Commercials That Annoy, Irritate or Outright Enrage

[LoneHaranguer]

2 hours ago, backformore said:

They can't share the actual HOUSE?  

It used to be a "den" for men and a "sewing room" for women, so they were both in the house, and there was nothing like a big TV or fridge in the den. That kind of stuff was in the "rec room" to be shared.

[TattleTeeny]

I wish I had a sewing room--or any room for making messes and projects, and allowed me to leave my shit as is and simply close the door instead of cleaning up midway through something because CATS! Also, I'd make it a closet/dressing room too--and maybe put a bed in there too for the nights when someone here snores his face off! YEAH!

Edited March 24, 2018 by TattleTeeny

[theatremouse]

This is probably worth bringing to Small Talk.

[TattleTeeny]

I'm sorry! I just got excited about the whole idea. That said, I would NOT call it a "she shed"!

Edited March 24, 2018 by TattleTeeny

[Jamoche]

18 hours ago, backformore said:

After seeing those commercials, which basically tell me that I'm at risk for Hep C  because if my age, I asked my doctor, who is also a baby boomer. He said, "so, in the era of sex, drugs, rock and roll, where did you stand?" 

Oh, so that's why they're targeting boomers. Well, by one definition I'm a boomer, but in that era I wasn't so much standing as toddling.

[KLovestoShop]

Just saw another dumb commercial.  It shows a woman who's hands are turned into feet, and she does everything with her feet hands like typing, driving and shaking hands.  It's for a fungus nail medication and it's just creepy, especially with the hand shaking feet.  

And I know it's an old one but I absolutely hate the dorky kid with Skittles glued to his face, having contracted Skittlespox.  Then the girl pulls one off his face and eats it.  Just icky.  

Edited March 24, 2018 by KLovestoShop

[Ohwell]

1 hour ago, KLovestoShop said:

And I know it's an old one but I absolutely hate the dorky kid with Skittles glued to his face, having contracted Skittlespox.  Then the girl pulls one off his face and eats it.  Just icky.  

Ugh.  Both of those kids are creepy as hell.

[Prevailing Wind]

53 minutes ago, Ohwell said:

Ugh.  Both of those kids are creepy as hell.

And it really doesn't look as though they're actually making eye contact when they talk. bizarre!!

[cynicat]

42 minutes ago, Prevailing Wind said:

And it really doesn't look as though they're actually making eye contact when they talk. bizarre!!

For a teenage boy and girl that's the only part that is fairly realistic.

[peacheslatour]

21 hours ago, LoneHaranguer said:

It used to be a "den" for men and a "sewing room" for women, so they were both in the house, and there was nothing like a big TV or fridge in the den. That kind of stuff was in the "rec room" to be shared.

And you never had a TV in the living room because the living room was for, (everyone say it with me) Conversation!

[Tunia]

5 hours ago, KLovestoShop said:

Just saw another dumb commercial.  It shows a woman who's hands are turned into feet, and she does everything with her feet hands like typing, driving and shaking hands.  It's for a fungus nail medication and it's just creepy, especially with the hand shaking feet.  

Whoever thought this was a good premise for an ad for foot fungus medication needs to spend a day looking over photographs of the children damaged by Thalidomide in the '60s when their mothers were taking it to combat nausea and insomnia during their pregnancies.  Sadly, those kids were left with no choice other than to use their feet for everyday tasks because so many were born without arms or hands.  The ad agency execs and the Kerasal Marketing Dept. who dreamed this one up and/or approved it must all be too young to remember that travesty.

[amykay9377]

On 2/27/2018 at 3:11 PM, funky-rat said:

Me too.  Take it off, and there's nothing there except two wimpy patties, and a whole lot of bread.

Do they only make glazed donuts?  We have zero KK anywhere near here, so the only ones we see are the ones kids sell in fundraisers, and you get no choice - they're glazed.  I hate glazed donuts.

No, KK also makes cake donuts, chocolate cake glazed donuts, filled donuts (like jelly or Boston Kreme), krullers and frosted (non-glazed donuts). There is plenty for you.
Also, I don't know if it's a company-wide policy, but at my local KK, if I redeem a fundraiser voucher, I can get an assorted dozen for a $1 upcharge!  I could LIVE on the glazed Kreme-filled!

[mojoween]

8 hours ago, KLovestoShop said:

And I know it's an old one but I absolutely hate the dorky kid with Skittles glued to his face, having contracted Skittlespox.  Then the girl pulls one off his face and eats it.  Just icky.  

Also he is a shitburger because she asks if it’s contagious and he shakily says “..no?” when it very clearly is.

[TattleTeeny]

Oh my god, the woman's voice on the Red Robin commercials makes me want to punch our TV.

[Dirtybubble]

16 hours ago, mojoween said:

Also he is a shitburger because she asks if it’s contagious and he shakily says “..no?” when it very clearly is.

Another commercial that is meant to be funny but just comes across as plain gross.  Who the hell picks stuff off another person's face and puts it in their mouth?  Candy or not that is disgusting!

[Zevious Zoquis]

Man, I'm watching American Pickers and it's a virtual Travagopocalypse! One Trivago ad after another...ugh!  Saw the one where he dances and the one where he drops his breakfast.  Everything about that guy is just OFF lol.  The way he dresses, the way he dances, how he jumps on a bed, how he stands, his face!  It's all just a little weird. 

 

as far as Man caves go, I appreciate where some of you ladies are coming from but in my experience most women fully endorse their dudes having their own space - it keeps them and their dumb shit out of the rest of the house which is the women's domain!

Edited March 25, 2018 by Zevious Zoquis

[Ohwell]

I cannot stand that Trivago guy.

[Ubiquitous]

On ‎3‎/‎20‎/‎2018 at 11:07 PM, Maverick said:

 Hate that commercial.  That's some 1% Problems shit there.

I noticed that etrade ad campaign based on wealth envy is back. I hate those ads!

[NinjaPenguins]

1 hour ago, Zevious Zoquis said:

I appreciate where some of you ladies are coming from but in my experience most women fully endorse their dudes having their own space - it keeps them and their dumb shit out of the rest of the house which is the women's domain!

What.

[Zevious Zoquis]

2 hours ago, NinjaPenguins said:

What.

what what

[DeaconBlues]

Been watching a lot of NCAA March Madness this month and I don't think I've ever been saturated with a commercial quite like they're doing with the Samsung Galaxy S9 with the song that goes "WAHHHHHHHHAHGGHAHH  Here's an invitation to the whole wide world" and has a bunch of annoying people making annoying faces.  It's becoming pure rage fuel at this point because it's played at least 8-10 times per game.

 

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/why1/samsung-galaxy-s9-reimagined-best-buy-song-by-aston-merrygold

[docmatt]

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Nationwide, 6 out of 10 parents are choosing to get the human papillomavirus vaccine for their children.

(Estimated with 1 dose of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine among adolescents aged 13-17 years)

The full vaccine is a series of three shots, at a total cost of $360 ($120/shot), which is prohibitive for a lot of families.

Children who were 11-12 in 2006 are 23-24 now. That's a generation behind mine. Considering that 40% of the recommended U.S. patient population aren't being vaccinated, the virus will continue to spread throughout the population for years to come. At some point it may be eradicated, but it will likely be several generations from now.

Pediatrician here, since the official recommendation has come for HPV vaccination, it is covered at the same level as DTP, Polio, MMR and other vaccines so cost should rarely be an issue. The obstacle I run into is parents who view giving the shot as giving approval for sexual activity. (The same problem with trying to make contraceptives available). Many parents aren't willing to consider that stuff until after the fact.

 

Back to commercials, I've had it with the Eucrisa ads for atopic dermatitis. The ones with "The back of a quarterback, the knee of a needlepointer, the ass of an astronaut" or whatever. They're totally annoying and this week the living, breathing sales rep was in my office telling me it can be used on "The face of a fisherman, etc." So annoying commercials are now invading my real life, which is less than awesome.

[Prevailing Wind]

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The obstacle I run into is parents who view giving the shot as giving approval for sexual activity

Eons ago, (long before HIV & condoms for everyone) I read an article explaining why the "good" girls get pregnant and the "bad" girls don't...the virgins aren't prepared for when the heat of the moment takes over and their parents, assuming their daughters are, indeed, virgins, never talk to them or get them contraceptives; the sexually active girls know to be protected, whether or not their parents know they're active.

[mojoween]

The Apple ad with the girl who can unlock her phone with her face, and then everything on earth unlocks when she looks at it, infuriates me and I cannot rationally articulate why.  I hate that commercial SO MUCH.

[funky-rat]

15 hours ago, docmatt said:

Pediatrician here, since the official recommendation has come for HPV vaccination, it is covered at the same level as DTP, Polio, MMR and other vaccines so cost should rarely be an issue. The obstacle I run into is parents who view giving the shot as giving approval for sexual activity. (The same problem with trying to make contraceptives available). Many parents aren't willing to consider that stuff until after the fact.

 

I also see a lot of people share anti-vaxx articles about how it causes "ovarian insufficiency" and other ludicrous things.  That's why I stand by my assertion that the commercial should be more asking why they opted their kid out of it than if they were aware of it at all.

[HighMaintenance]

16 hours ago, docmatt said:

Back to commercials, I've had it with the Eucrisa ads for atopic dermatitis. The ones with "The back of a quarterback, the knee of a needlepointer, the ass of an astronaut" or whatever. They're totally annoying and this week the living, breathing sales rep was in my office telling me it can be used on "The face of a fisherman, etc." So annoying commercials are now invading my real life, which is less than awesome.

I find that commercial annoying too!  Although, when it's on, I chime in... "The balls of a bowler?"

[xls]

On ‎3‎/‎22‎/‎2018 at 12:44 PM, peacheslatour said:

All I know is that if my son was still young enough I wouldn't hesitate to get him the vaccine. Not doing so is irresponsible. So yeah, I guess I do blame the parents on some level.

Without being judgmental -its not an ideal world and young people do have sex-ITA! I would protect my kids with all available vaccines, better safe than sorry. 

Feel kinda mixed on this one I think its cute but always had a nagging feeling they are mocking Prince  every time I see the 'Sweet One' 

Edited March 26, 2018 by xls
added 'sweet one'

[mmecorday]

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And you never had a TV in the living room because the living room was for, (everyone say it with me) Conversation!

Except at my grandmother's house, where the living room was strictly for company only.

I wish Kit Kat would give ME a break and dump the current 80s themed campaign. I loved the 80s, but the music they use in these commercials is the pits!

[proserpina65]

On ‎03‎/‎20‎/‎2018 at 10:48 PM, janie jones said:

Is that the one where the kid in the stroller looks like a doll?  Every time that commercial comes on, I insist it's a doll and my husband insists it's a real baby.

 

If it's the commercial I'm thinking of, isn't it their kid who surprises both of them with the table?  I think it's a dumb premise, because unless they carved it waaaay deep, there's no way you'd get a flat board with the initials carved on it.

Nope, this is a different one.  Where, let's face it, there's no way she got enough of a root ball for that big a tree to survive transplanting.

[Spunkygal]

27 minutes ago, proserpina65 said:

Nope, this is a different one.  Where, let's face it, there's no way she got enough of a root ball for that big a tree to survive transplanting.

Heck, their front yard would have been destroyed just digging a hole and backing a trailer up to the hole to plant the tree. Sprinkler and utility lines would be compromised. But, it's THEIR tree so, screw it all! I hope hubby took his viagra that night to thank her for her gesture.

[Katmai]

I've heard this commercial over a dozen times today and to say it makes me stabby is such an understatement. The singer (I wouldn't call her that, more like a screecher) absolutely  works my last nerve. I can't mute it fast enough...

 

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wp49/blue-nile-loved-song-by-kirby

[Singingflutist]

On 19/01/2018 at 1:17 PM, Oldcrone said:

I am SO with you, Eliot!! I have aggressive RA, and lemme tell ya those ads are just annoying AF!! And thank you! I have a new word...twatling!! Did a total spit take and laughed so hard I woke up the dawgs. The other one I hate is "This is YOU, doing more with Humeria!" What it should say is "this is you, puking your guts up for 24 hours after your Humeria injection!" or "This is you! Injecting what feels like liquid fire into your body!!"  Now dance around and go mountain climbing!  Ok, enough about my rheum-mate from hell.  (rubbing hands in evil glee) Now waiting to tell some obnoxious whiney brat "I'll get you, you little twatling!! And your little dog too!" 

I am on humira for Crohn's and omg you are so right about the liquid fire. I much prefer the iv biologics but i have no veins left :(

[Brattinella]

This commercial sends me zooming to the remote.  How do you put such a heartfelt spin on INSURANCE?  It seems like a song for a cherished lover.  She just creeps me out.

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wFqG/nationwide-insurance-songs-for-all-your-sides-feat-tori-kelly

[LoneHaranguer]

7 hours ago, mmecorday said:

I wish Kit Kat would give ME a break and dump the current 80s themed campaign. I loved the 80s, but the music they use in these commercials is the pits!

The better the music, the more it costs for the rights to use it.

[7isBlue]

I hate that stupid Kyleena commercial where the women freak out about forgetting their birth control pills. I have to mute it every time. 

[smittykins]

And then they suddenly remember--oh yeah, I'm not on the pill anymore!  Huh?

[Brattinella]

Don't women use a calendar anymore for period purposes?  I kept one from age 13 on.

[mmecorday]

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I hate that stupid Kyleena commercial where the women freak out about forgetting their birth control pills. I have to mute it every time.

All those woman look so dumb. Like they need to be reminded to breathe.

[funky-rat]

13 hours ago, Brattinella said:

This commercial sends me zooming to the remote.  How do you put such a heartfelt spin on INSURANCE?  It seems like a song for a cherished lover.  She just creeps me out.

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wFqG/nationwide-insurance-songs-for-all-your-sides-feat-tori-kelly

YES!  So much yes.

10 hours ago, 7isBlue said:

I hate that stupid Kyleena commercial where the women freak out about forgetting their birth control pills. I have to mute it every time. 

 

7 minutes ago, mmecorday said:

All those woman look so dumb. Like they need to be reminded to breathe.

I was bummed to see this one come back.  The one with the long brown hair annoys me the most.  When she's leaving the doctor's office, the receptionist waves at her, and she just walks on by.  Rude.  And her date night outfit is super ugly.  The dress looks like it's polyester from the 70's.  And ITA on their stupid faces.  I just say "HURR DURR" in my head.

[Jamoche]

3 hours ago, Brattinella said:

Don't women use a calendar anymore for period purposes?  I kept one from age 13 on.

I never reached a point where a calendar would've told me anything more than "sometime this week, maybe". 

[Ohwell]

This is probably an unpopular opinion:  I  know that Leslie Odom, Jr. is famous for being in Hamilton, so I guess he's regarded as a great singer, but I just can't stand his twee, precious voice in those Nationwide commercials.     

[Silver Raven]

56 minutes ago, Ohwell said:

This is probably an unpopular opinion:  I  know that Leslie Odom, Jr. is famous for being in Hamilton, so I guess he's regarded as a great singer, but I just can't stand his twee, precious voice in those Nationwide commercials.     

He won a Tony for Best Actor his performance in Hamilton.

[Ohwell]

38 minutes ago, Silver Raven said:

He won a Tony for Best Actor his performance in Hamilton.

I know, which is why I said this was probably an unpopular opinion.

[KittyMom4]

7 hours ago, Brattinella said:

Don't women use a calendar anymore for period purposes?  I kept one from age 13 on.

I did, but now use an app on my phone. My birth control days are no longer (thank you tubal ligation) but I am still regular as rain at 50 years old. 

[mojoween]

3 hours ago, Ohwell said:

This is probably an unpopular opinion:  I  know that Leslie Odom, Jr. is famous for being in Hamilton, so I guess he's regarded as a great singer, but I just can't stand his twee, precious voice in those Nationwide commercials.     

I love him very much but no one needs to be that damned earnest about insurance.

That also includes Ms. Tori Kelly up there. Just stay with the funny, Nationwide.

Allstate also can get bent with the “too bad that didn’t work at the gym” lady.  So rude.

[Blergh]

Anyone else agree that Mucinex Mucus is the Flo of Over the Counter Congestion Product Ads and/or Flo is the Mucinex Mucus of the Insurance Ads! BOTH need to SCRAM and NEVER return LAST YEAR!

Edited March 28, 2018 by Blergh
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[meep.meep]

On 3/25/2018 at 7:57 AM, Zevious Zoquis said:

as far as Man caves go, I appreciate where some of you ladies are coming from but in my experience most women fully endorse their dudes having their own space - it keeps them and their dumb shit out of the rest of the house which is the women's domain!

Yeah, I endorsed him having his own space - in the same school district but 2 miles away.  Got all of his dumb shit out of the house.

 

On 3/24/2018 at 10:54 AM, peacheslatour said:

And you never had a TV in the living room because the living room was for, (everyone say it with me) Conversation!

Blushing pretentiously:  I still don't!

[proserpina65]

14 hours ago, smittykins said:

And then they suddenly remember--oh yeah, I'm not on the pill anymore!  Huh?

It's the stupid faces they make which annoy the hell out of me, especially that last woman.

11 hours ago, Brattinella said:

Don't women use a calendar anymore for period purposes?  I kept one from age 13 on.

I never did, but still, forgetting you have an iud seems pretty stupid.

I'm putting this here because Toyota Jan is pretty much universally annoying, but if the actress wasn't pregnant when filming the last few spring Toyotathon commercials, she should sue the person who chose to put her in those unflattering smocks.  (If she was pregnant, then she's still really annoying but the smocks are less unflattering.)

[chessiegal]

Oh, the Toyota woman is definitely pregnant. You can clearly see her baby bump.

[bilgistic]

2 hours ago, proserpina65 said:

It's the stupid faces they make which annoy the hell out of me, especially that last woman.

It's like the commercial director told them to make a face that looks like they just shit their pants.