The Phat Phree has come up with a great, great list, complete with YouTubes, of the 50 greatest local commercials of all time. Here's my favorite, by far:
So many questions: Why didn't he say their address? How come the delivery guy is wearing a suit? Did anyone ever criticize this ad for glorifying the stoner lifestyle? Anyway, the list is headed by these five surrealist masterpieces from Norton's Furniture in Cleveland.
Some other highlights:
- A school board candidate who obviously would rather be running for the Jedi Council.
- The other caveman commercial.
- Jesus kills Satan- and not on "South Park."
- Mr. Appliance answering his shoe.
- The world's worst Dick Vitale impersonator, pushing "Mulch Madness."
For some reason, Hilton the chainsaw guy (of Conan O'Brien fame) was left off the list, as were "Crazy Eddie" Intar, and the Minneapolis classic featuring the Neff Law Firm and the backs of all those peoples' heads: DIVORCE. WILL. BANKRUPTCY.
Posted by Stephen Silver at March 10, 2007 04:22 PMAfter bankruptcy came "Wills," I believe, and then this gruesome foursome:
Personal Injury. Criminal Assault. Drug Charges. Adoption (option, option....)
One of the staples of school release/sick days.
Posted by: Jeremy Wahlman at March 11, 2007 04:54 PMStop being a stoner yourself Blogger! The address is on the commercial, why would the stoner say it? And the suit is because the logo of the company has a suit on...duh!
Posted by: A at March 12, 2007 12:18 AMAfter much careful thought, I realized it was "Real Estate," not wills. Imagine my embarrassment.
Posted by: Jeremy Wahlman at March 12, 2007 08:48 AMsome journalist you are ... you forget to ask the most glaring question of all: where are the wings? WHERE ARE THE WINGS?!
Posted by: LilB at March 12, 2007 05:16 PMa lot of hilarity in there. but i'm disappointed, no jordan's furniture or bernie & phyl's (quality, discount and price - that's nice!)
Posted by: LilB at March 12, 2007 06:20 PM