I Just Don’t Get It
I’m planning on writing an Olympic review eventually (is it just me, or do the Olympics feel extra exciting this time around?) but in the meantime, there’s something that has had me scratching my head. US Cellular has been running an ad during the Olympics that I just don’t understand. For those of you who haven’t seen it (since I was talking to my sister in Detroit on the phone when it came on and she was seeing something else) I’ve linked to it below:
So what’s up with it? Are people smiling at the phone dude because he’s laughing and smiling as he’s talking on the phone? Because for me, when I talk on the phone people just look at me like I’m crazy - then again, I’m often grunting or making cackling sounds into the phone. And what’s up with the Snuggle fabric softener bear coming to life and walking with the little girl. Is it just me, or was that totally out of place? Are we in an alternate universe where a walking teddybear wouldn’t get a second glance on the street? Also, fireworks in the middle of the street? Really crappy fireworks?
I don’t get it.
But ironically, Ben does. He loves the commercial. As soon as he sees that guy, talking on his cell phone, he yells “Balloons! Balloons then fireworks!” Then he watches intently until his favorite parts come.
Too bad he’s too young to buy his own phone…I’m sure it would have been US Cellular if he could!
I plan on writing a review, as well… as soon as I can peel myself away from the TV screen. And yes, it does seem EXTRA exciting, but maybe it’s just because of all the drama, but who knows??? I love going to Yahoo everyday and seeing who has more medals, USA or China. I better stop there, or I’ll never stop. I sure hope Chicago gets the 2016 games. Ben will be old enough to compete by then, right? If not, we can just get him a fake passport. hahaha JK Did I say that?
Verizon!
“Smile, and the world smiles with you.”
The instances where other people are smiling at the man aren’t really happening. The reality is shown at the beginning of the commercial, where everyone is stuck in their own world with worries–you can see it on their faces. There are no fireworks or celebrations going on, it’s just the man finding something to appreciate and smile about.
Unfortunately, this has nothing to do with the company…
I like to sometimes put the television on mute and watch commercials to see if they still make sense. Most of the images presented have nothing to do with the product being sold, which is the same in this case.
Ahh…that makes sense now - it’s all in his head!