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A roundup of new commercials leads Andrew and Vieves to contemplate the dark heart of an Xfinity campaign, new comedy gold from Dr. Rick, and whether Mr. Darcy has been forever Wamsganned. Plus, an Ad Councilor revives a diet classic.
Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show:
Geico Caveman back
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/58Zy/geico-the-caveman-returns-the-nightmare
Tom Wamsgans (Mathew McFadyen) Mercedes
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/50dL/mercedes-benz-defining-class-since-1886-featuring-matthew-macfadyen-t1
Xfinity - Elbows
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5P8o/xfinity-buffering-elbows
Xfinity - Abraham Lincoln Mole
https://youtu.be/AGvJsKzpVK4
Verizon - Dramatic Dad phone bill
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/58ZU/verizon-dramatic-dad
Verizon - Dramatic Dad Galaxy S23
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5Q3G/verizon-dramatic-dad-galaxy-s23-
Modelo “Fight” fan video
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5ds6/modelo-full-time-fans-devotion
Progressive - H. Jon Benjamin & Retta Fly South
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5Q0E/progressive-dream-birds
Progressive - Dollars to donuts
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/53ov/progressive-birds-donuts
Progressive - Dr. Rick and LL Cool J
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5Jd9/progressive-dr-rick-chance-encounter-featuring-ll-cool-j
Progressive - Letting Go
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5Qef/progressive-dr-rick-letting-go
Allstate: Mayhem “Bet”
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5QrJ/allstate-mayhem-bet
H&R Block: Mascot Agent
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/50kL/h-and-r-block-groceries-refund-advance
Think Flowers: “Say Hello to Buzz”
https://youtu.be/HtGhZN9Heds
1994 Richard Simmons Deal-a-Meal commercial
https://youtu.be/aVKi1No431Y?si=iVhTkl5ycEQLzKuN
While struggling through the fog of jetlag, Andrew and Vieves attempt to discuss commercials featuring incidents of sleepwalking. Plus, their cultural illiteracy is really catching up with them, and Andrew’s VHS side project makes yet another wish come true.
Here are links to the ads we talked...
Published 09/18/24
The Ad Council steps up with their own Hot Takes(™) on everything from roving Amazon deals to a tragically endangered booze jingle. Plus, Vieves makes a new best friend named Corporate Natalie, and Lions coach Dan Campbell gets flex his advertising muscles.
Here are links to the ads we talked...
Published 09/10/24