Persil's 'We Will Rock You' butchering I would love to bluntly crucify any of those kids that came up to me singing like that. Bit serious but it's worth it. The random Go Compare ads At least make a new one instead of torturing us with the classics. Even the silent movie one gets on my nerves. Ladbrokes...or should I say LAHDBROHKES! GAME ONNNNN!. I don't give a cream tart about the football and I don't care if it's on - actually... Any 'live odds' adverts We don't really care if 'Socca', 'Hacka' and 'Johno' are gonna win on penalties. Crucify them too. Thetrainline.com 'Choo choo choo!' Yeah, choo choo choo all the way to hell...I can't believe they brought it back.
The Fosters 'Good Call' ones aren't that bad, but they took the aussie thing a bit too far. Kinda annoying.
So glad that 'Crehdid caahd' has finally gone for now, and I am quite fond of the new Meerkat one at the circus.
1. 24 viewers challenged whether the ad was irresponsible and likely to cause harmful emulation among children, particularly because it was broadcast before 9pm;
2. 17 viewers challenged whether the use of a gun in the final scene was offensive, irresponsible and trivialised gun crime; and
3. 17 viewers challenged whether the ad was irresponsible, offensive and distressing, because it trivialised knife crime and violent behaviour.
The 'Secret Escapes' advert makes me feel possessed by a demon. :mad:
In fact any advert that involves 'WHISPERING'.
I can't get to the remote fast enough. And I would purposefully avoid the company's product/services in protest. They'll never get my business.
Don't get me started on the whispering thing, especially whispering children. It's been done to death ever since 'I see dead people'. Everybody and their sister has jumped on the wagon, from film makers to TV and radio ads.:mad:
The DHL advert featuring ManUre. Guaranteed that an advert starring Sir Alky Ferguson and Shrek would ensure that there was no way I'd ever use that company for anything.
Don't get me started on the whispering thing, especially whispering children. It's been done to death ever since 'I see dead people'. Everybody and their sister has jumped on the wagon, from film makers to TV and radio ads.:mad:
One I hated was the creepy as **** Phones 4U ad with the Grudge-like girl, I mean really :eek::eek::eek:
Also the Alton Towers ads have whispering in them (advertisng the Saw rollercaster etc) - are they necessary?
Bloke from Pointless: Ahhh, you're a determined one aren't you?
Bloke 1: We offer no-claims benefits too
Bloke from Pointless: Ohhhh you sneaky little devil
I just don't get it.
Clearly it's making fun of those people who are "on" to those in the insurance offering silly freebies etc. to entice customers, to the point where this chap is so blinkered he doesn't notice that there aren't any frills being offered, the point being that Direct Line entice you just with competitive prices and quality of service.
(and no, I don't work for direct line, I work for a food firm whose ads thankfully haven't appeared in this thread - our marketing lot must be good )
The Pilgrim's Choice ad is actually a backup concept which all agencies keep in the back drawer. Basically it's a campaign drawn up years ago (probably by unpaid interns as part if their work experience) which can be easily adapted to fit any product.
Hence the mini cowboy concept has little connection to Pilgrim's Choice. It can be easily adapted to sell car insurance or bathroom cleaner.
I'm just amazed the Pilgrims Choice directors approved the ad ... they probably thought it was trendy and would appeal to younger consumers.
The Kia advert with the insipid version of the Buzzcock's "Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)" What's it got to do with a car? Argh... What next "God save the Queen" for butter... oh hang on... ;o)
The Kia advert with the insipid version of the Buzzcock's "Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)" What's it got to do with a car? Argh... What next "God save the Queen" for butter... oh hang on... ;o)
We were talking about that ad a page or two back. It's awful - girly, bland and sickly-sweet. Is this what they think young, thrusting car-drivers like? Perhaps they do....
We were talking about that ad a page or two back. It's awful - girly, bland and sickly-sweet. Is this what they think young, thrusting car-drivers like? Perhaps they do....
What is most annoying is they keep stopping after singing the chorus, the stupid pause is just ridiculous.
Clearly it's making fun of those people who are "on" to those in the insurance offering silly freebies etc. to entice customers, to the point where this chap is so blinkered he doesn't notice that there aren't any frills being offered, the point being that Direct Line entice you just with competitive prices and quality of service.
(and no, I don't work for direct line, I work for a food firm whose ads thankfully haven't appeared in this thread - our marketing lot must be good )
It just comes across as though the Pointless guy is using some kind of sex chat line.
Quoted for truth! If there was a "like" button, I would have used it!
I still hate the "have you had an accident - do you think you're entitled to compensation" ads. If the accident was down to you being stupid by using the wrong ladder, or not looking where you're going so you couldn't see a puddle on the floor then are you really entitled to compensation?
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Persil's 'We Will Rock You' butchering I would love to bluntly crucify any of those kids that came up to me singing like that. Bit serious but it's worth it.
The random Go Compare ads At least make a new one instead of torturing us with the classics. Even the silent movie one gets on my nerves.
Ladbrokes...or should I say LAHDBROHKES! GAME ONNNNN!. I don't give a cream tart about the football and I don't care if it's on - actually...
Any 'live odds' adverts We don't really care if 'Socca', 'Hacka' and 'Johno' are gonna win on penalties. Crucify them too.
Thetrainline.com 'Choo choo choo!' Yeah, choo choo choo all the way to hell...I can't believe they brought it back.
The Fosters 'Good Call' ones aren't that bad, but they took the aussie thing a bit too far. Kinda annoying.
So glad that 'Crehdid caahd' has finally gone for now, and I am quite fond of the new Meerkat one at the circus.
Why the current obsession with PPI adverts? If I didnt know about it and it was 10 years ago then thats my own fault.
Did you complain?
http://www.asa.org.uk/ASA-action/Adjudications/2012/6/Adams-Foods-Ltd/SHP_ADJ_196323.aspx
Bloke 1: OK, so we can offer you full coverage
Bloke from Pointless: Ooohh steady on there tiger
Bloke 1: We offer reasonable premiums
Bloke from Pointless: Ahhh, you're a determined one aren't you?
Bloke 1: We offer no-claims benefits too
Bloke from Pointless: Ohhhh you sneaky little devil
I just don't get it.
I wish someone would complain about the go compare adverts and get those booted off the tv for good.
Don't get me started on the whispering thing, especially whispering children. It's been done to death ever since 'I see dead people'. Everybody and their sister has jumped on the wagon, from film makers to TV and radio ads.:mad:
Horrible horrible- For some reason it seems to stress me out.
Me too
One I hated was the creepy as **** Phones 4U ad with the Grudge-like girl, I mean really :eek::eek::eek:
Also the Alton Towers ads have whispering in them (advertisng the Saw rollercaster etc) - are they necessary?
Clearly it's making fun of those people who are "on" to those in the insurance offering silly freebies etc. to entice customers, to the point where this chap is so blinkered he doesn't notice that there aren't any frills being offered, the point being that Direct Line entice you just with competitive prices and quality of service.
(and no, I don't work for direct line, I work for a food firm whose ads thankfully haven't appeared in this thread - our marketing lot must be good
Hence the mini cowboy concept has little connection to Pilgrim's Choice. It can be easily adapted to sell car insurance or bathroom cleaner.
I'm just amazed the Pilgrims Choice directors approved the ad ... they probably thought it was trendy and would appeal to younger consumers.
We were talking about that ad a page or two back. It's awful - girly, bland and sickly-sweet. Is this what they think young, thrusting car-drivers like? Perhaps they do....
What is most annoying is they keep stopping after singing the chorus, the stupid pause is just ridiculous.
The Mariachi band singing Domnt You Want Me is funny
It just comes across as though the Pointless guy is using some kind of sex chat line.
Only if its to fund a one way trip to Dignitas...
"Hotels.com - wake up Happy"
What of the other dwarfs?
Sounds like a swingers club for middle age, middle class viagra addicts.
I bow to your greater knowledge of blokes on sex chat lines...