Embarrassing ads

heavenlyheath

The specsavers ads now on befire Emmerdale are dreadful

I've not seen the lates specsabvers ads but I really liked all the previous ones and thought they were very clever.

Hate the pee pants ones, Tesco ads are getting increasingly more inane as are Currys ads. Can't bear the Bold ones with the ridiculous words to a classic pop song. Donkeys talking in Scottish actions or sitting and yellingon peoples shoulders, what's that all about? And car adverrts, all very arty farty but absolutely no information about the actual cars. I could go on and on..

I like the ads for Mr Kipling, and the girl joining her grandfather at the piano, and playing a tune together. Also the classy lady wearing a green jumpsuit, with Edith Piaf, singing 'Je ne regrette rien as she dances through her home. Zoflora, I think.
I think it's the music that I love.

MissInterpreted

I must be in the minority here, but I can't say I've ever got myself worked up over an advert. We don't really watch much live tv anyway, so I've not seen half the ones you're all clutching your pearls over, but given that they advertise toilet paper, what's the big deal about sanitary products? It's 2024 after all, we've moved on from the days when you could only buy them in plain brown paper bags - and asked for in hushed tones.

I don't think people object in principle to adverts for toilet paper or sanitary products at all - it's the tacky and rather infantile way they advertise them.

There's no need for any references to be made in "hushed" voices but coy references to "gushing" etc are tiresome - because it's patronising and juvenile.

I'm certainly not clutching any pearls - just irritated by the silliness of the ads and this thread gives me a chance to say so.

In fact, there are many adverts that are equally inane - that one where a man or woman has a mouth protruding out of the forehead - it's almost like the advertising agencies asked a sixth-form to compose them...

I loathe and detest the "Gush" adverts. Whoever thought up that one needs a good talking to. I'm no prude but really, do we need to have this on when I'm eating my dinner!
I also hate the "Boomerang" smell advert. It is just so patronising.

I too hate the pee pad ads especially the one where the woman is sitting on her friend's shoulders (presumably putting the product to good use) at a pop concert. These ads as well as being tacky give out the wrong message: that it's ok to be incontinent and a pad will fix the problem rather than seeking advice as to the cause.
It's good that people enjoy the Specsavers ads - they are a throw-back to the days of creative advertising, clever and witty. My only complaint is that in the 15 years working for the company I often felt that customers were slightly disappointed that we were in fact, hard-working and altogether quite serious.

I hated the pot noodle ad,in an office and the woman slurping up the pot noodle,so many people complained about it, that when it was next shown it was silent, but with wording about people being noise sensitive,

I don't mind the pee adverts. My Mum used to walk around soggy wet and smelly. Fortunately my daughter had seen the Tena Pants advert and was able to recommend them. By that time, Mum had had all the treatment available to her and was too embarrassed to go back.

The ads are there to provide time for you to go and actually pee, aren't they? Or to make a cup of tea? Or both?

I ignore most, but the one that drives me mad at the moment is some apparently very thick, boring woman talking in a monotone, as she lies back back half dead in a chair, expressing herself in the absolutely most dead pan tone about how she 'lurves' playing Bingo.

Lilypops

I hate the Tesco one. “I got the power”. It’s awful ,and the pee pants , is she having a big long wee while doing yoga. !! Hate to be next to when she lets it all go ,, I can’t bear any period ads. Especially the type of flow. TMI.

Oh yes, we really hate the Tesco "I got the power" too. It is literally on during every single ad break on ITVX. Previously we also hated the one with the trolley pulling someone out of a well with sausages. Why are they wasting their money on these? I'd rather have lower prices and they won't affect where I shop in any case.

Solution people! Don’t watch them! I rarely watch an advert - if I want to watch a programme on a commercial channel , I record it. If I start watching it 20 minutes in, I then simply fast forward.

henetha

I like the flying goats which all remind me of Richard Branson.

Me too, I like the idea of him flying around up there!
I wonder if he has the same idea? He usually seems to have a smile on his face and I've always assumed that he has a sense of humour.
Perhaps his PR people will see our posts and he will post on here!

Ladyleftfieldlover

Solution people! Don’t watch them! I rarely watch an advert - if I want to watch a programme on a commercial channel , I record it. If I start watching it 20 minutes in, I then simply fast forward.

This is what we used to do but now we don't even have a recorder. Like many people we simply stream directly to our TV. ITVX is a bit of a pain for ads, but I'm too mean to pay for their so called "Premium" service.

PamelaJ1

I hate the one that shows single parents having a good time.
I like the funny ones, the AA ad always makes me smile.

I'm sorry, why shouldn't single parents have a good time? Has their life got to be total doom and gloom? That aside, it's just possible that these ads making people come all over Lady Windermere actually help some people. Those who are shy, nervous, don't have/never had the support most of us take for granted might just find a clue about things that could make their life less stressful. If you're that delicate, roll your eyes to the ceiling, stick your fingers in your ears and hum loudly until it's over.

The adverts for panty liners, Tena etc send me off to my pelvic floor exercises.

DanniRae

I saw an ad the other day where they were pouring red liquid on to a sanitary pad. Really, do we need to see that to know what happens? 50% of the audience KNOW what happens. Spare us please!!

Apropos the red liquid, it used to be blue liquid that was used to illustrate periods, but I did read somewhere that Claire Rayner, agony aunt, reported lots of worried teens contacting her because theirs was red. Years ago of course.

I happily ignore any adverts which come on in the rare occasion that I am watching 'live ITV' but the ones that 'give me the rage' are the online gambling ones. They show happy, smiling, friendly people having a great time when the reality is someone desperate and suicidal and alone. When I take over the UK, take notice that they will be banned immediately.

And ....what do they take us for?! Stupid ads with cartoon animals. I don't want to buy a serious product advertised by a child; cartoon; or fluffy pet! As for sanitary and incontinence wear! Some of us like to be discreet......yes, grrrrrr!

A lot of the ads. would be foreign company ads. Other cultures have difference sensitivities and humour.

Feel quite embarrassed when sitting with sons or hubby when the sanitary ads come on. And that awful women doing yoga in her tena pads. Absolutely awful is nothing sacred.!

What about the ‘period’ weather forecast 😡😡😡

I agree with all the leakages, bodily fluids, slurping comments!
There are a couple of new ones for Crunchy Nut Cornflakes. Couple in bed - say no more - but she would rather eat her crunchy nuts …. I can’t believe how they think this will persuade any sensible, right minded shopper to buy

I agree with you about the crypto currency ad but I can't stand the 'we buy any car' one and the funeral plans - ugh!

Marmight

I agree with all the leakages, bodily fluids, slurping comments!
There are a couple of new ones for Crunchy Nut Cornflakes. Couple in bed - say no more - but she would rather eat her crunchy nuts …. I can’t believe how they think this will persuade any sensible, right minded shopper to buy

That one is truly awful!

My only comment is that there must be a massive profit in women’s protection to pay for all the adverts