(Not much of a rant, but it is a Hardee’s rant)
I listen to the radio at work all day. Yes, it’s some corporate radio station, but I’m friends with a lot of the DJs there and I like a lot of the stuff they play. But this is not what makes me want to throw my radio off the top of the building.
Apparently, Hardee’s has a new ad campaign for their “Philly Roast Beef Sandwich”. This involves some pseudo-desire for disgusting breath, since apparently the sandwich is covered with onions and peppers. Part of the “plot” of the commercial involves a verbal transaction similar to this:
Sue: I don’t know, I love Bob…but…
Jane: But what?
Sue: His breath is just so…fresh. :eek:
So, Jane suggests sending Bob to Hardee’s for this Philly Roast Beef sandwich. I know it’s supposed to be a joke, but c’mon. What moron came up with this idea?
It gets worse! There is another commercial that has the sounds of a couple “making out.” Let me tell you, it doesn’t sound like they’re kissing. It sounds like someone is receiving a sloppy blowjob. This goes on for about 20 seconds. (20 seconds too long!) Suddenly the noise stops. The guy says, what’s wrong? Is it my technique? Is it too much tongue? Is it too much pressure? Do you like girls? Are you one of those people who has to get married in order to fool around? No, she says. The girl ends up complaining that her guy’s breath is too fresh. Apparently Hardee’s has spent a billion dollars on advertising, since this commercial is on at LEAST 3 times an hour. WHAT THE FUCK?
Ya know, it’s enough to make you vomit, all the sound effects they use. I’m glad I listen to the radio in my office behind a locked door, because I would hate to have someone come into my office and hear the disgusting noises that this commercial emits. And you can’t get away from it. It’s on the “adult contemporary” channel, the “pop/rock/r&b” channel, and the “rap” channel. For Og’s sake! Who wants to hear this noise? It sounds like a microphone was embedded in the teeth of the actors involved!
Ya know, there was a time when I would eat at Hardee’s, albeit either extremely drunk or just hungover. I used to like their burgers, but I wouldn’t give a penny to a bum in their parking lot now. I’ve read most of the Hardee’s / Carl Jr.'s (or whatever it is) rants on this board, but I have finally had enough. Hardees can take their disgusting commercials, their greasy food, and their fucking philly roast beef sandwich and shove them straight up their collective asses.
Thank you.
Yes, I know, I could just turn off the radio, play some CDs, or just sit in silence, but I like this radio station. I like the DJs. And I hate working with no background music. Most commercials don’t even phase me. These just take the cake, though.
