Love this commercial too! What's really creepy is the Progressive commercial with the half man half motorcycle to emulate a Centaur. singing with abandon , hair blowing in the wind! . During the commercial, Malcolm enjoys spoons full of himself as a voice in the background tells us how much Malcolm loves ice-cream. Totally agree Deb! They look at their target audience, the airing time, and the product itself. Nowhere in these ads does Progressive give consumers a reason to choose its motorcycle insurance over any other. Yeah, Marion, I think Anonymous is right. 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. Kudos to Jersey Girl! Orkins Hot Tub ad featured a giant-sized cockroach asking a couple if they were skinny dipping and if he could join them in their hot tub. Can they drink gas or put food and water in the gas tank? Dont even understand the stupid commercial. . New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. and it was a really popular brand back in the 1970s despite the fact that they made some really creepy commercials to advertise their product. Havent you EVER seen a mix of human and computer generated animation? Demonic. The Motaur ads are a close second to the Liberty Mutual ads featuring an Emu. Are they for sale? Jim, I find the Motaur commercials equally offensive for the exact same reason as well. Mystere was already taken at WordPress, so myfoxmystere was the next choice. When he refuses to leave the treadmill after the allotted 30 minutes it is a reflection of the nasty, rude society we live in now. Agree, Progressive ads used to be both entertaining and informative but now they are just annoying. I wonder if the hood ornament is an actual person. A new homeowner takes the GEICO Gecko up to explore his new attic. Centaurs had a really bad reputation in Greek myths and mythology. I wish I could add the pic in this post! Willard Scott once said in an interview that he had played Bozo the Clown and WRC-TV and it was from there that he had picked the inspiration for Ronald McDonald. 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. However, the truestruggle of an advertising company is the ads run time which is normally 30 seconds on an average TV primetime slot. I love the music its upbeat and so cool how the emblem was a singing along while taking a beautiful drive! XXXXX . 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.. The screen then reads 'Surprise Chocolate Eggs'. Did you swap brains with a fence post? I didnt know where to post this but replying whos worse commercial there is a new contender. As soon as the campaign hit the screens, blogs calling the new Burger King commercial creepy emerged all over the internet. State Farm, you say? I used to cover the car business for . Instead of promoting a brand, these commercials end up giving nightmares to viewers. Years later, when the FOX TV sites came around with the MyFox sites, I was known as Mystere. It is just creative animation. It makes me NOT want to use progressive. Ugh! Hate all these stupid motaur commercials but this one is especially insulting. Going get song ..the Hood Ornament singing GREATJC KVILLE. I just take two and there's no more tension, no more throbbing, no more pain. For more information, please see our 0. Well said, Barbara. I agree 100 percent. I totally agree. Is that the actor from the episodes ruth and victor of the show high maintenance. Im not talking about the usual clichd scenes. This creepy Humpty Dumpty then opens the Kinder Joy egg and says Chocadooby. No, no! Dont worry, these are just rumors. Look around and you will see people being presented as idiots. This Finnish commercial was solely created to remind adults how children sees them when theyre drunk or intoxicated by alcohol and drugs. So-Hi was known for his prominently Chinese accent and his hat which was essentially a bowl full of rice. Thanks for lending your voice to the conversation! Subliminal suggestions are a part of all advertising. There are also quite a few on Amazon here. I hope Progressive goes out of business so I don't have to see their ads anymore. Box Information:Bertie Ruiz (tuv)4320 Marine Ave # 1073Lawndale, CA 90260Why are you looking this deep into the description? Also the other guy is not black. The Orkin Vacation ad showed a family returning from vacation only to find two gigantic rodents partying in their home. The folks over at RideApart.com a site for motorcycle enthusiasts, by motorcycle enthusiasts werent as impressed. I agree. Check out my Patreon for exclusive content that can't be uploaded to YouTube! I used to go to the one in downtown Berkeley before a Cal game, but that closed a decade ago. Here's our list of 10 Creepiest commercials of all time. I rode a motorcycle in the last century (oh, all right, a boyfriends Honda 350; you can stop laughing now) but fail to see the connection between this poor mangled person and insurance. To each his own. Right you are, Jason. ah . The ad was supposed to depict humor to the target audience. He has the kind of voice that will convince you that he is either a serial killer or a regular stoner. There are few bigger mistakes an advertiser can make than making its target audience look like assholes. I guess thats one way to not sell motorcycle insurance. Maybe you should be in the business! Oh how I wish they would remove it from our tv viewing. The lyrics in the ad song have been altered from the original Opportunities lyrics. Doofus Doogie pulls up in the Liberty Mutual Married With Children Al Bundy recycled Dodge, horrified to see his beloved butt buddy burnt crisp on the BBQ. But the CGI mashup here is laughable. Some have their eyes closed. The guy gets a text that hes gotten money back from his Allstate policy (Lets make lots of money). All the inhuman creatures in the movies today are for everyones amusement. January 27, 2023, 7:23 pm, by Heres our list of 10 Creepiest commercials of all time. In 2004, Burger King released an ad called Wake up with the King. Shop commercial insurance products Commercial auto insurance Truck insurance Tow truck insurance Van insurance Box truck insurance Dump truck insurance Food truck insurance Business insurance As freaks on wheels? The King then gives this man a breakfast sandwich and the man happily munches on it. Excellent!!!!! I got married at 35. Agree that its too short! creepy progressive commercial. While both the ads drove home the point, looking at massive cockroaches and rats isnt something we enjoy doing the ads most certainly gave us the creeps. Whatever messages these companies were trying to relay to their audiences, you would certainly know it flopped when a supposedly positive McDonalds commercial gets you to not eat at McDonalds for a month! February 19, 2023, 6:17 am, by Thanks for checking out my blog, I hope you enjoy it! After witnessing the reaction to the commercial and the product, the company rightly decided to take it off the market. This October, the Gecko celebrates Happy GEICOween! in a new series of GEICO commercials from The Martin Agency. ENOUGH with that ALLSTATE COMMERCIAL and STUPID SONG. Love it especially the hood ornament girl who is it! The ad begins with an androgynous character all covered in gooey white substance and eventually starts eating himself. However, the black and white colors of the 1950s and the poor quality of the video make the entire thing nerve-wrenching. The Geico is immediately charmed, not alarmed by the music box. You braindead frickin Moron. Havent seen the ad recently. Its all about our creations being funny, awesome and cool!!11! If you say the word creepy enough people are going to start believing it, like believing that the presidential election was stolen duh. Great song. The King came to life when an agency executive ordered a massive head from Amazon. Have you ever seen a monster before dancing across a dance floor? He heads back down the stairs with the Gecko following closely behind. By the way, I have seen my blog enemies getting blog tortured by references to Limu Emu and Doug, the Geico Gecko and Robbert Larsen. Hate this commercial walk out of the room whenever it comes on.. ugh. Its funny that in the latest ad, a real motorcyclist is silenced and put down by the Motaur. Whats really creepy is the Progressive commercial with the half man half motorcycle to emulate a Centaur. I change the channel every time one comes on. Imagine roaring down a desert highway, wind whipping your hair as an orange sun hangs over the mountains and a half-ton of heavy-metal thunder rumbles between your thighs. 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.. Ditto, so do I and I want to know who is the woman singing? The commercial is fabulous. Gloria: As I have said many times on this blog, advertising is not merely about getting attention. Some motorcycle enthusiasts are practically inseparable from their bikes. So annoying. Not certain, but the location of the last scene (aerial) in the commercial looks a lot like Nevada Highway 375, a few miles east of the black mailbox??? Count yourself lucky you are repelled. Anyone whos taken that drive would agree the scenery would also be supportive of this theory as would the lyrics lets make lots of money. The guy is just having a TGIF ride to take a shot at winning - subconsciously, the viewer association is Allstate customers are (hopeful) winners too. Oh, but Richard, youre wrong! But of course, Sketchbook! Was this commercial really aiming for a positive reaction to viewers when they decided to air this national television or are we just watching too much horror movies? They are going to talk with lawyers and see if they can pull the add. 2.3k. I change it too! Foot Member Mar 10, 2019 8,040 Jun 17, 2022 #2 Similarly, a cheery dude walking the streets as women pull out his arms and other parts is just plain creepy. Absolutely hate the singing hood ornament commercial and turn the channel as quickly as I can. Well, Flo isn't just the woman who pops up for wacky adventures in 45 second commercials, she's also a killer actress. The last verse goes . Some theorists even [] More, Are you a fan of sitcom My Three Sons? One day it's dating, the next is TV commercial info. Oh, geez, Jim. 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, . I dont know who? The advertisement was created for a small ice-cream parlor in Philadelphia. Was just wondering if it creeped other people out, Would you people mind defining what you feel is so creepy about this commercial? Very cool! What could I see? February 19, 2023, 6:22 am, by He looks to be Jewish. Song is ok and catchy I guess. The concept of the commercial isnt all that creepy. The subliminal message is thankfully somewhat more subtle than the giant black man and the scrawny white dork with girlfriend in the Eugenics ad. Flippo asked Parton about what the most outrageous thing shed [] More, Robert Urich was known throughout the world as a tough guy. do you mind not being a Motaur?. Hi, Margaret. The guy who tortures them stopped by my blog site to laugh at my enemies. But the shows [] More, You might remember her as Mindy in the off-beat yet endearing 70s and 80s sitcom Mork and Mindy. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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? There have been many reports too, that the video is cursed and whoever watches it during midnight will meet the same fate as the crew. 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. Cheers. Thumbs up. The commercial starts with a family coming home from a holiday finding out that there were other creatures living in their house. https://www.google.com/search?gs_ssp=eJzj4tFP1zcsNjAzjS8zSTdg9JIuSC1RKM7IL1BIyq8sVsgvKMgvKinNyyzJTC0GACdtDuY&q=pet+shop+boys+opportunities&oq=Pet+shop+boys&aqs=chrome.2.0i355i433j46i433j46j0j46j0j69i61l2.6125j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#wptab=s:H4sIAAAAAAAAAONgVuLRT9c3LDYwM40vM0l_xOjJLfDyxz1hKYdJa05eY7Ti4grOyC93zSvJLKkU0uFig7KUuASkUDRqMEjxcaGI8Oxi0ktJTUsszSmJL0lMsspOttLPLS3OTNYvSk3OL0rJzEuPT84pLS5JLbLKqSzKTC5exKpUkFqiUJyRX6CQlF9ZrJBfUJBfVFKal1mSmVqsAFEEALcBhqayAAAA, I totally agree with all you say. "I booked Flo when I was just about to turn 38. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I also find the hood ornament creepy. This is by far, one of the most chilling and effective work of advocacy ad in the internet. This makes a huge attractive statement. Thats good. I hope you're entertained. Theyre paying me to be different and out there.. To these road warriors, riding is more than a hobby its essential to who they are. Ill grant you its obnoxious, and not quite funny enough to make up for Flos ear-gouging jibber-jabber. I like your suggestion of showing real bikers at a real biker event. https://www.patreon.com/tuvToday, we will be talking about creepy/disturbing commercials that actually aired on live TV. 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. What is Allstate trying. I think this is the best commercial ever I think the actor is sexy hood ornament is so cute. There are numerous myths and stories about centaurs violating women in Greek mythology. The kid asks Motaur: Excuse me . You have to uphold the brand and sell the product. . Some of you are definitely reading more into it than theres meant to be. It is my trademark. I still cant look at the character without imagining mayhem. And how hard would it have been? Its so joyful! Motaur is a character to get your attention. When it comes on I stop what I am doing to watch & listen. Still, this 1960s cereal commercial is definitely a cringe worthy clip to watch. . January 19, 2022, 6:17 pm, by Its one of a few adds that I do not fast forward through. And then she pulls off her mask and reveals herself as Smokey the Bear, who says if you know it was me, would you have listened? Fair point, but you didnt have to make Joanna Cassidy have that piercing and menacing look. Those are the words that smart people use when they pool their talents and strengths to succeed. I dont know, Anonymous. Good luck, Jim. What do you think of the ad? The latest commercial features motaur being told to quit using gym equipment by another black man. However, some advertisements turn out creepier than expected. No, thank you! The homeowner firmly replies, stepping back from the creepy teatime ritual. The Motaur ads are ridiculous, yes, but well see many more commercials like this for as long as brands and agencies focus on creative contrivances over connecting authentically with their audiences and communicating reasons to buy. Most people love the commercial and the obvious joy of the ornament, flying down the road and singing, makes most people smile. The creepiest commercial I can recall? But, I still drop everything to try making out what the hell is it shes singing throughout the remaining commercial.. Drives me crazy! Below is my favorite from all the images that come up. 2010 The Thought & Expression Company, LLC. All cars had them. Like State Farm changed Jake. Dont you like fun? Awful, horrible, annoying, take it off the air. You have a great imagination, Steve. (LogOut/ Motaur is amusing in his own way. We dont know where the inspiration came from, but the advertisement was certainly very creepy. Shame on you. Then in 2008, she gained the role of Flo in the Progressive commercials. Nothing compared to the male Progressive Jamie who lies to and intimidates a young female into driving with him to get a tasty discount on car insurance. A chilling scene waits once the homeowner turns on the attic lights. My days include writing, video editing, and other fun activities. 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What does she do for fun? I turn off the channel when it comes on. I was thinking the same thing. Thanks for stopping by! Kleenex released this commercial in the 80s and it quickly became the weirdest ad on television. No. On the screen, there was a play on words: Mr. E. At least one of my names begins with E. And at the time, Mr. T was becoming famous. by. Disliked her first ad, but now they are breeding more of them. Commerical Auto insurance Protect your vehicles with the #1 commercial auto insurer * Truck insurance Drive protected with the #1 commercial truck insurer Van insurance In the new ad those poor crabs are dancing around because they dont know what awaits them. The screen then reads Surprise Chocolate Eggs. Who is it Heidi Klum and whois providing the vocal? Smokey Bear: Ripping off skin. Nope. I love that add!! September 14, 2021, 5:02 am, by Its a fantastic ad & Im always irritated that it doesnt go on longer. Brings a smile everytime I see it!! The commercial starts with a scene where we see a woman in white robes and a small child dressed like a demonic creature sitting on straw. Does it conveys the intended message from Allstate? Jon Hamm is an indisputably handsome man. Good to know, Anonymous. Reply Ok-Break3620 Additional comment actions. When they divided up the sites to individual markets, one of the markets took to Twitter. Hassan I like it! From Progressive's PR firm: "Riders don't just "like" their bike - they eat, sleep and breathe motorcycles. Great song, great duet. After her graduation, she moved to NYC and gained small roles in "Blades of Glory," "Mad Men," and "Fred: The Movie," to name a few (via IMDb). Love the Allstate commercial. Both the homeowner and Gecko are speechless for a moment, unsure of what they have stumbled upon. Comment \"tuvington\" if you're reading this. Love the commercial, the song, the car, and the ornament.! Facts Verse Centaurs had a really bad reputation in Greek myths and mythology. Do you ride? He would end up having to fight an even tougher battle [] More, What could be more mysterious than an island filled with buried treasure? As a freelance copywriter, people expect me to dazzle and whoo! them with creative ideas. This one is a classic. 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? I think the Allstate Water Nymph on the T.V. Interesting take, Anonymous. He is the lighting director for The Groundlings comedy theater and was born in Stony Point, NY, like his wife. However, if you want a costume for Halloween, you can buy this mask on Amazon. It is the King with his unnaturally large head and never-changing expressions who makes this ad creepy. The Lynx Chocolate Man starts with a man spraying Axe Dark Temptation over his body. . Believe it or not, this commercial was made in the 1970s supposedly for the purpose of entertaining children. Even the semi creepiness of the statue is meant to invoke interest and get viewer attention. Remarkable! Make a good horror movie. Then Motaur asks: The real question is . We are the ones who start forest fires (to be precise, its our cigarettes that are causing forest fires). V-V. Fair question, SweetDoug. This was a popular American sitcom that ran over 12 seasons and 380 episodes from 1960 to 1972. Roughly a quarter million of these unlucky souls sustain injuries so severe that they end up dying. As the number one motorcycle insurer in the U.S., Progressive Insurance today. So my thought was that the driver was headed to Vegas for the weekend. What possible standing does anyone think they may have to file suit? We make managing your Progressive policy online super easy. It has me hooked and I watch it every time it comes on.