Car Commercials, the good, the bad, and the annoying!

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  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,507
    Good one, SNL should do it - lawyers would probably soil themselves, though ;)
    ab348 said:


    There is a TV version of that same ad - I saw it yesterday. My thought seeing all those Toyota pickups in the desert was "terrorists". ;)

  • carboy21carboy21 Member Posts: 760
    edited November 2015
    Best car commercial ever  is Nicole and Papa  ads  for Renault Clio in the nineties 
  • jwilliams2jwilliams2 Member Posts: 910
    One that bothers me is the Mazda driving and a cop pulls up behind him, then passes on the right.....
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Those were charming. You had to have spent some time with French people to really "get it" though. I don't think having a middle-aged American man who lives alone with his beautiful daughter and fastidiously prepares his house for a visit from his mother, would make much sense to an American audience. But that is sooo French.
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,496
    jwilliams2 said:

    One that bothers me is the Mazda driving and a cop pulls up behind him, then passes on the right.....

    I'm glad I am not the only one that noticed that, and was bothered by it!

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  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Ever see the old VW bug commercials? Always stressing the practical but in a lighthearted way.
  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,507
    edited November 2015
    Again saw the local Toyota ad for the "stylish" midsized Prius. I can see the midsized emphasis, as it has interior volume, but stylish, still makes me laugh.

    Some good MB ads:

    Classic

    Tear jerker (I think it actually dates from 2002 or so)

    There's a bunch of cool old German language MB commercials on youtube too
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Not The Original MB Commercial's Soundtrack, Obviously!
  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,507
    edited November 2015
    Very appropriate for that car, in terms mass, fuel consumption, etc.
    Mr_Shiftright said:

    Not The Original MB Commercial's Soundtrack, Obviously!

  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,345
    Not really a car commercial, but the current Geico "Peter Pan" commercial is just totally vile. I hate it with the heat of 1000 suns.

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  • MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 263,588
    ab348 said:

    Not really a car commercial, but the current Geico "Peter Pan" commercial is just totally vile. I hate it with the heat of 1000 suns.

    Not only is it annoying, but it's factually incorrect.

    It's the reunion for the class of 1965, and Peter's comment of "Joanne? Is that you? You don't look a day over 70" is wrong.

    Folks attending their 50th reunion would be 68 (+/- a year), so unless "Joanne" was held back a grade or two, she wouldn't be over 70.


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  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 267,412
    Michaell said:

    ab348 said:

    Not really a car commercial, but the current Geico "Peter Pan" commercial is just totally vile. I hate it with the heat of 1000 suns.

    Not only is it annoying, but it's factually incorrect.

    It's the reunion for the class of 1965, and Peter's comment of "Joanne? Is that you? You don't look a day over 70" is wrong.

    Folks attending their 50th reunion would be 68 (+/- a year), so unless "Joanne" was held back a grade or two, she wouldn't be over 70.


    I think that's the point.

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  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,507
    I like the "70" line, that's exactly the kind of thing I would say to someone :)

    Nissan commercials continue to irk me, obviously all coming from an ad agency full of fist pumping hackwards cap wearing recent frat bros.
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Why don't we start writing slogans for various cars?

    How about, for Camry:

    "Well it will certainly get you there..."

    Hmmm...not very sexy, is it.......but true...and what's better than truth in advertising?

    Okay, okay. For BMW:

    "You don't signal, because you don't have to....

    I know, needs work..... :'(
  • iluvmysephia1iluvmysephia1 Member Posts: 7,709
    Especially if they drive in Seattle. Signal - if you must, smug Seattle dudes.

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  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,507
    Turn signals are an expensive and rare option package on many BMWs, Audis, Range Rovers, Teslas, Maseratis, etc :)
  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,345
    fintail said:



    Nissan commercials continue to irk me, obviously all coming from an ad agency full of fist pumping hackwards cap wearing recent frat bros.

    Nissan commercials have been awful for years. Aside from what you described about their agency, which I have no doiubt is true, I think they must be allied with a CGI shop because all of their ads use it in the most obnoxious ways and have for years. The "winter monster" ads they have had the last couple of years are the worst.

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  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,507
    k've noticed the CGI too - cars racing around and they all do the same stop with the suspension bump.

    I see Chevy is still on the "these are not actors" thing too, I wonder who's brother in law got that approved.
    ab348 said:


    Nissan commercials have been awful for years. Aside from what you described about their agency, which I have no doiubt is true, I think they must be allied with a CGI shop because all of their ads use it in the most obnoxious ways and have for years. The "winter monster" ads they have had the last couple of years are the worst.

  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    In Vienna, this award-winning Mini advert changes colour with the stoplight. (BBC)
  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,507
    The voice on recent Mazda ads is somewhat annoying.
  • berriberri Member Posts: 10,165
    What's with that Mazda commercial where some dweeb lookin' kid is driving a red Mazda when a trooper checks him out on the Mazda's right side, but it's a two lane road, so the cop must be on the shoulder? I'd think they could have fixed that filming screw up with some good Photoshop work.
  • imidazol97imidazol97 Member Posts: 27,691
    edited December 2015
    stever said:

    In Vienna, this award-winning Mini advert changes colour with the stoplight. (BBC)

    That's really clever.

    It reminds me a little of the Mustang adverts a couple years back with the Mustang changing colors, and even having a pattern in its paint IIRC, as it drove around. Seeing it again still tickles my fancy with its music, words, and engine sound along with the color-changing theme.

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  • PF_FlyerPF_Flyer Member Posts: 9,372
    stever said:

    In Vienna, this award-winning Mini advert changes colour with the stoplight. (BBC)

    That made me think of this clever use of a long exposure (try THAT with your phone)


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  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,507
    The horrific Nissan Christmas ads are airing in constant rotation now. Makes Lexus and MB Christmas spots look downright lovable.
  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,507
    Ugh GM please stop it with the "real people" themed ads, they are terrible.

    At least Nissan seems to have toned down their equally regrettable holiday ads.
  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,345
    fintail said:

    Ugh GM please stop it with the "real people" themed ads, they are terrible.

    At least Nissan seems to have toned down their equally regrettable holiday ads.

    I also don't like the current crop of Chevy ads with the off-the-street folks and the hipster host.

    I don't know if these ads run for Nissan in the USA, but here in Canada they are again reprising their "winter horror" CGI ads which are indeed truly horrible. There are a few - one with an ice-covered suspension bridge attacking vehicles on it comes to mind - that are truly dark and disturbing.

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  • toomanyfumestoomanyfumes Member Posts: 1,019
    I'm getting tired of the Hyundai holiday ads where they're singing and dancing in the cars, they seem to be running them constantly.
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  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,345
    toomanyfumes said:

    I'm getting tired of the Hyundai holiday ads where they're singing and dancing in the cars, they seem to be running them constantly.

    Hey, at least it's not Pomplamoose!

    https://youtu.be/enq5Xt_yTFE

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  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,507
    It seems most of the "real" men in the Chevy ads are also bearded (I know it's a trend, unfortunately) kinda-hipster types. The ad agency is probably led by that demographic - hipsters do anything possible to be identified as "creatives", and advertising is a key industry. I remember one ad where a hipster guy in the background didn't say anything, but had a look on his face like "I can't believe this stuff, I'm embarrassed".

    This headache was airing in heavy rotation in Seattle until just recently:

    https://youtu.be/jgjOQ4_hNdo

    It's like they teamed up with a frathouse to make this spot, and have been using the same agency years. I can just see the backwards caps and bumping fists (and parentally purchased Jeeps and generous living allowances).
    ab348 said:

    fintail said:


    I also don't like the current crop of Chevy ads with the off-the-street folks and the hipster host.

    I don't know if these ads run for Nissan in the USA, but here in Canada they are again reprising their "winter horror" CGI ads which are indeed truly horrible. There are a few - one with an ice-covered suspension bridge attacking vehicles on it comes to mind - that are truly dark and disturbing.

  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    ab348 said:

    Hey, at least it's not Pomplamoose!

    Guess I'll have to youtube that one since I don't have a TV. I haven't had my winter quota of cute yet.

  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,507
    Spoke too soon - Nissan is still airing, and I saw two consecutive "OMG it's a Chevy" ads last night. Ugh.
  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,507
    The Ford "Fight Song" is still airing,wonderful. Also saw an ad for the MB Metris.
  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,345
    edited January 2016
    fintail said:

    The Ford "Fight Song" is still airing,wonderful.

    Lord have mercy, I hate those ads/song.
    fintail said:

    Also saw an ad for the MB Metris.

    I saw that too. Surprised me, had no idea M-B was entering that market. The dealer here built an entirely separate service facility for M-B commercial vehicles, so I guess between it and the Sprinter they are serious about it. Interesting how the N.A. van market has pretty much totally changed in the last few years from old Detroit-style vans to these Euro styles.

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  • berriberri Member Posts: 10,165
    I can never totally understand the lyrics to that Ford commercial song. Maybe just as well.
  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,507
    I might offend some here, but in traffic, I don't want to run into the targeted demographic for that commercial who wants to fight. These aren't vehicles that always exhibit excessive driving skill.
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    edited January 2016
    berri said:

    I can never totally understand the lyrics to that Ford commercial song. Maybe just as well.

    You have to be 17 years old again.
  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,507
    And a girl.
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Most definitely a girl. At least it's a song that a young girl could aspire to write, play and sing. No high hurdles there.

  • berriberri Member Posts: 10,165
    edited January 2016
    So then, when does Ford bring out the Pom Pom Girls squad :p
  • carnaughtcarnaught Member Posts: 3,582
    Re: the Ford fight song commercial:
    berri said:

    I can never totally understand the lyrics to that Ford commercial song.

    Maybe it means that if you drive that car, you're willing to fight anyone who dissses it.
  • berriberri Member Posts: 10,165
    I think that may be a valid interpretation. But if many can't understand the lyrics, what's the point of the song in the TV spot? Way more people in their 30's and up will be buying Ford Edge's than young hipsters. Just a simple fact of economics.
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    I think it's more a message of "it's a jungle out there" and the Ford is equal to the task.
  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,507
    It may also be the inner co-ed shining through the middle aged mommy driving the Escape, just like muscle car ads bring out the dopey high schooler in men.
  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,507
    I see Chevy has a new spot for the new Malibu. While it is no doubt an improved car and not a bad car, the "OMG it's like a BMW/Lexus" etc stuff needs to stop. It was cool seeing under 50 year old males in the spot not wearing a beard. Hipster ad agencies...
  • roadburnerroadburner Member Posts: 18,380
    They obviously seek out the mentally feeble to be the "real people" in those ads...

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  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,345
    I am trying to grow chin whiskers for the first time in my life - at about day 15 and it is driving me nuts. I guess I'll never be a hipster. ;)

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  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Except for one shaving in the early 80s so my future wife could see my face, I've had a beard for 41 years now.

    Mentioned this elsewhere but our Cruze driving friend is interested in something slightly bigger. She was amazed to see a TV ad for a loaded up Malibu going for almost $36,000. She likes American iron so I doubt that the comparisons to German or Japanese cars moved her any.
  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,507
    edited January 2016
    I think the "real people" in those ads are a pretty representative view of the motoring population. People can be pretty clueless when it comes to cars. Most think a 2005 MB/BMW is new, over-inflate the prices of highline cars, etc.

    For the beards...well, sadly, Grizzly Adams passed away not long ago, his fashion sense maybe should to - the dorky 30-something guys in my area using it as a last gasp of freedom after marriage aren't fooling anyone.

    It may be possible to load up a Malibu to 36K, but nobody with the brain power to fog a mirror would pay that.
  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,507
    Saw the "fight song" ad 3 times during X-Files last night. Today saw an ad for the "stylish" Prius.
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