why? !!!!! Get the best viral stories straight into your inbox! I got married at 35. Motaur (played by Terrence Terrell, who is a dead ringer for LeBron James) replies slowly, What could be better than being a Motaur? Are there any other creepy advertisements that we have missed? A singing hood ornament??? Most find the Motaur off-putting and the concept just doesnt connect with the audience. Whether its an urban legend or not, will you be curious enough to find out if youre the sorry idiot who gets cursed in the end? I can only imagine how you must feel. Jim, I find the Motaur commercials equally offensive for the exact same reason as well. An acapela version of Its a Fine Day by Jane and Barton is played as background music. All the inhuman creatures in the movies today are for everyones amusement. Does it conveys the intended message from Allstate? creepy progressive commercialHajj & Umrah Services. Suddenly, Motaur rears up like a wild mustang or a majestic steel-and-chrome erection as the voice-over repeats its familiar line: For those who were born to ride, theres Progressive.. How many of the people who worked on this ad do you think love to ride? I do, says the friend, motionless, as he stares straight ahead. My husband and I were bikers for many years. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. The nineteen throwback. I love that add!! I hear you, Sara. What's really creepy is the Progressive commercial with the half man half motorcycle to emulate a Centaur. It sure does!! They were mostly famous because they were extremely violent towards women and other people. Who doesnt want to sing and feel good instead of being negative! I personally cannot pay attention to anything else while this commercial airs, everytime it airs. . https://www.patreon.com/tuvToday, we will be talking about creepy/disturbing commercials that actually aired on live TV. The King came to life when an agency executive ordered a massive head from Amazon. Its ambition in catchy music! In 2018, Angevine was the owner of about half a dozen Little Babys Ice Cream stores and his ice cream shops revenue stood at close to $1 million. Excedrin. I really would like a hood ornament that sang along with the radio and myself with such abandon. Being in media advertisingthis is an AWSOME commercial. We are the ones who start forest fires (to be precise, its our cigarettes that are causing forest fires). Facts Verse I quit all of my other day jobs for good.". The gym ad is the worst. Personally, the homeowner likes that he could save on homeowners insurance with GEICO. Eventually, Flo stops him and tells him that's there's easier ways to rate his car insurance. So, it shouldnt really be that big of a surprise that, with numbers like those, celebrities would face the same risk of dying [] More, 12 Scariest TV Commercials (WARNING: Creepy! I agree, it could be longer. Box Information:Bertie Ruiz (tuv)4320 Marine Ave # 1073Lawndale, CA 90260Why are you looking this deep into the description? However, the black and white colors of the 1950s and the poor quality of the video make the entire thing nerve-wrenching. I am a biker and hate helmet laws but for a insurance commercial its not a good example plus the terrible attitude about gym rules along with his attitude towards a fellow rider speaking on the hill overlooking the running wild herd of bikes wants me to shove him off the cliff. Please leave your comments in the comments sections. I love it but the female hood ornament is driving me crazy. To these road warriors, riding is more than a hobby its essential to who they are. The King then gives this man a breakfast sandwich and the man happily munches on it. Nah. Looks like a home run! Progressives Motaur commercials are a shining example of what happens when advertisers prioritize creativity and visual gags over the actual job of selling. SO Mystere it was! Based on the shape of the headlights, the lower grill around the fog lamps, my best guess is this is a 2016 BMW 435i Cabriolet with a custom front end. Agree on the laundry commercial. Do you ride? A Progressive Insurance commercial has a little kid calls for his parents in the night because he's scared but they assure him that there's no monsters hiding under his bed or in the closest, . Thats what bike lovers want to see. Based on this campaign, Id guess not many. Hood ornament is voiced by Lesley McKinnell. Some motorcycle enthusiasts are practically inseparable from their bikes. Not only that, but the narrator on the video also went too far with his demented laugh. ah . January 27, 2023, 7:28 pm, by So my thought was that the driver was headed to Vegas for the weekend. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Of course, the concept of the advertisement does not seem creepy at all. Umberidgecoalition.lawyers.class action. "Get in the house, Sarah!," urges Charlie to his wife, wisely . OJO Orkin has made several hilarious ads over the years. When I write advertisements, I always do my best to make my audience feel smart. Im glad you like Motaur. In this commercial, a man wakes up only to find Burger Kings super creepy The King on his bed. Normally I turn off or ignore commercials, but this is one I look forward to viewing again & again. The ad was certainly weird but the rumors that started after the ad was released were far scarier. Its a fantastic ad & Im always irritated that it doesnt go on longer. I find the commercial creepy. I believe Bill Cosby purchased rights to all Little Rascals films to prevent showing as they made him uncomfortable and he thought them to be derogatory, prejudicial etc etc. Hi, Margaret. Freedom from all the cares heartfelt singing. . State Farm has now jumped in stupid ads. I would love to know what ad agency is producing their TV ads the past couple of years. Totally agree Deb! I make my friends and family watch it. Stupid. Play Smile! Etc ad nauseum. Thanks for stopping by! . A meaningless message if there even is one! In the new ad those poor crabs are dancing around because they dont know what awaits them. This breaking news is brought to you by Progressive Insurance and Motaur, the undocumented dark horse of the Apocalypse that's a sure sign the end is near. Its not only made to be scary on television imagery, it also delivers a very spine-chilling message to viewers that the new monsters today which kids are afraid of are not the ones hiding inside their closets or under their beds but those whom they see everyday, which are their own parents. In the press release that announced the launch of the Motaur campaign, Progressive claims to be the number-one motorcycle insurer in the U.S.. This sucks tha most. Anytime there is a person of color in a commercial there was a conscious effort to do so. https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ZLJj/progressive-small-business-insurance-good-morning, I absolutely love this commercial! Notify me of follow-up comments by email. The ones with the goofy guy I find. I just cant stand it. Courtney is married to someone else in the acting world, a theater director from her hometown named Scott Kolanach. If not, how about her character,Flo from Progressive? Popular, by State Farm, you say? Instead of promoting a brand, these commercials end up giving nightmares to viewers. And his happiness is so infectious that his car (via the hood ornament) sings along with him. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . Hire the Budweiser frogs, at least they were funny. Interesting take, Anonymous. Thats good. Why dont you grow up a bit before you start spewing dribble like this. It makes my skin crawl. I love the ad and it always makes me smile. . Then they started airing it in January, and shortly after that it became a steady job. The duet from Allstate (car ornament) is the A scary advertisement, when done right, can do wonders for a companys image and revenue. My most favorite part, is the hood ornament, she is fabulous! 0. When it comes on I stop what I am doing to watch & listen. There are numerous myths and stories about centaurs violating women in Greek mythology. There is a general deterioration in commercials, especially when they focus on people. A sprightly, cheerful character, Lucky has never been as interested in the pot of gold under the rainbow as he is in the marshmallow-filled bowls of his beloved Lucky Charms. Stop back again soon! Then what.that Monty Python scene removed for all time.or the scene in The Good, Bad, Ugly where Lee VanCleef tosses the coin to the ahh..ex soldier? Mork, of course, played by the late Robin Williams. Political correctness is freaky. Similarly, a cheery dude walking the streets as women pull out his arms and other parts is just plain creepy. View more posts. Flippo asked Parton about what the most outrageous thing shed [] More, Robert Urich was known throughout the world as a tough guy. Making The 1995 McDonalds Commercial. Motaur gets angry at Flo, flames shoot out of the motorcycle and Flo pops, turning out to be the Bud Bundy Rubber Woman on Married With Children. By itself, the idea of a half-man, half-motorcycle mascot isnt so bad. A little advice from TV Dad is on the way 1 min watch Play Kids! Burger King and CP+B, the advertising agency that the company works with, have been trying since 2004 to achieve success with the king. END IT with Jake From State Farm getting a special Emu and Gekko Pizza with everything heaped on top, with the girly beta male delivery boi Bud Bundy look alike saying YOURE DA MAN! Finally, show Jake puking after biting into the pizza, with the Dominos Noid and Mohair laughing at them. For more information, please see our . Progressives Flo Reunites With Old Flame Jon Hamm in Love and Other Bundles, A Cinderella Story, As Told by the GEICO Gecko, 7 Magically Delicious Facts About Lucky the Leprechaun, How Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime Bear Became a Tea Icon. In several unfortunate cases, some of these commercials may have been too odd or too abstract for an Average Joe to understand. Enough said. The point is what started as a joke commercial is being dragged along with current events. Absolutely hate the singing hood ornament commercial and turn the channel as quickly as I can. Some of you are definitely reading more into it than theres meant to be. All the kids in the commercial looked scared and ready to run right away. American actor Bill Glass plays Dr Rick in the new Progressive commercial. Not everybody gets it. Maybe you should be in the business! Awful, horrible, annoying, take it off the air. Its half the fun of a new house: seeing what people left behind in the attic, the Gecko says. Maybe Im wrong, but I think advertisers have a responsibility to uphold certain standards. The homeowner even learned one of their names: Eleanor. However, if you want a costume for Halloween, you can buy this mask on Amazon. Centaurs had a really bad reputation in Greek myths and mythology. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Agree, Progressive ads used to be both entertaining and informative but now they are just annoying. Subscribe to him! To each his own. Motaur ads are pure genius. singing with abandon , hair blowing in the wind! GEICOween may be the first time weve ever seen the Gecko spooked to be entering a home, too. Curiously, an answer to my question seems hard to come by. However, in the world of advertisement, sometimes negative publicity is good publicity. Still, this 1960s cereal commercial is definitely a cringe worthy clip to watch. I hope Progressive goes out of business so I don't have to see their ads anymore. But, folks, you are still in the minority. Hassan I cannot stand the creepy thing. Courtney told Cosmopolitan that she doesn't mind hitting certain life milestones later than others. I love this ad..and Im only 76 and going strong! Is that the actor from the episodes ruth and victor of the show high maintenance. We still hear it but its not on top of that case by the gecko ! Across the ad industry, there is a fundamental disconnect between what consumers want and need to hear and what creative agencies want, or are expected, to produce. Not too many do though. Now it is trending into black-white relations. Its supposed to be fun! What possible grounds does anyone think the Amputee Coalition whoever the *freak* they are may have to file suit? Love the Pet Shop Boys. The screen then reads Surprise Chocolate Eggs. Sad, sorry, disgusting, and depressing. What does she do for fun? Right you are, Jason. Clowns can be very scary for some, but clowns made by Japanese horror enthusiast are the ultimate hair raising creeper you dont need to see. The one who first posted the video had a caption that says Look closely theres a ghost in the car, although the ad shows a very peaceful scene of a car driving in green mountains, you would certainly be freaked out of whats about to happen at the end of the clip. Hi, Chameleon. Like when the motaur is on the gym equipment and the white guy is waiting his turn and the motaurwho has gone over his time dismisses him? So well said, Jen V! The more these TV commercials normalize bizarre and aberrant behavior, the more bizarre and aberrant our society becomes. The ad begins with an androgynous character all covered in gooey white substance and eventually starts eating himself. Have you seen the Progressive commercial of the shop owner who needs crutches and all the computer I dont see flow relating to people any differently than these other stupid commercials with the other actors that they have added the newest one with flow is a f****** racist commercial shes in a laundromat getting in between a young black man approaching to young white women the most racist commercial Ive seen on TV in years, My late husband who was a lifelong biker probably would not appreciate the commercials because they arent real. The lyrics in the ad song have been altered from the original Opportunities lyrics. Not some goofy Motaur. Smokey Bear: Ripping off skin. I totally agree. The show followed widowed aeronautical engineer named Steven Douglas and his three sons. I want to know if the road is in mojave desert or josua tree national park, i have driven on this road but am wondering where it is. Like so many ads today, these spots make the advertiser look unserious and the target audience look silly. There is an eye projecting images onto a screen. But racist? And a few years later, they gave birth to a son. How is it pandering when you reach an audience that rides motorcycles that you want to sell your insurance to? Meanwhile, fear of an over-hyped virus ravages the globe. A new homeowner takes the GEICO Gecko up to explore his new attic. Love the desert, love the car, love the driver, love the hood ornament, love the song!! in disney cream cheese pretzel recipe. First aired in May 2019, Motaurs debut ad opens at a dusty gas station. In 1999, the Rejuvenique released the Facial Toning Mask. Count yourself lucky you are repelled. Theyre paying me to be different and out there.. Who is the driver? You never know Motaur might make a movie some day. We dont find it funny. This commercial featured a beautiful woman dressed in white robes, sitting next to a young child who will either remind you of a vegetable or the devil himself. cuz the song sucks and in typical shitty music style millenials are known for it falls right into the sucks badly and is annoying category.Facts. I love it and smile every time I see it oh, and dance! Naaaah. I love it. The first positive thing I can say is the Progressive name appears on screen for almost half of the ads 30-second runtime. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO. Just what we want from our insurance company incomplete and misleading information on best rates with a man taking advantage of a young woman and no not redeeming that she eventually boots him from the car. . In the distance, a herd of generic-looking dirt-bike motaurs buzz about like angry hornets. These are series of clips where they feature Ronald McDonald the clown stalking a young teenage girl. They look at their target audience, the airing time, and the product itself. Hate this commercial walk out of the room whenever it comes on.. ugh. Allstate has reached a new low. So cute. Disliked her first ad, but now they are breeding more of them. The premise of this GEICOween commercial is fairly straightforward. I am amazed at how many people are creeped out by the singing hood ornament. YouTube, here I come! But your bosses dont want that from me at all. The hood ornament singing reminds me of Anna Francis from the show Mom. You all need to stop hating! Oh no!! Believe it or not, this commercial was made in the 1970s supposedly for the purpose of entertaining children. Klicken Sie auf Alle ablehnen, wenn Sie nicht mchten, dass wir und unsere Partner Cookies und personenbezogene Daten fr diese zustzlichen Zwecke verwenden. Why are these companies hiring these idiots? This Finnish commercial was solely created to remind adults how children sees them when theyre drunk or intoxicated by alcohol and drugs. Now that is REALLY disturbing and should be removed! January 28, 2023, 4:29 pm, by Yeah, Marion, I think Anonymous is right. Imagine the mystical imagery that surrounds the half-human, half-horse creatures in Greek mythology. I like the song so I dont mute it, but I dont watch it.. Think I heard they went out of business. March 16, 2021, 5:44 am . except one in which a bicyclist sight-seeing while riding his bicycle rode into my husband on his motorcycle, going real slow because he had his eyes on the road. My question was born of genuine curiosity where I live, its almost all big, older white dudes (often with bald heads, beards, and lots of tattoos) who ride the Harley-type bikes, and 20-something kids (a little more racial diversity there) who ride crotch rockets. It has nothing to do with race; its the joy of out driving your car singing along with a good song. I would make bike lovers the heroes of these ads each spot a 30-second celebration of their community as they live and love and laugh on the road. The Creepy Marc furniture featured Marc Brown, the owner of Norton Furniture. Rude, arrogant and elitist. After watching the ad, we feel convinced that this doll, that gave children nightmares, was the real inspiration behind both Chucky and the clown in Poltergeist. Cookie Notice No. as in real bikers. He would have preferred a motorcycle insurance ad to feature real bikers at a real event OK, like Sturgis, SD, where he hailed from just sayin . So-Hi was known for his prominently Chinese accent and his hat which was essentially a bowl full of rice. Even the license plate doesnt give away any location info. 2.3k. I wish I could add the pic in this post! animation or real silver woman painted? She and the employee then imagine themselves in Sonic's animation style. You braindead frickin Moron. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Learn how your comment data is processed. Song is ok and catchy I guess. Scott, I had a similar feeling the first time I saw the Herd commercial in which Motaur shushes the white beta male. It is quite annoying indeed. Answer (1 of 4): Yes, but Progressive sort of pushes the envelope in the US with its ads. Some of the viewers on the other hand, certainly didnt think it was funny at all. Award winning. Absolutely the best commercial I have seen! Still in business, but there are barely any left. Shame on you Allstate! I like it! It makes me NOT want to use progressive. Did you swap brains with a fence post? Is he on a suicide mission??? Motaur is about poweryou are either part of the herd, or you are not. February 19, 2023, 6:17 am, by Love this commercial. It's scary, I have to mute the tv or change the channel when I see it, and it should be banned from tv for its scary content. I hope you're entertained. See in the pic below how the basic shape and structure of the BMW grill matches the car in the ad. This commercial makes no sense what-so-ever. Its FUN. ), 8 Facts About The Josie And The Pussycats Cast, Scientists Discovered Evidence That Exposes An Ancient Lie About Woolly Mammoths, Handlers Thought This Owl Was Male For 23 Years Then He Laid An Egg, This Baby Elephant Decided To Spend His Last Days Alongside This Creature, Woman Adpots Tiny, Adorable Puppy. Writer says Motaur actor is a dead ringer for LeBron Jamesno more than Flo is a dead ringer for Lucille Ball. Though all of Norton Furnitures low-budgets ads featuring Marc were weird in every way, they made the store as well as Marc quite popular, so much so that Marc has now made appearances on MTV and Super Bowl. He also wore a pretty weird hat on his head. The commercial starts with a family coming home from a holiday finding out that there were other creatures living in their house. . Creepy commercial. This will date me, but that driving beat, wind in the hair, convertible tooling down the road takes me back to Richard Gere, Blondie, Call Me and American Gigolo. March 28, 2021, 6:21 am, by It has NOTHING to do with race you ignorant moron. I was also working in the media, so my Twitter account became quite useful. Others are missing bits of plaster from their faces. Motaur doesnt follow the rules! That a cute young Black man is attracted to a cute young White woman (except for her specs, of course)? Share on Facebook . What could I see? No, thank you! The homeowner firmly replies, stepping back from the creepy teatime ritual. being a Motaur?. Those are the words that smart people use when they pool their talents and strengths to succeed. If you people would do a search on Allstate commercial 2021, you will find all kinds of videos and information on the Allstate commercialThe song is by the Pet Shop Boys and the car is gender neutral so as not to advertise a car companyIt is for throwing caution to the wind as a commercial often does and is not meant to irritate anyone other than those folks that cannot understand a simple advertisementIt is for fun and allowing Allstate to mention themselves in a commercial that happens to just be funMy husband and I like it and find it a cheap thrill considering other boring commercials that airThe wet teddy bears commercial has to be the worst.