Yeah, 2nd half WAS pretty ugly for you guys, I can see where you are coming from. I seriously thought you guys were going to pound us into the ground after our miserable outing in Denver last week!
Being a Denver fan, it's actually cool that NE came back and beat the Bengals - it used to be really hard to go into Foxboro and win yet Denver made it look easy. This makes it look more like Denver had to work for it. Oh, and I sorta like the Ridgeline's looks, but no way would I trade my Cummins Ram for one.
Number one a toyota ad that claims incredible invoations in 4wd tech like Hill Descent Assist Control which was actually invented by Land Rover back in the early 90's and has been avaliable on all Land Rover models since 2002.
Mercedes commercial for the new GL450.
Claiming it is the only full size SUV with a unibody chassis. Untrue as the Q7 is also full size and a unibody. The Range Rover although not truly a full size SUV because it is not long enough is nearly full size and actually weighs more then either the Q7 and GL450. It weighs more since it actually has real 4wd capablity and the strongest unibody ever created.
Anyone catch the Tacoma vs. the Loch ness monster one?
It's kinda funny. But what's with the Animals eating vehicles lately? Jeeap has two of these types with the Wrangler Unlimited, one with giant Gorillas and then a Hawk dive bombing into one.
Are you insinuating that this is not a likely event? Every time I get into the car, I keep a watchful eye on potential vehicle-devouring wildlife. You'd be wise to do the same
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VW's new ad campaign has to be one of the strangest in recent years...giving away a guitar that you can plug into your car if you buy a VW?! :confuse: How many VW buyers really 1) can play guitar and 2) are actually going to use it on a regular basis?
My mom's Subaru Outback wagon came with a special Subaru/igloo cooler/warmer that plugs into the outlet in the back. Now that made sense.
Thinking about it, I have a friend who still has both his Jetta and the Trek that came with it. :surprise:
My favorite non-automotive accessory of all time though has to be Porsche's luggage options, bags designed to fit into the oddly shaped trunk of the 911.
The K2 option for the Golf was pretty popular here in Colorado, given all the ski resorts we have. Same, too, with the Trek, especially in Boulder.
Speaking of which, it's getting close to that time of year again in the state ... where Chevy and Honda start their regional advertising campaign to give away annual ski passes for buying or leasing one of their SUV's.
And, just about every SUV and truck manufacturer does advertising with their rigs blasting through snow drifts taller than I am, or driving on perfectly manicured snow-covered roads.
The guitar you get is a BJ's special, a "First Act". If it was a PRS or a Les Paul, the deal would be worth it. But as it stands, I think you can buy that guitar for about 150 bucks.
Oh and while "slurpy boy" John Mayer is an atrocious vocalist, he is actually a smokin guitar player. The VW doesn't really do him justice IMO. And Slash is just a waste of space. How he got mixed up in a VW ad is beyond me.
Had the commercial been for the 2009 Camaro, the appearance would have been much more fitting.
The ads are well intended but I think they're not really hitting the Jetta's demographic. I don't think euro upscale when I hear rock-n-roll, plus is Mayer even rock-n-roll to begin with?
Mayer is one heck of a blues player. Saw him on Austin City Limits jammin with Buddy Guy a while back. Man can that kid play. But his commercial stuff is more bubble gum pop than actual rock. I think the only thing "Rock n Roll" about John Mayer is that he looks like he drools all over himself when he sings. Like Ozzy...
As far as a target, I think Mayer might actually "work" for the V-dubs. Slash? Not so much... Unless VW's idea of "edgy" is a coked out, drunken 80's leftover. And even I know there are those that would LOVE to forget VW's of that era...
There's this new RAV4 commercial that strikes me as kind of odd.
It features animated jewel thieves throwing their loot in the back of the RAV4. Then the RAV4 closes it's back door and takes off, leaving the thieves for the cops to chase after and catch. After they're caught, the RAV4 disappears into the night with all the diamonds (except one that falls out towards the end).
I kind of like it, I just don't know what to make of it. I guess they are trying to go more "Scion-like" with their commercials/animations.
I love that ad. Esp. the section with the TT racebike...soo cool!
I'll agree that the speedboat seems a little out of place, but at least there wasn't a scene with him using a Honda lawnmower...
But I think they actually planned one...there's (can't recall where it is unfortunately) a great background piece on the commerical...how they found the guy, the "bloopers" during filming (apparently he dumped the Fireblade on a turn during one take), etc. Good stuff.
That is a cool ad, yes. It's funny how some companies (read: big 2.5) are so unable to create such memorable and creative spots, while some have more than their fair share of excellent ads.
Aside from the fantastic Mustang/Cornfield ad, Ford also made a cool ad for the European Puma that featured McQueen driving a silver Puma around ala Bullitt. He eventually backs it into a garage (as an attractive woman stares), gets out, smiles at an old Triumph Bonneville leaning in the corner, and pats the car lovingly as he walks away.
It's kinda cool that in this era of dead celebs being resurrected to sell all sorts of incongruous things, that McQueen is being used to sell things of which he might actually approve (performance cars, chronograph watches...)
During the Tigers/Cardinals (Go Cards!!!) playoff there was a funny ad for the new Dodge Nitro with a guy jumpstarting some old junker Buick and the car ended up blowing up into the air. Big explosion and then nothing for like 5 seconds. Then the car fell back to earth.
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Yeah, 2nd half WAS pretty ugly for you guys, I can see where you are coming from. I seriously thought you guys were going to pound us into the ground after our miserable outing in Denver last week!
Oh, and I sorta like the Ridgeline's looks, but no way would I trade my Cummins Ram for one.
Number one a toyota ad that claims incredible invoations in 4wd tech like Hill Descent Assist Control which was actually invented by Land Rover back in the early 90's and has been avaliable on all Land Rover models since 2002.
Mercedes commercial for the new GL450.
Claiming it is the only full size SUV with a unibody chassis. Untrue as the Q7 is also full size and a unibody. The Range Rover although not truly a full size SUV because it is not long enough is nearly full size and actually weighs more then either the Q7 and GL450. It weighs more since it actually has real 4wd capablity and the strongest unibody ever created.
It's kinda funny. But what's with the Animals eating vehicles lately? Jeeap has two of these types with the Wrangler Unlimited, one with giant Gorillas and then a Hawk dive bombing into one.
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Odd.
VW used to give away bikes on it's 'Trek' cars...that was a better idea.
Thinking about it, I have a friend who still has both his Jetta and the Trek that came with it. :surprise:
My favorite non-automotive accessory of all time though has to be Porsche's luggage options, bags designed to fit into the oddly shaped trunk of the 911.
My 12-year-old, who is taking guitar lessons, is begging me to get a Jetta!!
Also... I think VW had a skier's edition on the Golf... K2? R2?... something like that...
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So is the guitar VW is throwing in actually a good one? I didn't recognize the name, but I know nothing about guitars...
But, if you get one... you can play just like Slash.. if you're Slash..
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Speaking of which, it's getting close to that time of year again in the state ... where Chevy and Honda start their regional advertising campaign to give away annual ski passes for buying or leasing one of their SUV's.
And, just about every SUV and truck manufacturer does advertising with their rigs blasting through snow drifts taller than I am, or driving on perfectly manicured snow-covered roads.
I can't wait til the first icy morning...a few less SUVs, there'll be...
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I like the popcorn one. It's creative and hits a young target audience.
Not sure about the coffee one, though. They seem to emphasize - CUP HOLDERS? Of all things to draw attention to?
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Oh and while "slurpy boy" John Mayer is an atrocious vocalist, he is actually a smokin guitar player. The VW doesn't really do him justice IMO. And Slash is just a waste of space. How he got mixed up in a VW ad is beyond me.
Had the commercial been for the 2009 Camaro, the appearance would have been much more fitting.
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As far as a target, I think Mayer might actually "work" for the V-dubs. Slash? Not so much... Unless VW's idea of "edgy" is a coked out, drunken 80's leftover. And even I know there are those that would LOVE to forget VW's of that era...
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As long as they don't play F'n Stonehenge again!
Definitely cooler than the Slash version...
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It features animated jewel thieves throwing their loot in the back of the RAV4. Then the RAV4 closes it's back door and takes off, leaving the thieves for the cops to chase after and catch. After they're caught, the RAV4 disappears into the night with all the diamonds (except one that falls out towards the end).
I kind of like it, I just don't know what to make of it. I guess they are trying to go more "Scion-like" with their commercials/animations.
It reminds me of early Matrix ads, where cops tried to describe a Matrix and could not come up with a body style. 5 door hatch would have sufficed. :P
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More of an informercial than a commercial I guess, but still pretty cool
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This one is pretty sad at the start...I have to tell myself it's just a cgi of the car at the crusher
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awB-030Zyeo
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I'll agree that the speedboat seems a little out of place, but at least there wasn't a scene with him using a Honda lawnmower...
But I think they actually planned one...there's (can't recall where it is unfortunately) a great background piece on the commerical...how they found the guy, the "bloopers" during filming (apparently he dumped the Fireblade on a turn during one take), etc. Good stuff.
They were horrific, though. Can you imagine the guy who coined the phrase "Longer, Lower, and Wider" trying to sell a Rendezvous? :mad:
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Aside from the fantastic Mustang/Cornfield ad, Ford also made a cool ad for the European Puma that featured McQueen driving a silver Puma around ala Bullitt. He eventually backs it into a garage (as an attractive woman stares), gets out, smiles at an old Triumph Bonneville leaning in the corner, and pats the car lovingly as he walks away.
It's kinda cool that in this era of dead celebs being resurrected to sell all sorts of incongruous things, that McQueen is being used to sell things of which he might actually approve (performance cars, chronograph watches...)
I guess I just have a thing for ads that show a history of a model or make. It's nice seeing where a car comes from.
Got a good laugh out of it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAQdCxG9H4w