It Came from the Internets: Used Mobile Home Commercial
by M.M. McDermott | November 11, 2009 at 9:23 am
Posted in Games and Entertainment, entertainment, pop culture, video
In an era of effects-laden commercials, bloated with derivative comedy and convoluted meaning, I’ve always had a soft spot in my heart for local ads. Whether it’s springing corner boys from jail in the name of Jesus Christ, or warning insurance companies not to urinate on you, there’s a blue collar poignancy to them. Blunt. Course. Hell, even stupid. But you rarely walk away wondering what product the spot was advertising, and more importantly, which brand paid for it.
That’s why I’ve been such a big fan of cult filmmakers Rhett and Link’s Microbilt commercial series. They travel around the country, producing low-budget/high-quirk spots for local businesses. And true to form, their latest local opus is brilliant.
Robert Lee sells mobile homes. Used ones. And that’s pretty much all you need to know:
Just what we need more of these days. Truth and transparency.
Perhaps a few of our local politicians could learn a little something from local advertising. Or not. I don’t care.
When he’s not watching Scotty Donahoo commercials in the name of journalism, M. M. McDermott is here. Email him at mmcdermott@getrenegade.com.
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November 11th, 2009 at 10:07 am | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Robert Lee is my future ex-boyfriend. Loves it.
My favorite local commerical is the one for Nouveau - that furniture store that used to be on Charles, then it moved to Belvedere Square...and now I think it's in Canton.
The first line is what makes it magic:
"Nouveau, the french word for new!"
!
November 11th, 2009 at 10:23 am | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
In my house, the Nouveau spot is a favorite for the exact same reason you said. My roommate says they use the default iMovie music in the spot, too. PRICELESS
November 11th, 2009 at 11:00 am | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Careful, JF. His wife's boyfriend has already shown he's not afraid to use a fencepost to defend himself.
November 12th, 2009 at 3:07 am | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
I live in a Mobile Home, mine aint NO where near that big, maybe I will visit them! That Sales Girl is HOT(on fire lol) yeah let me schedule an apointment to go and meet there Sales Team(throw on my deodarant first, so I smell clean).
November 12th, 2009 at 9:22 am | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
I was hoping you'd enjoy this one, Timber.
November 12th, 2009 at 12:52 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
HAHAHAHA
Thanks Tim.. you made my day...
November 12th, 2009 at 1:11 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Lol sawxfzninmd! Your welcome. Yeah Triple M I liked this video....I am actually jealous my Mobile Home aint a double wide, I wonder if they do Trade-Ins...you know just like how we trade our car in. I guess I will have to ask there Sales lady lol!
November 12th, 2009 at 4:08 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
seriously, in this market there is no excuse to live in a trailer..I never understood them. they lose value AND you dont own your land if you live in a park
November 14th, 2009 at 5:16 am | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
I agree with you sawxfaninmd. But honestly I lived in Brooklyn for way to long, the crime is up, and I love how its nice and peaceful where I live at. Thats why I live in the Trailer Park. Eventually I will buy a house, I hope.