groovingdan Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 I was playing poker with a bunch of guys and the VW commercial came on and someone asked what song that was because they liked it and I was able to tell them about Wilco. Link to post Share on other sites
Wilco Worshipper Posted June 21, 2007 Author Share Posted June 21, 2007 I was playing poker with a bunch of guys and the VW commercial came on and someone asked what song that was because they liked it and I was able to tell them about Wilco. SEE now that's cool...that's what it's ABOUT Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 The girl in the EOS is kind of cute.Every time I have seen this I think the name of the car is EROS, which frankly would be a better name...Pretty much the fact that the songs are in a TV ad shilling cars. I mean, it's been done to death here, no need to go over this again, but the bottom line for me is this whole thing sucks. What got my hackles up again is reading that the "I have no idea how this happens" part of YAMF is in the ad - a particularly strong and heartbreaking moment in a nearly perfect song. And now in a fucking ad. Blech. Blah fuckity. (I have not seen the YAMF ad yet so that part I guess I can't comment on.) But you know something.....I admit it is sort of weird to hear Jeff singing to a couple in a EOS or Eros or Equis or whatever the fuck the name of the shitty VW is... I mean this is a guy I have run into on the streets in Chicago.....I want my damn ad already.... LouieB Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 I thought I'd mention that I only ever hear the verb "shill" when people talk about music in commercials, just like I only ever hear the word "campy" when people talk about batman movies. Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 i've seen 4 of them tonight on TV... 2 that use Thanks I Get, one with You Are My Face, and one with Sky Blue Sky Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Pretty much the fact that the songs are in a TV ad shilling cars. I mean, it's been done to death here, no need to go over this again, but the bottom line for me is this whole thing sucks. What got my hackles up again is reading that the "I have no idea how this happens" part of YAMF is in the ad - a particularly strong and heartbreaking moment in a nearly perfect song. And now in a fucking ad. Blech. Blah fuckity. Yeah, that did irk me. That's an amazing moment in context, and out of context it just seems like Jeff is saying "I have no idea how people get so attached to their VW's, but they do. Isn't that special?" Link to post Share on other sites
tugmoose Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Alls I was wondering is whether these ads made young adults crave VWs (admittedly in a snide fashion). I couldn't give a rat's ass what Wilco does with their songs. There are plenty of more important issues in the world be get worked up over. Link to post Share on other sites
viatroy Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Im reminded that my first car was a green 60s Beetle with oversized purple fenders, big mag wheels, and a 10 foot CB antenna waving off the back. It made me laugh then, and it makes me laugh now. I also saw the I Am Your Face commercial last night ... I've never had valet parking in my life, so the yuppie factor annoys me, but the music made the commercial work. Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Yeah, that did irk me. That's an amazing moment in context, and out of context it just seems like Jeff is saying "I have no idea how people get so attached to their VW's, but they do. Isn't that special?" My goodness Earl, I think you and I have finally reached a common understanding. I agree, for me, that is the most emotional, heartfelt sounding lyric on the entire album, it gives me goosebumps every time I hear it, well, it did Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Heartbreak Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 So that line "All of my maps have been overthrown" is really about the advent of the GPS? Wow, that's bizarre... Link to post Share on other sites
dollars Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Saw commercials with "You are my Face" and "Sky Blue Sky." Pretty freakin' cool. My wife said, "Now you can't make fun of my favorites for selling out." My response was, "Wilco is selling a decent mid-size automobile, Perry Farrel was selling Coors Light, the company that does the "...and twins!" commercials. Link to post Share on other sites
Spawn's dad Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 3, 2, 1.... Link to post Share on other sites
Halsey12 Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Seriously? Really? I wish there were a forum for me to share my thoughts on the matter. Link to post Share on other sites
oceanman Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 What new and exciting news! Link to post Share on other sites
dollars Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 What new and exciting news! Sorry if I pissed you guys off, I don't keep up on every forum that goes on around here. I just saw something Wilco related and posted it. Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Aw, Dollars - they're just having a little fun with you. There is a gi-normous thread discussing this and a lot of other unrelated nonsense here in this "Just a Fan" section -- you can't miss it if you look down a few threads. I mean, it's a HUGE thread. I'll sum it up in a nutshell: Some Wilco fans are really pissed off about this, but more are happy the band is getting some attention and a bit o' dough. Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 You Have to Stand for Something or You'll Fall for Anything - Star Jones © Link to post Share on other sites
isadorah Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 i just saw the sky blue sky one (too)! Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 My goodness Earl, I think you and I have finally reached a common understanding. I agree, for me, that is the most emotional, heartfelt sounding lyric on the entire album, it gives me goosebumps every time I hear it, well, it did Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Sorry if I pissed you guys off, I don't keep up on every forum that goes on around here. I just saw something Wilco related and posted it. So, you didn't even look to see if there was maybe a thread on this aready? You missed over 100 pages and 1000+ posts. Not that I give a shit, I just find it funny you took the time to start a new thread for this without noticing the monster thread already going. I'm done. Link to post Share on other sites
isadorah Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 not to keep bringing this up, but just saw a 4th one. didn't catch the whole thing because i was on the phone with computer technical support. either way. is all i'm gonna say. Link to post Share on other sites
Wilco Worshipper Posted June 26, 2007 Author Share Posted June 26, 2007 So, you didn't even look to see if there was maybe a thread on this aready? You missed over 100 pages and 1000+ posts. Not that I give a shit, I just find it funny you took the time to start a new thread for this without noticing the monster thread already going. I'm done. Okay, FIRST OF ALL, dollars did NOT START THIS thread...I did! Second of all, I did NOT want to get into the who thinks what is right and what is wrong debate. If any of you took the time to read the actual title...all I was commenting on was that I SAW THE DAMN commercials!!! So if you all want to argue about how exactly you think Jeff & the guys should earn money for themselves and their families move it to the ridiculously LONG-ASS thread that most of us are sick of reading, therefore, we don't bother! Thank you very much and have a splendid day!!! Link to post Share on other sites
isadorah Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Okay, FIRST OF ALL, dollars did NOT START THIS thread...I did! Second of all, I did NOT want to get into the who thinks what is right and what is wrong debate. If any of you took the time to read the actual title...all I was commenting on was that I SAW THE DAMN commercials!!! So if you all want to argue about how exactly you think Jeff & the guys should earn money for themselves and their families move it to the ridiculously LONG-ASS thread that most of us are sick of reading, therefore, we don't bother! Thank you very much and have a splendid day!!! Here here! yay! I'm with you. did you see the Either Way one yet? Link to post Share on other sites
Wilco Worshipper Posted June 26, 2007 Author Share Posted June 26, 2007 Here here! yay! I'm with you. did you see the Either Way one yet? Not yet, but keeping an eye out for it...what's the premise of that one?!? Link to post Share on other sites
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