Be a man and "Stop 'LOL'ing Everything!"

In this technological world we live in we often forgot to stop and appreciate the past. Barbasol's first  ad campaign in five years features views from the past commenting on modern life. This comedic juxtaposition pays special attention to the luxuries we take for granted today as a result of the hard work and sacrifice from previous generations.

Instead of rambling on about "back in my day" I will end with this:
The struggles of our generation, no matter how great, may unfortunately only be a small foot note in the history books of our kin's kin; and even though our stories of life, love and struggle maybe passed over by historians and future students, we must not forget to instill the messages of humanity, kindness and faith in future generations not only for us but all of mankind.

TCC

P. S. And Stop 'LOL'ing everthing!

The test drive maybe faked but the awesomeness isn't!

Alright, by now we all know the commercial is faked but that brings up one big question:

Knowing that a something like a commercial or event is fake detract from its entertainment value?

With this commercial and all of Hollywood to back me up the answer is absolutely not. I am very sure "Olympus has NOT fallen" and a zombie hoard is not waiting for me outside my door. I still get enjoyment from watching them knowing it is not real.

However, there is an exception to every rule... and I think this next clip may illustrate one of the few times when knowing an event is fake may detract from some peoples enjoyment



Back to the commercial. It is still a great and entertaining commercial besides being "fake."

TCC

Abraham Lincoln endorsing Skittles?

Honest Abe Sweats Skittles?

Another funny commercial by Skittles and DDB. Funny but not hilarious.


Advertising Agency: DDB, Chicago, USA
Chief Creative Officer: Ewan Paterson
Executive Creative Director: Mark Gross
Creative Director / Copywriter: Bart Culberson
Creative Director / Art Director: Brad Morgan
Production Company: Boxer Films
Director: Rodrigo Garcia Saiz


TCC

Back to Normal

Wow... That was a long vacation, sabbatical or even an extra long commercial interruption  But I finally have my life back after struggling with a job that was not right for myself and my family.

 I just saw this commercial and I had to pass it on to all of you. Now back to our regularly scheduled advertising break-down. I'm a little rusty so please excuse my poor writing as I am gearing back up.

I think this GE commercial is a keeper, even though the underlying messages that creep up from behind my chair of paranoia are starting to scare me of the possible future. The cinematography and FX definitively add to "The Matrix" theme. I thought it was a great cameo of Agent Smith (played by Hugo Weaving) explaining that GE is everywhere... And that message brings me to the paranoia segment of the analysis. Are we ready for the GE/Matrix??? Is my toaster going to tell my TV to change to the cooking channel or is my phone going to blab to my treadmill that I am not working out at all? I'm not sure I want the digital fingers of GE grabbing me.

TCC

Dogs Trained To Practice Safe Sex

How dd the dog get the money for condoms anyway?
Will fetch for money?
TCC

Crazy Dairy Ad! Battle for Milkquarious! A Rock-opera!

The Battle for Milkquarious

http://www.milkquarious.com/#/rock-opera

A new old time rock opera about milk!
The movie is hilarious!
Check it out!

http://www.milkquarious.com/#/rock-opera

TCC

Orbitz Comes Out Of The Closet To Solicit LGBT

Orbitz.com has broken new ground by soliciting LGBT in their commercial.

The man on the far right is wearing a shirt with the Human Rights Campaign, HRC, logo. HRC is a leading civil rights activist group for LGBT.

After reading some of the comments left on Orbitz youtube channel, TCC was not surprized that Orbitz was getting praised for the small act of displaying a logo in their commercial and actually might be gaining market share of the LGBT demographic. Orbitz is certainly trying to gain buzz with the commercial.

TCC