Must Watch: It Can Wait - It's Up to You to Make That Choice

I haven't posted a blog since December of last year, but when it comes to something as important as texting and driving I have a need to say something.

I've mentioned it in the past and I'll mention it again; I was a serial text driver.  And not only texting - this included reading email, checking online posts, etc. etc.

Why do it?  What's so important that it can't wait?  Perhaps your dog is at the vet and you're waiting for that very important call that he's made out of surgery okay.  Perhaps your employer is calling or texting you with a very important errand to run.  Or perhaps you didn't have a phone to begin with?

It can wait.. No matter how serious the information is on the other end of that message.

I've had Facebook friends that have passed on, and while they're not people I would consider "personal" friends, they were friends in my Facebook world. We're human - so when I read about someone on Facebook who has died because they were texting and driving - it kicks me in the gut.

AT&T has released a video I encourage everyone to watch.   They have released this in conjunction with their 5th Anniversary of the "it can wait" campaign.

No Post Is Worth A Life!

At 6:30 PM on June 2, 2011 I made a promise to never text and drive ever again. Do the same - save a life. If not your own, do it for those you can seriously hurt.

900 Miles Between Fill-ups

GM released the following ad during the Olympics and it was absolutely fantastic!   
 
I truly never understood "900 miles between fill-ups" until I became a Chevy Volt owner.  And boy am I proud of our decision to purchase one.  I can't even remember the last time I put Gas in my car.  Oh yeah, it was around Christmas, when I went to visit family.  2075 EV Miles and counting...

Check out the ad here.

What a Hot Mess: I Hate People Who Have a Bunch of Hangups. Oh and Also, NO GAYS!!!

I don't know what's worse, that this gentleman prefers straight or bi people over gays or that the bathroom door must be open when showering.  And while the gas and electric are provided, the Cable, Wi-Fi and parking in the garage are not.  Seriously?  Who is going to respond to this ad?  Nevermind, it's Hollywood.  And people looking to make it big will go to great lengths, lol.  What a Hot Mess!

A Message For Children and A Warning For Adults

This is pretty cool.  An amazing innovation that could literally save a life.  Considering all the recent events over the discovery of the three women who were kidnapped as young children or teenagers, giving a little to this foundation to help abused children wouldn't hurt.

The ANAR foundation has developed an advertisement that uses a lenticular lens to display two different messages at the same time;  One for adults and one for children.  The one for children urges the child to seek help with a number to call, whereas the adult version has nothing listed.  It uses a technology where only certain heights can see certain messages.  This will give the child a chance to find help without alerting the abuser.

Must Watch: Robinsons 'Pals'

Why is it that everyone makes cool advertisements but us?  Oh wait, we have this diet coke commercial I posted earlier. Lol.

The following British commercial for the juice drink, Robinsons, starts off with two friends hanging out with each other.  As the day goes on, they kick the ball, run after each other, and play Star Wars.  When the day reaches it's end, the two boys call it a night.  

Are they friends or something more...  The outcome will surprise you.  Check it out.

This Is Pure Evil

I'm sorry, but these pics are just pure evil.  It's just not right. LOL.

Does this constitute as trolling?  Otherwise I would have posted them as Trolls of the Day.

Ship My Pants

Clever or classy?  Take your pick.  I'm sure there will be those who absolutely hate it, because we know what "ship" really means. LOL.  I think the recent ad from Kmart is pretty darn clever.  Take a look and discover "shipping" your pants?

Must Watch: Coca-Cola - If You Stand Up, We Lose

I saw this video the other day and I'd have to say it's one of the best Coca-Cola advertisements I have seen in my life.  The ad is titled, "Chairs".

I remember drinking up to 6 diet cokes a night while watching our TV shows.  Not only was this contributing to an unhealthy lifestyle, but it was hurting our budget at the same time.  Ryan doesn't drink soft drinks, so it took me a while to learn.

The ad is phenomenol, you have to watch it.

I'd have to say the did a terrific job of telling us what we should do with our lazy asses.  Stand Up!

Grandpa Tells It Like It Is

Check out this cute 30 second ad by Oscar Mayer - it's really funny.  Well, only if you have grandparents that act like them.  

I have one grandmother through marriage left, but watching this made me think of my grandfathers who were both goofballs in their own right.  LOL.  Loved it.

A Very Special Moment - Issue #5: Thank You Mom

Whether you're a mother, grandmother or even a father, having a child is A Very Special Moment, and this video is the reason why.

You may have seen the following commercial last summer during the Olympics, or possibly you never have.  In either case, now you have the chance to watch it again, or for the very first time.  Many "thank-yous" go out to Proctor & Gamble for paying tribute to our mothers in this intimate advertisement.  Be warned.. you may shed a tear.

Zac Efron Does John John Denim

I'm not sure where I read it, or who said it; but I think they said it best when describing Zac Efron in his recent photo shoot for John John Denim.

"It's pretty disturbing that the guy in the photo is prettier than the female models he's posing with."

Sorry ladies, I thought it was pretty funny and somewhat true.

Cartier Impresses Viewers with Stunning Commercial

I'm posting this video, because I've already received several messages as to why I haven't done so.  My partner Ryan saw a TV spot the other night while we were watching The Walking Dead, and he thought it was really cool.  Little did he know that Cartier's short film/commercial ran a little longer than than the 30-second TV spot he witnessed (3-1/2 minutes to be exact.).  

The advertisement is quite a magnificent piece of work.  I cannot imagine how much it cost to make, but I'm sure it cost a pretty penny.  Then again if you're Cartier, money is no object.  The stunning graphics, CGI and art will take your breath away, alongside the beautiful Jewelry, of course.  It's no wonder they've been around since 1847.

YouTube Description:  Discover the new Cartier film, a journey between dream and reality. For the very first time, Cartier has decided to create a cinema epic focusing on its history, its values and inspiration, its artistic and universal scope.

Dollar Shave Club - Our Blades Are F***ing Great

When I saw this video I started to laugh, then giggle, then smile, and then nothing...

Why? Because the promotion is actually true!  The Dollar Shave Club does exist, and if you are one who spends hundreds on razors every year, this may benefit you.  Seriously.  For $1 a month you get 5 cartridges shipped to your door.  You will no longer have to shop for the damn things or spend a horrendous amount of money that simply goes to Rafael Nadal. LOL.

Trust me, you'll enjoy the video, check it out here.

YouTube Description:  Dollar Shave Club couldn't be simpler. Select one of our great razors, pay one low monthly fee, and we send 'em right to your door. No more over-paying for fancy brand name shave tech. No more forgetting to buy your blades. Check out http://www.dollarshaveclub.com

Must Watch: Breaking News! The Three Little Pigs Boil Big Bad Wolf Alive!

Wow, this has got to be the best advertisement I've seen so far this year, it definitely surpasses the 2012 Superbowl ads.  The following ad is for The Guardian newspaper over in the U.K., and it uses the famous fairy tale, The Three Little Pigs to demonstrate how their news team would cover every angle of a crime.

So pretty much, the 3 little pigs are arrested for boiling the Big Bad Wolf alive which in turn causes a huge controversy expanding to every social media network available, the public gets in on it, and the pigs go to trial.

Overall, The Guardian covered the crime, did a pretty damn good job getting their message across, and the video has gone viral within a matter of days.  You can't get any more awesome than that.

It's Purely Animal - Issue No. 49 - Inside Every Good Dog Is A Great Dog [video]

Princess

This is my most treasured issue of "It's Purely Animal" yet.  

If you've never been a pet owner please don't ignore this post, hopefully it will make you understand why pet owners treasure their pets so much.

When I got my first precious and lovable chihuahua I never understood what love for a pet was until two years into my relationship with my previous partner.  My dog comforted me when things were going so very wrong in 2003, and then again in 2005 - I never thought I could recover.  Princess was there by my side and understood my pain when I didn't think dogs could even feel.

Dogs do feel - they understand you and they are there for you when you need them most.  It reminds me of a quote I read once, "Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them - filling an emptiness we don't even know we have."  And it's true.  When I felt so empty and had nothing else to live for, she made me smile, made my day every time I came home, and fulfilled my life in more ways than she could ever imagine.  After 9 years with me, she died in 2009 and to this day I still cry when I write or think about her.

Duchess

Ryan and I still have 4 chihuahuas in our household, Princess' niece, Duchess, her two great nieces Lady and Puffs, and her great nephew, Nacho.  While I thought nothing could ever replace the void left behind by Princess, Duchess has taken her spot in her own way.  Lady, Puffs and Nacho hang out with Ryan the most, and rightly so, those are his little "miracle" monsters. But that's a whole 'nother story.  

Last night, Ryan and I were watching Glee - it was a tearful episode.  And as usual, every time I start to sniffle or shed a tear, Duchess will instinctively come up and lick the tears off my face - she doesn't like to see me cry.  She will also defend me against Ryan when he pretends to lift a finger and scold me. It's the most amazing feeling ever, and I wouldn't trade it for anything.

From left to right: Nacho, Puffs, and Lady

Watch this awesome, awesome commercial from Purina, because I truly believe it, "Inside every good dog is a great dog".

Commercial Appearing In Another Commercial's Commercial

Whoever thought of this idea is probably raking in the dough as we speak.  Who would've thought that two products could be sold by a commercial appearing in another commercial's commercial?

Way to go Old Spice and Bounce. LOL.  Pure Genius.

Subway vs. Hawaii Five-0 [video]

Okay, there's product placement, then there's product placement.  We all know that musician's use them in their music videos, and your favorite television series do this crazy shit too.  But they're usually subtle about it - you don't usually see an entire minute worth of it.  

Hawaii Five-0 recently had an episode on CBS that went a little overboard. I thought it was absolutely hilarious, and cheesy as hell.  Check out the video.

The only thing left he had to say was where he got the sandwiches. LOL.

Gay Ads That Matter - Issue No. 009 - Sugar Baby Love [NSFW]

Ryan and I saw the movie, Breakfast on Pluto yesterday, and a song in the movie reminded him of a video I had posted on my old blog a very long time ago.  It's really cute, maybe not NSFW, but c'mon it's a cartoon.  

Introduced at the Cannes Film Festival in 2006, the film was made in reference to safe sex and AIDS awareness, one of the main reasons you see condoms throughout the video.

The song in the background is by the Rubettes, "Sugar Baby Love" I posted the lyrics after the jump.

Lyrics after the jump.

Can You Run As Fast or Faster Than Ryan Hall?

Think you can keep pace with an elite marathoner?  Back in November, Asics dared anyone to race their ad.  

For the 2011 New York City Marathon, Asics wanted fans to truly experience a champion marathoner's 26.2 mile pace so they installed a 60-foot video wall and challenged people passing by to race Olympic marathoner, Ryan Hall for just 60 feet.  

Pretty cool stuff.

Back In The Day - Vintage Christmas Light Ad

Who would have thought that back in the day it would've been okay to buy Gay Christmas Lites.  LOL.  You gotta love Christmas!  Have A Merry one everybody!