tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post4152540012966515810..comments2024-03-12T10:31:11.815-07:00Comments on The Ward-O-Matic: Commercial Pet PeevesWard Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05013085293679968596noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-5078994575064707212007-09-06T11:02:00.000-07:002007-09-06T11:02:00.000-07:00Ahh, yes. Those "gellin'" spots are very high on t...Ahh, yes. Those "gellin'" spots are very high on the irritation scale. Thanks for reminding me of them. I think. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the nice comments, guys, about this post and this blog! Much love back at'cha.Ward Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05013085293679968596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-83793578198792855032007-09-06T07:51:00.000-07:002007-09-06T07:51:00.000-07:00As a freelancer I watch a bit of TV when I work an...As a freelancer I watch a bit of TV when I work and I seem to pay more attention to the commercials than the shows themself, I love this post! I really hate the Dr. Scholl's "Are you gellin'?" commercials, I yell at the tv when ever it comes on and my husband just rolls his eyes :) I also know I watch too many commercials when I start to notice the same actor in multiple commercials and comment "wow he's really moving up!"<BR/>I love your blog!Doreen Mulryan Martshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13910756660413733896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-18368817482245789862007-08-25T06:21:00.000-07:002007-08-25T06:21:00.000-07:00what's the point of stupidity if not for bashing??...what's the point of stupidity if not for bashing?? ;)<BR/><BR/>I love this post ... nice to know there are others 'out there' who notice such things.. <BR/><BR/>and that bran commercial... I'm still laughing as is my 11 yo son ;)<BR/><BR/>thanks for the giggle and the rant that went with it!jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14230699544287068218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-69135657451814731262007-08-23T11:30:00.000-07:002007-08-23T11:30:00.000-07:00Is it me or have commercials for cereals like Trix...Is it me or have commercials for cereals like Trix and Lucky Charms been put in a speeder-upper machine? Of course I loved them as a kid, but it seems that the pace of the dialogue and storylines have been getting faster and faster over the years.<BR/><BR/>Our fave little leprachaun can do more in 30 seconds than other cartoons can accomplish...all..day. Wait. Sorry, I'm tagging onto another commercial.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, if I hear one more frostedluckycharmsaremagicallydeliciousandpartofthisnutritiousbreakfastbesideshelpingcurecancerlandthe spaceshuttleandprotectyoureyesfromharmfuluvrays piece of lightning-fast dialogue I will scream.<BR/><BR/>Fred and Barney, what happened, guys? You were so laid back in your Fruity Pebbles-pushing in my time. Maybe all the sugar finally got to you. I make an open plea to the Flintstones: Slow down! Enjoy your time on TV! It goes by SO fast.<BR/><BR/>End of rant.<BR/><BR/>Great post, Ward. Thanks for the links, too. Gotta love The Innernet. <BR/><BR/>BTW: still researching Lou Peters in my downtime. Nothing yet.D.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00156358912885372218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-14746767309569412022007-08-23T09:51:00.000-07:002007-08-23T09:51:00.000-07:00Glad to know that you guys are enjoying this. I wa...Glad to know that you guys are enjoying this. I was a little concerned about sounding too harsh on this post, but dangit! Stupidity mustn't continue without some bashing, you know?<BR/><BR/>I could go on and on about cereal commercials, but since I've done a few myself, I think I should remain mum on the subject.<BR/><BR/>Or, maybe not....Ward Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05013085293679968596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-41251026567068980502007-08-23T09:07:00.000-07:002007-08-23T09:07:00.000-07:00Laughing at this...My husband and I have a continu...Laughing at this...<BR/>My husband and I have a continual dialogue about stupid commercials!laundrygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10414456180378176592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-24083203213116612462007-08-23T06:33:00.000-07:002007-08-23T06:33:00.000-07:00This really gave me a good laugh firt thing this m...This really gave me a good laugh firt thing this morning. I often feel the same way about commercials as you. I also happened to notice exactly what your wife noticed about that All Bran commercial...too funny. Good to know I wasn't "imagining" that. I'm not sure if I've ever left a comment before...but I like your blog.Miriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01335465248417587444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-62422400316000456012007-08-22T19:29:00.000-07:002007-08-22T19:29:00.000-07:00Those commercials for the Visa check card... don't...Those commercials for the Visa check card... don't you swipe the card and have to sign the screen and what not? The ad haves us believe that just a swipe and off you go. No putting your purchase in a bag..no reciept. Swipe and go. <BR/><BR/>Real life.. paying cash is way faster.DonKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11520581364761537391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-51309616312029918402007-08-22T09:47:00.000-07:002007-08-22T09:47:00.000-07:00Ward I am right there with you on the "transitions...Ward I am right there with you on the "transitions lenses" commercial. i HAD a pair of the glasses that turned sunglasses in 5th grade...that was 1982. Makes me crazy!luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07184069690999108476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-63398562372574922362007-08-22T08:48:00.000-07:002007-08-22T08:48:00.000-07:00Here in Spain ads are better than programs...That'...Here in Spain ads are better than programs...<BR/>That's why I think that there are so many...If you're watching The Simpsons (20 minutes more or less) you'll have 5 minutes of ads.<BR/><BR/>As one friend of mine said in the Freak Pride in Madrid: "We'd like to thank E-mule Television(...)":DAmanda Vazquezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05096424087394952592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-42408898928299479392007-08-22T05:59:00.000-07:002007-08-22T05:59:00.000-07:00Hey Ward, this is quite a different post than usua...Hey Ward, this is quite a different post than usual. I bet you posted this right after watching TV, huh? I love how it feels like I was there watching them with you as you ranted about them. I don't really miss making commercials per say, but it was always fun to try to make an impact in 30 seconds.<BR/><BR/>Luckily, I don't think I've seen most of the commercials you mention here. I hardly watch TV anymore (I'm not saying this in that liberal, urban culture snob kind of way, it's just the truth). Sounds like most of them would make me want to vomit. I'm surprised you have TIME to watch TV, considering all those kids you have to wrangle into bed, etc., let alone write about them in your blog! Fun stuff.<BR/><BR/>I DID catch this one the other day though. It's weird how Devo created a new song for the new Dell commercials. I don't know how I feel about that. Cool song, cool art direction...but for Dell? but ya gotta love those quasi-futuristic girls. You can see it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhtgw-tOj-oJustMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05301955517044392288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-4599165924368741572007-08-22T01:26:00.000-07:002007-08-22T01:26:00.000-07:00i hope does become a regular topic on your blog. i...i hope does become a regular topic on your blog. i like about 1 out of 5 commercials i see on television. but heres 1 of my most favorite commercials: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCQgBcn3F8AAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-54824963585654520692007-08-21T23:41:00.000-07:002007-08-21T23:41:00.000-07:00Ha ha, and Kentucky Fried Chicken actually started...Ha ha, and Kentucky Fried Chicken actually started here in Salt Lake City, Utah. A little far from home...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-62905835476888112702007-08-21T19:16:00.000-07:002007-08-21T19:16:00.000-07:00Wow, dumb commercials bring out a whole different ...Wow, dumb commercials bring out a whole different side of our loveable Ward. I totally agree however, especially about those smug transitions bastards. They all look like they belong in the Matrix.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-64969210199139121682007-08-21T17:39:00.000-07:002007-08-21T17:39:00.000-07:00Love this entry. I too heckle the commercials, but...Love this entry. I too heckle the commercials, but it's like shooting fish in a barrel, really. Still, I can't help myself, they beg for me to do it to them. I'm totally with you on all of your calls - especially the "KFC"/Sweet Home Alabama . . . aaargh! SHUT UP ALREADY! ok I feel better now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-8979239105187026962007-08-21T12:28:00.000-07:002007-08-21T12:28:00.000-07:00Chris -- EXACTLY. I'm miffed by that one. Check ou...Chris -- EXACTLY. I'm miffed by that one. Check out this book: <A HREF="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0786160829?tag=thewaromat-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=0786160829&adid=1WVY2BBNNCQN4KZ70KYZ&" REL="nofollow">Where's My Jetpack?</A>Ward Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05013085293679968596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-60259177780870578862007-08-21T12:19:00.000-07:002007-08-21T12:19:00.000-07:00RE: The "Future"- WHERE IS MY JET PACK???RE: The "Future"- WHERE IS MY JET PACK???Chris Battlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01315912681205822163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-36958978056275849432007-08-21T10:50:00.000-07:002007-08-21T10:50:00.000-07:00Honestly, I haven't had any respect for KFC since ...Honestly, I haven't had any respect for KFC since the cowardly (chickens?) got rid of any reference to Kentucky AND frying in one fell swoop. Makes me wanna blow cigar smoke in some health nut's face. Hey, now I know what I'll do when I walk home tonight! Thanks, Ward! Oh, and I think our old pal Mikey Schultze put it best when he said: "Robert, ad agency people only know how to do one thing-talk." They certainly can't CREATE! Oh, wait, they can do one other thing...IRRITATE!Robert Popehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18216484801391073449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-35672008483477918892007-08-21T10:32:00.000-07:002007-08-21T10:32:00.000-07:00Maybe we'll have to freeze some Chik-Fil-A sandwic...Maybe we'll have to freeze some Chik-Fil-A sandwiches and send 'em your way....<BR/><BR/>(I hate that they're closed on Sundays. What's a guy to do when he wants chicken and pickles on the Lord's day...?)<BR/><BR/>On the off chance that I catch a commercial when I'm TiVo-ing past them at lightspeed, I am astounded by the stupidity.Bradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01767191872191198020noreply@blogger.com