pas" is supposed to mean, because although my French isn't that great, "salon pas" doesn't make any sense to me; and 3. if it's French, why I only ever saw it in Asian groceries until a few years ago, so I looked it up. Apparently it's Japanese, and I still have no idea what "salonpas" means. I now wonder why, if "salonpas" is indeed a Japanese word, it's not "Salonpasu." Edited August 21, 2014 by janie jones 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-307718
bilgistic August 21, 2014 Share August 21, 2014 The product brand name is one word. That was my error in the original post. The way it was first pronounced in the original commercial was a French pronunciation. "Salonpas" doesn't mean anything, as far as I can tell, but "salon pas" could mean several things. "Salon" means, well, salon, like a living room or parlor. "Pas" means not or step, depending upon the context (pas de deux in ballet means, literally, step of two). So, yeah, it means nothing. Maybe it's a surname. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-307871
Aquarius August 21, 2014 Share August 21, 2014 Oh my gosh. What in the fuckity fuck were those commercials??? I have loved ice cream almost since the day I was born, and I believe those ads just put me off it forever. No lie. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-307955
xls August 21, 2014 Share August 21, 2014 (edited) Oh my gosh. What in the fuckity fuck were those commercials??? I have loved ice cream almost since the day I was born, and I believe those ads just put me off it forever. No lie. They make no sense when you see the sweet little company logo. Edited August 21, 2014 by xls Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-308120
bilgistic August 21, 2014 Share August 21, 2014 Plus, the name and tagline: "Eat Little Baby's Ice Cream!" It's no mistake that there's the ever-so-slightest pause before "ice". Eat little babies! Ice cream! 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-308304
Aquarius August 21, 2014 Share August 21, 2014 They make no sense when you see the sweet little company logo. Holy crap, I was so traumatized last night when posting I forgot to add, the logo just took it to a whole other level of creepy. Plus, the name and tagline: "Eat Little Baby's Ice Cream!" It's no mistake that there's the ever-so-slightest pause before "ice". I think I was screaming too loudly by the time the tagline was read to hear, but I believe you. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-309432
Actionmage August 21, 2014 Share August 21, 2014 I have saved myself from actually watching the ad(s), but just looking at the stills have scarred me! ::shivers:: 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-309542
Brattinella August 21, 2014 Share August 21, 2014 I looked at the Little Baby's website last night, jeez they have some wacky (and expensive) flavors: Earl Grey Sriracha is one of them! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-309595
xls August 21, 2014 Share August 21, 2014 Plus, the name and tagline: "Eat Little Baby's Ice Cream!" It's no mistake that there's the ever-so-slightest pause before "ice". Eat little babies! Ice cream! I thought it was mayonnaise when I first saw it. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-310631
Tabbyclaw August 22, 2014 Share August 22, 2014 Plus the whole premise of the ads ('you have no idea how many people wear incontinence underwear') makes no sense from a sales-generation standpoint. You either need them, or you don't. I can't imagine that even the dumbest advertising lemming would say 'wow, everyone is wearing rubber pants? Well, let me rush right out and buy some!' They're not trying to make people think, "Whoo, I want to wear incontinence underwear like all the cool kids!" They're trying to make people think, "Hey, this embarrassing problem is more common and less obvious to other people than I was afraid it might be. I shouldn't be ashamed about buying a product to address it." 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-310846
Aquarius August 22, 2014 Share August 22, 2014 I thought it was mayonnaise when I first saw it. Yikes! That makes it worse! And I didn't think it was possible. LOL. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-311965
Duke2801 August 22, 2014 Share August 22, 2014 (edited) I found possibly the creepiest commercial ever. These commercials horrified me. Not only that, they angered me. In the sense of "I want to throat punch the ad 'genius' who thought these were a brilliant idea" sort of way. Seriously. Isn't the point of commercials supposed to attract customers, not send people away screaming in terror? They are not smart. They are not interesting. They are not funny. They are just terrible, any way you look at it. Edited August 22, 2014 by Duke2801 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-312048
TommyD August 22, 2014 Share August 22, 2014 There is a Honda ad with a woman and a dog in a car with air conditioning that only works with the fan on "high". The sales girl walks over and refers to the woman as "tight Angie". Just because a person doesn't want to spend major $$$ to fix an AC system fan in an older car, that makes her a tightwad? Just seems uncalled for, since the woman is going to have a new car payment for the next few years. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-312076
Duke2801 August 22, 2014 Share August 22, 2014 There is a Honda ad with a woman and a dog in a car with air conditioning that only works with the fan on "high". The sales girl walks over and refers to the woman as "tight Angie". Just because a person doesn't want to spend major $$$ to fix an AC system fan in an older car, that makes her a tightwad? Just seems uncalled for, since the woman is going to have a new car payment for the next few years. Um yes, not to mention that being called "tight Angie" has more than one interpretation... 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-312213
Cobalt Stargazer August 22, 2014 Share August 22, 2014 They're not trying to make people think, "Whoo, I want to wear incontinence underwear like all the cool kids!" They're trying to make people think, "Hey, this embarrassing problem is more common and less obvious to other people than I was afraid it might be. I shouldn't be ashamed about buying a product to address it." Its still kind of a weird concept IMO, as the entire premise behind 'underwearnesss' (still hate that word) seems to be to make it obvious, since otherwise why would all those fools be marching down the street with no pants on? Um yes, not to mention that being called "tight Angie" has more than one interpretation... Oh good, I'm not the only one whose brain immediately went there. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-312333
Stella MD August 22, 2014 Share August 22, 2014 They're not trying to make people think, "Whoo, I want to wear incontinence underwear like all the cool kids!" They're trying to make people think, "Hey, this embarrassing problem is more common and less obvious to other people than I was afraid it might be. I shouldn't be ashamed about buying a product to address it." I guess. But overall the intent of any ad is to generate sales - the typical profit-oriented business isn't spending a ton of money just to make people feel warm and fuzzy about their medical issues. And I would have to assume that, whether they're embarrassed or not, anyone who needs this product is already purchasing it, as not buying it could be potentially way more embarrassing. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-312882
Sandman87 August 22, 2014 Share August 22, 2014 That first Little Baby's ad implies that it will make me: Spring from activity to activity Love my job Love my life Wink Nod Hug High-five with enthusiasm Maybe the DEA should be looking into the ingredients of this stuff, 'cause it sounds like there's a Colombian connection there. Also, their logo is creepy. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-312952
GaT August 22, 2014 Share August 22, 2014 These commercials horrified me. Not only that, they angered me. In the sense of "I want to throat punch the ad 'genius' who thought these were a brilliant idea" sort of way. Seriously. Isn't the point of commercials supposed to attract customers, not send people away screaming in terror? They are not smart. They are not interesting. They are not funny. They are just terrible, any way you look at it. Holy shit. I have never seen that commercial before, but that is terrifying. And the name, who thought up the name? I really thought they were saying that the ice cream was made out of little babies. I would not buy this product. Ever. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-313086
Moose135 August 22, 2014 Share August 22, 2014 The sales girl walks over and refers to the woman as "tight Angie". She says "Hang tight, Angie." 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-313250
bilgistic August 23, 2014 Share August 23, 2014 And with that, Angie's reputation is restored. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-313773
Ubiquitous August 23, 2014 Share August 23, 2014 It's "Salon Pas", which is French, and should be pronounced "sah-lohn (very soft "n") pah", but they've weirdly started saying "pahz" instead. There was a commercial that ran for a while that had both pronunciations, because that didn't confuse everyone. I don't even recall what the product is--self-adhering heat packs (for injuries or sore muscles) or something like that? The first time I heard the ad, I wasn't paying attention and thought "Salon Paws" was for some sort of Lee press-on nails for cats and dogs. I found possibly the creepiest commercial ever. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erh2ngRZxs0 Darn you! I had forgotten about seeing that on TWoP! 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-314597
bilgistic August 23, 2014 Share August 23, 2014 The first time I heard the ad, I wasn't paying attention and thought "Salon Paws" was for some sort of Lee press-on nails for cats and dogs.Well, there are these: https://www.softpaws.com/colors.html. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-314884
Prevailing Wind August 23, 2014 Share August 23, 2014 And the name, who thought up the name? I used to work for L'eggs Panty Hose, a division of Hanes. They thought they could sell socks under the L'eggs umbrella and call them "Feet First." I guess they thought that was cool, y'know...jumping into things feet first. All I could think of (and I told the marketing genius folks that came to tell us about it) is dead bodies leaving the room feet first. The Genii looked a little uneasy with that, but they went ahead anyway, and the line tanked big time. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-315331
AntiBeeSpray August 24, 2014 Share August 24, 2014 Just saw this Oscar Meyer one and it made me go... O_o http://youtu.be/lHQcdvqWuM8 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-315691
Rick Kitchen August 24, 2014 Share August 24, 2014 I wonder if the neighbor lady knows about Dad's new hobby. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-315770
xls August 24, 2014 Share August 24, 2014 (edited) I would just like you to know, @xls and @Rick Kitchen, that I will not be sleeping tonight, and its All. Your. Fault. I sorry. :) Just saw this Oscar Meyer one and it made me go... O_o I thought the karaoke part was cute. Edited August 24, 2014 by xls 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-315868
AntiBeeSpray August 24, 2014 Share August 24, 2014 I sorry. :) I thought the karaoke part was cute. Yea it is kinda, but the song itself is what made me go O_o. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-315972
Stella MD August 24, 2014 Share August 24, 2014 Argh - those ice cream stores are apparently close to my old stomping grounds. Now I'm going to have nightmares that some deranged ice cream golem is going to attack me in my sleep the next time I visit Philly. I can't even imagine how desperate for cash that actor must have been to agree to eat food off of his/her own head [bleah]. Then again, judging from the gaze, he/she is certifiable. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-316957
Neurochick August 25, 2014 Share August 25, 2014 There is some car commercial that I don't get. The commercial mentions Mia Hamm so I expected the bit would end with her driving the car, but no. No Mia Hamm driving whatever car they're selling. So what's the point of mentioning her name? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-318777
Watcher0363 August 25, 2014 Share August 25, 2014 It is a sad day. Just saw the latest AE Tina Fey credit card commercial. Tina has become a fast swiper. I weep I weep I weep. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-319758
theatremouse August 25, 2014 Share August 25, 2014 Neurochick, not familiar with the ad you're mentioning but often there's a long version and a short version of the same ad. Maybe the one you caught was a short-version and there's a longer one of the same spot that makes more sense? That's a wild guess. Alternately: was there anything about soccer or other athletes in there? Nomar? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-319870
smittykins August 26, 2014 Share August 26, 2014 Alternately: was there anything about soccer or other athletes in there? Nomar? Nope and nope. I was thinking the same thing--"What does this have to do with Mia Hamm?" 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-320690
Neurochick August 26, 2014 Share August 26, 2014 (edited) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uE3x_I_dCh4 It's a Mazda commercial. What does it have to do with Mia Hamm? Edited August 26, 2014 by Neurochick Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-322419
frenchtoast August 26, 2014 Share August 26, 2014 Mia Hamm is a winner and Mazda is a winner. And their names start with M? I...don't get it either. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-322515
xls August 26, 2014 Share August 26, 2014 Thought I'd find something a little more lighthearted! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-323008
Brattinella August 26, 2014 Share August 26, 2014 (edited) Here is our current Wayfair commercial. Am I the only one who HATES all the pastels and kitsch and junk? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FHYxjcubXk Sorry, wrong forum. Should be in the irritating commercial thread. Edited August 26, 2014 by Brattinella Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-323115
Watcher0363 August 27, 2014 Share August 27, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uE3x_I_dCh4 It's a Mazda commercial. What does it have to do with Mia Hamm? You would have to listen to the begining of the commercial. It talks about Mia's drive to become excellent and the other qualities that made her great (In the realm of soccer). Qualities which Mazda want you think their car company also uses to build great cars. It is aimed at parents who have have young kids playing soccer, where Mia is still very well known. #SIRA- Soccer Is Ruining America. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-325649
Neurochick August 27, 2014 Share August 27, 2014 (edited) You would have to listen to the begining of the commercial. It talks about Mia's drive to become excellent and the other qualities that made her great (In the realm of soccer). Qualities which Mazda want you think their car company also uses to build great cars. It is aimed at parents who have have young kids playing soccer, where Mia is still very well known. #SIRA- Soccer Is Ruining America. Thank you, but I did listen to the beginning of the commercial. What's strange to me is I expected to see Mia Hamm DRIVING the Mazda. When I didn't, I wondered what the point was, I mean they could have used the name of any athlete. Edited August 27, 2014 by Neurochick Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-325931
Watcher0363 August 27, 2014 Share August 27, 2014 A plug and play ad for different models of their cars and different athletes. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-325994
Stella MD August 28, 2014 Share August 28, 2014 The current trailer for "This is Where I Leave You" is odd, to say the least. First, it establishes that the movie is about a bunch of siblings forced to spend time together for a week per their dead father's wishes. Then it immediately shows two people making out on "Day 4". I assume that whoever put the trailer together is just sort of an idiot, but every time I do a double-take and think "Really? It took only 4 short days of togetherness for that family to devolve into Flowers in the Attic??" 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-327477
St. Claire August 28, 2014 Share August 28, 2014 I am still trying to determine what the storyline is for that movie. One trailer showed the grown children, with their mother telling them they had to live together for a certain amount of time, but another showed Jason Bateman's character meeting up with someone else in town and ostensibly starting a romance with her after his wife cheated on him with his boss. One had Tina Fey punching somebody, one involved people being rained on or a ceiling leaking or something. I can't tell who are the siblings and who are the spouses/significant others. I'm just confused. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-329514
The Crazed Spruce August 28, 2014 Share August 28, 2014 It strikes me as one of those indy ensemble comedies that I'd enjoy if I ever sat down to watch it, but will probably wind up avoiding in favour of the latest comic book movie adaptation. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-329621
Jamoche August 29, 2014 Share August 29, 2014 My reaction to "your father wanted you (grown-ass) kids to spend a week together" would be "so?" (I actually do get along with my siblings. I just don't put up with coercion.) 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-331048
riley702 August 29, 2014 Share August 29, 2014 Yeah, that wouldn't fly in my family, either - we don't do ultimatums. They'd be better off forbidding us to visit each other: we'd be all "Oh, hell no. No one is going to tell me when I can see whomever I want." 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-331104
Aquarius August 29, 2014 Share August 29, 2014 My reaction to "your father wanted you (grown-ass) kids to spend a week together" would be "so?" (I actually do get along with my siblings. I just don't put up with coercion.) Yeah, that wouldn't fly in my family, either - we don't do ultimatums. They'd be better off forbidding us to visit each other: we'd be all "Oh, hell no. No one is going to tell me when I can see whomever I want." We must all be members of a clan! 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-331543
wovenloaf September 1, 2014 Share September 1, 2014 The current trailer for "This is Where I Leave You" is odd, to say the least. First, it establishes that the movie is about a bunch of siblings forced to spend time together for a week per their dead father's wishes. Then it immediately shows two people making out on "Day 4". I assume that whoever put the trailer together is just sort of an idiot, but every time I do a double-take and think "Really? It took only 4 short days of togetherness for that family to devolve into Flowers in the Attic??" Yes! I have actually attempted to pay more attention to that trailer for this reason, but it hasn't worked. It still just seems like the guy starts making out with his sister. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-337353
AimingforYoko September 1, 2014 Share September 1, 2014 Yeah, it is kind of hard to tell Rose Byrne from Tina Fey in that promo. Tina really needs to keep her glasses on. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-337377
backformore September 1, 2014 Share September 1, 2014 There's an office supply store (Staples? office max?) for back to school stuff. The line is - who's more excited about school, the moms or the dads? And they're dong some stupid-ass dance, which I guess mimes pushing a shopping cart and throwing stuff in. What i can't figure out is - why the "moms" are women in heels and tight skirts, while the "dads" are all in cargo shorts and sandals or sneakers? 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/12/#findComment-337863
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