What’ll They Think of Next?

Okay, ladies and germs, I just saw a commercial a few seconds ago for yet another strange product and since I’ve been absent a lot lately, I thought it would give me something to write about. What exactly was the product? It was for The Party Potty which, if word spreads like wildfire as it … Continue reading What’ll They Think of Next?

Really Local Filming

It can't get much closer than this. On the way home I happened to come across some more filming in my neighborhood. (Yes, I know, I see it all the time around here but I'm still intrigued by it all.) So when I got home I decided to grab the camera and ride my bike … Continue reading Really Local Filming

Selling Out in America

Target stores has always shad a knack for attracting celebrities to appear in their ads. During my brief employ at Target, no less than three commercials were shot at my store with Terri Garr, Shari Lewis and Lambchop, and one with some Spanish musician that I couldn't name. We also hosted an in-store book signing … Continue reading Selling Out in America

Bust A Nut

The whole Washington Mutual ad slogan got me thinking about other dumb or annoying ads from the past. And I think I may have found the crown jewel. Back in the 90s there was a snappy radio jingle for Corn Nuts, in my opinion one of the raunchiest snacks ever invented or consumed by mankind. … Continue reading Bust A Nut

Local Filming

While on the way to work today I noticed more of those familiar yellow signs that mean filming is taking place. These read "FF4" and while I have no idea what that could possibly could mean, I've compiled a list of possibilities: Fear Factor Foo Fighters Fantastic Four Final Fantasy Freddy Fender (Wait, he's dead) … Continue reading Local Filming