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Two tv adverts I can do without

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mokryna Fri 27-Sept-24 19:35:44

When there is a program you don’t like, you can switch it off
However, with adverts which pop up every so often for a few seconds without any warning I cannot grab the remote control before it finishes.
I’ve been cast away …
She has divided …
So I turn down all adverts, at the moment, it is not possible to cut them out.
I certainly will not be watching either program and you?

Louella12 Mon 09-Dec-24 22:23:29

I've just heard an advert for PlayStation. Very unusual song. I think he's saying just like a child, but to me it sounds like just like a chav.

Or is it just me and my wonky hearing

Lovetopaint037 Sun 01-Dec-24 09:44:09

Those cremation ones who act as if they are booking a holiday.
The woman sitting on the toilet.
The woman who lets her wee “just go”.
All those bottoms wiggling about just to advertise toilet paper.
Where is the Andrex puppy?

nanna8 Sun 01-Dec-24 04:21:43

Why do they always have that Irish woman sitting on the bog talking about wetting yourself at teatime? I don’t want to know, thanks.

mae13 Sun 01-Dec-24 02:43:37

The ads for cruise holidays that give the impression that you have the whole ship to youself and you can indulge youself with elegant flutes of champagne as you watch the sun setting slowly.

Yeah, like Hell!

Oreo Sat 30-Nov-24 21:31:05

I also like the Tesco ad ( I’ve got the power!)
There’s no hope for me 🤭

Louella12 Sat 30-Nov-24 21:31:00

Daisy, Daisy, Daisy

Oreo Sat 30-Nov-24 21:29:45

Neither have I mokryna they’re ridiculously expensive.

mokryna Sat 30-Nov-24 19:04:32

I can’t stand the Domino advert. But maybe it’s because I have never had ready meals delivered.

Oreo Sat 30-Nov-24 16:25:07

Shinamae

midgey

Yes….but the whistling is good!

I really like the whistling and find myself whistling the same tune..😁

I like the whistling ad 😄also the haribo policemen and Domino ooh hoo as well.

mokryna Sat 30-Nov-24 15:35:18

At least the Daisy sent has been changed 🤣
Don’t like the new Jaguar one though but then it isn’t British any more (new owner) is it?

Granny23 Sat 30-Nov-24 13:50:06

Just heard again the one I had forgotten which is for hotels in Pitlochry. Why Oh why does the women doing the voice over invite us to Pitlockry which is, according to her "deep in the heart of Skatland angry

Cumbrianmale56 Sat 23-Nov-24 15:44:41

At one time, the adverts used to be as good as the programmes and a lot of effort went into making them.

Cold Sat 23-Nov-24 14:51:50

Pure cremation
Lawyers that will help you sue over talc

Granny23 Sat 23-Nov-24 14:41:55

Least Favourite is the one for the Post Code Lottery. because the doorbell ring is identical to mine and has sent me multiple times to check the front door confused.
Only ones I am enjoying ATM are the Specsavers ads, which are clever and make me laugh

Boz Sat 23-Nov-24 14:32:54

I've just joined NOW to watch series 4 of "My Brilliant Friend" and paid extra to exclude adverts; well worth it imo.

BlueBelle Sat 23-Nov-24 14:27:29

Whitzend the Cleft palate ad and the one with the children with poorly eyes have both made me donate
So those ones do work

gulligranny Sat 23-Nov-24 14:21:21

I can't stand the ones with "cutesy" characters: the Vaillant Hare and Bruce the Butterfly (Scottish Power) are two that spring to mind, and that hideous one with Angela Rippon and "Albert Einstein" that's supposed to make us rush to get a smart meter ... so childish and patronising.

Cumbrianmale56 Sat 23-Nov-24 14:15:12

The period adverts are becoming too much and are embarassing in mixed company. I hate the one where the woman goes on about her period gush, it's not something I want to see before the watershed.

Witzend Tue 05-Nov-24 13:31:36

Catterygirl

My favourite one is the kitten taken from cat rescue and my worst one is the children in Africa with a cleft palate. It’s too difficult to watch, so reducing their chances of getting help as I always change the channel as too difficult to watch.

I see that ad a lot on FB, which TBH I only really use for my knitting group, but it makes me want to donate rather than putting me off, and I have.

TerriBull Tue 05-Nov-24 13:05:20

Gracesnan

The Miss Dior perfume advert with Natalie Portman screeching…… drives me mad!!!

This triggered my dislike of stupid lines in ads. when it came on in an ad break whilst watching "Until I Kill You" yesterday.

When Natalie Portman turns to the camera after screeching and driving, admittedly looking lovely and wearing some nice dresses, and says this "and you....what would you do for love?" I mean what the heck, just inane!

Shinamae Tue 05-Nov-24 12:35:01

midgey

Yes….but the whistling is good!

I really like the whistling and find myself whistling the same tune..😁

midgey Tue 05-Nov-24 10:10:01

Yes….but the whistling is good!

ftm420 Tue 05-Nov-24 10:04:23

What about the one where the father of the bride starts whistling instead of giving his speech. Not only does whistling set my teeth on edge, but I'd never have forgiven my Dad if he'd done that on my wedding day.

Maggiemaybe Sun 03-Nov-24 23:44:40

We’re living in our kitchen at the moment while we have work done in the front room. Our “TV” is my laptop and every time we watch something on ITVx we’re treated to the Domino ad, Tesco I’ve got the power and the same two perfume ads, Daisy and Dior. I think I’m going mad….

LisaAN Sun 03-Nov-24 23:03:23

Pee pants, and funeral plans. As far as I’m concerned they can roll me into a ditch when I’m gone!