tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post6708815384935468078..comments2024-03-18T15:15:52.347-04:00Comments on Writers Who Kill: Subaru Story ArcJim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-4452045882306756622012-03-25T01:41:40.074-04:002012-03-25T01:41:40.074-04:00Loved that 200,000 miles ad. I love a good ad. It&...Loved that 200,000 miles ad. I love a good ad. It's a fine line between genius and stupidity (to quote Spinal Tap). Common mistake these days is trying too hard to be edgy and losing the heart. <br /><br />A case of looking too much like another company's style was a flower commercial around valentines that had a pretty lady that looked like a Victoria's Secret girl. She's in her undies and says 'Valentines is simple guys. Give and you shall receive'. Me and the Mrs. watched that spot 10 x's before noticing it wasn't for VS. <br /><br />No surprise there's a number of smarty pants authors who proudly don't watch commercials. I happen to love to the good ones.Martin Blasickhttp://martinblasick.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-72661665227805231742012-03-23T21:09:48.506-04:002012-03-23T21:09:48.506-04:00I haven't seen that commercial, Warren--will k...I haven't seen that commercial, Warren--will keep an eye out for it. Great idea! Way back when I was college, I started out in advertising and we studied some of the classic commercials. That was fun.<br /><br />bobbi c.Bobbi A. Chukran, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16678371925926783260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-29292358617920472762012-03-23T18:31:37.999-04:002012-03-23T18:31:37.999-04:00I've noticed that commercials for movies are o...I've noticed that commercials for movies are often better than the movies themselves.Warren Bullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789270258599769915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-51370323225494317862012-03-23T14:34:00.984-04:002012-03-23T14:34:00.984-04:00I like recurring characters like Flo although I do...I like recurring characters like Flo although I don't remember the insurance company she represents.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-46945074011725449442012-03-23T13:47:47.345-04:002012-03-23T13:47:47.345-04:00I think about this, too, usually when a commercial...I think about this, too, usually when a commercial annoys me, or when one is exceptionally clever. Like you, some of my favorites mask the product, so I don't know that they're effective. Here's one of my favorites: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R55e-uHQna0. However, I promise I will never buy all-state insurance, because I cannot stand the "mayhem" commercials. Lately, the one that gets to me is the mother who lets her children eat spaghetti off the top of her head? It's not funny, it's not clever, it's just repulsive. Are there satirical awards for really bad advertisements? We should ask Matt Bull. (PS: I only see commercials online because all my viewing is done via online streaming.)Tina Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11158574662567266894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-53494857038040064742012-03-23T13:12:09.108-04:002012-03-23T13:12:09.108-04:00Warren, I agree with you. I don't usually watc...Warren, I agree with you. I don't usually watch commercials, but once in a while one gets through. I do like the commercial you mentioned. I'm also a big fan of Max the pig (Geico). Your comments reminded me of the coffee commercials (can't remember which brand) about a man and woman who meet in the hallway or elevator. Each new commercial moved the story along.<br /><br />JodieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-43713360487748286682012-03-23T12:08:43.650-04:002012-03-23T12:08:43.650-04:00Alyx, I still remember the coffee romance. That w...Alyx, I still remember the coffee romance. That was a great series.Warren Bullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789270258599769915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-68140307269972151732012-03-23T12:07:45.819-04:002012-03-23T12:07:45.819-04:00Linda,
The most irritation commercial effect my b...Linda,<br /><br />The most irritation commercial effect my buying habits. I boycott what they advertise.Warren Bullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789270258599769915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-44369787297278632642012-03-23T12:06:39.493-04:002012-03-23T12:06:39.493-04:00EB,
The last couple of years Super Bowl commercia...EB,<br /><br />The last couple of years Super Bowl commercial have not lived up to their hype. Budweiser's efforts have been the exception.<br /><br />I don't know how to measure a commercial's effectiveness.Warren Bullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789270258599769915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-59056474628761536022012-03-23T12:04:28.427-04:002012-03-23T12:04:28.427-04:00Betty,
I enjoy watching good commercialsBetty,<br /><br />I enjoy watching good commercialsWarren Bullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789270258599769915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-81322360685134583632012-03-23T12:03:55.958-04:002012-03-23T12:03:55.958-04:00Thanks, GloriaThanks, GloriaWarren Bullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789270258599769915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-45038917477044047802012-03-23T11:27:36.091-04:002012-03-23T11:27:36.091-04:00Personally, I don't care for the talking baby ...Personally, I don't care for the talking baby trying to sell eTrade (I detest when they make babies or animals talk), but I agree that the Subaru story arc is quite cute & ingenious. <br /><br />I can't stand commercials, & normally mute them, but every once in a while there's one that's been done very nicely (the romance centered around coffee a few years back comes to mind), & you're right, Warren, it's the story arc that makes them palatable.Alyx Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01815592165482269572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-71635004021027841612012-03-23T11:07:52.280-04:002012-03-23T11:07:52.280-04:00Interesting take on commercials, Warren. I haven&#...Interesting take on commercials, Warren. I haven't watched TV in decades, though, so I have little experience with them after the 1970s. Not a snob--just gave up TV for more writing time. I do understand from friends in advertising that, often, the most irritating commercials are the most effective.Linda Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11913741596693442469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-61062637376588422372012-03-23T10:02:41.280-04:002012-03-23T10:02:41.280-04:00Unless a commercial is outstanding, I rarely remem...Unless a commercial is outstanding, I rarely remember them. But, I have to admit, I don't watch much TV. I watch the Super Bowl only for the commercials, most of which aren't worth the time--so I enjoy the food. My favorite commercials feature animals--especially the Budweiser Clydesdales. <br /><br />The commercial you describe sounds like a winner in terms of its writing--wonder if it sells cars though--someone tracks those things. Sometimes the best concepts may not appeal to the masses.E. B. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746747050278597888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-18324793372223324502012-03-23T09:46:22.261-04:002012-03-23T09:46:22.261-04:00Warren, an interesting take on the story arc. I am...Warren, an interesting take on the story arc. I am a viewer who is susceptible to good commercials and they all use the arc to good advantage.Betty Gordonhttp://www.bettygordon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-5798598478426535972012-03-23T09:34:09.237-04:002012-03-23T09:34:09.237-04:00I can see how commercials work as you say, Warren....I can see how commercials work as you say, Warren. However, I can't exactly relate to this because I haven't watched TV in years except for Masterpiece Mystery or Theater,and once in a while some other PBS special, but PBS commercials are few. I also used to watch the PBS News Hour, but I've pretty much given that up, too. Once in a while if I'm at someone else's home and their TV is on and a commercial comes on, I find I'm interested - in some more than others.Gloria Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581719606924364447noreply@blogger.com