# Again with the annoying commercials! **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** commercials-ads\ **Created:** [June 28, 2017, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089 "2017-06-28T22:06:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 194
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2022, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/3866 "2022-11-06T01:26:23Z")
> [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](#): > > > [@Jackmannii](#): > > > > The reality\* is countryside torn up by numerous four-wheel drive vehicles congregating at a place that _used_ to be quiet and unspoiled. > > The real reality is, I just got back from a trip to Moab, and the trails were not full, it was fun to drive over 4WD terrain to see some nice views. Nice views like [this](https://www.forestandbird.org.nz/resources/4wds-destroying-threatened-coastal-bird-habitat) and [this?](https://www.duboiscountyfreepress.com/off-road-vehicles-damaging-hoosier-national-forest/) For some reason you won’t see such scenes in the 4 x 4 ads. ---
**Author:** ![Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba9def/32.png) [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2022, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/3867 "2022-11-06T01:56:07Z")
> [@Jackmannii](#): > > Nice views like [this](https://www.forestandbird.org.nz/resources/4wds-destroying-threatened-coastal-bird-habitat) and [this?](https://www.duboiscountyfreepress.com/off-road-vehicles-damaging-hoosier-national-forest/) No, but you believe what you want. ---
**Author:** ![Rick\_Kitchen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rick_kitchen/32/522_2.png) [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2022, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/3868 "2022-11-06T19:15:58Z")
> [@Skywatcher](#): > > It doesn’t matter if you choose left or right because it’s all bullshit made up by some advertising executives. The whole campaign is predicated on it being bullshit. They know it’s bullshit. ---
**Author:** ![Rick\_Kitchen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rick_kitchen/32/522_2.png) [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2022, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/3869 "2022-11-06T19:17:43Z")
Now that it’s “choose your medical provider” time of the year, one medical group in our area runs the exact same commercial twice per commercial break. Aaaaaaagggggghhhhh! ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2022, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/3870 "2022-11-06T19:33:42Z")
I really hate watching Reggie Bush humiliate himself shilling for the Wendy’s Dollar. The ad where he punches the kid in the shoulder, I swear it sounds like the kid says, “Thanks, Bitch!” ---
**Author:** ![cochrane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cochrane/32/10441_2.png) [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2022, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/3871 "2022-11-06T20:13:17Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > > [@Skywatcher](#): > > > > It doesn’t matter if you choose left or right because it’s all bullshit made up by some advertising executives. > > The whole campaign is predicated on it being bullshit. They know it’s bullshit. Here’s a long series of commercials from 2015 in which they admit left vs. right Twix _is_ bullshit. [![]( " - YouTube") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtWavRpVzDQ) ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2022, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/3872 "2022-11-06T21:54:15Z")
YES!!! Is he saying, “Thanks, Reg”? Because you and me both swear he’s calling Reggie Bush a dumb bitch for doing such a stupid commercial. ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2022, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/3873 "2022-11-07T02:27:44Z")
Glad I’m not the only one. ---
**Author:** ![WolfpackJeep](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpackjeep/32/2921_2.png) [@WolfpackJeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WolfpackJeep)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2022, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/3874 "2022-11-08T00:51:53Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Now that it’s “choose your medical provider” time of the year, one medical group in our area runs the exact same commercial twice per commercial break. There’s one of those Medicare commercials in particular that is ridiculously **LOUD**. I understand that the demographic they’re aiming for may not have the best hearing, but that strikes me as a bit insulting. ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2022, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/3875 "2022-11-08T13:14:22Z")
Our local furniture huckster is now endorsing Republicans, and he’s still **SCREAMING** like he does in all his regular commercials. **“SAVES YOU MONEY!”** Go away Mattress Mack. I mute him constantly. ---
**Author:** ![Shoeless](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shoeless/32/7099_2.png) [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2022, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/3876 "2022-11-08T14:52:52Z")
> [@Biggirl](#): > > YES!!! Is he saying, “Thanks, Reg”? Because you and me both swear he’s calling Reggie Bush a dumb bitch for doing such a stupid commercial. What’s kind of weird about this is six months ago they had an ad campaign featuring Reggie _Miller,_ and I’m pretty sure there was an ad where the same goofy looking guy said “Thanks, Reg.” What is it with Wendy’s and Reggies? ---
**Author:** ![Wheelz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wheelz/32/5718_2.png) [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2022, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/3877 "2022-11-08T16:50:13Z")
Re: The Wendy’s Reggie Bush commercials - They’re obnoxious, but I must admit to having a little crush on the girl who plays the Wendy’s employee with the sarcastic edge. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2022, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/3878 "2022-11-09T01:39:09Z")
I have now seen a second version of the Martha commercial where she is a puppet. I am going to throw something at the television. ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2022, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/3879 "2022-11-09T03:23:16Z")
> [@Rebo](#): > > Go away Mattress Mack. I mute him constantly. Is this the guy who just won 75 million dollars or something? 'Cause, ya know, he just might go away! ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2022, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/3880 "2022-11-09T13:49:36Z")
Yes! He’s a big-time gambler. ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2022, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/3881 "2022-11-09T14:21:05Z")
> [@Gatopescado](#): > > > [@Rebo](#): > > > > Go away Mattress Mack. I mute him constantly. > > Is this the guy who just won 75 million dollars or something? 'Cause, ya know, he just might go away! The customers who spent 3K or more on furniture from his store and are due to get double their money back (due to the Astros’ win) probably are tolerating his ads without griping. ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2022, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/3882 "2022-11-09T15:20:49Z")
My son bought a mattress from him - cha-ching! I still hate him, though. ---
**Author:** ![mixdenny](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mixdenny/32/2962_2.png) [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2022, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/3883 "2022-11-09T21:32:18Z")
There is a commercial running for Maker’s Mark whiskey. The music is the opening to Lou Reed’s “Walk on the wild side”. Have the distinguished gentlemen of the Maker’s Mark board of directors _listened_ to the song? ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2022, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/3884 "2022-11-11T01:59:01Z")
[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/sA6ee0jqm-E/maxresdefault.jpg "Baxter | Jacuzzi Commercial Shoot starring Christina Haack") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sA6ee0jqm-E) The woman with the cadence of a telemarketer unfamiliar with their script was the best they could do? ---
**Author:** ![Wheelz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wheelz/32/5718_2.png) [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2022, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089/3885 "2022-11-11T16:22:43Z")
Hey, remember Burger King’s classic “Hold the pickle, hold the lettuce, special orders don’t upset us” jingle? It’s back! Well, not really. They’ve recycled the melody, but the words are now simply “Whopper Whopper Whopper Whopper.” Ugh. And the guy singing it couldn’t carry a tune if he had a bucket. _Why??_ [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089.md?page=193) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-with-the-annoying-commercials/790089.md?page=195)