Who else thinks that "wax Bush" ad on AAR is idiotic?

Richardo

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Thu May-20-04 11:35 AM
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Who else thinks that "wax Bush" ad on AAR is idiotic?

Edited on Thu May-20-04 11:39 AM by Richardo

The whole excrutiating premise is a gardening metaphor, then they end with the obvious (and weak) 'personal grooming' pun.

I have no quarrel with the sentiment, but the execution blows.

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boobooday

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Thu May-20-04 11:36 AM
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1. I agree

Some of the comedy has been a little disappointing.

http://www.wgoeshome.com

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Davis_X_Machina

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Thu May-20-04 11:37 AM
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2. Do their checks to AAR bounce?

In broadcasting, that's pretty much the only question....

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soleft

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Thu May-20-04 11:38 AM
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3. Yes! It's terrible - also "George W. you're fired"

But they haven't been playing that one as much.

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Misunderestimator

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Thu May-20-04 12:24 PM
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11. I got a "George W., You're Fired" bumper sticker

after hearing that ad. The best ads are the annoying ones that you remember. And the sticker looks great. It has a back background and white lettering... looks great on a black car.

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Imalittleteapot

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Thu May-20-04 11:40 AM
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4. Not only idiotic. It's annoying.

:puke:

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vi5

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Thu May-20-04 11:49 AM
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5. Sadly, I'd say 50% of what's on AAR is idiotic and annoying...

Oh, I know. We're not supposed to criticize AAR because it's just so peachy that we finally have a radio station that speaks to our needs.

Sorry, but 50% of what they do are supposedly humorous bits that just are not that funny. And I'm the target audience so I don't know who exactly finds some of that stuff funny.

To each their own I guess. I just have to turn it off whenever any of them do any of their shtick. And I used to stick around for the commercials just to support them but even those are insufferable any more.

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Richardo

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Thu May-20-04 11:53 AM
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7. I hate schtick...

...it's usually juvenile and weak.

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vi5

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Thu May-20-04 12:17 PM
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9. Exactly....just BE funny....don't plan it.....

All the people they have as hosts are quick wits and have some great commentary on the topics they are discussing, and often times it's hilarious. They don't need to pad things with these planned bits.

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thebigidea

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Thu May-20-04 11:53 AM
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6. AA is kinda embarassing at times

clearly, this is because they're not airing MY stuff - which is embarassing ALL THE TIME:

http://www.terminalproduct.com/radio.htm

See? Aren't those commercials MUCH more embarassing?

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rfranklin

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Thu May-20-04 11:53 AM
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8. How 'bout "Pluck Bush"

or "grab Bush by the roots and pull 'em out?"

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mouse7

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Thu May-20-04 12:22 PM
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10. I think "Wax Bush" and "Dubya, you're fired" are paid ads

Those are paid spots, not AAR satire.

The "Dubya, you're fired" ads are for a t-shirt maker and seller. I can't remember off the top of my head what the "Wax Bush" ad is for off the top of my head. I've heard it a million times, but I haven't had my coffee yet. I've spaced what the product was for the moment.

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