Well, as we can all see, Erin is classin' up the place with her informed, opinionated and witty posts. To add some balance we present today a collection of some extremely bad commercials. You see, Dear Listener, the way the T.V. distribution system evolved in the U.S. meant that there was a space for a lot of 'local' programming. Unlike here in Euroville, the States is dotted with small channels that can be independent or in some cases affiliated with larger networks. This gives room for small business to advertise their wares directly to their neighbours - the following post from the Phat Phree, (via Metafilter), offers up a wonderful collection of these commercials:
The 50 Greatest Local TV Commercials
Some of my favourites from the list:
Somedays I really do miss the What-the-Hell-Lot-O-Gumption-Get-the-Lead-Out-Crazy-Irrational-Exuberance of the States.
Not every day, mind you.
For a minute there I thought by 'local' you meant Northern Ireland. But then I realized there aren't enough ads to complete a whole 50 spots.
Posted by: Wayne | March 15, 2007 at 01:27 PM
How is the ad-writing going Wayne? Every time I hear a jingle on the radio I think of you.
Posted by: Jett Loe | March 16, 2007 at 03:53 AM
I loved that Jhoon Rhee commercial when I was a kid. My DC friends and I still quote it to this day. After finding it on YouTube one such friend made "Nobody Bothers Me" t-shirts which are for sale on cafe press.
Posted by: Healy | March 20, 2007 at 12:42 PM
I just want the 'Stinky Septic' Man to come visit and sing me a song.
Posted by: Jett Loe | March 20, 2007 at 02:25 PM