Better Commercials: Old Spice or Geico

[The Deadman]

What company has the goofier commercials?

Old Spice: https://www.youtube.com/user/OldSpice
Geico: https://www.youtube.com/user/GEICO

[Jester]

Ive got 2 words to explain why I'm going Old Spice: Terry Crews.

[IndigoErth]

Old Spice. They started winning it ever since "I'm on a horse."

Too many Geico commercials have been annoying. And since they tried to bring back a few, including that damn camel and the screaming pig in the car... ugh, no thanks. The gecko has gotten old.

[Leo656]

I think the Old Spice ones, though often bizarre, are a bit more creative and memorable.

Regardless, my wife controls the remote and insists that we skip all commercials, so frankly I don't see a lot of either.

[Autbot_Benz]

Old Spice I mean they had the man myth the Chin Bruce Campbell in their commercials so that's an automatic win

[Leo656]

What I can't believe is that they're still making those insurance commercials with Flo. At least she's aging gracefully.

Meawhile, Erin Esurance was long-ago retired because the creators couldn't believe people were making internet porn of her. You can't invent this stuff.

[IndigoErth]

Originally Posted by Leo656

Regardless, my wife controls the remote and insists that we skip all commercials, so frankly I don't see a lot of either.

What magic power does this woman possess. Any time I try to flip between channels when one takes a break they always have to decide to go to commercial at the same time.

[Powder]

I'm going with Geico. Reptiles & Royksopp. 'Nuff said.

[Leo656]

Originally Posted by IndigoErth

What magic power does this woman possess. Any time I try to flip between channels when one takes a break they always have to decide to go to commercial at the same time.

The power of "I Can Have You Arrested Anytime I Want Because You Were Once Upon A Time Charged With Terroristic Threats Towards An Unrelated Third Party, So You Have To Do Whatever I Say Because Nobody Will Ever Believe Your Word Over Mine And I'm Not Above Filing False Police Reports To Get My Way", basically.

And yes, it's a "power" she wields at any and every opportunity. No, it's not fun. But it's expensive to live in NJ, and on one income it's completely impossible, SO, here we are.

She doesn't change the channel, she just Mutes the TV. You're right, they're always on somewhere. They don't bother me (on TV at least; when the ads intrude upon my YouTube viewings, that's an altogether different story), but she finds them so offensive that she'd rather sit in silence. Whattyagonnado?

She claims that she doesn't "rule" the remote, but whenever I take it she angrily snatches it away, so... Yes She Does. Part of why I just don't really watch TV anymore. Not worth the hassle.

[Candy Kappa]

Are you being held against your will? Blink twice for yes or do the Macarena for no

[snake]

Leo, every new piece of information that I learn about your personal life makes me extremely worried about you.

[Leo656]

I'm alright. I'd rather read and play video games, anyway. TV is too passive for me anymore.

And I've NEVER witnessed a marriage that was anything less than "Two People Who Kinda Hate Each Other But Can't Afford Separate Rents". And my family is huuuuuge. So I just look at it as, "It Is What It Is". People either stay together for convenience, or they divorce and go broke, but nobody's ever really "happy". Why should I expect any different? I'm not "special".

Denis Leary said it best. "Y'want my advice on a 'Happy Marriage'? Here it is: Love, Honor, Respect... and stay the HELL away from each other."

He's a wise man. There's a reason Bill Hicks swiped all his best material.
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And the Terroristic Threats incident was like 2002 already, with my then-neighbor. I know I've mentioned it many times before. If nothing else, let it serve as a lesson to all that One Mistake can and will ruin your life if you're not careful, because it can get you a certain "reputation". So, y'know. Be Careful.

And also stay single. I can't stress that enough.

[Wildcat]

I personally like Geico better. They’re not over the top and are usually clever.

Progressive’s are pretty good too. The Flo and Jamie characters work well. Even Sonic was in one that ran very briefly.

I had no idea the porn art is why Esurance stopped Erin. I just looked it up. That’s funny.

Those Free Credit Report .com songs were good. I miss them.

The Dos Equis Most Interesting Man in the World ads we’re always good even with the new guy. They seem to have stopped them though.

Ive always assumed they’d have the original man return from space (maybe having discovered aliens) and meet the new guy. Then have them duel or something to see who’s more awesome

[snake]

Erin Esurance! I forgot about her for awhile. She was pretty cool for a commercial mascot, for the brief period of time she was on TV. I mean, I understand why they pulled her to an extent; the first thing that pops up when you look her up on Google Images is "fan-art".

They should've kept her IMO- it's good marketing.

It's like how Wendy's got me to buy their garbage-ass food when they started marketing Wendy as a smug anime girl.

[Leo656]

I had a hard time picturing any Baconator Farts coming out of that chick. Didn't seem plausible.

And Wendy's is the only fast food that actually scientifically qualifies as "food", my son. Whatchu talkin' 'bout, Willis?!

[snake]

We’re going to have some major issues if you’re talking sh*t on Taco Bell, cobknobbler.

[Leo656]

You have any idea how much dead rat that Taco Bell is "allowed" to put in their food, son?

More than I wanna eat, I'll tell you that for free.

[snake]

If dead rat tastes as good as a Crunchwrap Supreme, then call me a dead rat connoisseur.

[oldmanwinters]

I've always liked the Little Piggy going "WeeWeeWee" all the way home.

It's more funny than annoying, but there are far more annoying commercials on TV today.

[MsMarvelDuckie]

I prefer the Cavemen. They were pretty funny, and even had their own "show" for a while. I like the lizard, too- he's so cute! Bur Bruce kinda takes the top spot for me, since I am a fan of his films. (Bubba-Ho-Tep and I Am Bruce were hilarious!)