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Those commercials with talking dogs or cats or fish or giraffes or caribou or infants or ziti or what-have-you! I mean, we all know that anyone with $10 worth of graphics software can create that effect, and it was annoying and hackneyed the very (...) (23 years ago, 8-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Dave! A long time ago I had this girlfriend that loved that Snuggles washing detergent creature. Everytime the commercial would come on when we were watching tv together, I would say "Man, I want to take a blow torch to that thing..." She would cry (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) You remember the Ad. You talk about it. Its works. Scott A (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Not if the goal is to sell product. I never buy whatever product that Snuggles bear represents. As far as branding goes I guess they can think of themselves as having successfully made me remember a product I never buy. Weeee! -- Hop-Frog (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) As long as were venting about cheesy commercial effects... I can't stand it when a commercial character eats a piece of candy or something and their eyes bug out, steam comes out of their ears, or their head turns into a piece of fruit. (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Precisely! I made a deliberate effort not to purchase Taco Bell products while they had that awful spokesdog because the commercials annoyed me so much. A memorable ad campaign is only successful if it motivates a consumer to purchase the (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Now you have went and told be the brand name. ;) Scott A (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) I'm with you there. I also hate when a commercial uses an annoying sound effect to grab your attention, such as a ringing phone or an alarm. I either have the urge to jump up for the phone or to wake myself from some dream because it's time to (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Precisely! Dave!, Dave!, I'm surprised at you. The sad fact is, you *aren't* their most important consumer (at least you aren't the demo they're after). That would be the 18 & under crowd. It sounds like someone is becoming old and (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) You regularly sleep with the TV on? That's bad! It mostly isn't worth watching while you're awake. Why let it disturb your beauty sleep? (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) I helps to quiet the voices in my head. Perhaps they're entertained by all the silly commercials ;-) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Nonsense--as a 30-year-old, I'm sure my voice is 1.67X as important as any 18-year-old's! 8^) (...) Free market arguments aside, I don't particularly care for the ever-increasing presence of ads for prescription drugs. "Ask your doctor about (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Lots and lots to be sure. I have seen that one advert where the young lady sits on a block or something with the voice-over saying "I am part of a disturbing trend..." I have understood (hey, I'm not even a doctor on tv) that 90% of U.S. (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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In lugnet.off-topic.fun, Dave Schuler writes: "Ask your doctor (...) ROTFL Yes! Maybe *that's* why healthcare costs are skyrocketing-- we've got too many morons tying up doctors with info-seeking office visits! BTW, Dave! just between you and me-- I (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Yeah, I was amazed how many ads you get for prescription drugs. Here in Aus I assume it's illegal, 'cos we don't get any (drugs, yes, but not prescription). One thing I noticed is at least they seem to have lots of info about possible side (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Legislation was passed a few years ago allowing drug companies to advertise, on the (not-yet-borne-out) assumption that it would help reduce drug costs. (...) Sometimes the side effects seem worse than the malady that the drug is intended to (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Though drug companies _can_ "promote public awareness" about certain conditions, and advise you to see your doctor for more information -- do you remember Pfizer's magazine ads with a picture of ten crotches? I didn't notice whether the boxer (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Dr Dave's prescription for shyness can cause vomiting, trembling, aggression, melancholy, loss of bladder control, blackouts, impeded judgement, reduced coordination and severe headaches. Yes, it's beer, and it's worth it. --DaveL (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Unfortunately, I have some personal experience with social anxiety disorder, and if severe, it is far worse than "shyness." It is very hard for most people to understand why a seemingly normal person would refuse to get out of the car for 3 (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Well, that's why I said "less charitable souls might call [it] shyness." *I* don't call it that. Dave! (23 years ago, 10-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) You reminded me of the overly abundant ads we have for a car audio place named 'car stereo one' in Toledo. They feature Steve, the owner of the store who ... um .... i can't describe what he's like other than the most annoying person in NW (...) (23 years ago, 10-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Hey! I heard that guy on the radio when I was driving through that area on my way to my inlaws a few weekends ago. He was talking about remote car starters, and how if you get one you'll be the envy of all your friends. It was odd. His (...) (23 years ago, 10-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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