Winston Legthigh Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 When I was a kid (70s), I used to play with my legos, matchbox cars, fisherprice, etc. in the living room in front of the TV, while my parents watched their shows. Supposedly, when a commercial break started, I would instantly be transfixed to the tube. When the show came back on, I would go back to my business. So, my love affair with TV commercials is a lasting one... Recently, my favorite commercials have been on cable. I assume the timeslots must be cheaper, so you get the cheesier commercials. For me, the format for a successful commercial has these elements:1. (black and white) Show something that's REALLY frustrating2. (color) Show the answer to the frustration3. Show the formerly frustrated person being REALLY happy with the product4. Have a limited-time offer (ACT NOW!)5. 1-800 number6. 3 easy payments Last year was an exceptional year for these types of commercials: Shamwow, the foot-tampon thing, the blanket with sleeves, the cell-phone hook, and the pedi-egg. The golden era of commercials is long gone, but I still make reference to several of them in daily life... "Calgon take me away!", "plop plop fizz fizz oh what a relief it is!", the Coke song, "Ancient Chinese secret, huh??" Anyone else get into commercials? Any favorites? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rareair Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 honeycombs great, yeah, yeah, yeah. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I heard on the radio that the ads you describe are on more because they are the advertisers of last resort (they pay the least) and people are more likely to buy the cheap, supposedly money saving (snuggie-heating bill, pedi egg-pedicures) products. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Snuggy commercials are amazing. I love how frustrated the woman gets when she's stuck in the blanket. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 Snuggy commercials are amazing. I love how frustrated the woman gets when she's stuck in the blanket.Are they not essentially a monk's robe? without a back?And couldn't they have come up with a better name? A snuggy is something to fear! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 There are a lot of old commercials up at Archive.org. Personally, I can't stand to watch them - I always flip to another channel when they come on. Of course, back in your day, one could not flip channels - because there was no remote control. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Are they not essentially a monk's robe? without a back?And couldn't they have come up with a better name? A snuggy is something to fear! slanket Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Last year was an exceptional year for these types of commercials: Shamwow, the foot-tampon thing, the blanket with sleeves, the cell-phone hook, and the pedi-egg. Don't forget the purse with the magnetic covers, the Buxton bag, and my personal favorite that falls within your guidelines, the Listen Up hearing device that allows you to evesdrop on your neighbors. I get transfixed when ShamWow Vince is on. I have no idea why. "For the next twenty minutes..." *swallow* "...cause we can't do this all day...." I think my favorite current commercial is the one for the Amish Electric Heaters. Is there anyone out there who doesn't see the conflict of interest? And there is at least one person in that workshop with a strap on beard. "The Amish have imposed a 2 heater limit per household." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 And couldn't they have come up with a better name? A snuggy is something to fear!I give you ... the "Slanket" edit: D. Banda beat me to it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I forking hate commercials, so, answering that question would sort of be like trying to tell you which really, really bad smell I like the best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 the Listen Up hearing device that allows you to evesdrop on your neighbors. Shit! I can't believe I forgot that one. That one is amazing. I get transfixed when ShamWow Vince is on. I have no idea why. (it's his headset) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Don't forget the purse with the magnetic covers, the Buxton bag, and my personal favorite in this genre, the Listen Up hearing device that allows you to evesdrop on your neighbors. I get transfixed when ShamWow Vince is on. I have no idea why. "For the next twenty minutes..." *swallow* "...cause we can't do this all day...." I think my favorite current commercial is the one for the Amish Electric Heaters. Is there anyone out there who doesn't see the conflict of interest? And there is at least one person in that workshop with a strap on beard. "The Amish have imposed a 2 heater limit per household." I didn't know there was one on TV. I have been keeping track of the print ads somewhat. I let this guy who runs a blog about the Amish know about it. It's not the heaters they are selling, but rather, the fireplace mantles. I have seen two different print ads so far - the one in the newspaper shows a family at home, the one in the back of the most recent Rolling Stone shows two semi-nude blond women on a bed. Information Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I think my favorite current commercial is the one for the Amish Electric Heaters. Is there anyone out there who doesn't see the conflict of interest? And there is at least one person in that workshop with a strap on beard. "The Amish have imposed a 2 heater limit per household." The print ad is the best: Edit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilco Worshipper Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 and the pedi-egg. For the record, my friend and her husband each bought one of these and said it was the BEST investment they ever made! I was kinda hoping she'd get me one for Christmas but instead I got lots of other cool stuff One of my favorite commercials from childhood was "I'd like to buy the world a Coke". It always made me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OOO Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 haha, I can't help but always read those amish heater ads in Parade magazine...and wonder who falls for that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Oddly enough - I was just thinking of the Libby's Libby's Libby's commercial this morning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I used to love Lou Pappan's commercials. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 haha, I can't help but always read those amish heater ads in Parade magazine...and wonder who falls for that. We needn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moxiebean Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 As a Baltimore-area kid in the 1970's I used to love the commercials for Mr Ray's Hair Weave Center. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 The Peyton Manning commercial is the best one on TV right now. "I think I'll make a nice fruit salad." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 The print ad is the best: Edit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Edit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilco Worshipper Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Oddly enough - I was just thinking of the Libby's Libby's Libby's commercial this morning.My oldest daughter's nickname is Libby. We sing that song around her all the time but she has NO IDEA where it's from...lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 My oldest daughter's nickname is Libby. We sing that song around her all the time but she has NO IDEA where it's from...lol That's pretty cool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
quarter23cd Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 As a Baltimore-area kid in the 1970's I used to love the commercials for Mr Ray's Hair Weave Center.Oh wow, Mr. Ray! Haven't seen that one in quite a while... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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