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    Posted: 07 Jul 2017 at 6:50pm
There were these symbicort ads with a grandfather pretending to be the big bad wolf and holded a stuffed wolf or a wolf puppet. He says, "The wolf was huffing and puffing" and the grandkid replies, "Like you do sometimes, Grandpa?". I remember growing up we had to respect our grandparents. I kind of find that inappropriate and bratty when the kid reminds his own grandfather of his huffing and puffing. If I was little and I said that to my grandparent, my parents would probably scold me.
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I haven't seen that one in a while.  I don't like drug commercials in general.  Notice they never talk about actual money in these commercials.  Why? Because the consumer is getting stolen from with the outrageous prices for these medications.  There is no other way to put it.  

Secondly, It's just another example of trying to use "cute kids" to market something.  The "best" advertising has some kind of emotional hook they try get you with (humor, family, sympathy, cool factor).  Some do it better than others.
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Originally posted by wedward4 wedward4 wrote:

There were these symbicort ads with a grandfather pretending to be the big bad wolf and holded a stuffed wolf or a wolf puppet. He says, "The wolf was huffing and puffing" and the grandkid replies, "Like you do sometimes, Grandpa?". I remember growing up we had to respect our grandparents. I kind of find that inappropriate and bratty when the kid reminds his own grandfather of his huffing and puffing. If I was little and I said that to my grandparent, my parents would probably scold me.
 
WinkBig smileGreat thread, welcome aboard...and thanks for bringing this back to our attention!
 
You are SO correct and have absolutely NO idea of how tired and out of breath I am of chasing these disrespectful lil'whippersnappers around, always snapping and snipping at them, only to have to do it again or, on the bad days when I forgot my poly-grip, I have to chase them down again to retrieve my dentures from the bites or their butts!Ouch
 
 
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Originally posted by mrjim mrjim wrote:

 ...  The "best" advertising has some kind of emotional hook they try get you with (humor, family, sympathy, cool factor).  ...
 
Oh I disagree completely!!
 
The "best" advertising is when it regards a quality product or service you actually need, and the commercial provides meaningful insight as to why it stands apart from its competitors.
 
If I want to be entertained, I'll just...., um, nevermind.
(Or just logon here and bitch, which is infinitely more entertaining than watching grandpa and his fake grandkids act out a bastardized version of the Three Little Pigs!)
 
Honestly, if you "really" stop to think about it, MOST so-called humorous commercials are really not funny at all.   As in: Not at all.   Dead
 
 
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I don't really mind commercials that try to be funny but don't quite make it. I usually appreciate the effort, unless it just crosses the line into insulting my intelligence.

What I hate is when the actors come across like self-adoring, precious little yuppie, hipster douchebags.

Especially if they're portrayed as molly coddling some bratty, ill-behaved little snot kids.
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C'mon, man!
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Originally posted by Jimbo Jimbo wrote:

I don't really mind commercials that try to be funny but don't quite make it. I usually appreciate the effort, unless it just crosses the line into insulting my intelligence.

What I hate is when the actors come across like self-adoring, precious little yuppie, hipster douchebags.

Especially if they're portrayed as molly coddling some bratty, ill-behaved little snot kids.
Evil SmileHow do you know that isn't Roger Codger from the Aqualung Babysitting Service, affectionately known as 'Grandpa' to each and every beaming face and set of young bright eyes at the State Orphanage? That is, of course, until the greatly anticipated 1-on-1 field trip to the basement boiler room to learn about life, where, well...sometimes those darned children just get 'lost', doncha know! The State has been assisting the orphanage and, of course, Grandpa in looking for the kids.
 
 
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Originally posted by Anduril Anduril wrote:

Originally posted by mrjim mrjim wrote:

 ...  The "best" advertising has some kind of emotional hook they try get you with (humor, family, sympathy, cool factor).  ...
 
Oh I disagree completely!!
 
The "best" advertising is when it regards a quality product or service you actually need, and the commercial provides meaningful insight as to why it stands apart from its competitors.
 
If I want to be entertained, I'll just...., um, nevermind.
(Or just logon here and bitch, which is infinitely more entertaining than watching grandpa and his fake grandkids act out a bastardized version of the Three Little Pigs!)
 
Honestly, if you "really" stop to think about it, MOST so-called humorous commercials are really not funny at all.   As in: Not at all.   Dead
 
 
We are such "Old School" logical dinosaurs.Wink
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Originally posted by sgtrock21 sgtrock21 wrote:

Originally posted by Anduril Anduril wrote:

Originally posted by mrjim mrjim wrote:

 ...  The "best" advertising has some kind of emotional hook they try get you with (humor, family, sympathy, cool factor).  ...
 
Oh I disagree completely!!
 
The "best" advertising is when it regards a quality product or service you actually need, and the commercial provides meaningful insight as to why it stands apart from its competitors.
 
If I want to be entertained, I'll just...., um, nevermind.
(Or just logon here and bitch, which is infinitely more entertaining than watching grandpa and his fake grandkids act out a bastardized version of the Three Little Pigs!)
 
Honestly, if you "really" stop to think about it, MOST so-called humorous commercials are really not funny at all.   As in: Not at all.   Dead
 
 
We are such "Old School" logical dinosaurs.Wink


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And, Anduril nailed it!  Stop trying to entertain me, just get to the point and move on.

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Originally posted by sgtrock21 sgtrock21 wrote:

Originally posted by aka ron aka ron wrote:

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Why worry about it? I don't.
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Originally posted by sgtrock21 sgtrock21 wrote:

Originally posted by Anduril Anduril wrote:

Originally posted by mrjim mrjim wrote:

 ...  The "best" advertising has some kind of emotional hook they try get you with (humor, family, sympathy, cool factor).  ...
 
Oh I disagree completely!!
 
The "best" advertising is when it regards a quality product or service you actually need, and the commercial provides meaningful insight as to why it stands apart from its competitors.
 
If I want to be entertained, I'll just...., um, nevermind.
(Or just logon here and bitch, which is infinitely more entertaining than watching grandpa and his fake grandkids act out a bastardized version of the Three Little Pigs!)
 
Honestly, if you "really" stop to think about it, MOST so-called humorous commercials are really not funny at all.   As in: Not at all.   Dead
 
 
We are such "Old School" logical dinosaurs.Wink
 
^ Guilty.  LOL
 
Now, here's something that's actually funny
- and as a bonus, it comes from good old Rush Limbaugh himself.  Confused
 
 
It's not a commercial, per se - maybe a secondhand stunt-double for Dawn dishwashing detergent?
At least it was on the radio, so there's that.   Anyway, picture it vividly in your mind, and enjoy!
 
 
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Pointing out that a thread of a new topic has already been posted is not a threat to your position on the message board.  Every forum or message board I've been on tries to keep the threads of the same topic all in one.
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Pointing out that a thread of a new topic has already been posted is not a threat to your position on the message board.  Every forum or message board I've been on tries to keep the threads of the same topic all in one.
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...the ads take aim and lay their claim to the heart and the soul of the spender
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C'mon, man!
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^  Trump will eventually do that, but it's not high on his list.
 
 
 
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I don't think they could've found a more perfectly androgynous child to play the grandkid. 
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^ Maybe Symbicort could have hired Rob Ford (former Toronto Mayor, God rest his soul) for this commercial.
 
At least he smoked crack, making the "difficulty breathing" narrative somewhat more plausible. Big smile
 
I see you're sporting a new avatar, Pa.
I should probably adopt one someday...
 
 
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^ Maybe Symbicort could have hired Rob Ford (former Toronto Mayor, God rest his soul) for this commercial.
 
At least he smoked crack, making the "difficulty breathing" narrative somewhat more plausible. Big smile
 
I see you're sporting a new avatar, Pa.
I should probably adopt one someday...
 
 
WinkI have plenty of spares if you want me to orphan an avatar.
 
My new one is of an old friend - Nimo. HUGE monster who actually had a million and one facial expressions you could actually read. Real friendly, loved people...sometimes a little too much (never turn your back to him). His smile was to die for, but he meant it!
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And yes...I wonder hoe many people knew my prior avatar was RF and not me. Ford was only 46 when he kicked and was huge entertainment, even in his worst days.
 
 
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Originally posted by tmcjb tmcjb wrote:

I don't think they could've found a more perfectly androgynous child to play the grandkid. 
Thanks tmcjb! LOL...and there, my kiddies, is your 'word of the day'.
Thinking along those lines, one has to wonder how long before 'Grandpa' took it down to the basement to clear the air.
 
 
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