Commercials That Annoy, Irritate or Outright Enrage

[Kiki777]

4 hours ago, Haleth said:

That reminds me of the Cascade (?) commercial where it states that people use up to 20 gallons of water pre-rinsing their dishes before putting them in the dishwasher.  20 gallons?  What the heck are these people putting on their plates?  (I get that "up to" are the important words here.) 

There’s also this weird commercial that says you save water by running your dishwasher every night, even if there’s like 4 items in it .  WTF?

[CrazyInAlabama]

For some reason, the urine wicking device is showing their ad constantly for the last two days.    I loathe hearing about it, the people on it remind me of someone I used to know, and that I didn't like.   

Also, I don't care if that Therawork stuff is effective or not, get Dr. Drew off my TV.    

[TattleTeeny]

When I first saw the pee-wicking device on TV, I was confused as to how it worked. Then I realized. THEN I screamed.

I forget what drug it is, but a side effect is "infection of the perineum." That is very specific and also very terrible!

[peacheslatour]

5 minutes ago, TattleTeeny said:

When I first saw the pee-wicking device on TV, I was confused as to how it worked. Then I realized. THEN I screamed.

I forget what drug it is, but a side effect is "infection of the perineum." That is very specific and also very terrible!

That ad sounds tainted.

[TattleTeeny]

It actually reminded me of another drug commercial for something with the possible side effect of impulsive gambling (or compulsive; I am not 100% sure anymore). That one made me laugh because that is so specific and so confusing. I sort of understand how a drug may cause someone to become impulsive and/or compulsive in a general sense (by affecting the part of the brain that controls those things). But why/how that particular activity/behavior and not something else impulsive/compulsive (like shopping or lying or cleaning or counting)? If the person lives nowhere near a racetrack or casino, do they make up things to gamble on?

 

Edited July 12, 2020 by TattleTeeny

[Kiki777]

15 minutes ago, TattleTeeny said:

When I first saw the pee-wicking device on TV, I was confused as to how it worked. Then I realized. THEN I screamed.

Explain please?  I’m disgusted yet intrigued lol

[peacheslatour]

4 minutes ago, TattleTeeny said:

It actually reminded me of another drug commercial for something with the possible side effect of impulsive gambling (or compulsive; I am not 100% sure anymore). That one made me laugh because that is so specific and so confusing. I sort of understand how a drug may cause someone to become impulsive and/or compulsive in a general sense (by affecting the part of the brain that controls those things). But why/how that particular activity/behavior and not something else impulsive/compulsive (like shopping or lying or cleaning or counting)? If the person lives nowhere near a racetrack or casino, do they make up things to gamble on?

 

Internet gambling:

The global online gambling market size was valued at USD 53.7 billion in 2019 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5% from 2020 to 2027. The high internet penetration and increasing use of mobile phones among individuals for playing online games from their homes and public places are driving the market. In addition, factors such as easy access to online gambling, legalization and cultural approval, corporate sponsorships, and celebrity endorsements are also contributing to market growth. The growing availability of cost-effective mobile applications across the globe is further expected to fuel market growth.

-Grand View Research

[TattleTeeny]

I think I saw this commercial before we (in Jersey, at least) became beset by online gambling. Do you have to be in the state where it's legal to do it? Are there states in which it's not? Now look what you did, @peacheslatour--my brain, she is going wild!

[Darlabutterfly]

  2 HOURS AGO, TATTLETEENY SAID:

When I first saw the pee-wicking device on TV, I was confused as to how it worked. Then I realized. THEN I screamed.

I forget what drug it is, but a side effect is "infection of the perineum." That is very specific and also very terrible!

That ad sounds tainted.

 

I see what you did there.

[Katy M]

7 hours ago, TattleTeeny said:

It actually reminded me of another drug commercial for something with the possible side effect of impulsive gambling (or compulsive; I am not 100% sure anymore). That one made me laugh because that is so specific and so confusing. I sort of understand how a drug may cause someone to become impulsive and/or compulsive in a general sense (by affecting the part of the brain that controls those things). But why/how that particular activity/behavior and not something else impulsive/compulsive (like shopping or lying or cleaning or counting)? If the person lives nowhere near a racetrack or casino, do they make up things to gamble on?

 

I need a drug that has a side effect of compulsive cleaning. I really do.  Let me know if you see a commercial for that.  I will convince a doctor I have whatever condition the drug is for.

[Prevailing Wind]

I second the veracity of the Theraworx claims. My SIL says she uses it every night as a preventive, but I only use it when I do have the foot/leg cramps. I still have to get up & walk around until it dries and I can go back to bed, but I've gotta wash it off my hands, anyway, so I'm already up.  But it works wonders.

[Neurochick]

On 7/11/2020 at 11:20 PM, Brattinella said:

Oh, COME ON NOW!  She sees him and says "Oh, Jake from State Farm"  Like he is recognizable instantly!  That STILL is not Jake from State Farm.  Quit trying to make this a thing, okay, State Farm?

 

If people hadn't seen the original commercial, he IS Jake from State Farm.  It's just like when the soap operas used to change an actor and eventually everybody got used to it.  

[Katy M]

6 minutes ago, Neurochick said:

If people hadn't seen the original commercial, he IS Jake from State Farm.  It's just like when the soap operas used to change an actor and eventually everybody got used to it.  

Plus, State Farm is a huge company.  I'm sure they have at least 2 Jakes working there.

[mmecorday]

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If people hadn't seen the original commercial, he IS Jake from State Farm.  It's just like when the soap operas used to change an actor and eventually everybody got used to it.

Except that one time when Joan Crawford replaced her daughter, Christina, on "The Secret Storm."

[peacheslatour]

28 minutes ago, Katy M said:

Plus, State Farm is a huge company.  I'm sure they have at least 2 Jakes working there.

130 per the googles.

[CrazyInAlabama]

I am so sick of the insurance aimed at seniors without a medical exam, anyone can buy, and it pays out.   Look at the fine print, there's a reason they have popular people shilling for that, and other senior oriented financial items.  

[joanne3482]

Progressive's mototaur ads freak me out. (They have the 1/2 man and 1/2 motorcycle). 

[BigBingerBro]

Who is the $5 Footlong Keyboard guy?  I'm assuming some edgy super-popular youtuber that every 13 year knows about intimately?  The slash shaved through his eyebrow leads me to think this.

In other news, it seems that Peleton has dropped off the face of the earth!?!

Edited July 14, 2020 by BigBingerBro

[CrystalBlue]

9 hours ago, peacheslatour said:

130 per the googles.

Somehow I think that figure changes weekly.  Just sayin'.  😉 😄

[CrystalBlue]

5 hours ago, joanne3482 said:

Progressive's mototaur ads freak me out. (They have the 1/2 man and 1/2 motorcycle). 

There is also the Jack In The Box Menutaur, but he's animated.  Thankfully.

Enjoy:

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ZCPP/jack-in-the-box-triple-bonus-jack-combo-catch-a-ride-with-the-taur

57 minutes ago, BigBingerBro said:

Who is the $5 Footlong Keyboard guy?  I'm assuming some edgy super-popular youtuber that every 13 year knows about intimately?  The slash shaved through his eyebrow leads me to think this.

In other news, it seems that Peleton has dropped off the face of the earth!?!

Thank God for small favors.  I guess they shot their whole wad on Christmas/Holiday advertising dollars.

[Kiki777]

5 hours ago, BigBingerBro said:

Who is the $5 Footlong Keyboard guy?  I'm assuming some edgy super-popular youtuber that every 13 year knows about intimately?  The slash shaved through his eyebrow leads me to think this.

That reminded me of Luke Perry in the 90210 days (though I think his was because of a scar on his face)

[dleighg]

6 hours ago, CrystalBlue said:

7 hours ago, BigBingerBro said:

In other news, it seems that Peleton has dropped off the face of the earth!?!

Thank God for small favors.  I guess they shot their whole wad on Christmas/Holiday advertising dollars

At the beginning of this pandemic, I heard on the radio that they were making $$$$ hand over fist (along with a video conferencing service, and, I think, Blue Apron. Maybe they don't have to advertise now....

[Haleth]

15 hours ago, icemiser69 said:

I saw that commercial of a self cleaning cat liter box that looks like a cement mixer,  I can't imagine my cats in a million years willingly jumping into that and using it.  

When she says something about the cat having to walk on poop to poop I yell at her to clean the box.  Geez, it's not that complicated.

12 hours ago, joanne3482 said:

Progressive's mototaur ads freak me out. (They have the 1/2 man and 1/2 motorcycle). 

The one where they are watching the herd in the wild is funny.

[Ashforth]

11 hours ago, BigBingerBro said:

Who is the $5 Footlong Keyboard guy?  I'm assuming some edgy super-popular youtuber that every 13 year knows about intimately?  The slash shaved through his eyebrow leads me to think this.

In other news, it seems that Peleton has dropped off the face of the earth!?!

That's Charlie Puth, a well-established pop artist. The slash in his eyebrow appears to be a scar. From what I read, he did indeed get his start as a YouTube star. This is the first song that made me aware of him, it's really good. The video is a lovely tribute to the late Paul Walker.

 

[Dirtybubble]

I can NOT STAND this commercial!  I don't need someone in my bathroom telling me how to brush my teeth.  Is this really what a motivational coach does??  And WTH does that have to do with car insurance?

[QuinnInND]

49 minutes ago, Dirtybubble said:

I can NOT STAND this commercial!  I don't need someone in my bathroom telling me how to brush my teeth.  Is this really what a motivational coach does??  And WTH does that have to do with car insurance?

The guy doesn't even have any toothpaste on his brush. My son noticed that. 

[Prevailing Wind]

26 minutes ago, QuinnInND said:

The guy doesn't even have any toothpaste on his brush. My son noticed that. 

They rarely do. And they only brush the front of their teeth. When I worked at a dental office, we had a new patient that never brushed the backs of his teeth - nobody ever taught him how to brush and from what he'd seen on commercials, you only brush the front.  At least he used toothpaste.

[Kiki777]

2 hours ago, Ashforth said:

That's Charlie Puth, a well-established pop artist. The slash in his eyebrow appears to be a scar. From what I read, he did indeed get his start as a YouTube star. This is the first song that made me aware of him, it's really good. The video is a lovely tribute to the late Paul Walker.

OMG!!!!! He did the ‘turtle on my knee’ song:

 

[TattleTeeny]

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When she says something about the cat having to walk on poop to poop I yell at her to clean the box.  Geez, it's not that complicated.

Seriously, maybe actually TAKE CARE OF your cat? And, sorry -- maybe its not the most glamorous activity, but if you think cleaning a litter box is that difficult or gross, then you must have had some kind of easy-ass life chore-wise. 

There was a guy on My Cat From Hell once who had a cat that started peeing in his bathroom sink. He incredulously  said, "But I clean the litter box every two weeks!" Personally, I feel that he was lucky that his cat chose a sink to use instead.

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I can NOT STAND this commercial!  I don't need someone in my bathroom telling me how to brush my teeth.  Is this really what a motivational coach does??  And WTH does that have to do with car insurance?

I think it's funny!

Edited July 14, 2020 by TattleTeeny

[peacheslatour]

1 hour ago, TattleTeeny said:

Seriously, maybe actually TAKE CARE OF your cat? And, sorry -- maybe its not the most glamorous activity, but if you think cleaning a litter box is that difficult or gross, then you must have had some kind of easy-ass life chore-wise. 

There was a guy on My Cat From Hell once who had a cat that started peeing in his bathroom sink. He incredulously  said, "But I clean the litter box every two weeks!" Personally, I feel that he was lucky that his cat chose a sink to use instead.

I think it's funny!

I do too.

[proserpina65]

On ‎07‎/‎08‎/‎2020 at 9:47 AM, Mrs. P. said:

Halo ice cream, a low calorie (but quite expensive) frozen treat.

Halo's terrible.  It tastes bad and the texture is chalky.  I'd rather eat a reasonable amount of real ice cream, thank you very much.

 

On ‎07‎/‎09‎/‎2020 at 5:36 PM, cynicat said:

I don't care either way about their commercials, however I have used Daily Harvest before and can attest to their meals being yummy.  Not as huge as they make them look, but the portions aren't ridiculously small either.  The smoothies are amazing and they really do have big chunks of fruit.

Eh, nothing I can't make with fruit I buy from the grocery store for a lot less money if I wanted to.  But to each, their own.  At least they're not Halo "ice cream".

[proserpina65]

On ‎07‎/‎13‎/‎2020 at 11:29 AM, Prevailing Wind said:

I second the veracity of the Theraworx claims. My SIL says she uses it every night as a preventive, but I only use it when I do have the foot/leg cramps. I still have to get up & walk around until it dries and I can go back to bed, but I've gotta wash it off my hands, anyway, so I'm already up.  But it works wonders.

Good to know.  I occasionally get charley horses which are agonizing.  The only thing which helps with them is cold (ice pack, cold water, etc.).  Nice to know there are some options.

I don't like Dr. Drew, but that's not enough to put me off if it works.

On ‎07‎/‎13‎/‎2020 at 12:50 PM, Katy M said:

Plus, State Farm is a huge company.  I'm sure they have at least 2 Jakes working there.

I can vouch for the fact that at least one of their attorneys in the Delmarva area is named Jake.

Edited July 14, 2020 by proserpina65

[Katy M]

20 hours ago, joanne3482 said:

Progressive's mototaur ads freak me out. (They have the 1/2 man and 1/2 motorcycle). 

I'm going to really date myself, and probably make myself look really uncool, but did you see Grease 2?  From the song Cool Rider: Just give me a fine motorcyle, with a man growing out of the seat.

I think of that when ever I see these ads.

[cynicat]

9 minutes ago, proserpina65 said:

Eh, nothing I can't make with fruit I buy from the grocery store for a lot less money if I wanted to.  But to each, their own.  At least they're not Halo "ice cream".

That's if you are a person who has time to shop, wash, cut and prepare the fruit/vegetables, not to mention the inclination to do all that. I'm all for pre-made anything and everything!  

[proserpina65]

5 minutes ago, cynicat said:

That's if you are a person who has time to shop, wash, cut and prepare the fruit/vegetables, not to mention the inclination to do all that. I'm all for pre-made anything and everything!  

Sometimes I'm willing to, but usually I use frozen fruit if I'm making something which requires prep.  Little more expensive, but worth the cost.

[Ghost of TWOP Past]

On 7/7/2020 at 7:25 PM, TattleTeeny said:

...  It was for a book called Annuity Dos & Dont’s for Baby Boomers... 

You have misquoted there. It actually says Annuity Doextraneousapostrophes & Don'ts for Baby Boomers. Which makes me want to slap people. 

[TattleTeeny]

OOOH -- maybe I did know that and just couldn't bear actually typing it! 

(As an aside, the AMA Manual Style (not that it has anything to do with this ad, obviously) actually does suggest those dumb apostrophes. I can't recall if the Chicago manual does.)

[Gramto6]

9 minutes ago, icemiser69 said:

My cat would dig through the foundation of the cellar if he could before peeing.   He pees in the bottom of the box after tossing most of the cat litter out of the box, then he covers up his pee, and then I have to chisel it off the bottom of the box later in the day.

If there ever is a Cat Olympics, he would win in the "tossing the cat litter out of the box", competition.

It never fails, whenever I have a very upset stomach, I run into a bunch of food commercials that just turn my stomach.🤢

LOL my late sweet Boo was that way too. He had 3 boxes but always dug down to the bottom to do his business. And I cleaned all 3 at least 3 times a day.

Edited July 15, 2020 by Gramto6

[Haleth]

On 7/13/2020 at 10:03 PM, BigBingerBro said:

In other news, it seems that Peleton has dropped off the face of the earth!?!

I've been seeing a new Peleton commercial.  It only registered because I noted that the monthly fee has gone from $40 a couple years ago to "only" $58... to have someone yelling at you to pedal faster.

20 hours ago, Dirtybubble said:

I can NOT STAND this commercial!  I don't need someone in my bathroom telling me how to brush my teeth.  Is this really what a motivational coach does??  And WTH does that have to do with car insurance?

However, as opposed to spending $58 a month to be yelled at to pedal faster, I'd love to have DJ Khaled coaching me on brushing my teeth.  Tiny circles, Haleth!  (I think the commercial is funny.)

[Bruinsfan]

On 7/14/2020 at 10:57 AM, TattleTeeny said:

There was a guy on My Cat From Hell once who had a cat that started peeing in his bathroom sink. He incredulously  said, "But I clean the litter box every two weeks!" Personally, I feel that he was lucky that his cat chose a sink to use instead.

Based on what my cats' litter boxes are like if I let them go more than a couple of days, after two weeks his cat would have been using a solid block of urine-cemented clay with a layer of exposed poop like cake frosting on the top. What kind of smelling-impaired freak lets a litter box go that long without cleaning it when you can clearly SEE how full it is?!?

[peacheslatour]

10 minutes ago, Bruinsfan said:

Based on what my cats' litter boxes are like if I let them go more than a couple of days, after two weeks his cat would have been using a solid block of urine-cemented clay with a layer of exposed poop like cake frosting on the top. What kind of smelling-impaired freak lets a litter box go that long without cleaning it when you can clearly SEE how full it is?!?

We clean our cat's box every day but they do use pooping on your stuff to let you know exactly how they feel about you. One time I went camping with my DH and son. I usually didn't go but they talked me into it. We left our cat with a sitter but he wasn't having it. He threw up in my DH's shoe and then pooped on it for good measure.

[Neurochick]

I'm confused about Peleton.  People were hating on that company; was it because of the commercial where a man gives a Peleton bicycle to his wife or girlfriend?  What's wrong with that?  Was that supposed to be abuse?

[Katy M]

2 minutes ago, Neurochick said:

I'm confused about Peleton.  People were hating on that company; was it because of the commercial where a man gives a Peleton bicycle to his wife or girlfriend?  What's wrong with that?  Was that supposed to be abuse?

IMO, it was completely ridiculous.  Supposedly the woman looked scared when she received the gift, and of course the gift itself was abusive because it totally meant that the husband was trying to control his wife's body.

[Neurochick]

1 minute ago, Katy M said:

IMO, it was completely ridiculous.  Supposedly the woman looked scared when she received the gift, and of course the gift itself was abusive because it totally meant that the husband was trying to control his wife's body.

Oh, yes I kind of remember that.  I watched that commercial and was like, "I must be nuts, she doesn't look scared to me."  I thought she was a bad actress.

[configdotsys]

25 minutes ago, Neurochick said:

Oh, yes I kind of remember that.  I watched that commercial and was like, "I must be nuts, she doesn't look scared to me."  I thought she was a bad actress.

I never noticed her looking scared. She was thrilled to receive the bike and when she first got on and was connected to the live feed, she had a nervous face on and said "First ride, I'm nervous." But she wasn't afraid of the gift.

I thought people got all pissy because by giving her the Peloton, the guy was essentially telling his wife that she needs to lose weight or get in better shape. 

Edited July 15, 2020 by configdotsys

[andromeda331]

She never looks or acts like she actually wanted the gift. All they had to do was show her looking excited when she got it or saying something like "you remembered" or "thank you! I've wanted this for awhile".

[Neurochick]

9 minutes ago, configdotsys said:

I thought people got all pissy because by giving her the Peloton, the guy was essentially telling his wife that she needs to lose weight or get in better shape. 

Shit, those things are expensive.  If I was married, I'd be happy if my husband gave me one; beats having to go to the gym.

[peacheslatour]

20 minutes ago, andromeda331 said:

She never looks or acts like she actually wanted the gift. All they had to do was show her looking excited when she got it or saying something like "you remembered" or "thank you! I've wanted this for awhile".

Yeah, I think it was more a case of her being a lousy actor.

[Kimmmmmm]

On June 27, 2020 at 6:24 PM, Kiki777 said:

This commercial bugs me.  Firstly, the music is a weird fit and I still associate it with those beer commercials.  Secondly, some of these dresses look like Grandma’s housecoat.

Ugliest things I have ever seen...

[Kimmmmmm]

Want to slug that little "pirate" on the paper towel commercial who jabs the guy. In the butt with her sword.

Also, just to beat a dead horse, HATE the ENTIRE Progressive team, especially that idiot with the nasal voice and that stupid braid across her head...Mara, is it?

Edited July 15, 2020 by Kimmmmmm