Homer Simpson, commercial pitchman

Jan 29, 2004, 3:22 PM ET42 posts by 14 posters
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David

from the new york post

A-DO'H!-RABLE By MICHAEL STARR

January 29, 2004 -- HOMER Simpson is going to the Super Bowl on Sunday.

The animated star of "The Simpsons" will headline a 30-second MasterCard ad - one of several funky spots airing during Sunday's Big Game.

The Homer spot, part of MasterCard's ongoing "Priceless" campaign, is titled "The Simpsons" and highlights a typical day for Homer, who runs some errands so he'll be able to spend more time with Marge and the kids.

Homer's first stop is the Kwik-E-Mart, where he grabs a six-pack of Duff, a hot dog, potato chips and some doughnuts as the voiceover intones "Diapers, milk and laundry detergent . . . $25" ("Oh yeah, and the stuff he said," Homer responds).

And so it goes, with Homer getting his oil changed (as a swarm of bees eat his doughnut), visiting his barber and ending up at Moe's Tavern - where he's served a beer and toasts the voiceover.

"Getting your errands done quicker to spend more time with your family . . . Priceless," says the voiceover, before repeating itself more sternly a second time.

"Yeah, yeah, I heard you the first time," Homer replies. "Stupid voiceover."

Pepsi, meanwhile, will air an ad featuring about 20 teens - including 14-year-old Staten Island resident Annie Leith - who were sued for unauthorized downloading of music from the Internet.

The ad, for the "Pepsi iTunes Giveaway," will inaugurate a new campaign in which Pepsi is offering up to 100 million free (and legal) downloads from Apple's iTunes for a two-month period.

During the ad, Leith holds a Pepsi and says, "We are still going to download music for free off the Internet," according to published reports.

Userb3David

[email] (David) wrote in news:40196b72.57180612 @news.individual.net:

Great. Wonder if Pepsi would be so cavalier if record companies were encouraging kids to steal Pepsis from the corner market.

Duff ManUserb3

"Userb3" wrote in message news:[email]...

I don't think you get it...Pepsi isn't encouraging piracy...it's a joke...do you think they get the songs for free?

Userb3Duff Man

"Duff Man" wrote in news:[email]:

Where would I have gotten that idea?

"During the ad, Leith holds a Pepsi and says, "We are still going to download music for free off the Internet," according to published reports."

R. TangUserb3

In article ,

You DID read where Pepsi is paying Apple for the tunes?

Geez...we're getting some awfully dense people on the Internet these days....worse than when eternal September began....

- -Roger Tang, [email], Artistic Director PC Theatre - Editor, Asian American Theatre Revue [NEW URL][Yes, it IS new] - http://www.aatrevue.com
Userb3R. Tang

[email] (R. Tang) wrote in news:bvc3am$fio$[email]:

So you think that when a teenager stands up and says "we are still going to download music for free on the internet" that they mean they'll only download it during the Pepsi promotion? If that's so, I have some nice swamp land in Arizona you might be interested in.

Barry MargolinUserb3

In article , Userb3 wrote:

So do you think that in the old days, when banks gave away free toasters when you opened an account, they were advocating stealing household appliances?

Barry Margolin, [email] Arlington, MA
Userb3Barry Margolin

Barry Margolin wrote in news:[email]:

And you think the two situations aresimilar?

Barry MargolinUserb3

In article , Userb3 wrote:

I think you're making a big deal of a throwaway line in a commercial.

The kids are being allowed to download music for free. Why can't they exclaim it?

Barry Margolin, [email] Arlington, MA
Userb3Barry Margolin

Barry Margolin wrote in news:barmar- [email]:

Tell you what - you take the commercial literally, and I'll see it as a wink wink nod nod endorsement of napster and similar piracy schemes.

jere7my tho?rpeUserb3

In article , Userb3 wrote:

Weird way to interpret it, given that Apple's iMusic program is a partner behind the commercial. Do you think that a company trying to sell music downloads would co-produce a "wink wink nod nod" endorsement of their free competitors?

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Userb3jere7my tho?rpe

"jere7my tho?rpe" wrote in news:j7y-699304.00104430012004 @visonmassif.rs.itd.umich.edu:

They also sell computers, modems, and iPods.

Gusjere7my tho?rpe

jere7my tho?rpe wrote:

It's been wildly successful on Macs and has just recently started supporting Windows boxes. These are all legal downloads.

jere7my tho?rpeGus

In article , Gus wrote:

Er...yeah. That's my point. Why would Apple make a commercial encouraging people to download ILlegally when they're trying to make money from people downloading legally?

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GusUserb3

Userb3 wrote:

Swamp land in AZ? Boy did you get hosed!

GusR. Tang

R. Tang wrote:

Lawyers sometimes have tunnel vision, besides, suing people makes for a nice living.

R. TangGus

In article ,

Hrm. Like I said, dense people....

- -Roger Tang, [email], Artistic Director PC Theatre - Editor, Asian American Theatre Revue [NEW URL][Yes, it IS new] - http://www.aatrevue.com
Jack AkUserb3

On 29 Jan 2004 22:45:52 GMT, Userb3 wrote:

You really don't *get* it. Maybe the record companies will reciprocate with a coupon offer of a 2 liter Pepsi free at your local supermarket.

Pepsi and perhaps Apple are paying for the music that is being offered via the "free" downloads.

Userb3Jack Ak

Jack Ak wrote in news:[email]:

I *get* it just fine. Pepsi's giving a wink and a nod to piracy. You think they're only referring to the iTunes promotion when they say "we'll always download music for free"?

Scott MunroUserb3

On 29 Jan 2004 23:33:52 GMT, Userb3 wrote:

If misquoting the article you originally quoted is the only way to keep the debate going, I think it's time to admit (at least to yourself) that you were wrong and let it go.

"Yes! To be like the Hu-man! To laugh, feel, want! Why are these things not in the plan?"
Barry MargolinUserb3

In article , Userb3 wrote:

But they're doing so because they're being *allowed* to. It's not stealing if someone is giving it away.

Barry Margolin, [email] Arlington, MA
Gary TaitUserb3

On 29 Jan 2004 20:45:21 GMT, Userb3 wrote:

Read between the lines. Pepsi is giving away iTunes tracks with points acquired with purchase of Pepsi products. Nobody ever said they were stealing.

Userb3Gary Tait

Gary Tait wrote in news:[email]:

Right. And people smoke tobacco in the bongs at the head shop.

R. TangUserb3

In article ,

As a troll, this is STILL pretty dense. They made 'em better before perpetual September set in....

- -Roger Tang, [email], Artistic Director PC Theatre - Editor, Asian American Theatre Revue [NEW URL][Yes, it IS new] - http://www.aatrevue.com
DraebyergUserb3

Can a human being really be THIS stupid?

Userb3Draebyerg

Draebyerg wrote in news:4019CEBE.7623FE62 @earthlink.com:

Ad hominem attacks - the sign of a winning argument every time.

Duff ManUserb3

"Userb3" wrote in message news:[email]...

points

Attacking the attack instead of making valid points, another sign of winning (yes, I recognize the irony)...

GusUserb3

Userb3 wrote:

Good, declare victory and move on.

R. TangDraebyerg

In article ,

Web TV.

I rest my case.

- -Roger Tang, [email], Artistic Director PC Theatre - Editor, Asian American Theatre Revue [NEW URL][Yes, it IS new] - http://www.aatrevue.com
Chris ®R. Tang

They have the internet on TV's now?

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Duff ManChris ®

"Chris �" wrote in message news:[email]...

TV's? Are those things still around?

GusChris ®

Chris � wrote:

"You bastards!"

;)
Chris ®Draebyerg

Did you watch the Democratic debate last night?

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TerryoUserb3

Userb3 wrote in message news:...

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I'm far more concerned about record companies and entertainers ripping off the public with overpriced CDs and shoddy product, than I am about occasional acts of "piracy". They are getting exactly what they deserve......

Scott MunroTerryo

On 30 Jan 2004 13:29:20 -0800, [email] (Terryo) wrote:

You're right. When I see ravening bands of record company executive running around the streets forcing people to buy their CDs, it just makes me sick.

"Yes! To be like the Hu-man! To laugh, feel, want! Why are these things not in the plan?"
Userb3Terryo

[email] (Terryo) wrote in news:4f9c406e.0401301329.7d950d24 @posting.google.com:

How perfectly lovely. Stealing is justified if the product you want is too expensive. You're a credit to us all...

TerryoUserb3

Userb3 wrote in message news:...

Thank you. Some side with Jean Valjean, others side with Javert.......

Chris ®David

Just saw a few outtakes of this commercial on ESPN's Around The Horn. Looks hilarious, and it involves a lot of characters, including Moe, Chief Wiggum and Apu.

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JamesDavid

[email] (David) wrote in news:[email]:

I've already seen 15 seconds of it that was shown on CNN. What's the point of debuting new commercials during the Super Bowl if you're going to leak them to the press beforehand?

Don't hold your breath - it's not that good.

GusJames

donutbandit wrote:

Why would anyone leak something to the press?

Scott MunroGus

On Fri, 30 Jan 2004 17:16:40 GMT, Gus wrote:

Because it's more effective than leaking it to the textile industry?

"Yes! To be like the Hu-man! To laugh, feel, want! Why are these things not in the plan?"
GusDavid

That ought to give the suits at the RIAA a twist in their knickers!