I don't know why but each year I seem to have a tougher time getting into the holiday spirit. I can't explain why. Maybe it just happens as you get older or perhaps you need to experience something that helps to trigger that joyous feeling.
This year I was able to get that feeling sooner than normal.
It wasn't seeing the Christmas lights coming on that did it. The early arrival of some snow had no effect on me. Shopping in the malls with the songs of the season playing didn't set it off.
No, this year it was a commercial that gave me that warm feeling and desire to unwrap some items.
Why don't you watch this and see if it helps your spirit rise.
Showing posts with label Commercials. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Commercials. Show all posts
Monday, December 06, 2010
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Georges Laraque Offends Feminists
From the "Are you freakin' kidding me file"....
Montreal Canadiens forward Georges Laraque has apologized for appearing in an internet commercial that a women's rights group says sends the wrong message about women.
Before I comment, why not have a look at the one minute advertisement for Octane 7.0.
Now...the only things that upset me about seeing this commercial are as follows:
1. Georges appears to have better puck-handling skills on dry land than he does on the ice during a real NHL hockey game.
2. Laraque didn't drop the gloves and jersey one of his opponents.
3. No rubdowns on the trainers bench following the game.
But seriously, what is the big deal?
Sure the video shows a team of scantily clad young women preparing for and playing some street hockey. Laraque shows up in time with the beverage he's promoting and sets the cans up as goal posts for an impromptu game with the ladies.
I think this just shows how nice Georges really is. How many other NHL players would take time out of their summer to play a road hockey game with some people in the neighbourhood?
A spokeswoman for CLES, an organization that fights sexual exploitation said "The women don't even talk. All they're showing is a certain part of their body. The camera, the eye, is focusing on certain parts of the body." Well duh! What's the camera supposed to focus on...their brains or their feet?
When will these groups realize that sex sells and this is never going away. I'm all for protecting women and keeping them safe but the ladies in this commercial seem pretty happy so they obviously didn't mind.
Good looking, bare-chested men are exploited in commercials all the time, yet I never hear anybody cry foul over those ads. And don't kid yourself...women love those commercials just as much as men love these and other commercials where bikini wearing young hotties are showing off their "assets".
Of course Georges doesn't want to offend anyone so he's apologized for taking part in the ad saying "I'm deeply sorry that I upset people. But everybody that knows me as a person knows the type of person that I am. Everywhere that I've ever played I've supported many charities, and I do every year."
No apology necessary as far as I'm concerned. This is just one group taking something so small that most people would never have even heard about it and using it to further their agenda.
As far as I'm concerned, the only thing wrong with this advertisement is the fact that Laraque is selling an alcoholic beverage which is not allowed according to the NHL guidelines. No, they can't promote it but the league has no problem with players drinking all kinds of beer and champagne live on TV after winning the Stanley Cup.
Montreal Canadiens forward Georges Laraque has apologized for appearing in an internet commercial that a women's rights group says sends the wrong message about women.
Before I comment, why not have a look at the one minute advertisement for Octane 7.0.
Now...the only things that upset me about seeing this commercial are as follows:
1. Georges appears to have better puck-handling skills on dry land than he does on the ice during a real NHL hockey game.
2. Laraque didn't drop the gloves and jersey one of his opponents.
3. No rubdowns on the trainers bench following the game.
But seriously, what is the big deal?
Sure the video shows a team of scantily clad young women preparing for and playing some street hockey. Laraque shows up in time with the beverage he's promoting and sets the cans up as goal posts for an impromptu game with the ladies.
I think this just shows how nice Georges really is. How many other NHL players would take time out of their summer to play a road hockey game with some people in the neighbourhood?
A spokeswoman for CLES, an organization that fights sexual exploitation said "The women don't even talk. All they're showing is a certain part of their body. The camera, the eye, is focusing on certain parts of the body." Well duh! What's the camera supposed to focus on...their brains or their feet?
When will these groups realize that sex sells and this is never going away. I'm all for protecting women and keeping them safe but the ladies in this commercial seem pretty happy so they obviously didn't mind.
Good looking, bare-chested men are exploited in commercials all the time, yet I never hear anybody cry foul over those ads. And don't kid yourself...women love those commercials just as much as men love these and other commercials where bikini wearing young hotties are showing off their "assets".
Of course Georges doesn't want to offend anyone so he's apologized for taking part in the ad saying "I'm deeply sorry that I upset people. But everybody that knows me as a person knows the type of person that I am. Everywhere that I've ever played I've supported many charities, and I do every year."
No apology necessary as far as I'm concerned. This is just one group taking something so small that most people would never have even heard about it and using it to further their agenda.
As far as I'm concerned, the only thing wrong with this advertisement is the fact that Laraque is selling an alcoholic beverage which is not allowed according to the NHL guidelines. No, they can't promote it but the league has no problem with players drinking all kinds of beer and champagne live on TV after winning the Stanley Cup.
Thursday, October 08, 2009
It's F*****g Charging
I saw this f*****g commercial and thought it was pretty f*****g funny so I thought I'd post it for you to f*****g look at.
If you're wondering why I'm pretending to be swearing so much, just watch the ad and you'll quickly find out. Of course I never curse in real life (wink wink).
If you're wondering why I'm pretending to be swearing so much, just watch the ad and you'll quickly find out. Of course I never curse in real life (wink wink).
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Best Commercial Ever
Remember I'm a heterosexual male so this choice probably won't surprise you.
This commercial has everything I look for in an advertisement....humour, red meat, sunshine and of course a damn sexy looking Audrina Patridge in a gold bikini.
What's not to love? OK...if she was sharing the burger with Kristen Bell in a bikini as well, I suppose that would improve it some.
I'll let you decide for yourself.
This commercial has everything I look for in an advertisement....humour, red meat, sunshine and of course a damn sexy looking Audrina Patridge in a gold bikini.
What's not to love? OK...if she was sharing the burger with Kristen Bell in a bikini as well, I suppose that would improve it some.
I'll let you decide for yourself.
Saturday, December 06, 2008
I Need A Wunder Boner
I don't fish but if I did, you can bet I'd have to have one of these.
And if I did, all my friends would want to get their hands on my Wunder Boner.
And if I did, all my friends would want to get their hands on my Wunder Boner.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Favourite Christmas Commercials
In honour of my 100th blog posting I thought I'd do something a little special.
As we approach the holiday season, the Christmas commercials on Television are already in full swing. If you're like me, you enjoy the creativity of some of the new commercials, but there's just something special about some of the older advertisements from Christmas' past.
Here now for you to enjoy are some of my all-time favourite Christmas commercials.
Coca Cola - The Holiday's Are Coming
Hershey's Kisses
M&M's Meet Santa
Norelco Santa
Polaroid Cameras
Bud Light - Horse
McDonald's - 1975
UPS
Coca Cola...Again
Coca Cola - Buy The World A Coke
Coca-Cola Bears
And perhaps my favourite Christmas commercial of all-time...not really:
Victoria's Secret
I hope you enjoyed some of my favourites. If you can think of any others, let me know by leaving a comment and I'll see if I can dig it up.
As we approach the holiday season, the Christmas commercials on Television are already in full swing. If you're like me, you enjoy the creativity of some of the new commercials, but there's just something special about some of the older advertisements from Christmas' past.
Here now for you to enjoy are some of my all-time favourite Christmas commercials.
Coca Cola - The Holiday's Are Coming
Hershey's Kisses
M&M's Meet Santa
Norelco Santa
Polaroid Cameras
Bud Light - Horse
McDonald's - 1975
UPS
Coca Cola...Again
Coca Cola - Buy The World A Coke
Coca-Cola Bears
And perhaps my favourite Christmas commercial of all-time...not really:
Victoria's Secret
I hope you enjoyed some of my favourites. If you can think of any others, let me know by leaving a comment and I'll see if I can dig it up.
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