Thread: Commercials August 2008

In a movie commercial during this show, what did Penelope Cruz do to Scarlett Johansson, who was on vacation in a foreign country?
Interfered with the affair he was having with a former lover
Vicky Cristina Barcelona

In a commercial during this show, what did a man do during an outdoor barbeque after informing his friend that he had obtained the "most refreshing thing" he could find?
Switched on a giant fan that blew people and furniture away
Smirnoff Ice Light
Has a great, invigorating taste

In a commercial during this show, what did a toothbrush do during a cartoon demonstration that caused a long-haired woman to smile?
Eliminated yellow circular bacteria located on the tongue
Oral-B CrossAction ProHealth
Has multiple functions, like gum stimulators, for a better clean

In a commercial during this show, what did a car with "the perfect balance of fuel efficiency and performance," do, as piano notes played, before a man appeared next to the woman driving and put his hand on hers?
Sped down an empty road past grassland and dried leaves, to the same, repeated statement
Saab
Reuses exhaust as energy

In a commercial during this show, who answered a question about earning credit card "points" in two separate black-and-white scenes before that credit card was discussed?
Man in kitchen who tossed keys to his teenage son, and parents who cared for their triplet toddlers
Chase
Allows you to earn triple points at the three places you spend the most

In a commercial during this show, what was a family doing before they were required to use a bank card to pay for some "unexpected body work"?
Visiting a safari theme park where a large elephant sat on their car
Citi
Earn unlimited, automatic cash back

In a commercial during this show, what did a man do after drinking a beverage and followed the lead of a cartoon animal as his pet dog watched and barked?
Jumped down hole in his living room
Nestle Nesquick
Has delicious chocolate flavor

In a commercial during this show, what did women wearing vibrant colors do to "pump it up" after "pale" appeared as a beverage was discussed?
Danced around holding bottles in room with red walls
Crystal Light
Is healthy and comes in great tasting flavors

In a commercial during this show, what was unusual about the area that a woman, who had dusted a table and spoke with an unseen man, had to "wait a week" in?
Was contained within a giant glass box
Pledge
Cuts down on your dusting with long lasting formula and leaves no waxy residue

In a commercial during this show, what did a man with a wild hairdo do before another man questioned him and demonstrated a different way while touting a particular kind of liquor?
Taught bartender mixology class by writing intense formula on chalkboard
Jose Cuervo
Makes the best tasting margaritas

In a commercial during this show, what unusual situation did a man explain served as a visual "metaphor" about the home office to his son who questioned him about it?
Long cords wrapped around the room, binding them to the furniture
Circuit City
Lexmark

In a commercial during this show, what did a busy mother do, for which she was sorry, before she purchased a wireless device that got her back on track, allowing her to get a massage?
Brought her children to each others' activities, including football, by mistake
Best Buy
Samsung Instinct

In a DVD commercial during this show, what did Dennis Quaid do with the help of Thomas Hayden Church, Ellen Page, and Sharah Jessica Parker?
Learn to grow up emotionally after suffering some modest crises
Smart People

In a commercial during this show, what did Don Cheadle do that prompted government officials to track him down?
Worked as an undercover agent to infiltrate dangerous and subversive political groups
Traitor

In a commercial during this show, who answered a call and said "let's see if we can find a solution for you" as they responded to questions about purchasing a new home that were seen in blue text on a white background?
Woman wearing a headset in an office made of glass walls and furniture
Ditech.com
Believes in lending with no surprises

In a commercial during this show, what did a man do as he sat at a kitchen table near his sons that upset his wife, causing her to lecture him, mention her sister, and wag her finger, before a cell phone provider's name appeared?
Spilled milk onto miniature, ticking clocks, and then swept then into the trash
AT&T
Receive large amount of minutes to share and keep the ones you don't use

In a commercial during this show, what did a man do after he poped out of hiding in a restaurant and made statement to people seated at a table?
Removed an outdated lamp and replaced it with a new one
Ruby Tuesday
Mini Burger Trio

In a movie commercial during this show, what a group of best friends, which included Meg Ryan, Jada Pinkett, and Debra Messing, do?
Gossiped and shared intimate details about themselves
The Women

In a commercial during this show, what did an announcer do as a blond named Erica prepared a meal in her kitchen, funky music played, and words like "chilly" appeared in colorful text while repeated by female voices?
Gave her made-up names like the "Grand Pooh-Bah of Pasta"
Glad Storage Bags
Keeps food fresh and handy, and are affordable

In a commercial during this show, what was a man doing when he had a mishap that caused him to remember, in a peaceful, dreamlike way, he had insurance that would cover everyday needs, like grocery shopping and car costs, in the event he could not work?
Standing atop a ladder and clearing leaves the roof of his house
Aflac
Helps to take care of you if you're sick and can't work

In a commercial during this show, how were different people featured as it was explained that a condition "targets your body where it's weak"?
In extreme close-up of body parts, including hands and legs
Tylenol Arthritis Pain
Won't interfere with some other medications and is doctor recommended

In a commercial during this show, who supervised workers in a factory as he explained the benefits of "off-peak production," before a sale at a retailed store was discussed?
Man with a long, white beard who wore a red, print Hawaiian shirt and sandals
Big Lots!
Save up to 60% on a viriety of brand name items

In a commercial during this show, what happened in a research facility as a woman explained to a tour group what was happening in a simulator where a family of robots were seated at a table and served a hamburger?
Man pretending to be mechanical tried to take the hamburger before being thwarted
Red Robin
Blue Ribbon Burger

In a commercial during this show, what happened while various vehicles were shown rotating in different rooms of a car dealership while their many attributes were listed and as dance music played?
Red line entered through the door and then snaked around the vehicles
Nissan
There is a big sales event going on

In a commercial during this show, what did a small brown and white dog do with other animals before a brand of pet food was discussed?
Trapped a pair of growling lions high up in a tree on a grassy Savannah
Purina Mighty Dog
Has a bold meat flavor that dogs love

In a commercial during this show, who played with each other's hair before a brush was pulled through strands of hair as haircare products were discussed?
Mother and little girl wearing white in a sunny area beside a pool
Pantene Pro-V Beautiful Lengths
Strengthens damaged hair against breakage

In a commercial during this show, what did people, including a woman getting into a bumper car, at a carnival do before an insurance company was mentioned?
Acted responsibly by doing things, like putting trash in a garbage can and returning a left-behind item
Liberty Mutual
Is committed to doing the right thing for its customers

In a commerical during this show, how were many vehicles presented against a light background as information was displayed in bold red text and a rock song containing the lyric "That's what I like about you" played?
On top of gray pedestals that rose up from the ground and rotated
Toyota
There is a major clearance sale going on

In a commerical during this show, how were single men and women shown as a guitar and drum music was heard bfore the "best part" of a dating web site was discussed?
Within close ups of their faces as they smile
EHarmony.com
Review your matches for free

In a commerical during this show, what happened as viewers were encouraged to take advantage of a sale on eyeglasses before the exterior of a store was shown?
People wearing glasses flashed in succession against a white background
Pearle Vision
Enjoy buy one, get second pair free deal

In a commerical during this show, what did men and women do on a black wide-screen as an announcer talked about a medical condition that could make you "cut back on things you enjoy"?
Participated in outdoor activities, including golfing, fishing, and playing with children
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (C.O.P.D.)
Learn helpful exercises and treatment options for C.O.P.D. that you can discuss with your doctor

In a commercial during this show, what happened after a woman cleaned a glass door with a cleaning solution and two brids cakeled and poked fun on a power line?
Light flooded into a room and woke a sleeping man who ran around disoriented
Windex
Gives a streak-free shine that lets in more light

In a commercial during this show, what happened in choppy clips as a brunette applied deodorant, before another woman used a body spray that was also promoted?
Close-up images of sliced fruit and bright green leaves appeared
Dove Go Fresh
Makes you feel energized

In a commercial during this show, how were laundry appliances featured, including one that helped to "save big on water and energy," before a blonde woman touched reached forward?
Moving further away against a light blue and white cartoon landscape filled with stylized grasses
Whirlpool
Save 15% off all models

In a promotional advertisement during this program, for a show called "Fringe" what happened?
Special agents investigated phenomena that resulted from scientific experiments

In a movie commercial during this show, What did detectives Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino do?
Used aggressive tactics to solve a tough murder case
Righteous Kill

In a commercial during this show, what did a man, who sat at a restaurant table with friends, talk about before meals was prepared and plated?
How he had "done the math" to calculate the number of food combinations
Olive Garden
Never-Ending Pasta Bowl

In a commercial during this show, what happened while various vehicles were shown rotating in light-colored rooms and different deals were discussed and as dance music played?
Red line entered the space and then snaked around the vehicles
Nissan
There is a big sales event going on

In a sponsored segment during this show, what did characters do in scenes from "The Shield," as a beer company was noted as sponsoring a look back at each season of the series?
Worked to catch criminals, like chasing them down streets and firing weapons at them
Bud Light

In a movie commercial during this show, what did Nicolas Cage do in a foreign country?
Hired himself out as an assassin and fell in love with a local woman
Bangkok Dangerous

In a commercial during this show, what did a woman do that was "something to celebrate" while a retail st ore was discussed?
Fit all of her shopping bags into one before confetti burst out of it
Wal-Mart
Offers a wide selection of products

In a commercial during this show, what happened as a blond man with a goatee discussed menu items, before he claimed "it just keeps getting better"?
Area behind him transformed from an outdoor spot with a banner into a lively restaurant interior
T.G.I. Friday's
Jack Championship Barbeque

In a commercial during this show, who watched a cartoon animal with a foreign accent talk to a woman doing some online shopping while sitting outside a cafe?
Naturalist in khaki who hid in a dumpster that was carted away
Geico
NOT Has the most extensive coverage available

In a commercial during this show, what did the "Phenomenal 4" cars do after a man referred to them as heroes in a "world overwhelmed by high gas prices"?
Sped on highways through cities and desert terrain
Mitsubishi
Gives fuel efficiency and maintains performance