# Commercials that actually make me want to boycott the product **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [July 13, 2006, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercials-that-actually-make-me-want-to-boycott-the-product/364340 "2006-07-13T16:20:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![DonutSprinkle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/0ea827/32.png) [@DonutSprinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DonutSprinkle)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2006, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercials-that-actually-make-me-want-to-boycott-the-product/364340/1 "2006-07-13T16:20:36Z")
This comes to mind: [Folgers’ “Happy Mornings”](http://www.boardsmag.com/screeningroom/commercials/2971/) Boycott, hell - I’m thinking of returning the unused portion! Any other anti-favorites you’d care to share? (Mods, please move to proper forum if not appropriate in IMHO) ---
**Author:** ![World\_Eater](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f04885/32.png) [@World\_Eater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/World_Eater)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2006, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercials-that-actually-make-me-want-to-boycott-the-product/364340/2 "2006-07-13T17:52:34Z")
Big HUCKIN’ chicken… nuff said. ---
**Author:** ![annanate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecae2f/32.png) [@annanate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/annanate)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2006, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercials-that-actually-make-me-want-to-boycott-the-product/364340/3 "2006-07-13T18:02:02Z")
Anything sold by that Billy Mays (of Oxy Clean fame.) His obnoxious hand gestures are enough to piss me off. ---
**Author:** ![TimeWinder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bcef8e/32.png) [@TimeWinder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TimeWinder)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2006, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercials-that-actually-make-me-want-to-boycott-the-product/364340/4 "2006-07-13T18:03:20Z")
Old Navy ---
**Author:** ![Ethilrist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ethilrist/32/4604_2.png) [@Ethilrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ethilrist)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2006, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercials-that-actually-make-me-want-to-boycott-the-product/364340/5 "2006-07-13T18:10:37Z")
Almost everything. Whenever I watch tv, I’m constantly saying, “well, I certainly don’t want to buy anything that would make me do _that…_” ---
**Author:** ![Honey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/honey/32/5074_2.png) [@Honey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Honey)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2006, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercials-that-actually-make-me-want-to-boycott-the-product/364340/6 "2006-07-13T18:21:59Z")
Head On Head On Head On Head On ---
**Author:** ![B.Serum](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/b.serum/32/14266_2.png) [@B.Serum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/B.Serum)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2006, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercials-that-actually-make-me-want-to-boycott-the-product/364340/7 "2006-07-13T18:24:08Z")
The old [Quizno’s commercials.](http://www.slate.com/id/2095868/) ---
**Author:** ![Auntbeast](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Auntbeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Auntbeast)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2006, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercials-that-actually-make-me-want-to-boycott-the-product/364340/8 "2006-07-13T19:18:55Z")
[eharmony.com](http://eharmony.com) (nee Why Tivo Exists) GO AWAY! GET OFF MY TV! The new Hummer commercial that tells men to reclaim their manhood. Once again, let us explain. Hummer != Large Penis. I might actually have liked them if they weren’t immediately adopted by the Lesser Endowed. Pastel Top/Khaki Pants Woman-I see you and I hate whatever you are selling. Stupid Husband- Just stop. ---
**Author:** ![Dante](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dante/32/9673_2.png) [@Dante](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dante)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2006, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercials-that-actually-make-me-want-to-boycott-the-product/364340/9 "2006-07-13T19:23:59Z")
> [@Honey](#): > > Head On > > Head On > > Head On > > Head On I wouldn’t mind getting it, but I can never remember where to apply it. ---
**Author:** ![Anastasaeon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/73ab20/32.png) [@Anastasaeon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anastasaeon)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2006, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercials-that-actually-make-me-want-to-boycott-the-product/364340/10 "2006-07-13T19:26:45Z")
The local Stereo Warehouse commercials here in Seattle. We actually had to go to that guy once, since he had the best prices on a stereo system we got for the old 300ZX after it had been stolen and needed to be prettied up again so we could get rid of it. From the commercials, it was already obvious, but after meeting the guy, there is no doubt: the man is 40 going on 12. The commercials are _atrocious_. ---
**Author:** ![Heckxx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/f1d935/32.png) [@Heckxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heckxx)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2006, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercials-that-actually-make-me-want-to-boycott-the-product/364340/11 "2006-07-13T19:28:12Z")
Funny, i saw that Hummer commercial about manhood, and then I later saw a Hummer commercial about a woman buying it. I didn’t quite get it. I hate Orville Redenbacher (sp) commercials, the whole TV POPURTINITY! crap that made no sense to me. Unfortunately, everyone I know loves the popcorn, including me. I tried to boycott it, but it lasted like until the day we bought more popcorn. ---
**Author:** ![Merhouse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b5a626/32.png) [@Merhouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Merhouse)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2006, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercials-that-actually-make-me-want-to-boycott-the-product/364340/12 "2006-07-13T19:39:24Z")
> [@Honey](#): > > Head On > > Head On > > Head On > > Head On I’m afraid if I owned a gun, no TV would be safe when this commercial airs. I’d almost (ALMOST) rather listen to Barney the Purple Dinosaur. ---
**Author:** ![Smeghead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f1d935/32.png) [@Smeghead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smeghead)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2006, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercials-that-actually-make-me-want-to-boycott-the-product/364340/13 "2006-07-13T19:52:38Z")
> [@Dante](#): > > I wouldn’t mind getting it, but I can never remember where to apply it. Oh, good. Allow me to help: HEAD ON! APPLY IT DIRECTLY TO THE FOREHEAD!! HEAD ON! APPLY IT DIRECTLY TO THE FOREHEAD!! HEAD ON! APPLY IT DIRECTLY TO THE FOREHEAD!! HEAD ON! APPLY IT DIRECTLY TO THE FOREHEAD!! ---
**Author:** ![Dante](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dante/32/9673_2.png) [@Dante](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dante)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2006, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercials-that-actually-make-me-want-to-boycott-the-product/364340/14 "2006-07-13T19:56:09Z")
> [@Smeghead](#): > > Oh, good. Allow me to help: > > HEAD ON! APPLY IT DIRECTLY TO THE FOREHEAD!! > HEAD ON! APPLY IT DIRECTLY TO THE FOREHEAD!! > HEAD ON! APPLY IT DIRECTLY TO THE FOREHEAD!! > HEAD ON! APPLY IT DIRECTLY TO THE FOREHEAD!! Oh, riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight… Sorry, I’m lightheaded from taking diet pills that are far too powerful for the casual dieter. ---
**Author:** ![gotpasswords](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c57346/32.png) [@gotpasswords](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gotpasswords)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2006, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercials-that-actually-make-me-want-to-boycott-the-product/364340/15 "2006-07-13T19:56:15Z")
Those Carl’s Jr. commercials where they put a microphone into a guy’s mouth while he eats. Enzyte Bob ---
**Author:** ![Asimovian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asimovian/32/172_2.png) [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2006, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercials-that-actually-make-me-want-to-boycott-the-product/364340/16 "2006-07-13T20:14:59Z")
> [@Smeghead](#): > > Oh, good. Allow me to help: > > HEAD ON! APPLY IT DIRECTLY TO THE FOREHEAD!! > HEAD ON! APPLY IT DIRECTLY TO THE FOREHEAD!! > HEAD ON! APPLY IT DIRECTLY TO THE FOREHEAD!! > HEAD ON! APPLY IT DIRECTLY TO THE FOREHEAD!! I’m beginning to feel fortunate I’ve never seen these commercials. ---
**Author:** ![Rico](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rico/32/3582_2.png) [@Rico](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rico)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2006, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercials-that-actually-make-me-want-to-boycott-the-product/364340/17 "2006-07-13T20:17:33Z")
16 posts and no one has mentioned The King from Burger King yet? Come on people, you’re slipping! ---
**Author:** ![Clothahump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/51bf81/32.png) [@Clothahump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clothahump)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2006, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercials-that-actually-make-me-want-to-boycott-the-product/364340/18 "2006-07-13T20:25:41Z")
Any commercial that uses the song from hell. That one that goes “Woo-ooo, woo-ooo-ooo”. You’ll know it when you hear it. ---
**Author:** ![Rico](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rico/32/3582_2.png) [@Rico](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rico)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2006, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercials-that-actually-make-me-want-to-boycott-the-product/364340/19 "2006-07-13T20:28:18Z")
> [@Clothahump](#): > > Any commercial that uses the song from hell. > > That one that goes “Woo-ooo, woo-ooo-ooo”. You’ll know it when you hear it. Must be the Vonage song. Right? ---
**Author:** ![Asimovian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asimovian/32/172_2.png) [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2006, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercials-that-actually-make-me-want-to-boycott-the-product/364340/20 "2006-07-13T20:30:16Z")
> [@Rico](#): > > 16 posts and no one has mentioned The King from Burger King yet? > > Come on people, you’re slipping! Do not insult The King. You might wake up and find him next to you in bed. And nobody wants that. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercials-that-actually-make-me-want-to-boycott-the-product/364340.md?page=2)