1. FreeCreditReport.com - I don’t know what annoys me more: the stupid singing, the dumb face the guy is making at the end that looks suspiciously like one of those IDIOTIC Myspace posed photos with the puckered lips and a peace sign (Oh, you’re in 8th grade? Then that’s okay.), or the fact that the audio isn’t in sync with the video.
2. Mr. Spriggs BBQ - “Meat falls off the bone.” What more can I say.
3. Hinder, “Lips of an Angel” TV Spot - Please tell me what the lead “singer” thinks he’s doing with his arms. He looks like a T-Rex with half a brain.
4. Check Into Cash - “You got a cash emergency, you got a money may day.”
5. HeadOn - I don’t know if this stuff works, but the commercials are enough to convince me not to buy it.
6. Easy-Off Bam - The smell of their oven cleaner could take out a pachyderm.
7. Sync - I’m a Chevy girl (though I’ve only ever driven an Oldsmobile) so I won’t be getting one of these.
8. Avis - You can’t rent a car until you’re 25, right? Too bad for me.
9. Cox Communications DSL - I have Cox digital cable, telephone, and internet. That means I can’t escape their commercials.
10. Earl’s Rib Palace
11. Gary England “Calm During the Storm” - I should be honest and say that this scares me more than anything else.
12. 1-800-2SellHomes - At least it’s not 1-800-NoAgent with the CALL NOW CALL NOW CALL NOW CALL NOW anymore.
13. It has arrived! - WHO ARE THEY MARKETING THIS TO?
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Luckily we record most shows we watch so we fast forward through all the breaks. But that HeadOn one makes me want to throw things. How come they never say what it is supposed to be used for?
I was wondering if that Check Into Cash one would say what their APR was. I’m not surprised they left it out.
Ok, so I have to admit: I really, really think the Sync ones are funny, and the Clear Blue one made me crack up the first couple of times I saw it. The Bam one? Gets on my last nerve. When it comes on, hubby and I both cry “Don’t yell at me!”
First of all, don’t get me started on FreeCreditReport.com. They managed to scam me of $12 because I didn’t read the fine print (i.e. NOT FREE AT ALL).
And the last one, is LOL!! The most sophisticated piece of technology you will ever pee on.
It’s ironic that a commercial for headache relief actually gives people who watch it headaches. Thanks for voting in my Cosby Show poll this week. Here is the link to my TT about Oscar snubs:
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Yes some of my ‘Favs’ are in there too head On
My DVR habit has made me completely ignorant of current commercials.
Luckily we record most shows we watch so we fast forward through all the breaks. But that HeadOn one makes me want to throw things. How come they never say what it is supposed to be used for?
I was wondering if that Check Into Cash one would say what their APR was. I’m not surprised they left it out.
Ok, so I have to admit: I really, really think the Sync ones are funny, and the Clear Blue one made me crack up the first couple of times I saw it. The Bam one? Gets on my last nerve. When it comes on, hubby and I both cry “Don’t yell at me!”
You are right! How funny. I agree - esp with #5.
SJR
The Pink Flamingo
You’ve made me happy that I don’t have cable and don’t have to see such things.
I’ve seen a lot of those and they bug me too! Thank goodness for DVR. I rarely watch commercials these days.
I don’t know these commercials. It’s all I can do to look at the TV these days. Your commentary makes me laugh, though!
I just saw #13 last night. I thought it was rather crass.
Heads on…GAG!!
Sometimes I wonder what I miss by not watching television. Then, I see your vids and I think, “yea… maybe I’m not missing much?” lol!
Happy TT!
That last one– yuck!
First of all, don’t get me started on FreeCreditReport.com. They managed to scam me of $12 because I didn’t read the fine print (i.e. NOT FREE AT ALL).
And the last one, is LOL!! The most sophisticated piece of technology you will ever pee on.
LOL Angela! Exactly!
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I’m hooked on taping stuff now so I can fast forward past commercials
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Boy, are those annoying! I suppose I should stop complaining about AFN’s “commercials” (public service spots).
Hinder guy is totally trying to channel Steven Tyler. You are no Aerosmith, sir.
I haven’t seen a few of those, but the Head On commercial wins the prize for the most obnoxious!
It’s ironic that a commercial for headache relief actually gives people who watch it headaches. Thanks for voting in my Cosby Show poll this week. Here is the link to my TT about Oscar snubs:
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