kidsmoke Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 For me it's those horrible, smarmy talking mannekins in the Old Navy spots. OMG. So bad. Make these commercials go away! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 All of them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IATTBYB Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 I currently have three Christmas ad campaigns that absoulutely drive me nuts*:3. The Tommy Hilfigger/Honda commercials that use the Vampire Weekend song "Holiday". Maybe my contempt for these campaigns are more with the fact that the song was licensed to 2 campaigns more than the actual commercials themselves, but man, I hate these commercials.2. A Verizon commercial that mashes up a Christmas song with Madness' "Our House" - yucck.1. And tha absolute worst campaign is the Acura commercials with the smug yuppies talking about their extravagant holiday purchases (live reindeer decorations, chestnut (they are a fickle nut) roasters, etc) with the tag line that in order to combat conspicuous consumption the smart shopper saves money BUY GIVING A FUCKING LUXURY CAR! I'd like to meet the hunyock who came up with this idea and challenge him to a Rochambeau match. The one commercial that I do like this year has been the Hyundai Christmas commercial with the quirky "Up on the House Top" carrol. *Obviously these campaigns work because they have imprinted brand awareness into my memory. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caliber66 Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 The one commercial that I do like this year has been the Hyundai Christmas commercial with the quirky "Up on the House Top" carrol. *Obviously these campaigns work because they have imprinted brand awareness into my memory.I would like to murder both of those kids, mostly because they chose "Pomplamoose" as their name. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 I currently have three Christmas ad campaigns that absoulutely drive me nuts*:3. The Tommy Hilfigger/Honda commercials that use the Vampire Weekend song "Holiday". Maybe my contempt for these campaigns are more with the fact that the song was licensed to 2 campaigns more than the actual commercials themselves, but man, I hate these commercials.2. A Verizon commercial that mashes up a Christmas song with Madness' "Our House" - yucck.1. And tha absolute worst campaign is the Acura commercials with the smug yuppies talking about their extravagant holiday purchases (live reindeer decorations, chestnut (they are a fickle nut) roasters, etc) with the tag line that in order to combat conspicuous consumption the smart shopper saves money BUY GIVING A FUCKING LUXURY CAR! I'd like to meet the hunyock who came up with this idea and challenge him to a Rochambeau match. The one commercial that I do like this year has been the Hyundai Christmas commercial with the quirky "Up on the House Top" carrol. *Obviously these campaigns work because they have imprinted brand awareness into my memory. I thank Baby God that I have not seen your #1, but the other two I'm right there with you. Except the one I hate more from Verizon is the mashing of Bust A Move and some Christmas song. Sounds like shit on top of being annoying as hell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
embiggen Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 the one I hate is, I think, for Honda Civic with that song, "holiday oh holiday it's the best time of the year!" the tv is muted when it comes on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Not a Christmas commercial, but I just saw a commercial for the first time last night, and it might be my all time fave: The Ball Bike. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theashtraysays Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 I'd like to meet the hunyock who came up with this idea and challenge him to a Rochambeau match. one of the educational benefits of VC is all the hip new words I learn here. Most of them make sense, and I can get the meaning from context. But I admit I'm stumped on hunyock. Little help on that one? Oh, for the record, I dislike the car commercials as well. Anything that tells me I have to spend 40 grand plus to show someone I love them is simply evil. In particular, the Kia commercial which is a ripoff / clone commercial to the others is just lame and unnecessary. I know the Koreans are generally into me-too kinds of products, but that commercial is particularly blatant in its lack of originality. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 the one I hate is, I think, for Honda Civic with that song, "holiday oh holiday it's the best time of the year!" the tv is muted when it comes on. That's the Vampire Weekend one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Speed Racer Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 "Every kiss begins with Kay..." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IATTBYB Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 one of the educational benefits of VC is all the hip new words I learn here. Most of them make sense, and I can get the meaning from context. But I admit I'm stumped on hunyock. Little help on that one? Go with def #1. I don't want to offend any Hungarians or Poles. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 It could only be JARED! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Speed Racer Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Yeah. All jewelry commercials. And wtf is up with all those ads for charm bracelets this year. Fuckin' charm bracelets. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theashtraysays Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Go with def #1. I don't want to offend any Hungarians or Poles. thank you. apparently I'll have to wait till after work to get that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
embiggen Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 That's the Vampire Weekend one.  no wonder it blows! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 I would like to murder both of those kids, mostly because they chose "Pomplamoose" as their name. You really are a grinch. Pomplamoose is a really cute, quirky little internet band. I've been following them for a year or so and find them utterly charming. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 1. And tha absolute worst campaign is the Acura commercials with the smug yuppies talking about their extravagant holiday purchases (live reindeer decorations, chestnut (they are a fickle nut) roasters, etc) with the tag line that in order to combat conspicuous consumption the smart shopper saves money BUY GIVING A FUCKING LUXURY CAR! I'd like to meet the hunyock who came up with this idea and challenge him to a Rochambeau match. So rich people shouldn't be marketed to? That seems illogical. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IATTBYB Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 So rich people shouldn't be marketed to? That seems illogical.I am not stating, either expressly or implicitly, that rich people shouldn't be marketed to. I am saying that any way you try to sugarcoat it, BUYING A FUCKING LUXURY CAR AS A CHRISTMAS PRESENT is pretty damn extravagant and any attempt to try to equate such a purchase as an example of thriftiness is something only a hunyock would accept. Merry Christmas to you, Sir/Madam. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Yeah. All jewelry commercials. And wtf is up with all those ads for charm bracelets this year. Fuckin' charm bracelets. And those Jane Seymour "open heart" bracelets, necklaces, or whatever they are... For me it's those horrible, smarmy talking mannekins in the Old Navy spots. OMG. So bad. Make these commercials go away!  I dislike these as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
u2roolz Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 I posted this in the old Random Topic Thread: the recent rash of Presidential Chia Pets. Not necessarily a Christmas commercial, but they did start appearing last month.I've never met anyone who has ever owned or given a Chia Pet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 not a proper christmas commercial, but Rivers Clothing ads have taken a christmas theme, but still end with "4 days only". and sometimes "your local store may have lots or none" of the so-called specials they have. i've even complained online to the company to change their damn format.. its been going on since July last year Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 I am not stating, either expressly or implicitly, that rich people shouldn't be marketed to. I am saying that any way you try to sugarcoat it, BUYING A FUCKING LUXURY CAR AS A CHRISTMAS PRESENT is pretty damn extravagant and any attempt to try to equate such a purchase as an example of thriftiness is something only a hunyock would accept. Merry Christmas to you, Sir/Madam.Versus buying it any other time? What if the person needs a new car? Â It seems you have a problem with luxury cars in general. When would be the proper time to purchase one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigshoulders Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Anything to do with a diamonds or jewelry in general.If I hear "He went to Jared!", "Every kiss begins with 'K'" or "They're so cute at that age." one more f*ckin' time, I'm going to climb a water tower with a G-D high-powered rifle and start some sh!t.          I kid! I kid! I save my true wrath for the talkin' mannequins. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 WHO THE FUCK WHO IS EVER GONNA BUY A FUCKING CAR FOR SOMEONE FOR CHRISTMAS IN THE FIRST PLACE NEEDS A FUCKING TV AD TO CONVINCE THEM WHICH ONE TO GET? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sonicshoulder Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 I posted this in the old Random Topic Thread: the recent rash of Presidential Chia Pets. Not necessarily a Christmas commercial, but they did start appearing last month.I've never met anyone who has ever owned or given a Chia Pet.It's an attempt to comfort middle America to the fact we have our first president that can grow an Afro. I mean Nixon with bean sprouts coming out of his scalp would have looked just ridiculous. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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