# Give us a line from an old TV commercial **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Created:** [November 30, 2025, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-us-a-line-from-an-old-tv-commercial/1025253 "2025-11-30T05:40:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Sylvanz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Sylvanz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylvanz)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2025, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-us-a-line-from-an-old-tv-commercial/1025253/81 "2025-12-01T16:40:23Z")
Mama Mia that’s a spicy meatball! Good ole‘ log cabin the syrup that’s made for men, and also boys. Hamburger helper when you need a helping hand. Do do do do do, always coca cola. ---
**Author:** ![Sylvanz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Sylvanz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylvanz)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2025, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-us-a-line-from-an-old-tv-commercial/1025253/82 "2025-12-01T16:41:34Z")
Also, It’s the real thing. Have a coke and a smile. Ohhh, You’re soaking in it. ---
**Author:** ![Dorjan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dorjan/32/12440_2.png) [@Dorjan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dorjan)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2025, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-us-a-line-from-an-old-tv-commercial/1025253/83 "2025-12-01T17:01:58Z")
Gaaarfield 1, 2-3-2-3! ---
**Author:** ![Lucas\_Jackson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lucas_jackson/32/303_2.png) [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2025, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-us-a-line-from-an-old-tv-commercial/1025253/84 "2025-12-01T17:05:16Z")
“Everyone knows it’s Slinky” “I don’t want to grow up” ---
**Author:** ![Lucas\_Jackson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lucas_jackson/32/303_2.png) [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2025, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-us-a-line-from-an-old-tv-commercial/1025253/85 "2025-12-01T17:13:19Z")
[And I helped!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gCY6V2gdX4) I couldn’t find a stand alone version ---
**Author:** ![llikewise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/llikewise/32/8522_2.png) [@llikewise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/llikewise)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2025, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-us-a-line-from-an-old-tv-commercial/1025253/86 "2025-12-01T17:15:32Z")
Brylcream a little dab will do ya. ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2025, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-us-a-line-from-an-old-tv-commercial/1025253/87 "2025-12-01T17:34:59Z")
> [@Lucas\_Jackson](#): > > > [@Thudlow\_Boink](#): > > > > Are you misremembering “[4 out of 5 dentists](https://www.straightdope.com/21341339/4-out-of-5-dentists-recommend-sugarless-gum-what-does-the-5th-recommend)…” or is this a different reference? > > [Toyota’s parody.](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPnbiWdgKhA/) I remember seeing a T-shirt with the caption: “4 out of 5 dads will get this joke.” Aptly enough, my girlfriend did not get it. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![blondebear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blondebear/32/1022_2.png) [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2025, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-us-a-line-from-an-old-tv-commercial/1025253/88 "2025-12-01T17:43:03Z")
_“I am the king!”_ – Paul Goldenberg, Paul’s TV / Orange County ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2025, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-us-a-line-from-an-old-tv-commercial/1025253/89 "2025-12-01T17:49:13Z")
(I forgot to add this to my post) Tareyton smokers would rather fight than switch ---
**Author:** ![doc481](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/5f8ce5/32.png) [@doc481](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/doc481)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2025, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-us-a-line-from-an-old-tv-commercial/1025253/90 "2025-12-01T19:30:19Z")
They melt in your mouth not your hand!! M&Ms ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2025, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-us-a-line-from-an-old-tv-commercial/1025253/91 "2025-12-01T19:33:29Z")
“Hey, that’s great…but who are the Chefs?” “Great googly moogly.” ([Snickers](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nmgice3ieZ4)) ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2025, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-us-a-line-from-an-old-tv-commercial/1025253/92 "2025-12-01T19:48:59Z")
Put a tiger in your tank. (Esso gasoline.) ---
**Author:** ![Bicycle\_Bill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bicycle_bill/32/6208_2.png) [@Bicycle\_Bill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bicycle_Bill)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2025, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-us-a-line-from-an-old-tv-commercial/1025253/93 "2025-12-01T19:58:01Z")
Let Hertz put you in the driver’s seat. _and_ We try harder. _(Avis car rental, which was ranked #2 behind Hertz)_ _ **-“BB”-** _ ---
**Author:** ![Karen\_Lingel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/karen_lingel/32/18649_2.png) [@Karen\_Lingel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Karen_Lingel)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2025, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-us-a-line-from-an-old-tv-commercial/1025253/94 "2025-12-01T22:27:19Z")
OMG, I remember the entire dance! ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2025, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-us-a-line-from-an-old-tv-commercial/1025253/95 "2025-12-02T03:53:23Z")
“Hertz, the superstar in rental cars.” “Go, O.J., go!” ---
**Author:** ![pirviii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pirviii/32/3233_2.png) [@pirviii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pirviii)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2025, 5:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-us-a-line-from-an-old-tv-commercial/1025253/96 "2025-12-02T05:14:08Z")
Cal Worthington and hos dog spot He’ll stand on his head, until his ears are turning red Go see Cal Go see Cal Go see Cal ---
**Author:** ![doc481](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/5f8ce5/32.png) [@doc481](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/doc481)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2025, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-us-a-line-from-an-old-tv-commercial/1025253/97 "2025-12-02T18:56:05Z")
“Nothin says lovin like something from the oven.” Pillsbury makes it best. annnd poke that lil fat guy ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2025, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-us-a-line-from-an-old-tv-commercial/1025253/98 "2025-12-02T18:59:18Z")
For the Midwesterners: “Save big money at Menards!” And, for the holidays: “Warm seasons’ greetings to you all from Menards!” (They’ve used the same holiday jingle, with that tagline, for 40 years.) ---
**Author:** ![Bicycle\_Bill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bicycle_bill/32/6208_2.png) [@Bicycle\_Bill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bicycle_Bill)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2025, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-us-a-line-from-an-old-tv-commercial/1025253/99 "2025-12-02T21:12:07Z")
Staying with the Midwestern theme… “You DID see him?” An old Christmas-themed commercial for Norwest Bank (which later got absorbed into Well Fargo) _ **-“BB”-** _ ---
**Author:** ![doc481](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/5f8ce5/32.png) [@doc481](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/doc481)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2025, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-us-a-line-from-an-old-tv-commercial/1025253/100 "2025-12-11T20:10:45Z")
Here’s two more: “When it says Libbys Libbys Libbys on the label label label you will like it on your table table table.” and “I’m stuck on Band-aids cause band-aids stuck on me.” Dang I’m old. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-us-a-line-from-an-old-tv-commercial/1025253.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-us-a-line-from-an-old-tv-commercial/1025253.md?page=6)