It's Super Bowl weekend and there doesn't seem to be much hype around here for the big game. Probably aren't too many Steelers or Cardinals fans in these parts either. And for me, one would hope for a competitive close game, and as most of the millions watching; the commercials are "Super Bowl" great!
Speaking of commercials is it me, or are others a bit amazed at some of the ads on TV these days? Case in point: a few weeks ago, a commercial for toilet paper started airing that made their TP, well how should I put it, poofy? The model in the terry-cloth robe made her resemble the Michelan Tire Guy. The fact that she was holding a cotton swab that looked more like a barbell than a Q-tip added to the goofy-poofy nature of the ad. Silly stuff, but not too annoying.
Last night there was commercial for a different brand of TP. This one featured a cute little puppy running through the house and neighborhood wearing various "human" outfits (you know, sweaters, shirts, boots, and the like). When it came to pitching the product, they showed the little puppy in a bathroom stall pulling on the roll of TP that was soft enough and strong enough even for the pampered puppy.
The absolute worst (in my opinion) is the animated TP commercial that's been running for some time. As if we don't all know what bears do in the woods, this commercial actually shows a "baby-bear" bending over in front of "Momma Bear." We all get to see little pieces of TP clinging to the baby bear's rear end while the announcer suggests that their brand of TP won't cling or tear while being used. Give me a break!
And while the Super Bowl is known for creative and often times off-the-wall ads (like the candle in the sleigh ride, or the baby in the swing) not all of them appeal to the masses. At nearly $3 million per 30 seconds, let's hope this year's Super Bowl ads don't end up in the Toilet Bowl.
That's my opinion, what about yours?
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