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The commercial above makes me laugh. The first time I saw it I knew it was a “must use” with my mid-week dose of satire. Did you enjoy it?
Because Monday’s plans met the unexpected, I skipped posting yesterday. As many of you know, “not posting” doesn’t happen very often. Meanwhile, the past few days has brought comfortably warm, low humidity with breezes delivering a sense of coolness. Simply wonderful. For whatever reason, the golf game was much better form than the past three weeks.
On to our mid-week dose of satire. Those up to the challenge, make your own satirical headlines from the information below (and only that information). If not, that’s OK. Any favorites? My combo is a the end. Have a good rest of the week.
Everyone on flight annoyed by screaming Kid Rock
Becoming Red Robin “Burger Daddy” literally area man’s only way into woman’s heart
Co-workers with fluorescent bike vest treats office to fantastic light show
Future Christian Drinking and doing drugs thinking it’s one big joke
Website’s new layout feels like deepest betrayal
What should have been waffles eaten for breakfast
Local man knows he moved to city for something, but can’t remember what
Former tenant getting some pretty-urgent letters the last three weeks
Weekend encounter with co-worker never acknowledged
New study finds nothing that will actually convince you to change your lifestyle, so just forget it
Middle-aged funeral director buys flashy red hearse
USDA rolls out new school brunch program for wealthier school districts
My Combo: Red Robin’s “Burger Daddy” betrays local funeral director by buying flashy red hearse for Kid Rock’s lifestyle change
The commercial cracked me up, Frank. I don’t watch much TV and would have missed this one.
As for headlines, I’ll go with the USDA. It will help to celebrate Ann Romney’s cookbook nn
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Elyse,
If you get a chance, watch it again before you go to work today … heck, show your co-workers to celebrate!
… I sure hope someone gets you that cookbook!
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We can always use kindling, Frank. Although I’d have to burn it outside because the smell would make me sick!
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Ah …. be nice to Ann.
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No.
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Website betrayal is too painful and true to be funny.
Glad you’re well!
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Guapo,
No kidding … I’m still amazed at the poor usability that still exists. Meanwhile, all is well! Thanks for the thought.
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I saw that commercial today, I laughed and laughed. They are just getting strange aren’t they.
I am going with “Future Christian….” Yes sir, gotta pick this one, cause I am just sick like this.
As for my contribution?
Weekend encounter with co-worker never acknowledged by Future Christian.
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Val,
Marketing people love to think outside the box, and in doing so, develop an occasional winner. Meanwhile, gotta wonder if they person in the headline will become a future TV evangelist.
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I love the camel, but I have no idea what the ad is about.
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Debra,
Great point because to someone unaware of GEICO, it gives very little information. FYI: GEICO is an insurance company, and they spend a lot on advertising.
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Website’s new layout, only way into woman’s heart, that will actually convince screaming Kid Rock.
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Bulldog,
You are such a romantic.
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Great commercial, Frank – happy hump day! My fav headline – “New study finds nothing that will actually convince you to change your lifestyle, so just forget it.” So true 🙂
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Lynn,
Glad you enjoy this commercial. Meanwhile, the best satire is what seems the most real!
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“Future Christian drinking and doing drugs buys flashy red hearse to be annoyed by screaming Kid Rock.”
Kids, just say NO!
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Rachael,
Oh my …. using the slogan at the end made it for me!
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Red hearse for me Frank!
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GFB,
Oily could use the red hearse as a mobile bedroom.
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What a great idea!
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Could be a future storyline for Oily.
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The perv in the hearse
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That will work …. wonder if synonyms would create a rhyme.
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Oh I love the commercial. This will sound odd, but I miss the commercials in the States. So funny!
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TBM,
I figure this would be a new one for my international audience. But I’m sure you see good ones that we never see.
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Good commercial. Here is my satirical sentence: USDA and Red Robin treats middle aged waffles for drinking
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John,
A definite addition to Red Robin’s drink menu …. at least they beat Applebees for the prize.
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loved the commercisal, and your take on satire bit 🙂
my combo- Everyone on flight annoyed by the one big joke served as breakfast
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Soma,
Interestingly, the commercial is on my TV as I write this! 🙂 … by the way, GEICO is an insurance company known for clever commercials.
Great combo – and another example of satire meeting reality.
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😆 I think my fave was that local man moving into the city and your combo!!!!
Have a great rest of the week, Frank!
🙂
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Marina,
Glad you enjoy these!
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“Middle-aged future Christian can’t remember way into woman’s heart. Getting some pretty-urgent letters.”
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John,
That will work. Thanks for the grins.
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Love the commercial. Can’t remember where I saw it only a few days ago.
I think that funeral director might get quite a lot more business now. 🙂
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Sylvia,
Given your time in the US, I imagine you are familiar with GEICO commercials. Glad you enjoyed it!
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Haha! I had not seen that commericial! Loved it!
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Hood,
Funniest thing was me seeing it earlier today when replying to a comment about it. Hope you had a good Hump Day.
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USDA rolls out new school brunch program for wealthier school districts–I’m pretty sure this would fly in Santa Monica. 🙂 So glad the weather is nice, and perhaps that has helped your golf game! Loved the commercial…I didn’t see that previously!
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Debra,
Pass the idea on to anybody you happen to know in Santa Monica! I wonder if GEICO only runs the commercial on Wednesdays. 😉
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That’s the first I’ve seen that commercial. Very funny!
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Maddie,
Interestingly, I just saw it again about 5 minutes ago. Glad you enjoyed it.
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And they got the perfect voice for the camel – Seth Rogen. He manages (usually) to stay JUST barely this side of full-on annoying!
“USDA rolls out what should have been waffles in red hearse, feels like betrayal to future Christian funeral directors.”
Mow grass. Whack weeds. Repeat ad nauseum. Will somebody PLEASE bump the record player, my needle is stuck! 😀
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John,
Nice combo … glad to see that you still have the touch. Meanwhile, enjoy the weed whacker.
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I liked “Local man moved to city….”
Here’s mine, a bit late but…
Middle-aged director can’t remember Weekend encounter Drinking and doing drugs with co-worker but finds New flashy fluorescent bike vest moved into woman’s office feels like deepest betrayal.
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Fasab,
WHOA … you did some work to thread that many different headlines! Well done!!!
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This line.. What should have been waffles eaten for breakfast.. made me seriously want waffles all of a sudden. I had to stop reading your wonderful post and think about where I can get waffles today LOL
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Kay,
I suggest getting your waffles fix this weekend! Hmmmm … gourmet waffles could be a future post idea for you. 🙂
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