tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post8272837513617733562..comments2023-11-03T12:31:51.669+00:00Comments on Country Lite: Not AdMen but SadMenMillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15967731998504496807noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-71331659594783510712008-04-28T03:16:00.000+01:002008-04-28T03:16:00.000+01:00Hi Milla,So many adverts on telly nowadays, all pr...Hi Milla,<BR/>So many adverts on telly nowadays, all pretty meaningless, lager louts are usually protrayed as some kind of incredible hunk type of guy swigging beer, never shown as Mr Bean's type, why is that I wonder...... car adverts a plenty, no more hands that do dishes though.<BR/><BR/>Clarkson and Paxman, now you're talking Milla.<BR/><BR/>Camilla.xxxCAMILLAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741990891794651299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-52123224908065104402008-04-24T14:20:00.000+01:002008-04-24T14:20:00.000+01:00You sum it up so beautifully, Milla - you should b...You sum it up so beautifully, Milla - you should be running that famous advertising agency instead of some FWAD - I'm sure your ads would be a lot less irritating. (Thank goodness for Catchup and Fast Forwarding, I say.)LITTLE BROWN DOGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752176955139690523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-54879269982802500572008-04-24T09:44:00.000+01:002008-04-24T09:44:00.000+01:00It's the sofa ads that are the worst. And particul...It's the sofa ads that are the worst. And particularly if those who flop onto hideous mint-green leather L shaped sofas so dementedly, grinning like idiots, have no shoes on - somehow that makes it even more unpalatable. <BR/>This is why we don't watch long series on TV, but wait until the DVD comes out - you don't even have to fast-forward the ads - there are none. Genius. And then you can sell the DVD on Ebay because some poor fool pays even more than it cost you on play.com. Probably a f*-wit Tv dad.Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378174162151683519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-54197199567051099982008-04-23T04:32:00.000+01:002008-04-23T04:32:00.000+01:00Congratulations!!! You have been nominated for a 2...Congratulations!!! You have been nominated for a 2007 Best Of Blog Award!! To find out more about how your site has a chance to become one of this year’s Best Of’s and how to nominate other bloggers, visit us at www.thebestofblogs.com. Remember voting begins May 5th so make sure you pass the word to your friends, family, and faithful followers.<BR/><BR/>Sincerely,<BR/>Bill Beck<BR/>Project Mgr.<BR/>www.TheBestOfBlogs.com<BR/>Email:Bloggerbeck@aol.comCharlie Blockheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10990245680009504077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-49194682663582784012008-04-22T23:06:00.000+01:002008-04-22T23:06:00.000+01:00oh top, top rant Milla! So very erudite and right...oh top, top rant Milla! So very erudite and right on the head, fab!<BR/>Pigx<BR/>oooo yes, and I agree with Karen, also really hated that advert with the patronising, bossy bitch girlfriend!Pig in the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631525119816074013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-81569620263370035292008-04-20T08:24:00.000+01:002008-04-20T08:24:00.000+01:00Excellent bit of writing there Milla and ooh so tr...Excellent bit of writing there Milla and ooh so true!<BR/><BR/>I need me some of this new recording technology so I don't have to suffer that bit of music during Desperates announcing 'Brunhilda does it after Five-Aside' or whatever. The repetition alone is enough to induce brain damage.<BR/><BR/>Current grrr is the unfolding BT 'story'. Smug woman moves in on hapless man with her two kids and is slowly working through his money, whilst she chats on the phone and loses 'folders'(?) *sigh*Lane Mathiashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08147122748453850264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-48184195303673212122008-04-18T22:55:00.000+01:002008-04-18T22:55:00.000+01:00Are you sure you fast forward through the ads?Not ...Are you sure you fast forward through the ads?<BR/><BR/>Not all of the women in ads are friendless, though. What about the one who discusses her 'bowel stuff' in the restaurant/cafe or whatever. She has friends, doesn't she? I don't understand why, but she does. Unless they're strangers and she just decided to sit at their table, after visiting the loo, of course.Mean Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07829239249872290230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-67503164883835999242008-04-18T20:40:00.000+01:002008-04-18T20:40:00.000+01:00What a brilliant post. I couldn't agree more if I...What a brilliant post. I couldn't agree more if I tried, and I've tried really hard. <BR/><BR/>I've long had a Bee in my Bonnet about adverts, especially those that make blokes look stupid. They don't need any help in that department. (Just kidding.) That Flash advert springs to mind, with the chap from Brush Strokes, and that one where the bloke is cooking dinner while his wife makes sarky comments on the phone to her mate, "aromatic spiceees, I'll phone you tomorrer if ah'm still alive." Grrrr. Don't get me started.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05986874444030474719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-5633734702990423652008-04-18T20:36:00.000+01:002008-04-18T20:36:00.000+01:00Ah you have said just what I often find myself thi...Ah you have said just what I often find myself thinking but a million times more eloquently and you are funny while I am just cross.<BR/>My other pet hate, along with the useless men, is the "Because you're worth it" ads - worth what? why? it's just a way of making you spend money, stupid.Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-32528019920560614802008-04-18T17:12:00.000+01:002008-04-18T17:12:00.000+01:00Milla - what were you drinking when all this was g...Milla - what were you drinking when all this was going on?DevonLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10771725641771199612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-75246372367636673632008-04-18T13:53:00.000+01:002008-04-18T13:53:00.000+01:00Cor that was long - and compelling reading. I am n...Cor that was long - and compelling reading. I am now almost late for school!<BR/>Over here we have really irritating Peaceful, Post-Menopausal Women who roam around in packs of three. All skinny, stunning and gently speed-walking around the woods advertising anything from fiber drinks to depression medication ("ask your doctor about...."). Who has that much time?Expat mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-13827570635612589792008-04-18T08:17:00.000+01:002008-04-18T08:17:00.000+01:00Since this blogging addiction, I only watch things...Since this blogging addiction, I only watch things that I REALLY want to see. Very rare watch ads! Aren't they there to fast fore ward or run out to put the kettle on?<BR/>Thought this was a very good post. Makes you think!Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-59699655828976833182008-04-18T03:03:00.000+01:002008-04-18T03:03:00.000+01:00Hello Milla,It is beginning to occur to me that I ...Hello Milla,<BR/><BR/>It is beginning to occur to me that I am beginning to lose touch with the current scene. I will fail to complete crossword puzzles, and when eavesdropping on the subway, will have not a clue what they are on about.<BR/><BR/>I just do not watch television anymore, other than a daily dose of the news. I watch the news because it is my addiction. I usually do not like what I see reported, but I cannot resist watching.<BR/><BR/>As for the "entertainment" side of broadcasting, I just cannot bear it anymore, and so I also am spared all those adverts.<BR/><BR/>All my contact with public opinion, or what folks want or talk about, etc., comes either from each day at the shop (and that is no random sampling, I assure you) or more likely, from looking over shoulders in the subway to see what mag or book or newspaper they are reading, or trying to snoop the screen of their little electronic devices. Often, I am treated to the sounds emitting from the very amplified personal sound systems to the music that folks choose.<BR/><BR/>Oops, Milla, this is way too long a comment. What I was trying to get at is that I do find myself drifting away from the majority taste, but still so very curious as to what that taste might be these days.<BR/><BR/>(Hoping that the dental visit has calmed things.)<BR/><BR/>xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-24701677986571480942008-04-18T00:17:00.000+01:002008-04-18T00:17:00.000+01:00Oh one of my favourite topics - adverts and making...Oh one of my favourite topics - adverts and making men look as thick as mince. I record as much as I can so I can FF through every single one of them. I am disgusted how ad people are making men look limp and useless. It has gone too far for too long. Oh don't get e started! Nice interesting post!menopausaloldbag (MOB)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04320287770097378027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-47166117410192935702008-04-17T22:14:00.000+01:002008-04-17T22:14:00.000+01:00The TV remote zapper thingy comes with an off butt...The TV remote zapper thingy comes with an off button.<BR/><BR/>if you can find it, of course.Grithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14022216340604423686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-1098338310337947332008-04-17T15:27:00.000+01:002008-04-17T15:27:00.000+01:00I *don't* like the singing dog ad. The way in whic...I *don't* like the singing dog ad. The way in which the dog looks so scared makes me sad :( But you already knew that!<BR/><BR/>Re: Man and crutches/yoghurt. This one annoys me (as I took great pleasure in ranting to N the other night when also watching House). He's broken his leg. He has not lost the use of his spine. Instead of using bloody crutches to pick him yoghurt up, why doesn't he just bend forward and pick it up. *rolls eyes* ahhh men!nuttycowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10404690160646306404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-87752044231941298612008-04-17T14:16:00.000+01:002008-04-17T14:16:00.000+01:00Yup - still love the ad with the singing dog thoug...Yup - still love the ad with the singing dog though. And what about the irritating Pizza Ads which render the talentless, speechless . . . Hooray for the mute button.Westerwitch/Headmistresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08956764463959607416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-69454630254235848742008-04-17T13:28:00.000+01:002008-04-17T13:28:00.000+01:00Good stuff again - I loved "newly packaged catfud ...Good stuff again - I loved "newly packaged catfud breathing in with a happy simper particulate matter dense with roadkill brain spatter masquerading as Finest Duck". You did neglect one problem that watching recorded programmes throws up - for every twittering "Herbal Essences" you can joyfully elide, you can't record the subtitles. Watching US shows without subtitles is jolly hard work.Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06548801150312804111noreply@blogger.com