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12 Retro Ads for Phones, Computers and Beepers That Will Make You Cringe

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:10:23 +0000

Ah, technology. Whatâ€™s new today will most likely be old by tonight, which is why itâ€™s so fun to look back at “must have” goodies that we felt compelled to buy to keep up with the times. Remember computers that were so big they could fill your living room? Or cell phones so large it [...]

M&Ms Get 'Devoured' In Super Bowl 2013 Commercial

Sarah Shahzad — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:39:18 +0000

M&Ms return with their mascot, the much beloved Ms. Brown. Ms. Brown was introduced in M&M’s Super Bowl commercial in 2012 and found instant popularity. In this teaser for the candy’s Super Bowl 2013 commercial, sassy, no-nonsense Ms. Brown uses clever misdirection to distract a chocolate-lover from herself by drawing attention to the goofy red [...]

Eddie Money Sells 'Two Tickets to Paradise' in New GEICO Commercial

Dave Lifton — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:41:50 +0000

It’s known that before he was Eddie Money, Rock Star, he was Eddie Mahoney, New York Police Officer. Apparently things have gotten so bad in his singing career that he’s had to go back to a day job, running his own travel agency — and he’s loving it.

Could the New '1-800-Contacts' Commercial Possibly Get Any Creepier?

Kyle Dowling — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 18:40:51 +0000

1-800-Contacts became a globally-known business thanks to a commercial featuring an over-dramatic actor who found it astonishing that his lenses could be delivered by such a company. The catch-phrase "My brand!" was repeated by nearly everyone at least once after the ad hit the airwaves. It turns out that was just the beginning: the commercial sensation has taken a bizarre new futuristic approach.

Watch Tiger Woods and Shaq Duel Martial Arts-Style

Mithun Divakaran — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:11:45 +0000

Using Kung-Fu to market a golf game? The makers of ‘Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13,’ Electronic Arts, seem to think it’s a good idea. EA has unveiled a viral commercial starring the basketball giant Shaquille O’ Neal and the game’s title master Tiger Woods. Dressed in traditional samurai garb, the two sports legends bow in honor before…well, you’ll have to watch.

Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Lyrics Liven Up Television Commercial

Dave Swanson — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:02:40 +0000

Just when you thought it was safe to go back to viewing commercials, here comes Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ dished out in a brand new way. A new ad campaign for The Cosmopolitan Hotel & Casino of Las Vegas brings the Queen classic back into light with a twist. At first, no music is played, instead, [...]

Journey's 'Any Way You Want It' Featured In New State Farm Ad

Dave Swanson — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:30:55 +0000

Journey‘s anthemic 1980 single ‘Any Way You Want It’ is featured in a new commercial from State Farm insurance. As with the Queen ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ commercial that recently turned up on the airwaves, the spoken lyrics crop up before the actual song in this spot. We open as a client and a State Farm rep [...]

Watch the Will Ferrell Old Milwaukee Commercial That Most Of The World Missed [VIDEO]

alex staub — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:40:59 +0000

While most of the world watched a slew of big budget, overly extravagant Super Bowl commercials the good people of North Platte, Nebraska were the fortunate few who got to see Will Ferrell’s hilariously minimalist ‘Old Milwaukee’ ad. The 35 second ad is as low budget as a Super Bowl commercial can get, but with [...]

The Most Controversial Super Bowl Ads of All Time [VIDEOS]

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:30:36 +0000

Super Bowl ads tend to have more longevity than traditional commercials thanks to their large budgets, creative freedom and overall goal to keep you glued to the TV between quarters. Some, however, aren't remembered for the joy they brought but rather for the public outcry they produced.

The Greatest Super Bowl Ads of All Time [VIDEOS]

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:26:39 +0000

The Super Bowl might bring the promise of glory to one group of lucky fans and humiliating and bitter defeat to another, but for the rest of the universe, it's a chance to enjoy some primo, top-of-the-line adver-tainment.

Yoda Uses the Force in Clever Ramen Noodles Ad [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:40:58 +0000

Japanese advertisers are famous for paying celebs big bucks to endorse a variety of products. But we never thought we’d see Yoda from ‘Star Wars’ endorsing Ramen noodles. Darth Vader as a corporate shill, maybe. But Yoda?

Kim Kardashian Sues Old Navy for $20 Million for Using Look-alike in Commercials [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:00:45 +0000

Clothing retailer Old Navy is known for its kitschy commercials featuring ’80s and ’90s icons such as Morgan Fairchild and Joan Collins.

But in its latest campaign, “Super C-U-T-E,” the company bypassed an actual star and went with an apparent lookalike of reality show phenom Kim Kardashian — and she is not amused.

The 10 Most Memorable Super Bowl Commercials Ever

Tony Hart — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 23:06:41 +0000

This year, a 30-second commercial during the Super Bowl will cost three million dollars. At that price, any company hawking its product during the big game better hope its ad makes a big impression.

We’ve compiled a chronological list of 10 Super Bowl commercials that went over like a flawlessly executed touchdown. By lodging themselves in our collective consciousness, these ads made the commercials breaks almost as big a part of the Super Bowl experience as the game itself.

Flex The Golden Pipes

Rayman — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:07:29 +0000

I laughed so hard I hurt myself when I saw this. If you send them a pix they can make your baby talk too!