Commercials That Annoy, Irritate or Outright Enrage

[iMonrey]

It makes me sad that Craig Robinson has to resort to doing Gain commercials, even if the idea of a Flashdance parody is sort of amusing. But what's worse is the opening lyric, "I'm a Gainiac, Gainiac, check my drawers," and then he sniffs his boxer shorts. Oh, Craig. How far you have fallen.

Also, I hope never to hear "Extravavestasaveathon" again, Progressive!

Edited January 19, 2022 by iMonrey

[susannah]

14 minutes ago, iMonrey said:

It makes me sad that Craig Robinson has to resort to doing Gain commercials, even if the idea of a Flashdance parody is sort of amusing. But what's worse is the opening lyric, "I'm a Gainiac, Gainiac, check my drawers," and then he sniffs his boxer shorts. Oh, Chris. How far you have fallen.

Also, I hope never to hear "Extravavestasaveathon" again, Progressive!

That is one of the most disgusting ads.

[proserpina65]

9 minutes ago, susannah said:

I'm not up on what GP is up to. I know she has that idiotic GOOP thing but is she also selling quack things, other than this Copper Fit, which I haven't seen? It's clear to me that so many ads must be regional, as I haven't seen or heard of so many mentioned here.

Most of the quackery she endorses is just on her GOOP website but she's talked out them on various talk shows so it ends up in the media.

[Leeds]

1 hour ago, iMonrey said:

It makes me sad that Craig Robinson has to resort to doing Gain commercials, even if the idea of a Flashdance parody is sort of amusing. But what's worse is the opening lyric, "I'm a Gainiac, Gainiac, check my drawers," and then he sniffs his boxer shorts. Oh, Chris. How far you have fallen.

 

Who's Chris?

[pinkandsparkly13]

2 hours ago, Leeds said:

Who's Chris?

I'm assuming they meant to put Craig..

[CrystalBlue]

3 hours ago, Leeds said:

Who's Chris?

Chris Isaak?  The only person who should be allowed to sing "Wicked Games" and certainly not some karaoke night yogurt eater!

[peacheslatour]

23 minutes ago, CrystalBlue said:

Chris Isaak?  The only person who should be allowed to sing "Wicked Games" and certainly not some karaoke night yogurt eater!

Gods yes. That Folgers coffee lady is back and I swear her voice cuts through me like a rusty chain saw.

[susannah]

2 hours ago, pinkandsparkly13 said:

I'm assuming they meant to put Craig..

Who's Craig?

[dleighg]

1 hour ago, CrystalBlue said:

Chris Isaak?  The only person who should be allowed to sing "Wicked Games"

That is some song, isn't it? Just found it referenced in a recent book by Elizabeth George!

[Bruinsfan]

6 hours ago, iMonrey said:

It makes me sad that Craig Robinson has to resort to doing Gain commercials, even if the idea of a Flashdance parody is sort of amusing. But what's worse is the opening lyric, "I'm a Gainiac, Gainiac, check my drawers," and then he sniffs his boxer shorts. Oh, Chris. How far you have fallen.

Hot Tub Time Machine wasn't all that lofty a height to fall from in the first place.

[peacheslatour]

4 minutes ago, dleighg said:

That is some song, isn't it? Just found it referenced in a recent book by Elizabeth George!

It always makes me think of Eyes Wide Shut.

[CrystalBlue]

2 hours ago, dleighg said:

That is some song, isn't it? Just found it referenced in a recent book by Elizabeth George!

Yes, it's some song Chris Isaak "Wicked Game"

Oikos Commerical

Compare and discuss.

Yikes!  Some people on YouTube actually like the karaoke commercial!

Edited January 20, 2022 by CrystalBlue

[mojoween]

23 hours ago, madmax said:

The Kayak commercial where the daughter tells her boyfriend not to mention Kayak because apparently her mother is a Kayak conspiracy theorist or something.

REALLY hate that one, because conspiracy theorists are nothing to laugh at, especially now.

As soon as she says “open your EYES” complete with hand gestures I am really wishing for that invention mentioned above where you can punch people through the TV.  Good job, Kayak!  I will never ever use your service.

For this of us Of A Certain Age, you mention “Wicked Game” and we immediately think of the video.

[AnnA]

On 1/18/2022 at 9:12 PM, madmax said:

The Kayak commercial where the daughter tells her boyfriend not to mention Kayak because apparently her mother is a Kayak conspiracy theorist or something.

REALLY hate that one, because conspiracy theorists are nothing to laugh at, especially now.

Conspiracy theorist?  Is that what she's supposed to be?   I came to vent about that commercial and was thrilled to see your post.  I intended to say that I didn't get it but thanks to you I do now.   It  is the dumbest commercial I've seen in a long time.

1 hour ago, mojoween said:

As soon as she says “open your EYES” complete with hand gestures I am really wishing for that invention mentioned above where you can punch people through the TV.  Good job, Kayak!  I will never ever use your service.

 

I agree with you.  I feel like throwing something at the TV when I see it.

Edited January 20, 2022 by AnnA

[dleighg]

8 hours ago, CrystalBlue said:

Yes, it's some song

LOL I didn't mean it that way. I meant it as THAT IS SOME SONG WOW!!!

Communication on the internet has issues.

[mmecorday]

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For this of us Of A Certain Age, you mention “Wicked Game” and we immediately think of the video.

[proserpina65]

1 hour ago, mmecorday said:

I was looking at it for Chris Isaak.  That man was (and still is) hot.

[susannah]

On 1/19/2022 at 5:43 PM, mojoween said:

For this of us Of A Certain Age, you mention “Wicked Game” and we immediately think of the video.

Was that from the movie with Laura Dern, about some twisted kind of relationship?

[millennium]

On 1/19/2022 at 11:31 AM, iMonrey said:

It makes me sad that Craig Robinson has to resort to doing Gain commercials, even if the idea of a Flashdance parody is sort of amusing. But what's worse is the opening lyric, "I'm a Gainiac, Gainiac, check my drawers," and then he sniffs his boxer shorts. Oh, Craig. How far you have fallen.

I came to grouse about the Gainiac commercial but I'm always late to the party.  What demographic are they going for?   The 55-100 set who remember Flashdance and want to see a disgusting man sniff his underwear?  

I'm embarrassed to say I saw Flashdance in the theater (disclaimer: it was my date who chose the movie) and actually knew girls who butchered their sweats to get that ridiculous look.   But how many people doing laundry today can relate to that?  And of those, how many will feel compelled by dubious nostalgia to go buy a bottle of Gain?  If the point of the commercial is to keep the brand name in the public discourse, bravo -- Gain is now foremost in my mind as the detergent I will never buy.   Otherwise, a terrific fail.

[Prevailing Wind]

When Gain first came out, they sent free samples via USPS to homes. We got one. It's "scent" was awful and awfully strong. After one load of smelly wash, Mom threw it away. I, myselef, have never used Gain and never will - I'm afraid of flashbacks to that awful smell.

[CrystalBlue]

I don't use Gain, never have, and don't know what the attraction to the Scent of Gain in other products is.  I haven't seen the new Flashdance-inspired commercial either.  Is the voiceover guy with the weird voice on it too?

[peacheslatour]

1 hour ago, susannah said:

Was that from the movie with Laura Dern, about some twisted kind of relationship?

Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, twisted relationship movie.

 

[millennium]

On 1/19/2022 at 8:43 PM, mojoween said:

For this of us Of A Certain Age, you mention “Wicked Game” and we immediately think of the video.

Say Wicked Game or Chris Isaak and I immediately think of this:

 

[TheWalkinDude]

What is it with detergent commercials? Not only the “Gainiac”, but the Snuggle commercial with the woman “dancing” like she’s touching a live power line-hate ‘em!

[susannah]

1 hour ago, peacheslatour said:

Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, twisted relationship movie.

 

Are you sure "Wicked Game" wasn't from "Wild at Heart," with Laura Dern and Nicolas Cage?

[nokat]

That commercial for Lumebits. Because women need to be told they stink.

[peacheslatour]

42 minutes ago, susannah said:

Are you sure "Wicked Game" wasn't from "Wild at Heart," with Laura Dern and Nicolas Cage?

You're right. I was thinking Baby Did A Bad  Bad Thing. 

Edited January 22, 2022 by peacheslatour

[cinsays]

14 hours ago, millennium said:

I came to grouse about the Gainiac commercial but I'm always late to the party.  What demographic are they going for?   The 55-100 set who remember Flashdance and want to see a disgusting man sniff his underwear?  

I'm embarrassed to say I saw Flashdance in the theater (disclaimer: it was my date who chose the movie) and actually knew girls who butchered their sweats to get that ridiculous look.   But how many people doing laundry today can relate to that?  And of those, how many will feel compelled by dubious nostalgia to go buy a bottle of Gain?  If the point of the commercial is to keep the brand name in the public discourse, bravo -- Gain is now foremost in my mind as the detergent I will never buy.   Otherwise, a terrific fail.

well, i love the commercial, but not for the undie sniffing - they could have used a little different wording for that part.

i like the other guy who does the lean back in the chair with the bucket of water/clothes falling down on him.  and i love the music and loved the movie (yeah, i'm in the 55 - 100 range)

[DrSpaceman73]

Can't stand the neugenx commercials for many reasons. But especially this one. It's so bad. 

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/tArq/nugenix-on-the-range-featuring-doug-flutie-frank-thomas

I especially hate the end when he says 'and she'll love it to!'.  

 

[peacheslatour]

Just now, DrSpaceman73 said:

Can't stand the neugenx commercials for many reasons. But especially this one. It's so bad. 

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/tArq/nugenix-on-the-range-featuring-doug-flutie-frank-thomas

I especially hate the end when he says 'and she'll love it to!'.  

 

Yeah, I really want to be bugged for sex more than I already am. 

[Tom Holmberg]

43 minutes ago, DrSpaceman73 said:

Can't stand the neugenx commercials for many reasons. But especially this one. It's so bad. 

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/tArq/nugenix-on-the-range-featuring-doug-flutie-frank-thomas

I especially hate the end when he says 'and she'll love it to!'.  

 

Hopefully he's better at sex than he was as a quarterback for the Chicago Bears.

[Davers]

On 1/19/2022 at 8:41 PM, AnnA said:

Conspiracy theorist?  Is that what she's supposed to be?   I came to vent about that commercial and was thrilled to see your post.  I intended to say that I didn't get it but thanks to you I do now.   It  is the dumbest commercial I've seen in a long time.

I agree with you.  I feel like throwing something at the TV when I see it.

Have never understood why a company thinks it's good to roast part of their customer base. I'm moderate in most all issues, and even I know that a large percentage of the public accross all political and social spectrums (maybe most people?) have been accused lately of being a conspiracy theorist for one thing or another, and everyone thinks the science is on their side. Why would a business want to mock and alienate such a  large part of their clientele.

Maybe their business is getting too big for their own tastes and a trying to pare down their clientele.

[Mrs. Hanson]

1 hour ago, Tom Holmberg said:

Hopefully he's better at sex than he was as a quarterback for the Chicago Bears.

YOU WENT THERE!  Thank you.  Holy moly do people really stand around and discuss that they are having trouble getting a jonnybutch?

 

1 hour ago, peacheslatour said:

Yeah, I really want to be bugged for sex more than I already am. 

This made me laugh!  Do I know you from 90 day?  If so, hi!

[peacheslatour]

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This made me laugh!  Do I know you from 90 day?  If so, hi!

I'm sorry but I don't know what that is but HI! anyway.

[susannah]

7 minutes ago, peacheslatour said:

I'm sorry but I don't know what that is but HI! anyway.

90 day sounds like it could be a rehab center! 😃

[Mrs. Hanson]

1 hour ago, peacheslatour said:

I'm sorry but I don't know what that is but HI! anyway.

Hi back!  Thought I saw your name in that thread.

 

1 hour ago, susannah said:

90 day sounds like it could be a rehab center! 😃

It is a dumpster fire of a show on TLC about the 90 Day fiance process.

Edited January 22, 2022 by Mrs. Hanson

[madmax]

8 hours ago, DrSpaceman73 said:

Can't stand the neugenx commercials for many reasons. But especially this one. It's so bad. 

I can't stand any of them probably because when they first started appearing, the guy talking it up slurred his words and I swear he was saying Eugenics.

[Blergh]

18 hours ago, Mrs. Hanson said:

YOU WENT THERE!  Thank you.  Holy moly do people really stand around and discuss that they are having trouble getting a jonnybutch?

 

 

No more so than did women discuss having troubles with their sanitary pads when Cathy Rigby would happen upon the scene and, to add to the coincidence, would openly carry the box of sanitary pads she pitched to them!

[Prevailing Wind]

3 hours ago, Blergh said:

No more so than did women discuss having troubles with their sanitary pads when Cathy Rigby would happen upon the scene and, to add to the coincidence, would openly carry the box of sanitary pads she pitched to them!

...or those two women who would stroll around town, discussing douches all day long.

[Mrs. Hanson]

3 hours ago, Blergh said:

No more so than did women discuss having troubles with their sanitary pads when Cathy Rigby would happen upon the scene and, to add to the coincidence, would openly carry the box of sanitary pads she pitched to them!

I remember that commercial!!!  Cringe!

[susannah]

4 hours ago, Blergh said:

No more so than did women discuss having troubles with their sanitary pads when Cathy Rigby would happen upon the scene and, to add to the coincidence, would openly carry the box of sanitary pads she pitched to them!

I had forgotten that one, I just know Amy Schumer's truckload of tampons she hauls around.

[smittykins]

7 hours ago, Prevailing Wind said:

...or those two women who would stroll around town, discussing douches all day long.

Or the mother and daughter on the boat.

”Mom, do you douche?”

”I sure do.  But only with vinegar and water.”

[TeapotDiva]

On 1/18/2022 at 7:43 PM, EtheltoTillie said:

That Gwyneth Paltrow will leave no quack product unturned.  She is exceeded only by Dr. Oz.

I absolutely agree with you ~ but I'm responding mostly to tell you how much I love your user name!  One of the funniest "Lucy" episodes!

[Blergh]

12 hours ago, smittykins said:

Or the mother and daughter on the boat.

”Mom, do you douche?”

”I sure do.  But only with vinegar and water.”

It was on the beach but what struck me is that they had the dialogue without the slightest pauses or discomfort as though they were discussing their fave ice cream flavors. As I mentioned earlier about it, even Murphy Brown  said that she'd have NEVER had that convo with her own mother (as bombastic and intimidating both characters were).

[EtheltoTillie]

9 minutes ago, Blergh said:

It was on the beach but what struck me is that they had the dialogue without the slightest pauses or discomfort as though they were discussing their fave ice cream flavors. As I mentioned earlier about it, even Murphy Brown  said that she'd have NEVER had that convo with her own mother (as bombastic and intimidating both characters were).

Need a special emoji for this commercial.

7 hours ago, TeapotDiva said:

I absolutely agree with you ~ but I'm responding mostly to tell you how much I love your user name!  One of the funniest "Lucy" episodes!

I changed my name recently after watching the Ricardos movie! 

[proserpina65]

On 1/21/2022 at 7:17 PM, susannah said:

Was that from the movie with Laura Dern, about some twisted kind of relationship?

The song & video went together. It might've been used in a movie, though.

[proserpina65]

On 1/21/2022 at 10:29 PM, nokat said:

That commercial for Lumebits. Because women need to be told they stink.

The commercial with the create of Lume pisses me off because she claims to by a gynecologist who created it because "doctors were overdiagnosing and treating with antibiotics".  No, honey, if your "private parts" have an unusual smell, it's most likely because you have an infection and need to be treated with antibiotics.  You don't need deodorant for your va-jay-jay.

Plus, the whole thing with putting her hand over her mouth while she whispers "private parts".  UGH.

On 1/21/2022 at 10:18 PM, susannah said:

Are you sure "Wicked Game" wasn't from "Wild at Heart," with Laura Dern and Nicolas Cage?

It was in the movie but not written for it.

 

[Prevailing Wind]

The more I hear that Jimmie Walker medicare ad (I refuse to WATCH it), the more I have come to believe it's all a joke.  He starts off with that cackle and then says, "Hi. It's me again..." and hits the ground running with his MUNNEYYEE and NAAAOOW. I think he believed this was just an extension of an outtake that happened right before the part that we see.  He thinks it's an outtake, so he does the most obnoxious stuff he can come up with. And then, much to his surprise and chagrin, they actually USED that footage. It was meant to be an outtake.

[Kimmmmmm]

23 minutes ago, Prevailing Wind said:

The more I hear that Jimmie Walker medicare ad (I refuse to WATCH it), the more I have come to believe it's all a joke.  He starts off with that cackle and then says, "Hi. It's me again..." and hits the ground running with his MUNNEYYEE and NAAAOOW. I think he believed this was just an extension of an outtake that happened right before the part that we see.  He thinks it's an outtake, so he does the most obnoxious stuff he can come up with. And then, much to his surprise and chagrin, they actually USED that footage. It was meant to be an outtake.

Dunno...just want him to go far, far away, never to be seen...or heard...again.

Edited January 24, 2022 by Kimmmmmm

[dleighg]

I saw the jimmie walker ad for the first time today, and all I can say that it is REALLY sad to see someone who hasn't been given a second though since he was, what, 20 years old? showing up as some old guy selling medicare insurance. I guess people will do most anything for a few bucks.