NFL Story - Mr Oboe

The Mouth:
Oboe fans around the world were going crazy; someone was finally giving their instrument some love. But no. The point of this is not that playing the oboe is a respected and rewarding experience. The point is that if you're a giant black man, your dream must be to play professional sports. I mean, can you imagine a large person with dark skin wanting a normal life and simply enjoying playing his instrument?

That being said, I love football, I love the NFL and this was a nice story. B.

The Hawk:
I like this one. It's like a good "based on a true story" movie; it contains all of the facts with enough flare added to keep it interesting. Salaam tells the story in a funny way, and I love when the coach says "You play the oboe". Funny, heart-warming, and completely unnecessary since the Super Bowl and the NFL already has a kajillion viewers. B-

T Mobile, Secret Lover: B

"Seeecret loovers, that's what we are."

I was singing that all night last night, so if we're grading for stuck-in-my-headedness this is a winner. However, I think the concept of Fav Five is dumb and would never, ever cause me to buy a phone or switch carriers. Unless Dwayne and Charles were in my top five.

The Hawk:

Love it. Great song, great "busted" moment... Fav Five is awesome... not really. I agree on B, but mine is a positive B, whereas The Mouth gave a negative B.

Where Steve Nash Happens

Here is the Steve Nash spot from the NBA's "Where Amazing Happens" campaign. It cleverly uses the car's navigation lady to detail Steve Nash's path to success. A good idea by the NBA to use one of their most popular and marketable (meaning white) players. I love this one, although I can that it may fall under the "what the hell was that advertising?" category. B.

THE MOUTH:

I love Steve Nash, but I don't like this commercial much. I don't think using that navigation system to tell the story is all that clever--although it works with "where you have arrived happens." I hate that robot navigation voice in cars and this doesn't really do anything to diminish that. "You are now receiving your 2nd MVP" is possibly the worst line. The style is interesting, but doesn't seem to match the character of the NBA or the other spots in this campaign. C-.

Weight Watchers, Stop Dieting: B

I'm not sure what draws me to these. I'm not fat (although I am getting a small unattractive belly). I'm not planning to be fat. And when I do get fat, well, I'll most likely embrace my beautiful fatness. For some reason I like 'em. The lines aren't even that great; the other lines are barely worth mentioning. I guess I'm intrigued by the tagline and the overall idea.

Stop Dieting. Start Living.

Now, I haven't read the small type on any of these posters--maybe I'm not that interested--but I was under the impression that Weight Watchers was some sort of diet. I'm guessing they claim that watching your calorie intake, or eating healthier, is not necessarily a diet. In fact, their website brazenly states, "Weight Watchers works because it's not a diet." False. Wrong. Lie. Here is a common definintion of diet: To eat and drink according to a regulated system, especially so as to lose weight or control a medical condition. That could almost be the exact definition of Weight Watchers. A regulated system of eating to help you lose weight.

Getting my attention: success. Telling the truth: failure.

And now a word from The Hawk:

I haven't been honored by the presence of these ads, so I probably don't have enough information, but... they seem annoying. Intriguing though, I suppose. I'll take the cop out though, and go with C.

Old Spice, Manly Test: B

Since we seem to have gone on a slight Old Spice rating spree, here's another:



"I used to think it didn't matter what deodorant I chose. Dumb."

The writing is great and that knee-pad is a nice touch. The problem is, that man is a real man, which makes me feel like less of one. And I'm not sure Old Spice is going to change that. In somewhat related news, I did buy Old Spice body wash.

Skittles, Baby Bird: B

"Quack, quack."