Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Jewish people have fros and kinky hair too. But she ended up spilling the beans on one of the most embarrassing chapters of her life instead. Ill grant you its obnoxious, and not quite funny enough to make up for Flos ear-gouging jibber-jabber. Oh, geez, Jim. Progressive's 'Motaur' ads are too clever by half Racial tensions are rising as American cities burn. The Geico is immediately charmed, not alarmed by the music box. The Cranky Creative. When the time came to design an ad, Peter considered ice cream an open canvas and therefore, decided to let his ideas run wild, which is what led to the Little Babys Ice Cream ad. By itself, the idea of a half-man, half-motorcycle mascot isnt so bad. However, the black and white colors of the 1950s and the poor quality of the video make the entire thing nerve-wrenching. Little Babys Ice Cream is another creepy commercial that features Malcolm, a self-cannibalistic man, made from ice cream. There you have it, folks. Professional photos on SmugMug https://benwilder.smugmug.com. Youd think by the end of the commercial that the homeowner might leave his new house. While Robert Urich was famous for doing battle with tough foes on the screen. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. 4. They all just blur together. My husband and I were bikers for many years. Flo is not funny. The ad was supposed to depict humor to the target audience. . I now want one. My headache completely gone. Which of the twelve discussed above did you find the creepiest? HAPPY HALLOWEEN!This week on Video Scaries, we take a look at some creepy, some weird and some terrifying commercials from years gone by! Users were required to strap this weird-looking mask to their face. If you do ever get stuck, just give us a call. I to look for remote to change channel. Its saying that intelligence and strength cant be found in one person. Cant believe they havent pulled it! What If The GEICO Gecko Was a Geckosaurus? The Truth About Flo From Progressive Star Stephanie Courtney's Husband. I know where Id like to shove that gas nozzle, Jim. Hood ornament is voiced by Lesley McKinnell. The Motaur ads are a close second to the Liberty Mutual ads featuring an Emu. Maybe Im wrong, but I think advertisers have a responsibility to uphold certain standards. The Motaur ads are ridiculous, yes, but well see many more commercials like this for as long as brands and agencies focus on creative contrivances over connecting authentically with their audiences and communicating reasons to buy. I want to know if the road is in mojave desert or josua tree national park, i have driven on this road but am wondering where it is. Popular, by Did you swap brains with a fence post? In a full-circle moment, the Progressive commercials once did a parody of TMZ among other stand-out moments, including Courtney poking fun at a sexist insurance salesman and another in which. Personally, the homeowner likes that he could save on homeowners insurance with GEICO. Thanks. Keep up with Karen on blondeinthewind.wordpress.com. Now that is REALLY disturbing and should be removed! Orkins Hot Tub ad featured a giant-sized cockroach asking a couple if they were skinny dipping and if he could join them in their hot tub. I dont think Ive seen the ads you mentioned. Mission accomplished, I guess. However, thats not the case. On the screen, there was a play on words: Mr. E. At least one of my names begins with E. And at the time, Mr. T was becoming famous. Cheers. . as in real bikers. He would have preferred a motorcycle insurance ad to feature real bikers at a real event OK, like Sturgis, SD, where he hailed from just sayin . creepy progressive commercialHajj & Umrah Services. The voice-over: For those who were born to ride, theres Progressive.. Some of the viewers on the other hand, certainly didnt think it was funny at all. Keep going strong!!! It is fantastic. Absolutely hate the singing hood ornament commercial and turn the channel as quickly as I can. Yet, here we are talking about it. A Progressive Insurance commercial has a little kid calls for his parents in the night because he's scared but they assure him that there's no monsters hiding under his bed or in the closest, . Throughout Monroe and Kennedys alleged affair, Lawford supposedly acted as a liaison for the President. I fucking hate all their commercials with a passion and that ugly ass Flo. Huh? The one who first posted the video had a caption that says Look closely theres a ghost in the car, although the ad shows a very peaceful scene of a car driving in green mountains, you would certainly be freaked out of whats about to happen at the end of the clip. However, in the world of advertisement, sometimes negative publicity is good publicity. I dont think so. Whatever messages these companies were trying to relay to their audiences, you would certainly know it flopped when a supposedly positive McDonalds commercial gets you to not eat at McDonalds for a month! I think its cool. I love it and smile every time I see it oh, and dance! Hell be using the $718 savings on his Allstate insurance shown on his cell phone to make lots of money in Vegas! This is by far, one of the most chilling and effective work of advocacy ad in the internet. Roughly a quarter million of these unlucky souls sustain injuries so severe that they end up dying. I just cant stand it. Am I wrong? Before Ronald McDonald started giving us nightmares, there was another clown giving audiences the heebie-jeebies. Before you move on to the next Facts Verse Presents video, do not forget to like and subscribe to our channel and press the bell icon to stay updated about all our latest videos. Before Chucky and that clown from Poltergeist who sent shivers down everyones spine, existed Baby Laugh A-Lot. They are not targeting Former Bikers, they are targeting bikers now! Enough said. The image is compelling as wellkeep looking to try and see the bike/man transition point. Writer says Motaur actor is a dead ringer for LeBron Jamesno more than Flo is a dead ringer for Lucille Ball. What could I see? Stay tuned! There are tons of aspects advertisers consider in airing commercials. A scary advertisement, when done right, can do wonders for a companys image and revenue. What Will the New Most Interesting Man in the World Do 11 Brand Mascots Advertising Pros Would Road Trip With, Making A Motaur: Behind The Scenes With Progressive Insurances Mythical Character. They are going to talk with lawyers and see if they can pull the add. I believe Bill Cosby purchased rights to all Little Rascals films to prevent showing as they made him uncomfortable and he thought them to be derogatory, prejudicial etc etc. Burger King and CP+B, the advertising agency that the company works with, have been trying since 2004 to achieve success with the king. Its half the fun of a new house: seeing what people left behind in the attic, the Gecko says. I decided Flo was a liar, and I dropped Progressive, never to go back. I want to BE that hood ornament. Hate all these stupid motaur commercials but this one is especially insulting. Shop commercial insurance products Commercial auto insurance Truck insurance Tow truck insurance Van insurance Box truck insurance Dump truck insurance Food truck insurance Business insurance Copyright 2022 Advertising Week. However, the two Orkin ads that were the funniest were also the creepiest. The guy in the car is perfect.the blend is unbelievable 1930 Buick hood emblem is great. recipient: Progressive The doll is very creepy and gives me nightmares. Or how they want others to see them? There are few bigger mistakes an advertiser can make than making its target audience look like assholes. The newest Most Interesting Man in the World has arrived with a bang. Orkin, has released several of these commercials where giant bugs talks and acts as if they are ordinary human beings. Change it already. Its FUN. Count yourself lucky you are repelled. I wonder if the hood ornament is an actual person. Learn how your comment data is processed. A talking gecko? And running a motorcycle INSIDE a Gym? Can they drink gas or put food and water in the gas tank? We all wish they would go away. I love it too! In 1969, the cereal changed its appearance to puffed rice cereal, and today, we know and buy this cereal called Fruity Pebbles. The 1984 Kinder Surprise commercial featured a creepy-looking Humpty Dumpty sitting on a wall and blurting out random gibberish. This will date me, but that driving beat, wind in the hair, convertible tooling down the road takes me back to Richard Gere, Blondie, Call Me and American Gigolo. The more these TV commercials normalize bizarre and aberrant behavior, the more bizarre and aberrant our society becomes. Here is yet another ad based on a silly gag thats inadvertently insensitive to a segment of the TV-watching audience. Check out my Patreon for exclusive content that can't be uploaded to YouTube! Extremely disrespectful. . I love it. Haven't seen a commercial this bad since the singing "sponge monkey" Quizno commercials of the early 2000s. The ad is not looked at being in good taste. Very upbeat. When I write advertisements, I always do my best to make my audience feel smart. Whos the driver? Hi, Chameleon. Refreshing to see an effective masterful presentation with minimal words. What is Allstate trying. Not to mention youre the man and his sleazy response. The commercial is fabulous. Especially when they zoom in on the face. YouTube, here I come! All ads featuring Smokey Bear are conceptualized and created by the FCB advertising agency. 1. Is this how bike lovers see themselves? It pulls out the toy and then falls off the wall. Who doesnt want to sing and feel good instead of being negative! Excedrin. Klicken Sie auf Alle ablehnen, wenn Sie nicht mchten, dass wir und unsere Partner Cookies und personenbezogene Daten fr diese zustzlichen Zwecke verwenden. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . I got married at 35. LOVE IT!! Was just wondering if it creeped other people out, Would you people mind defining what you feel is so creepy about this commercial? The Gecko, however, did not accompany him back to the attic for teatime. Doofus Doogie pulls up in the Liberty Mutual Married With Children Al Bundy recycled Dodge, horrified to see his beloved butt buddy burnt crisp on the BBQ. I do, says the friend, motionless, as he stares straight ahead. Smokey Bear: Ripping off skin. Even the semi creepiness of the statue is meant to invoke interest and get viewer attention. He has the kind of voice that will convince you that he is either a serial killer or a regular stoner. https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ZLJj/progressive-small-business-insurance-good-morning, https://www.google.com/search?gs_ssp=eJzj4tFP1zcsNjAzjS8zSTdg9JIuSC1RKM7IL1BIyq8sVsgvKMgvKinNyyzJTC0GACdtDuY&q=pet+shop+boys+opportunities&oq=Pet+shop+boys&aqs=chrome.2.0i355i433j46i433j46j0j46j0j69i61l2.6125j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#wptab=s:H4sIAAAAAAAAAONgVuLRT9c3LDYwM40vM0l_xOjJLfDyxz1hKYdJa05eY7Ti4grOyC93zSvJLKkU0uFig7KUuASkUDRqMEjxcaGI8Oxi0ktJTUsszSmJL0lMsspOttLPLS3OTNYvSk3OL0rJzEuPT84pLS5JLbLKqSzKTC5exKpUkFqiUJyRX6CQlF9ZrJBfUJBfVFKal1mSmVqsAFEEALcBhqayAAAA. It uses a idol and appeals to greed. Absolutely the best commercial I have seen! Phones 4u filed for bankruptcy several years . Why? February 19, 2023, 6:22 am, by Well said, Barbara. I also find the hood ornament creepy. The folks over at RideApart.com a site for motorcycle enthusiasts, by motorcycle enthusiasts werent as impressed. What does she do for fun? Flo is better, but shes so overexposed. Have you ever seen a monster before dancing across a dance floor? So-Hi was known for his prominently Chinese accent and his hat which was essentially a bowl full of rice. And if the first Little Baby Ice Cream commercial was not terrifying enough to drive off your ice cream appetite, wait till you see the second one. Very Cool. There is something dour and offputting about the Motaur I mean, besides the fact that hes just plain creepy. After you log in, click the policy you want to manage. Its relatable. Some of you are definitely reading more into it than theres meant to be. Courtney was born in New York to a small family (via Washington Post). Does anyone know the tune on the music box ? Oh how I wish they would remove it from our tv viewing. You would never see a white Motaur shushing a black man. Shame on you. All these clips end, by showing the McDonalds logo while a distorted McDonalds jingle sung by a satanic voice over plays in the background. In fact it is hated by people that cant ride anymore. It is the King with his unnaturally large head and never-changing expressions who makes this ad creepy. It's already fixed and the audio will sound great in the next video.Playlist with all commercials https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGxvob7l-P9iEeWf3JsvEc-Vw6qAYqmSIintro edited by @ch6rge Merch Shop https://teespring.com/stores/tuvmerchDiscord https://discord.com/invite/tuvSocials:My second channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrYWP4FOeCIwW3FI1PM2xSwInstagram https://www.instagram.com/mynameistuvTwitter https://twitter.com/mynameistuvvTiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@whoistuvSnapchat https://www.snapchat.com/add/mynameistuvReddit https://www.reddit.com/r/TuvMusic/Videos/Sources/Outro used Heavily inspired by Sunflower's video! Facts Verse You have entered an incorrect email address!