Proclone May 17, 2015 Share May 17, 2015 I read some of the YouTube comments and adbrands.net says it's an "unfolding story" - apparently you have to watch a bunch of their sappy commercials to get the idea. No, thanks. Don't like the yogurt, either. Then it is an example of another commercial pet peeve of mine. No, I will not go to your website to find out more information, nor will I wait around for your story to "unfold." If you can't figure out how to tell me what I need to know about your product in a (hopefully) clever way in 30-60 seconds, then you need to find a new advertising agency. I hate to tell you, but enigmatic commercials do not make me want to go out and buy your product. If anything they make me not want to. I would say that commercials rarely make me go out and buy a product anyway, but commercials that piss me off will actually make me want to avoid buying a brand if possible. 15 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1155554
Jamoche May 17, 2015 Share May 17, 2015 The ad, says the adbrand comment, is from "creative boutique OppermanWeiss". Creative boutique? Oooh-kay. I'm just going to pretend it's flashing before and after a zombie apocalypse. Don't leave that livestock too close to the fence, kids, it didn't work so well on the Walking Dead. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1155790
Brattinella May 17, 2015 Share May 17, 2015 Then it is an example of another commercial pet peeve of mine. No, I will not go to your website to find out more information, nor will I wait around for your story to "unfold." If you can't figure out how to tell me what I need to know about your product in a (hopefully) clever way in 30-60 seconds, then you need to find a new advertising agency. I hate to tell you, but enigmatic commercials do not make me want to go out and buy your product. If anything they make me not want to. I would say that commercials rarely make me go out and buy a product anyway, but commercials that piss me off will actually make me want to avoid buying a brand if possible. THIS, with bells on! 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1156122
riley702 May 18, 2015 Share May 18, 2015 (edited) I DO like Chobani, but that's a stupid ad. I especially adore their new stir-ins, esp. the key lime with graham cracker crumbles and tiny white chocolate chips. Holy crap, that stuff is good! Edited May 19, 2015 by riley702 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1157024
90PercentGravity May 18, 2015 Share May 18, 2015 I read some of the YouTube comments and adbrands.net says it's an "unfolding story" - apparently you have to watch a bunch of their sappy commercials to get the idea. No, thanks. Don't like the yogurt, either. Then it is an example of another commercial pet peeve of mine. No, I will not go to your website to find out more information, nor will I wait around for your story to "unfold." If you can't figure out how to tell me what I need to know about your product in a (hopefully) clever way in 30-60 seconds, then you need to find a new advertising agency. I hate to tell you, but enigmatic commercials do not make me want to go out and buy your product. If anything they make me not want to. I would say that commercials rarely make me go out and buy a product anyway, but commercials that piss me off will actually make me want to avoid buying a brand if possible. This is all Country Crock's fault. At least those commercials you didn't have to see bunch of them to get an idea what was going on. They just sort of added up to a life story as time went on. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1157043
bilgistic May 18, 2015 Share May 18, 2015 Those coffee commercials with pre-Buffy Giles from probably 20 years ago did the same thing, but that was pre-internet. They were actually well done, though. 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1157688
ennui May 18, 2015 Share May 18, 2015 I’d seen the commercial with the Wyndham Rewards Wizard (?) a few times before I realized that the Wizard and Captain Obvious from Hotels.com are two different characters, and the commercials are for two different companies. I’d call it poor casting to have two characters who look so much alike. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1157694
Brattinella May 18, 2015 Share May 18, 2015 And another thing: WHY are they remaking Poltergeist? It is a perfect scary movie, just as it is! 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1157949
Moose135 May 19, 2015 Share May 19, 2015 And another thing: WHY are they remaking Poltergeist? It is a perfect scary movie, just as it is! Because they have completely run out of script ideas, so we are doomed to an eternity of remakes of old stuff. 9 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1161345
DrSpaceman May 19, 2015 Share May 19, 2015 Why is the Apple Watch commercial so darn depressing? Its depressing to me because I can't figure why anyone would buy a watch that can't do anything that my phone, that I always have with me, does not also do already. With a much bigger screen and likely faster than the watch. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1162832
Actionmage May 19, 2015 Share May 19, 2015 I was watching something online that thought they'd be clever by disabling the volume widget in the viewer during ads. Hah! I just muted the whole computer That happened to me on the CW site. Did the exact same thing. Then I watched a show with DH and sat through the ads because I at least had a person in the room with me. Still talked back to the ads. *sigh* 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1163635
mojoween May 19, 2015 Share May 19, 2015 (edited) This commercial airs all day on TNT and all I can hear is "cholera's a beautiful thing." I also don't get the scatting at the end but that is probably just me. (sorry, I can't embed because I don't have a real computer and You Tube won't open in a website for me boooooo) Edited May 19, 2015 by mojoween 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1163942
AntiBeeSpray May 19, 2015 Share May 19, 2015 This commercial airs all day on TNT and all I can hear is "cholera's a beautiful thing." I also don't get the scatting at the end but that is probably just me. (sorry, I can't embed because I don't have a real computer and You Tube won't open in a website for me boooooo) I hear that too XD. I know that they're saying 'color is a beautiful thing', but it's really close to 'cholera's a beautiful thing'. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1164114
pandora spocks May 20, 2015 Share May 20, 2015 The ads for the Apple watch put the emphasis on being able to tell the time. For what Apple is asking for this "convenience" (549.00) it had better do more than this. Otherwise, this watch is for douches who want to brag about having an Apple watch. 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1165488
Sandman87 May 20, 2015 Share May 20, 2015 Heck, I've got a watch that I got for free from my bank. I'd be willing to sell it for half of what they want for the Apple watch. It even tells time! Accurately! 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1165517
Brattinella May 20, 2015 Share May 20, 2015 The only "advantage" I can tell from the Apple Watch vs a Smart Phone, is that the watch is attached to your wrist, and thus a little harder to steal. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1165536
Prevailing Wind May 20, 2015 Share May 20, 2015 or misplace. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1165872
theatremouse May 20, 2015 Share May 20, 2015 or drop. But also this watch is for douches who want to brag about having an Apple watch. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1166270
LoneHaranguer May 20, 2015 Share May 20, 2015 Otherwise, this watch is for douches who want to brag about having an Apple watch. Or tech geeks. But, you also have people who would be happy to have a watch that always has the correct time. Or that monitors their vital signs. Being able to communicate like Dick Tracy probably also has an appeal for some. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1166908
DeLurker May 20, 2015 Share May 20, 2015 I'm still waiting for the shoe phone (Maxwell Smart). 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1167295
ABay May 20, 2015 Share May 20, 2015 Would you believe we were this close to getting those? 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1167334
Prevailing Wind May 20, 2015 Share May 20, 2015 Where's my personal jetpack? 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1167735
ABay May 20, 2015 Share May 20, 2015 I can't count the number of times I've wanted to drop a cone of silence on students who can't shut up in the library. 9 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1168013
DeLurker May 20, 2015 Share May 20, 2015 There would be so many times that a cone of silence would come in handy. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1168083
Calamity Jane May 20, 2015 Share May 20, 2015 Perhaps his Mom works at Taco Bell? What's the deal with the occasional Subaru ad that takes place in a universe where dogs can drive cars? I don't know, but I love them to pieces. Every single one makes me laugh and go, awwww. Well, in my family, everybody has either a Golden or a Lab. 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1168361
LoneHaranguer May 21, 2015 Share May 21, 2015 Where's my personal jetpack? Would you settle for a personal helicopter like Little Nellie in the Bond film You Only Live Twice? There's one waiting for FAA approval that's been computerized to make it easy to fly and keep you out of trees and power lines (rocket launcher sold separately). 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1170896
Brattinella May 21, 2015 Share May 21, 2015 Would you settle for a personal helicopter like Little Nellie in the Bond film You Only Live Twice? There's one waiting for FAA approval that's been computerized to make it easy to fly and keep you out of trees and power lines (rocket launcher sold separately). That would be cool as hell! :D 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1170930
90PercentGravity May 22, 2015 Share May 22, 2015 Is this guy singing that he can "fuck a miracle"? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShhVwRrbr_k 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1173582
bilgistic May 22, 2015 Share May 22, 2015 "Work" a miracle? I had to listen twice. I hate Fall Out Boy. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1173698
Rick Kitchen May 22, 2015 Share May 22, 2015 Darrell Hammond from SNL is Colonel Sanders in the new KFC commercials. And I see they're using the word "fried" again in their advertising. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1173984
pandora spocks May 22, 2015 Share May 22, 2015 Rick Kitchen, with all the fast foods that are awash in bacon and cheese, something that's merely fried seems downright healthy in comparison. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1176219
Cobalt Stargazer May 22, 2015 Share May 22, 2015 Now I'm wondering if there's fast food that's fried with bacon and cheese on it. And if so, who sells it. Damn it, now I'm hungry. 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1176515
Actionmage May 22, 2015 Share May 22, 2015 Would you settle for a personal helicopter like Little Nellie in the Bond film You Only Live Twice? There's one waiting for FAA approval that's been computerized to make it easy to fly and keep you out of trees and power lines (rocket launcher sold separately). That would be cool as hell! :D Especially if you could fold the Little Nellie up and put it in a briefcase/suitcase, like George Jetson! 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1176528
AntiBeeSpray May 23, 2015 Share May 23, 2015 "Work" a miracle? I had to listen twice. I hate Fall Out Boy. I heard both O_o. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1176707
Stella MD May 23, 2015 Share May 23, 2015 Darrell Hammond from SNL is Colonel Sanders in the new KFC commercials. Am I the only one who immediately thought of Colonel Angus? 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1176806
AntiBeeSpray May 23, 2015 Share May 23, 2015 Am I the only one who immediately thought of Colonel Angus? I thought of the 'small town pizza lawyer' commercial. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dij9XJVPteY 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1176836
CarpeDiem54 May 23, 2015 Share May 23, 2015 This commercial airs all day on TNT and all I can hear is "cholera's a beautiful thing." I also don't get the scatting at the end but that is probably just me. (sorry, I can't embed because I don't have a real computer and You Tube won't open in a website for me boooooo) I was just coming here to say how much I hate this commercial. What's up with the crazy woman with the wild white hair? Hate the song and the cholera lyrics. Get off my screen! I'm trying t watch Law & Order. Darrell Hammond from SNL is Colonel Sanders in the new KFC commercials. And I see they're using the word "fried" again in their advertising. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh2rHsxYh6U I thought it was an old commercial at first with Phil Hartman. I've called it Kentucky Fried Chicken all along. KFC reminds me of text speak. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1177994
pandora spocks May 23, 2015 Share May 23, 2015 (edited) I saw a Chevy ad where kids get to use their WiFi gadgets in a--wait for it--Chevy. The same kids were less than thrilled when there was no WiFi in the other vehicle. Yeah, we should base our big ticket purchases on what our kids want. Hell, I was thrilled at the intricacies of the Etch-A-Sketch much less what kids take for granted now. Car AC was but a dream. Edited May 23, 2015 by pandora spocks 9 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1178044
CarpeDiem54 May 23, 2015 Share May 23, 2015 I saw a Chevy ad where kids get to use their WiFi gadgets in a--wait for it--Chevy. The same kids were less than thrilled when there was no WiFi in the other vehicle. Yeah, we should base our big ticket purchases on what our kids want. Hell, I was thrilled at the intricacies of the Etch-A-Sketch much less what kids take for granted now. Car AC was but a dream. Yeah, why did everything become so kid centric? I'm sure the monthly data plan isn't cheap. Spoiled brats. I remember my Dad was so pleased and proud when he bought a used Chrysler in about 1965 that had power windows. It also had awesome fins, too. He rolled the driver's window down and there it stayed for a couple of months until he could get it fixed. But we all thought it was cool, nonetheless. 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1178083
pandora spocks May 24, 2015 Share May 24, 2015 Did you know that burgers and sandwiches are now called "handhelds"? Well, me neither. Applebee's now have handhelds on their menu, formerly called wraps and sandwiches. I'm eagerly awaiting their spoonable and forkable offerings. 15 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1180149
Brattinella May 24, 2015 Share May 24, 2015 Did you know that burgers and sandwiches are now called "handhelds"? Well, me neither. Applebee's now have handhelds on their menu, formerly called wraps and sandwiches. I'm eagerly awaiting their spoonable and forkable offerings. OMG I can't stop laughing at this utter nonsense! Is that part of their nutrition delivery system? 9 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1180389
AntiBeeSpray May 24, 2015 Share May 24, 2015 OMG I can't stop laughing at this utter nonsense! Is that part of their nutrition delivery system? The second sentence sounds like something straight out of Star Trek! XD Nice one! :) 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1180500
Rick Kitchen May 24, 2015 Share May 24, 2015 I heard one of those ads the other day and my first comment was, "Is that the same thing as a sandwich"? 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1180569
CarpeDiem54 May 24, 2015 Share May 24, 2015 I heard one of those ads the other day and my first comment was, "Is that the same thing as a sandwich"? I heard one from the kitchen yakking about "handhelds" and "apps" with hideously annoying music. I thought it was a commercial for a smartphone. When I went into the livingroom I discovered it was for Applebees. Obviously aimed at the annoying hipster douchebag crowd. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1180673
Muffyn May 24, 2015 Share May 24, 2015 Now I'm wondering if there's fast food that's fried with bacon and cheese on it. And if so, who sells it. Damn it, now I'm hungry. There is the McDonald's Premium Crispy Chicken Bacon Clubhouse Sandwich. Fried chicken patty with bacon and cheese. http://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en/food/product_nutrition.chickenfish.6013.bacon-clubhouse-crispy-chicken-sandwich.html 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1180727
friendperidot May 25, 2015 Share May 25, 2015 (edited) I really don't like a box making sexual in yer windows. (I know it's innuendo, but the other was found in a patient chart, still makes me laugh) And I'm not crazy about Flo's singing., And I'm sick of apps. Added because just saw the Activia ad again, Is the correlation between having gas and needing to wear black what I think? Edited May 25, 2015 by friendperidot 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1181676
Brattinella May 25, 2015 Share May 25, 2015 I saw that Activia ad last night and just about died! Wearing black, wearing sweat pants, WTH? Are you supposed to get skinny instantly eating that crap? Do women really fall for it? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1182091
DeLurker May 25, 2015 Share May 25, 2015 Activia - now with Spanx! 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1182194
revbfc May 25, 2015 Share May 25, 2015 Whenever I see the Elephant Insurance ads, my mind wanders to bad places. -All of his employees seem on edge, worried and paranoid (case in point: "The customers?" Employee looks around and sees her boss is watching, "They mean everything to us!"). -He gets too excited at the mere mention of peanuts. One employee even shakes his head as though to say "You fucked up now." I can't help but imagine that the Elephant went on a peanut rampage sometime in the past and the office was never the same. -He should have his own water supply in his office so his workers don't have to change out those big-ass bottles twenty times a day. -How is he typing? At least give him a giant keyboard to hunt and peck on plausibly. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1182221
janie jones May 25, 2015 Share May 25, 2015 There's this Dr. Scholls commercial with people scraping the dead skin off their feet at the beach. Why would you do that at the beach? \ 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2776-say-what-commercials-that-made-us-scratch-our-heads/page/36/#findComment-1182230
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