Commercials you can't stand!

[annasuave]

The Cialis commercial really gets my goat. Who has the oven on AND the sprinkler going AND the a bath running all at the same time under any circumstances? Holy crap! How can these people be such shameful wasters of water, food, and power!

Who has the oven on AND the sprinkler going AND a bath running when they deliberately decide to take a drug to help them have sex?

How can any of the bath overflowing, turkey-burning, yard-flooding and dog-piddling come as a surprise to them? Its not like *zot* and a bolt of Cialis from out of the blue hits them and consumes their lives in an all-consuming maelstrom of lust.

Middle-aged couple took some pre-planned boner-helper-upper pills to allow them to efficient run-of-the-mill sex.

Augh. It drives me crazy. I wish they showed the dog piddling on the floor. They deserve it.

[ricosuave]

^ nah, what they deserve would be if the dog were to drop a big ol' coil and then do the a$$-rub thing all throughout the house.

[jammies]

Originally Posted by annasuave

The Cialis commercial really gets my goat. Who has the oven on AND the sprinkler going AND the a bath running all at the same time under any circumstances? Holy crap! How can these people be such shameful wasters of water, food, and power!

Not only that but that dude looks suspiciously young - and his wife way too hot -to be having a problem with erectile dysfunction. He should just admit to his wife he is gay and be done with it.

"Cialis - for when coming out of the closet is not an option."

[Got Miikka?]

Originally Posted by annasuave

The Cialis commercial really gets my goat

Good call bringing this one up. This ad is completely absurd.

In addition to the laundry list of issues you mention the thing that confuses me is the disparate degrees of disarray their various chores, cooking, and bathing regimens are at. Like, the tub is overflowing to the point that would take only minutes to achieve; the turkey or whatever is burning is probably a couple of hours overdue; the front lawn is flooded with a lake that would take days presuming generally dry weather conditions...

...so...

They take the pill. *Bang* it kicks in - time to start shagging. At some point for some unprovoked reason they stop and turn on the sprinkler. Back at it. Minutes become hours; hours become days. They realize that even though drugs and lube can allow them to go on for even longer, their physical stamina is drained so they should eat. Another pause to pop the turkey in the oven. Dose up on another pill. Back at it again. They find a second wind and forget about the food. The sprinkler thing is ancient history by now - completely out of mind. Finally... they decide to stop. They discover they're dirty from days of endless drugged-up sex and need a bath. So they start to run the water. But then they realize the pill hasn't fully worn off yet so they decide to go a little more to get full pill value. Dog is running rampant now, starved and dying for a pee. Sore, tired, and chaifed, they decide to just stop no matter what; that's enough. They dress all the way into their clothes and... oh damn! All that stuff! The sprinkler and the turkey and the bath and the dog! Crap! Quick run and turn it off! Get that burning turkey out of the oven!

Sigh. This happens every weekend.

[ricosuave]

Not sure if its been mentioned, but...

The A&W sirloin burger commercial where the woman says "I know we said we'd stop at 4 but I want to try for a girl" - WTF? How about closing your legs lady, jeez. I find this so offensive.

[flip]

Probably already mentioned, but the David SUziki commercials where he just shows up in other peoples houses.

If it was the States he'd be lucky that he wouldn't get shot for trespassing. Furthermore, how did he get in? Is he so gusto on the environmental crap that he actually breaks into peoples houses and changes stuff that isn't environmentally friendly?

If I saw David Suzuki on my front porch or in my basement I'd be coming at him golf club in hand.

[ricosuave]

Originally Posted by Got Miikka?

Yeah, actually - those Rogers kids. All of them should be poisoned or dismembered.

In the 3 People to Punch thread I'd like to swap out Eric Godard (who, let's face it, would break my face open with one counter punch) for the guy from the Rogers phones commercials who used to have a Sideshow Bob 'fro but now seems to have gotten it under control. What can't be controlled my urge to want to hurt that guy.

Here's your new ad:

Former Fro Dude: Hey it's that blonde girl friend of ours with the really high-pitched squealy voice.
Blonde Girl: Hey guys! Guess what? I rummaged through my parents' closet and found my 'holiday' present from them to me - a new phone! (and contract extension)
Former Fro: Cool. How old are you again?
Blonde Girl: 27.
Former Fro: Cool. So, why do you live at home, and, why are you going through your parents' closet looking for gifts like some kind of snotty little 5 year old punk?
Eric Godard: Hey, fro guy? Can I talk to you for a second?
Former Fro: Yeah sure - what's up? Who are you?
Eric Godard: Just someone who's here to do what a lot of people want to see done. I don't care if I take the instigator for this.
*Fro Guy beaten senseless*
Blonde Girl (in high-pitched squeal): Ohmygodweeeeeeoooooo it's PERFECT!!!!
Other Guy (who has his mom in HisFive): What was that? How you're going to react when it's Holiday Morning and you get your present?
Blonde Girl: No, not at all! I just thought it was perfect that someone finally kicked that guy's ass.

~fin~

apparently, we are not the only ones who feel this way... (NSFW!)
http://calgary.en.craigslist.ca/rnr/965130104.html

[pope04]

Originally Posted by ricosuave

apparently, we are not the only ones who feel this way... (NSFW!)
http://calgary.en.craigslist.ca/rnr/965130104.html

Was it wrong to laugh at the reference to Teddy at the end?

[Da_Chief]

CANNOT stand the Tim HOrton's commercial about the mugs and gift card, so damn annoying.

ya, no everyone shouldn't get the same $hit

[FireFly]

Originally Posted by ricosuave

Not sure if its been mentioned, but...

The A&W sirloin burger commercial where the woman says "I know we said we'd stop at 4 but I want to try for a girl" - WTF? How about closing your legs lady, jeez. I find this so offensive.

That people love kids so much (and not in the gross way, freaks,) they want to have lots? Or the fact that a man's wife might not be the tight 18 year old she once was? That's offensive to you? Guess what? She's actually probably not any bigger a 'hallway' than a woman who only has one or two. It's amazing the resiliency a woman's body has. In addition, there are things that can be done if it's doubtful she'll heal 100% as is. Don't berate a woman for having that many kids.

[ricosuave]

Originally Posted by FireFly

That people love kids so much (and not in the gross way, freaks,) they want to have lots? Or the fact that a man's wife might not be the tight 18 year old she once was? That's offensive to you? Guess what? She's actually probably not any bigger a 'hallway' than a woman who only has one or two. It's amazing the resiliency a woman's body has. In addition, there are things that can be done if it's doubtful she'll heal 100% as is. Don't berate a woman for having that many kids.

LOL, no, I didn't mean that it is offensive in a physical sense.

I meant that having 4 kids already and 'trying for a girl' is not a good enough reason to burden the planet.

Of course, I realize that this is just a commercial, but I know far too many people who think nothing of having a number of kids simply because of the reason that they can, not once thinking about if they should.

[STeeLy]

One commercial I can't stand....

The Las Vegas Commercial with the courtroom scene.

[Got Miikka?]

Originally Posted by ricosuave

apparently, we are not the only ones who feel this way... (NSFW!)
http://calgary.en.craigslist.ca/rnr/965130104.html

HAHA Oh man - that was vicious! And yet... oddly comforting...

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Scotiabank for cranking yet another one out of the park - this time it's the couple who leaves Bank X and on their way out the door suddenly has an epiphany... *lightbulb* "Wait a tic - why don't we just go get a 'second opinion'? Surely then all of our problems will be solved!"

Here's the thing: the couple seems just a little too happy and confident that whatever this 'second opinion' will be is just what they want to hear - so my question is, since they have ESP and already know Scotiabank will kick so much ass why have they been banking with Bank X for so long when they could already have been prospering and enjoying life and being richer than they think? Are they financial martyrs?

If Scotiabank didn't want to come off as so sanctimonious they might consider a more realistic approach to their ads.

"Ouch. That was a tough meeting. Our finances are really taking a hit. These are hard times. What are we gonna do?"
"I don't know, baby. We'll think of something."
"Well, I know I'm not ready to give up. Let's at least try to explore all of our options. Maybe a different bank can offer us products and services more suitable to our needs?"
"Maybe..."
"Well, look - there's a Scotiabnk. Let's check it out!"
"Are they really going to be any better than what we're already getting?"
"Only one way to find out. Worth a try anyway."
"Well... okay, baby."

Scotiabank. We're worth a try, anyway.

I mean I understand there are complex dynamics to advertising and it's probably not wise to plant the seed that your products may not be the be-all and end-all, but for the sake of not annoying the living crap out of me 137 times during a hockey game... please! Please, Scotiabank. I will come and open a mid-level chequing account if you promise to take your stupid ads off the air FOREVER.

[DuffMan]

The Wopper/Big Mac one, where they bring lost civilizations from the Peruvian mountains etc. to taste test the Wopper/Big Mac.
I'd bet any of those people would immediately puke and load their shorts, eating either of those, having been on a limited diet their whole lives.

[Flash]

I saw one last night that I haven't seen yet...it's for a product called Aero Garden...they've got a stupid couple talking about how it's the perfect gift and you get the wife gazing into her husband's eyes saying how he it's the most thoughtful gift she's ever received from him, and how after however many years he's finally bought the perfect gift. They end the commercial with a kiss and more staring into each others eyes...I wanted to knock them both out.

[GreenTeaFrapp]

Originally Posted by Flash

I saw one last night that I haven't seen yet...it's for a product called Aero Garden...

I got two of those for Christmas last year. I haven't seen the commercial but if I do I suspect that I will really hate it.

[CubicleGeek]

Originally Posted by Da_Chief

CANNOT stand the Tim HOrton's commercial about the mugs and gift card, so damn annoying.

ya, no everyone shouldn't get the same $hit

Ahaha! I hear you!

Not meaning to be all greedy or nothing, but if all I got for Christmas is a Timmy Ho's mug and gift card, I'd be pretty disappointed...

[The Goon]

I agree with everything said about the Cialis commercial, but the woman in the commercial has a pretty amazing rack, which allows me to forgive the stupidity happening throughout the ad.

[ken0042]

But that's another thing that bugs me about the Cialis commercial, if they are just coming out a of a love making fest that was long enough to flood the lawn:

- Why are they on different floors of the house from each other?
- Why is she wearing a bra? If you are in bed and realized the turkey is burning, and are going to run into the kitchen, would she take the time to put on her bra?

[stang]

Originally Posted by ken0042

- Why is she wearing a bra? If you are in bed and realized the turkey is burning, and are going to run into the kitchen, would she take the time to put on her bra?

No doubt we should be seeing some boobys in this commercial!!