Though I suspect we’ll see some eventually. Even so, Google’s ads in other servers like Search and Gmail tend to be surprisingly unobtrusive compared to many other places on the web.
Hot for 2012: Facebook Ads in Your News Feed! [Facebook]
I like your product despite the fact that it’s probably one of the more unhealthy condiments in my refrigerator. Growing up I mistakenly believed that your product is what people meant when they said “Mayonnaise” because that’s all I knew. Sure, you have a lot of detractors, but I think you taste damned dandy.
For the past several weeks I’ve been driving past a billboard on the way to work that appears to be advertising the latest wonder drug. It has a picture of a ditsy blonde woman twirling her hair in her fingers with the message: WHO NEEDS TALENT WHEN YOU HAVE REACHEMOL™? Every time I’d see it I’d wonder . . . → Read More: If this were a real product it would outsell every other drug ever.
It’s 3AM now so just about every other commercial aired is for a so-called party line. You know the ads. Usually the spokesperson is an attractive and overly sexualized young woman in a skimpy outfit who heavily implies that calling the party line is a good way to get laid. At the very least they . . . → Read More: The late night 900 ads are getting braver. (#Blogathon)
Burger King’s ads aren’t known for their subtlety, but they’ve reached a new low with this one for a new sandwich they’re calling the Super Seven Incher:
We’ve all seen ads for various weight loss pills and diet plans that start off by showing someone who looks like Jabba the Hutt’s sibling as the before picture followed by a live model who has the sort of figure that’s only gained after months on a proper diet with regular workouts under the supervision . . . → Read More: FTC considers rule changes on advert testimonials.
Just how bad a spot is General Motors in today? So bad they actually felt the need to apologize for how much their products suck:
“While we’re still the U.S. sales leader, we acknowledge we have disappointed you,” the ad said. “At times we violated your trust by letting our quality fall below industry standards . . . → Read More: General Motors buys ad apologizing for having such shitty vehicles.
Over the weekend we stopped into the local Target store and I was stunned to see huge advertising displays featuring the weirdly cute fuzzy Japanese monster-thingy known as Domo all over the place. That’s a pic of him over on the left. I’ve known about him for years and have a QuickTime movie file on . . . → Read More: When the hell did Domo become big in the U.S.?
Apparently I’ve been leading a double life without realizing it. When I’m not off fixing computer problems it seems I’m busy making bicycle tires. At least if this ad sent in by one of my former coworkers is anything to go by:
Apparently it’s the latest source of Muslim outrage. No, I’m not joking:
A postcard featuring a cute puppy sitting in a policeman’s hat advertising a Scottish police force’s new telephone number has sparked outrage from Muslims.
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