Ain't That The Truth
Viewing comments for Chapter 7 "A Challenge to TV Screenwriters"Short poems poking fun at the human condition.
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Comment from Walu Feral
G'day Shari, you hit the nail on the head here mate. I never or very rarely watch TV, it drives me insane and I'd rather watch nature. Here in the Philippines they have some outrages ads and I never remember what on earth they are trying to sell by the time they finish. To answer the question in your notes "Deer with no eyes!" (No idea). Cheers Fez
reply by the author on 04-May-2015
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G'day Shari, you hit the nail on the head here mate. I never or very rarely watch TV, it drives me insane and I'd rather watch nature. Here in the Philippines they have some outrages ads and I never remember what on earth they are trying to sell by the time they finish. To answer the question in your notes "Deer with no eyes!" (No idea). Cheers Fez
Comment Written 04-May-2015
reply by the author on 04-May-2015
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Ah, I see this truism is anywhere. Have yet to find out about the duck wit the gas mask. Air freshener, maybe?
Comment from Tatarka2
No clue. Loved this. This is what I'm thinking when I'm watching many of the commercials I see. Thank you for articulating my thoughts so well, in poetic form.
reply by the author on 03-May-2015
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No clue. Loved this. This is what I'm thinking when I'm watching many of the commercials I see. Thank you for articulating my thoughts so well, in poetic form.
Comment Written 03-May-2015
reply by the author on 03-May-2015
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Some are so good, I look forward to them!
Comment from Louise Michelle
You got me, Shari. Anyway, I think you have a good point about commercials being more creative than the programs they sponsor. Hugs, Lou
reply by the author on 03-May-2015
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You got me, Shari. Anyway, I think you have a good point about commercials being more creative than the programs they sponsor. Hugs, Lou
Comment Written 03-May-2015
reply by the author on 03-May-2015
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Actually, I read that this is done deliberately!
Comment from w.j.debi
Love it! There are several commercials that find amusing, or cute, or whatever, but the don't do what they were meant to do. I cannot remember the product they were seeking, just how much the commercial caught my attention.
reply by the author on 03-May-2015
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Love it! There are several commercials that find amusing, or cute, or whatever, but the don't do what they were meant to do. I cannot remember the product they were seeking, just how much the commercial caught my attention.
Comment Written 02-May-2015
reply by the author on 03-May-2015
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Same here, Debi. Thanks so much for the six on a Saturday night no less.
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Your are welcome. I do try to ration the sixes out to one a day. Sometimes I actually make it to Saturday.
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I try to do the same, but sometimes so many good ones appear the first and second day.
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So true
Comment from chasennov
Can't wait for the breaks (5-7-5) A Challenge to TV Screenwriters.' I wouldn't have a clue because I don't watch American sitcoms. Loved the haiku though. Thought THAT was very creative. Well done.
reply by the author on 02-May-2015
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Can't wait for the breaks (5-7-5) A Challenge to TV Screenwriters.' I wouldn't have a clue because I don't watch American sitcoms. Loved the haiku though. Thought THAT was very creative. Well done.
Comment Written 02-May-2015
reply by the author on 02-May-2015
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Thanks, Chase. I bet they have creative commercials wherever you are too.
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You are most welcome, Shari. Sure, they have them in Perth.
Comment from kiwijenny
Pithy Shari and Soo true...at work it's the commercials coworkers talk about
This is witty and what was the product happens more than commercial writers think,,,,Geico springs to mind but geckos are unforgettable and that stupid pig
God bless
reply by the author on 02-May-2015
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Pithy Shari and Soo true...at work it's the commercials coworkers talk about
This is witty and what was the product happens more than commercial writers think,,,,Geico springs to mind but geckos are unforgettable and that stupid pig
God bless
Comment Written 02-May-2015
reply by the author on 02-May-2015
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I love that gecko. I think Geico is trying a new approach. Thanks for verifying my theory.
Comment from ExperiencingLiphe
I like to criticize commercials. Like the pad commerical that says you won't leak through and you watch the woman lay down in bed in white pants...but she gets up in I think it was blue or black pants. She got up and changed her pants at some point...Did she leak through? One will never know but it makes you wonder
reply by the author on 02-May-2015
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I like to criticize commercials. Like the pad commerical that says you won't leak through and you watch the woman lay down in bed in white pants...but she gets up in I think it was blue or black pants. She got up and changed her pants at some point...Did she leak through? One will never know but it makes you wonder
Comment Written 02-May-2015
reply by the author on 02-May-2015
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OMG. That sounds weird. I wonder what guys think about those intimate ads.
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Probably the same thing we think when those viagra commercials come on. LOL
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Good point. If I were a guy, I'd be embarrassed to even do the ad, but it probably pays good money.
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Bahaha yes!
Comment from IndianaIrish
LOL I have no clue what a crow and a pipe would be. Your poem is wonderful! It's like the Super Bowl commercials...everyone goes to the bathroom during the game so they can watch the commercials. Great poem that made me smile.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)
reply by the author on 02-May-2015
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LOL I have no clue what a crow and a pipe would be. Your poem is wonderful! It's like the Super Bowl commercials...everyone goes to the bathroom during the game so they can watch the commercials. Great poem that made me smile.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)
Comment Written 02-May-2015
reply by the author on 02-May-2015
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I've heard that about the commercials, and boy, does the product pay heavily for one minute of prime time. Um, I don't think it's a crow but a duck. :-)
Comment from Gloria ....
Do they still have sitcoms on TV? Seriously, I couldn't name one. I think reality TV has taken over, which is a pity because it is so uninteresting but there are some fabulous documentaries on these days.
As far as this commercial goes, erm, buzzard plug ins? Take the buzz out of vacuum cleaning? Amp up your trumpet or blow bigger bubbles with bazooka bubble gum? LOL, or blow your own horn? I really haven't a clue, but it was fun thinking about it. I won't mention my naughty ideas.
Truly, ads are the most entertaining TV these days.
Great job!
Gloria
reply by the author on 02-May-2015
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Do they still have sitcoms on TV? Seriously, I couldn't name one. I think reality TV has taken over, which is a pity because it is so uninteresting but there are some fabulous documentaries on these days.
As far as this commercial goes, erm, buzzard plug ins? Take the buzz out of vacuum cleaning? Amp up your trumpet or blow bigger bubbles with bazooka bubble gum? LOL, or blow your own horn? I really haven't a clue, but it was fun thinking about it. I won't mention my naughty ideas.
Truly, ads are the most entertaining TV these days.
Great job!
Gloria
Comment Written 02-May-2015
reply by the author on 02-May-2015
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Kudos for trying. You should see the one I almost posted- four men with butts in the air. Again, no clue as to product. Hemorrhoids cream maybe? Lots of sitcoms still on to appeal to the a crude audience IMO. Nothing is sacred any more.
Comment from walbc
Now that is one very clever 5-7-5, I congratulate you on its originality and interest.
Whatever the photo is about, I have no idea. Not much of a commercial if no one knows.
Wendy.
reply by the author on 02-May-2015
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Now that is one very clever 5-7-5, I congratulate you on its originality and interest.
Whatever the photo is about, I have no idea. Not much of a commercial if no one knows.
Wendy.
Comment Written 02-May-2015
reply by the author on 02-May-2015
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well, the duck is wearing a gas mask so maybe it's about air freshener?