Creepy Adverts on Television. [1]

I always thought it was nice that they wanted Dad to have a life. Funny how we all see things differently.

I want the ability to produce clean ironed washing immediately - the girls seem to manage this in about 5 mins

I don't think it's creepy, just OTT - as are all the ads in the 'series'.

The idea that a mundane household cleaning agent can transform your life is just rather silly. Of course it's nice to put on clean fresh clothes - we do it every day, it's part of life's ritual but it's not going to make or break your 'date' night!

Personally, I just purchase whichever product is the cheapest at the time I'm shopping - saving money on necessary household products is far more rewarding!

I haven’t seen it but then I take little notice if them anyway

The one I find most creepy is the bloody Scottish donkey or horse or whatever it is in someone’s bathroom chatting a way about toothpaste whoever came up with that idea is a bit warped I think

There’s an ad for online dating that I find really creepy. Our Time or something similar I think.

The poor girl sitting on the lavatory in the Tena ad, dreadful .

Dickens The idea that a mundane household cleaning agent can transform your life is just rather silly. Of course it's nice to put on clean fresh clothes - we do it every day, it's part of life's ritual but it's not going to make or break your 'date' night!

Clean clothes - or lack of - would "make or break a date night^ as far as I'm concerned!

I met someone on a blind date many years ago and he turned up in old worn cords with baggy knees, a stained tee shirt and muddy shoes. We didn't meet again.

I don't like ads for any sort of pads especially before 9pm.

Same here. Or other sanitary products.

I don't mind the clean shirt for a date ad , but like Bluebell I hate the donkey with the Scottish accent .

Nothing wrong with donkeys nor Scottish accents ( love them ) but the combination is really peculiar .

My pet hate - the endless funeral plans , which are almost back to back and the hard sell Dormeo mattress topper ads that go on forever .

I mute the TV when they are on .

What happens at 9.00 that makes sanpro become acceptable?

Some ads are a bit personal though. I remember years ago when the Viagra-type ones started up - my children were still at home and would scrutinise the reactions of Mr Dog and me every time they came on. It was funny, as we weren't in need of them, but it might have been awkward if we had been.

I guess that market research realised that single men did actually wash their clothes and needed a push in the right direction to buy their product. Probably not as irritating as the one with the lady that only realises at the last minute that she has nothing to wear for a job interview . I agree about the lady on the loo. Most unsavoury.

Perhaps little ones will be in bed by 9. I think that’s the watershed?

I can’t stand the current McDonalds one.
Especially how they have cynically made the woman at the front look like a she’s nurse

grannysyb

The poor girl sitting on the lavatory in the Tena ad, dreadful .

This is so demeaning to all women! Men have bladder leaks as well…but you wouldn’t think so!

The elderly chap who suddenly gets up from the chair and starts 'dancing'. I find that very creepy

P.s. I love the Bold advert!

Germanshepherdsmum

Perhaps little ones will be in bed by 9. I think that’s the watershed?

It is, but do they need to be protected against knowing about periods until they are old enough to be watching TV at 9.00? These days many girls reach puberty at 9 or 10.

I also hate the Scottish donkey one with the enormous teeth, the Tena one on the toilet, and the eyebrow raising one for McDonalds. I look away until they have finished.

And it may have been mentioned, but the older woman introducing her new creepy boyfriend, think he’s eating Maltesers or something.

Weird, would put me off buying them.

I just think there’s a time and place Doodledog. Children need to be educated, of course.

Thanks for the comments, Grans.

Can I add another creepy one?

The ad for `Qatar Airlines sometimes ends with the hostess smiling at the camera with enough lippy to empty the no. 7 counter at Boots.

With you on the ads for wee-pads. It reminds me of the ads for vaginal deodorant a couple of decades back - could wreak havoc with natural flora and fauna but it must have sold. Same message : you are 'unclean'. The anthropologist Mary Douglas would have a field day!

I'd quite like to wipe the smile off the Jane Plan woman's face!

I find the one where the donkey gets on the woman's back weird, I think its for pot noodles or something similar.

I agree about the Malteser eating boyfriend Calendargirl he is really creepy.

There’s a holiday add with the most obnoxious family. The son teases his sister who has dropped her ice cream, the mum throws her flip flop at a sunbather and the son is seen tucking into doughnuts in the “private “ lounge. I must remember the name of this company to ensure I never travel with them.