What are the most annoying ads on TV?!...

**basquille** · 22-10-2004, 14:12

What are the ads that really irritate you? I have 3 that are doing the rounds at the moment (actually, the 3rd one.. not so much!). Feel free to share your own. Here are my 3:

1. The Recycle Your Waste Ad - i'm sure ye've all seen this by now. The oul' one taking a liking to the young fella telling her all about how to take care of waste etc. Oh, and all the hilarity (!) / sexual innuendo (minor) / chat up lines ensue.

And it always ends with Sheryl Crow's "A Change Would Do You Good". I'm pretty sure the two in the ad are minor celebrities, but i'm just not aware of their names. This is quite a statement but i think i'm well justified in saying: it's possibly the most annoying ad ever!

2. Lisa Simpson's Penpal in Ireland - this ad is either supposed to be really unintentionally funny or just plain bad! The ad itself isn't too bad - it's fairly standard (a montage of clips from various Simpsons episodes to reflect Lisa writing a letter to her new penpal in Ireland). What really irritates me (and i don't think i'm alone here) is the voiceover they've done for Lisa? If you're gonna do a voiceover, get someone who at least can make a half-assed attempt at it? RTE2, take note!

3. Go Walking / Go Biking - the jingle!.... Enough said!

**Makaveli** · 22-10-2004, 20:12

Every single ring tone one.
Every single insurance one.
Argos ads.

begbie · 22-10-2004, 22:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by basquille

What are the ads that really irritate you? I have 3 that are doing the rounds at the moment (actually, the 3rd one.. not so much!). Feel free to share your own. Here are my 3:

1. The Recycle Your Waste Ad - i'm sure ye've all seen this by now. The oul' one taking a liking to the young fella telling her all about how to take care of waste etc. Oh, and all the hilarity (!) / sexual innuendo (minor) / chat up lines ensue.

And it always ends with Sheryl Crow's "A Change Would Do You Good". I'm pretty sure the two in the ad are minor celebrities, but i'm just not aware of their names. This is quite a statement but i think i'm well justified in saying: it's possibly the most annoying ad ever!

YES!! I was bout to post bout this very ad when i seen this thread. I seen that ad again tonight! I hate it so much. Your not wrong bout it possibly being the most annoying ad ever!!

0utshined · 23-10-2004, 00:08

Linda fu(king Martin selling mortgages - "John and Eileen White did!"

Anyone who's seen it will know what I'm on about.

I only see maybe 10 minutes of TV in the morning and I'm guaranteed to see this ad at least once.

Pigman II · 23-10-2004, 01:12

RedBull ads. Can't seem to go to a film anymore without having to sit (ie suffer) thru one of them.

**Makaveli** · 23-10-2004, 02:08

Speaking of cinema ads, that BOI Student loans one is damn annoying.
As are the Becks ones.

**Mr E** · 23-10-2004, 09:50

"Train tracks are ching ching, bit of cash, know what I mean?"

Jesus, does anyone really talk like that?

I have to go with the recycling ones too. They're terrible.....

Nuttzz · 23-10-2004, 10:01

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Originally Posted by TmB

"Train tracks are ching ching, bit of cash, know what I mean?"

Jesus, does anyone really talk like that?

sadly, yes

Pigman II · 23-10-2004, 10:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by TmB

"Train tracks are ching ching, bit of cash, know what I mean?"

I hate the whole smarmy tone of that ad in general.

Mr. Banker : 'Ah, you Generation-Whine kids are already so smart and insightful as to how the world works that I might as well be transparent with you as to how we turn a profit'

Generation-Whine kids: *tut* 'Loser!'

Hagar · 23-10-2004, 10:45

I hate the ads for starving kids with riverblindness while I'm trying to have me tea.
There's something wrong when they ask for €2 a month to feed the kids but the next ad is asking for €3 a month for the cats and dogs home.

unme · 23-10-2004, 16:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by basquille

1. The Recycle Your Waste Ad - i'm sure ye've all seen this by now. The oul' one taking a liking to the young fella telling her all about how to take care of waste etc. Oh, and all the hilarity (!) / sexual innuendo (minor) / chat up lines ensue.

And it always ends with Sheryl Crow's "A Change Would Do You Good". I'm pretty sure the two in the ad are minor celebrities, but i'm just not aware of their names. This is quite a statement but i think i'm well justified in saying: it's possibly the most annoying ad ever!

Yes, you are exactly right, this is a pitiful attempt to get a message across in an ad. I have no idea who the pair in the ad are either, but they should just find themselves a room. The recycling cause is good, but what a waste of money and opportunity with such a crappy ad.

Also, i nominate the Tarot/Psychic line ads. It seems that those Tarot companies know it is all just a con and it is not worth spending money on real ads, as only fools will be interested. Splash a premium rate phone number on the screen and sit back for the suckers to call. mwhahahah

Also, as mentioned above, the Bank "ching ching, traintracks" ad. What a pathetic attempt to reach out to young people. Take heed Mr. Bank person, young people hate you, your greed and your patronising ads!!!

And finally, I hate any of those ads for computer stores... Have you ever been met by a good looking person in one of these stores who politely approached to help?? Come to think of it, have you ever even managed to find anyone in those computer stores that has even the first clue about what they are selling?

*Sarky* · 23-10-2004, 16:44

The McDonalds "Loving it" ads.

Children + rapping = agonisingly painful television.

That's not to say the "grownup" ones are any better.

Also, "The real world of Coca-cola" ad is terrible. It might as well be the CEO saying "Slave labour? What slave labour?"

**BuffyBot** · 23-10-2004, 18:36

Having spent a week in the US, be thankful our ads haven't got as bad those the ones over there. Trust me, they are woeful

**Mr E** · 23-10-2004, 20:19

I've got another one... its a classic cinema ad.

Big warning appears on screen - "Warning - you should not attempt the following without the right protection". Cut to girl arriving at row of seats in the cinema. She edges her way past about 8 people and sits down with a 'deer in headlights' look on her face.

The tagline? "Don't attempt this without Tampax Compact...."

(Yeah, heaven forbid we see a little damp patch or smell something untoward....)

I've seen this ad on TV too, but for some reason they cut out the closeup of her ass (as if it would offend tv viewers). I find the whole ad offensive, to be honest. It always seems to elicit groans, laughs, "oh my god" comments in a darkened cinema.

Are any girls actually watching that ad and going "Jesus, I never thought of that", or "Now THATS why I arrive early", or "God her ass is huge".

I'd bet €100 that the ad was the creative product of a male mind (or team)...

weemcd · 23-10-2004, 22:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by TmB

"Train tracks are ching ching, bit of cash, know what I mean?"

Jesus, does anyone really talk like that?

I have to go with the recycling ones too. They're terrible.....

Ah that bit in particular infuriates me about that ad, tho it is ****e in general. My personal hate is and ad for coco-pops with a milf, she finds her kid in his own room, pretending to read an atlas or mabye its an encyclopedia, when he is really hiding a comic book, then the ma looks at him like he's being a real menace.

FFS ITS A COMIC BOOK. the child is reading it in his own house, in his own room, perfectly quietly, yet he hides it behind an atlas. gah, it probably doesnt annoy anyone else. but i hate it.

feels good to get that off my chest

22-10-2004, 14:12	#1
basquille Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sligo Posts: 23,116 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Bargain Alerts, Lost, Music, Music Reviews, Prison Break, Stuttering & Stammering & Speech Disorder, Television	What are the most annoying ads on TV?!... What are the ads that really irritate you? I have 3 that are doing the rounds at the moment (actually, the 3rd one.. not so much!). Feel free to share your own. Here are my 3: 1. The Recycle Your Waste Ad - i'm sure ye've all seen this by now. The oul' one taking a liking to the young fella telling her all about how to take care of waste etc. Oh, and all the hilarity (!) / sexual innuendo (minor) / chat up lines ensue. And it always ends with Sheryl Crow's "A Change Would Do You Good". I'm pretty sure the two in the ad are minor celebrities, but i'm just not aware of their names. This is quite a statement but i think i'm well justified in saying: it's possibly the most annoying ad ever! 2. Lisa Simpson's Penpal in Ireland - this ad is either supposed to be really unintentionally funny or just plain bad! The ad itself isn't too bad - it's fairly standard (a montage of clips from various Simpsons episodes to reflect Lisa writing a letter to her new penpal in Ireland). What really irritates me (and i don't think i'm alone here) is the voiceover they've done for Lisa? If you're gonna do a voiceover, get someone who at least can make a half-assed attempt at it? RTE2, take note! 3. Go Walking / Go Biking - the jingle!.... Enough said! __________________ basquille dot net

22-10-2004, 20:12	#2
Makaveli Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Dublin Posts: 7,637 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Hip-Hop	Every single ring tone one. Every single insurance one. Argos ads. __________________ The technique is ill son, watch how I spill one Xbox Live \| BARCA \| Blackout Ireland

23-10-2004, 00:08	#4
0utshined Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,680 Adverts \| Friends	Linda fu(king Martin selling mortgages - "John and Eileen White did!" Anyone who's seen it will know what I'm on about. I only see maybe 10 minutes of TV in the morning and I'm guaranteed to see this ad at least once. __________________ I listen to music now' Three6

23-10-2004, 02:08	#6
Makaveli Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Dublin Posts: 7,637 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Hip-Hop	Speaking of cinema ads, that BOI Student loans one is damn annoying. As are the Becks ones. __________________ The technique is ill son, watch how I spill one Xbox Live \| BARCA \| Blackout Ireland

23-10-2004, 16:44	#12
Sarky Sexy layabout Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: I'm on a horse. Posts: 11,612 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Ask Doctor Demento, Esoteric Order of Dagon, The Cuckoo's Nest	The McDonalds "Loving it" ads. Children + rapping = agonisingly painful television. That's not to say the "grownup" ones are any better. Also, "The real world of Coca-cola" ad is terrible. It might as well be the CEO saying "Slave labour? What slave labour?" __________________ Sociopath Crime-fighter of the Knights of Comeonbanus Rorsark's journal, Toilet thread in After Hours this morning, about constipation and burst stomachs. This website is afraid of me. I have seen its true face. The forums are extended gutters and the gutters are full of spam and when the categories finally scab over, all the noobs will drown. The accumulated filth of all their sexy-Fas-Girl and murder-the-scumbags threads will foam up about their waists and all the spammers and trolls will look up and shout "Save us!"... and I'll look down and whisper "YORE MA." Last edited by Sarky; 23-10-2004 at 16:48.

23-10-2004, 01:12	#5
Pigman II Banned Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: fúck you Posts: 10,651 Adverts \| Friends	RedBull ads. Can't seem to go to a film anymore without having to sit (ie suffer) thru one of them.

23-10-2004, 09:50	#7
Mr E Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Castleconnell Posts: 12,589 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Games, Midwest, Television	"Train tracks are ching ching, bit of cash, know what I mean?" Jesus, does anyone really talk like that? I have to go with the recycling ones too. They're terrible.....

23-10-2004, 10:45	#10
Hagar User 7841 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 15,534 Adverts \| Friends	I hate the ads for starving kids with riverblindness while I'm trying to have me tea. There's something wrong when they ask for €2 a month to feed the kids but the next ad is asking for €3 a month for the cats and dogs home.

23-10-2004, 18:36	#13
BuffyBot Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Kildare Posts: 15,060 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Kildare	Having spent a week in the US, be thankful our ads haven't got as bad those the ones over there. Trust me, they are woeful __________________ "Lemme tell you something, throngs of screaming teenagers don't do it for Josh Groban. No. Josh Groban loves a blousy alcoholic."

23-10-2004, 20:19	#14
Mr E Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Castleconnell Posts: 12,589 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Games, Midwest, Television	I've got another one... its a classic cinema ad. Big warning appears on screen - "Warning - you should not attempt the following without the right protection". Cut to girl arriving at row of seats in the cinema. She edges her way past about 8 people and sits down with a 'deer in headlights' look on her face. The tagline? "Don't attempt this without Tampax Compact...." (Yeah, heaven forbid we see a little damp patch or smell something untoward....) I've seen this ad on TV too, but for some reason they cut out the closeup of her ass (as if it would offend tv viewers). I find the whole ad offensive, to be honest. It always seems to elicit groans, laughs, "oh my god" comments in a darkened cinema. Are any girls actually watching that ad and going "Jesus, I never thought of that", or "Now THATS why I arrive early", or "God her ass is huge". I'd bet €100 that the ad was the creative product of a male mind (or team)...

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