# Commercial dialog chain **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 26, 2000, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercial-dialog-chain/34633 "2000-09-26T17:49:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dougie\_monty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/439d5e/32.png) [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2000, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercial-dialog-chain/34633/1 "2000-09-26T17:49:00Z")
In an old issue of _Mad,_ there was an article about switching channels to liven up the voice-over dialog by funny juxtapositions: (Pepsi) “Stay young, and fair, and debonair; drink light refreshing…” (Drano) “DRANO! Because nothing clears those stopped-up drains like the new, improved, superspeed…” (Gillette) “Gillette adjustable razor!” So let’s start a thread with funny combinations, like this: “After a hot day on the tennis court, there’s nothing like a tall refreshing glass of…” ---
**Author:** ![mouthbreather](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a698b9/32.png) [@mouthbreather](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mouthbreather)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2000, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercial-dialog-chain/34633/2 "2000-09-26T18:53:52Z")
“After a hot day on the tennis court, there’s nothing like a tall refreshing glass of…” NADS! NADS is the safest, most effective product on the market for removal of unwanted… ---
**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:** [September 26, 2000, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercial-dialog-chain/34633/3 "2000-09-26T19:47:18Z")
“After a hot day on the tennis court, there’s nothing like a tall refreshing glass of…” NADS! NADS is the safest, most effective product on the market for removal of unwanted… Lawyers. Call 1-800-LAWYERS for quick reliable help for… ---
**Author:** ![cher3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/da6949/32.png) [@cher3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cher3)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2000, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercial-dialog-chain/34633/4 "2000-09-26T20:22:09Z")
After a hot day on the tennis court, there’s nothing like a tall refreshing glass of…" NADS! NADS is the safest, most effective product on the market for removal of unwanted… Lawyers. Call 1-800-LAWYERS for quick reliable help for embarassing odors. Secret leaves you feeling as fresh as if you just stepped out of the… ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2000, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercial-dialog-chain/34633/5 "2000-09-26T20:38:48Z")
After a hot day on the tennis court, there’s nothing like a tall refreshing glass of…" NADS! NADS is the safest, most effective product on the market for removal of unwanted… Lawyers. Call 1-800-LAWYERS for quick reliable help for embarassing odors. Secret leaves you feeling as fresh as if you just stepped out of the… Ronco Pasta Machine. Just add the ingredients and flip the switch to enjoy fresh, homemade… ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/22080_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2000, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercial-dialog-chain/34633/6 "2000-09-26T20:48:13Z")
After a hot day on the tennis court, there’s nothing like a tall refreshing glass of…" NADS! NADS is the safest, most effective product on the market for removal of unwanted… Lawyers. Call 1-800-LAWYERS for quick reliable help for embarassing odors. Secret leaves you feeling as fresh as if you just stepped out of the… Ronco Pasta Machine. Just add the ingredients and flip the switch to enjoy fresh, homemade… Hot dogs, Armour hot dogs! What kind of kids eat… ---
**Author:** ![mouthbreather](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a698b9/32.png) [@mouthbreather](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mouthbreather)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2000, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercial-dialog-chain/34633/7 "2000-09-26T21:24:25Z")
“Hot dogs, Armour hot dogs! What kind of kids eat…” political canditates you can trust. A vote for John Newsome in November is a vote for… ---
**Author:** ![Scarlett67](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scarlett67/32/7387_2.png) [@Scarlett67](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scarlett67)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2000, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercial-dialog-chain/34633/8 "2000-09-26T21:33:14Z")
“Hot dogs, Armour hot dogs! What kind of kids eat…” political canditates you can trust. A vote for John Newsome in November is a vote for… “painful hemorrhoids. Try Preparation H for fast relief of . . .” ---
**Author:** ![dougie\_monty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/439d5e/32.png) [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2000, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercial-dialog-chain/34633/9 "2000-09-27T21:53:48Z")
“Spielberg’s movies! These videos are available at most video stores, and if you rent five in the next week, you can qualify to receive, at no cost or obligation…” ---
**Author:** ![BoBettie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4af34b/32.png) [@BoBettie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BoBettie)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2000, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercial-dialog-chain/34633/10 "2000-09-27T22:05:16Z")
…and if you rent five in the next week, you can qualify to receive, at no cost or obligation…" Big-Mouth Billy Bass! He sings! He talks- perfect for parties and other special occasions like… ---
**Author:** ![Scarlett67](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scarlett67/32/7387_2.png) [@Scarlett67](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scarlett67)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2000, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercial-dialog-chain/34633/11 "2000-09-27T22:15:55Z")
Big-Mouth Billy Bass! He sings! He talks- perfect for parties and other special occasions like… . . . the unexpected loss of a loved one. Why not plan ahead and ease your family’s burden at this difficult time. Call now to enroll in . . . ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2000, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercial-dialog-chain/34633/12 "2000-09-27T22:33:39Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Scarlett67 \* > . . . the unexpected loss of a loved one. Why not plan ahead and ease your family’s burden at this difficult time. Call now to enroll in . . . …the United States Marine Corps. We’re looking for a few good… ---
**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:** [September 28, 2000, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercial-dialog-chain/34633/13 "2000-09-28T18:44:12Z")
…the United States Marine Corps. We’re looking for a few good… roaches. Call the Orkin man when you need… ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/22080_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2000, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercial-dialog-chain/34633/14 "2000-09-28T18:56:35Z")
roaches. Call the Orkin man when you need… …the whitest teeth and the freshest breath. New Colgate makes you… ---
**Author:** ![xizor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/xizor/32/102_2.png) [@xizor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xizor)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2000, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercial-dialog-chain/34633/15 "2000-09-28T20:20:54Z")
roaches. Call the Orkin man when you need… …the whitest teeth and the freshest breath. New Colgate makes you… …test drive the new Canyonaro today only at your local… ---
**Author:** ![dougie\_monty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/439d5e/32.png) [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2000, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercial-dialog-chain/34633/16 "2000-09-28T20:44:43Z")
…Public Library. For a nominal fee you can sign on as a user to qualify for online auctioning on eBay. All it costs is… ---
**Author:** ![xizor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/xizor/32/102_2.png) [@xizor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xizor)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2000, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercial-dialog-chain/34633/17 "2000-09-28T21:14:03Z")
…side effects which may include nausea, vomitting, diarhea and blood loss. Do not use this if… ---
**Author:** ![dougie\_monty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/439d5e/32.png) [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2000, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercial-dialog-chain/34633/18 "2000-09-30T19:10:54Z")
…Proposition 38 will guarantee a better quality of education in California schools. So on election Day, be sure to… ---
**Author:** ![drewbert](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drewbert/32/15890_2.png) [@drewbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewbert)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2000, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercial-dialog-chain/34633/19 "2000-09-30T23:04:08Z")
Proposition 38 will guarantee a better quality of education in California schools. So on election Day, be sure to… relax in your new Craftmatic Adjustable Bed, the only bed that conforms to your… ---
**Author:** ![Skelji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b38774/32.png) [@Skelji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skelji)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2000, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercial-dialog-chain/34633/20 "2000-10-01T03:58:37Z")
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