I just read that Seinfeld is the new spokesman for MS.. Hes going to be doing Vista ads with Bill Gates.
Didnt Jerry always rock some crazy ass mac on his desk in the show? I thought the dood was a mac fiend.
Yeah, I remember the thing with the Mac. Money can buy anything though. Even Seinfeld. :angry:
Jerry's so hurting for money too.
I want to die.
My, some nice in depth comments there. Microsoft is looking to increase the visibility and opinion of Vista. There could be worse people that they could've selected. It's supposedly an anti Apple ad in reference to the "Hi I'm a Mac" commercial set. I figure Jerry had a reason for doing it and I say more power to him.
Right, monkeyman, but Jerry Seinfeld?!? He's about as "hip and now" as a 3.5" floppy!
Correct youston. He's definitely not hip today but neither is Microsoft. Microsoft is paying Jerry $10 million and spending $300 million on the ad blitz. To quote Jerry "What's up with that?".
It will be interesting and probably entertaining to see how this all works out.
Quote from: Monkeyman on August 22, 2008, 05:24:20 PMCorrect youston. He's definitely not hip today but neither is Microsoft. Microsoft is paying Jerry $10 million and spending $300 million on the ad blitz. To quote Jerry "What's up with that?".
It will be interesting and probably entertaining to see how this all works out.
To be fair, I would have done it for $10 million too. :grin:
Is it really that shocking that he's doing it? He did a commercial for HP a while back. I think he was shilling for Bee Movie. Maybe he has something else coming out that he wants to make a few bucks and promote at the same time. I'm with Joe, I'd do it for 10 mil. By the way, what would you do with the money? And you can't say "buy the Cleveland Cavaliers."
I've got no problem with Jerry taking the gig ... hell, I wish someone would pay ME $10 million to say their shit didn't stink ... or like maybe to recommend their prepress forum to folks in the industry who I meet on my travels (Joe, call me babe. Ciao.).
I just think they could've picked someone a little more 'hip.' Especially if their aim is to top the "I'm A Mac" ads.
I see what you're saying but, c'mon, Gates + hip? That's like asking a fat girl in a cheetah print unitard to "look subtle" :grin:
Quote from: agent_orange on August 22, 2008, 07:27:34 PMI see what you're saying but, c'mon, Gates + hip? That's like asking a fat girl in a cheetah print unitard to "look subtle" :grin:
Have you been dating my Mother? Dude, that is so wrong! My new Daddy... Agent Orange! :wink:
My first official act is to eliminate your curfew and encourage you to bring high school girls by the house. Now go mow the yard!
Quote from: agent_orange on August 22, 2008, 08:40:37 PMMy first official act is to eliminate your curfew and encourage you to bring high school girls by the house. Now go mow the yard!
(In best Beaver Cleaver voice) Aww, gee Pop, do I gotta?
Quote from: DigitalCrapShoveler on August 22, 2008, 08:45:22 PM(In best Beaver Cleaver voice) Aww, gee Pop, do I gotta?
nahhh.... i can cruise the high schools on my own. but you still gotta mow the yard. sorry champ, maybe we'll play catch later, though? :laugh:
Quote from: agent_orange on August 22, 2008, 08:49:55 PMQuote from: DigitalCrapShoveler on August 22, 2008, 08:45:22 PM(In best Beaver Cleaver voice) Aww, gee Pop, do I gotta?
nahhh.... i can cruise the high schools on my own. but you still gotta mow the yard. sorry champ, maybe we'll play catch later, though? :laugh:
But, ummm isn't Mom waiting for you in the Hot Tub? I think she said she was gonna put on your favorite unitard and light some candles. She gave me 50 bucks and a firm "GET OUT!" I think you are in for a rough one Bro, I mean Father.
Classic.... Is her unitard cougar print? That would probably be more appropriate.
You've officially made me feel dirty for being online on a Friday night. Now I have to go out and have some drinks to forget this ever happened. Sad thing is, I know it will be here when I get home (your mom & the internet)... :puke2:
Quote from: agent_orange on August 22, 2008, 09:01:00 PMClassic.... Is her unitard cougar print? That would probably be more appropriate.
You've officially made me feel dirty for being online on a Friday night. Now I have to go out and have some drinks to forget this ever happened. Sad thing is, I know it will be here when I get home (your mom & the internet)... :puke2:
Hey, no thanks necessary man! I wouldn't be doing my job, if I didn't make you feel dirty. It's the price we pay for sitting at the computer on a Friday night... L-O-S-E-R-S! (Besy Jim Carrey voice)
Now go get wasted, and forget about my mom. She will be passed out upstairs on vicodin and Old English 800, and I will be fumbling around with your porn collection. Wait! I shouldn't be telling you that!
Ads are supposed to start appearing today....FOR ME TO POOP ON!
Speaking of Microsoft, this one made me smile, cos I vaguely remember when it was about in the news.
http://www.smh.com.au/news/perspectives/the-human-frailty-of-software/2008/09/01/1220121133241.html
This guy's one of our better columnists on IT and related stuff. If ya got a quiet moment.
Saw the first ad last night. All I have to say is - it's good to see somebody taking Microsoft's money (and a whole lot of it) for nothing in return, for a change. :laugh:
Right on, Slappy!
Yikes! You gotta be kidding me. They're so ripe for parody with every move they make that it's almost no fun... almost
http://www.electronista.com/articles/08/09/05/microsoft.guru.strategy/ (http://www.electronista.com/articles/08/09/05/microsoft.guru.strategy/)
Someone tell me this is a way early April Fool's joke.
No Surprise there. Microsoft has been stealing copying Apple for most of it's existence, why should this be any different.
Ugh saw the commercial and I could almost smell it through the TV it smelled so bad.
Two old guys trying to be funny was not funny in the least
Quote from: G_Town on September 08, 2008, 08:45:53 AMUgh saw the commercial and I could almost smell it through the TV it smelled so bad.
Two old guys trying to be funny was not funny in the least
I really didn't get it. So Jerry wants to eat his computer?
Quote from: Joe on September 08, 2008, 08:48:51 AMQuote from: G_Town on September 08, 2008, 08:45:53 AMUgh saw the commercial and I could almost smell it through the TV it smelled so bad.
Two old guys trying to be funny was not funny in the least
I really didn't get it. So Jerry wants to eat his computer?
Maybe we are just missing something?? :huh:
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080908/BLOG01/80908018/1011/NEWS09
Quote from: G_Town on September 08, 2008, 09:06:03 AMQuote from: Joe on September 08, 2008, 08:48:51 AMQuote from: G_Town on September 08, 2008, 08:45:53 AMUgh saw the commercial and I could almost smell it through the TV it smelled so bad.
Two old guys trying to be funny was not funny in the least
I really didn't get it. So Jerry wants to eat his computer?
Maybe we are just missing something?? :huh:
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080908/BLOG01/80908018/1011/NEWS09
Not Funny at all! Actually quite lame!
See, the problem is - it's not aimed at tech savvy people. It's targeting the Sheep, the ones who will have NO idea who Bill Gates is, and don't care, but will surely recognize Seinfeld. That, and it's going to be a "story-line" campaign, this isn't just a one-off commercial. It will be interesting to see how it progresses though, they know they have to salvage the crapfest that was Vista. And if Microsoft is capable of anything, it's throwing obscene amounts of money at a project.
Quote from: Slappy on September 08, 2008, 09:47:19 AM"story-line" campaign, this isn't just a one-off commercial.
Well for the opening act I think we can agree it's dog shit so far :laugh: :wink:
So wait ... there WON'T be computers that taste like cake?
Quote from: G_Town on September 08, 2008, 10:08:12 AMQuote from: Slappy on September 08, 2008, 09:47:19 AM"story-line" campaign, this isn't just a one-off commercial.
Well for the opening act I think we can agree it's dog shit so far :laugh: :wink:
Yeah, but look at all of the attention it's getting. <insert cliché about no such thing as bad press here>
First impressions seem to be a very important thing when it comes to advertising and IMO this makes as good a first impression as Vista did.
Quote from: Slappy on September 08, 2008, 10:17:24 AMQuote from: G_Town on September 08, 2008, 10:08:12 AMQuote from: Slappy on September 08, 2008, 09:47:19 AM"story-line" campaign, this isn't just a one-off commercial.
Well for the opening act I think we can agree it's dog shit so far :laugh: :wink:
Yeah, but look at all of the attention it's getting. <insert cliché about no such thing as bad press here>
Good point but when you are trying to sell something it's a little different than the attention whores like Paris or Brittney. Although if a video got leaked on the internet showing vista giving a BJ..... :cheesy:
Quote from: G_Town on September 08, 2008, 10:58:33 AMQuote from: Slappy on September 08, 2008, 10:17:24 AMQuote from: G_Town on September 08, 2008, 10:08:12 AMQuote from: Slappy on September 08, 2008, 09:47:19 AM"story-line" campaign, this isn't just a one-off commercial.
Well for the opening act I think we can agree it's dog shit so far :laugh: :wink:
Yeah, but look at all of the attention it's getting. <insert cliché about no such thing as bad press here>
Good point but when you are trying to sell something it's a little different than the attention whores like Paris or Brittney. Although if a video got leaked on the internet showing vista giving a BJ..... :cheesy:
...yeah, but even if it could wouldn't ya be worried about getting a virus??? :laugh:
Quote from: G_Town on September 08, 2008, 10:58:33 AMQuote from: Slappy on September 08, 2008, 10:17:24 AMQuote from: G_Town on September 08, 2008, 10:08:12 AMQuote from: Slappy on September 08, 2008, 09:47:19 AM"story-line" campaign, this isn't just a one-off commercial.
Well for the opening act I think we can agree it's dog shit so far :laugh: :wink:
Yeah, but look at all of the attention it's getting. <insert cliché about no such thing as bad press here>
Good point but when you are trying to sell something it's a little different than the attention whores like Paris or Brittney. Although if a video got leaked on the internet showing vista giving a BJ..... :cheesy:
Maybe Windows giving MAC a handjob....
come on baby, give up the secret to your success and this can get so much better............ :laugh:
Quote from: tapdn on September 08, 2008, 11:04:10 AMQuote from: G_Town on September 08, 2008, 10:58:33 AMQuote from: Slappy on September 08, 2008, 10:17:24 AMQuote from: G_Town on September 08, 2008, 10:08:12 AMQuote from: Slappy on September 08, 2008, 09:47:19 AM"story-line" campaign, this isn't just a one-off commercial.
Well for the opening act I think we can agree it's dog shit so far :laugh: :wink:
Yeah, but look at all of the attention it's getting. <insert cliché about no such thing as bad press here>
Good point but when you are trying to sell something it's a little different than the attention whores like Paris or Brittney. Although if a video got leaked on the internet showing vista giving a BJ..... :cheesy:
...yeah, but even if it could wouldn't ya be worried about getting a virus??? :laugh:
Damn I walked right into that one! Good one Tap!! :laugh:
Quote from: G_Town on September 08, 2008, 11:07:29 AMQuote from: tapdn on September 08, 2008, 11:04:10 AMQuote from: G_Town on September 08, 2008, 10:58:33 AMQuote from: Slappy on September 08, 2008, 10:17:24 AMQuote from: G_Town on September 08, 2008, 10:08:12 AMQuote from: Slappy on September 08, 2008, 09:47:19 AM"story-line" campaign, this isn't just a one-off commercial.
Well for the opening act I think we can agree it's dog shit so far :laugh: :wink:
Yeah, but look at all of the attention it's getting. <insert cliché about no such thing as bad press here>
Good point but when you are trying to sell something it's a little different than the attention whores like Paris or Brittney. Although if a video got leaked on the internet showing vista giving a BJ..... :cheesy:
...yeah, but even if it could wouldn't ya be worried about getting a virus??? :laugh:
Damn I walked right into that one! Good one Tap!! :laugh:
Well, it's Windows, so aren't you already worrying about getting a virus? Might as well go with the BJ while you're at it.
Quote from: youston on September 08, 2008, 12:16:43 PMQuote from: G_Town on September 08, 2008, 11:07:29 AMQuote from: tapdn on September 08, 2008, 11:04:10 AMQuote from: G_Town on September 08, 2008, 10:58:33 AMQuote from: Slappy on September 08, 2008, 10:17:24 AMQuote from: G_Town on September 08, 2008, 10:08:12 AMQuote from: Slappy on September 08, 2008, 09:47:19 AM"story-line" campaign, this isn't just a one-off commercial.
Well for the opening act I think we can agree it's dog shit so far :laugh: :wink:
Yeah, but look at all of the attention it's getting. <insert cliché about no such thing as bad press here>
Good point but when you are trying to sell something it's a little different than the attention whores like Paris or Brittney. Although if a video got leaked on the internet showing vista giving a BJ..... :cheesy:
...yeah, but even if it could wouldn't ya be worried about getting a virus??? :laugh:
Damn I walked right into that one! Good one Tap!! :laugh:
Well, it's Windows, so aren't you already worrying about getting a virus? Might as well go with the BJ while you're at it.
I'm more worried about "worms" and "trojans" :undecided:
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
i caught this for the first time yesterday.. just dont get it. Delicious? Vista left such a dirty taste in my mouth, i couldnt regurgitate fast enough. they better have a whopper of a follow up planned.
ok caught the second one, going for getting in touch with the people motif.
FAIL COMMERICAL
I think I've got almaink or sparky to thank for alerting me to subscribing to this site. But it's a great read on this commercial thingy.
http://www.macnightowl.com/2008/09/why-microsoft-wants-to-return-to-the-1990s/
Easy to forget how close Apple was to going belly-up back then. :shocked: The book about Jobs "iCon", is a very interesting read. Remember, the one he wouldn't allow to be sold in Apple Stores, on pain of flogging if any employee slipped up. :laugh:
He's just a much more interesting character than Gates, whatever his obvious flaws. I'm afraid reading about Gates would have me :sleepy: in no time. Sheer rat-cunning is a handy attribute, but not inherently interesting.
So I guess they pulled the plug on the ads.
http://www.roughlydrafted.com/2008/09/19/microsofts-im-a-pc-ads-created-on-macs/
Maybe they only ever planned on having those few ads featuring Seinfeld & Gates? You know - as advertising to get a buzz going? As for creating the spots on Macs, well duh. It's an ad agency, one of the most sought after in the world. Why wouldn't they use Macs? Did everybody think they'd mandate that their creatives would have to use Windows machines all of a sudden just because of the client?
Rampant fanboyism always makes me giggle. Tee-Hee. :laugh:
Winders "I'm a PC too" ads only go to prove that Apple's ads are working and taken seriously. Again Gates is copying Jobs but! :rolleyes:
Quote from: Slappy on September 24, 2008, 10:43:45 AMMaybe they only ever planned on having those few ads featuring Seinfeld & Gates? You know - as advertising to get a buzz going? As for creating the spots on Macs, well duh. It's an ad agency, one of the most sought after in the world. Why wouldn't they use Macs? Did everybody think they'd mandate that their creatives would have to use Windows machines all of a sudden just because of the client?
Rampant fanboyism always makes me giggle. Tee-Hee. :laugh:
Well come on...why not do it PowerPoint? :evil:
Quote from: Joe on September 24, 2008, 10:58:54 AMQuote from: Slappy on September 24, 2008, 10:43:45 AMMaybe they only ever planned on having those few ads featuring Seinfeld & Gates? You know - as advertising to get a buzz going? As for creating the spots on Macs, well duh. It's an ad agency, one of the most sought after in the world. Why wouldn't they use Macs? Did everybody think they'd mandate that their creatives would have to use Windows machines all of a sudden just because of the client?
Rampant fanboyism always makes me giggle. Tee-Hee. :laugh:
Well come on...why not do it PowerPoint? :evil:
I get print ads from several people who do. :huh:
-Rat
Quote from: ratintrap on September 24, 2008, 11:02:10 AMQuote from: Joe on September 24, 2008, 10:58:54 AMQuote from: Slappy on September 24, 2008, 10:43:45 AMMaybe they only ever planned on having those few ads featuring Seinfeld & Gates? You know - as advertising to get a buzz going? As for creating the spots on Macs, well duh. It's an ad agency, one of the most sought after in the world. Why wouldn't they use Macs? Did everybody think they'd mandate that their creatives would have to use Windows machines all of a sudden just because of the client?
Rampant fanboyism always makes me giggle. Tee-Hee. :laugh:
Well come on...why not do it PowerPoint? :evil:
I get print ads from several people who do. :huh:
-Rat
Unfortunately I do too.
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