2009 Mariners Commercials
by Eyebrows on Mar 18, 2009 9:15 AM PDT
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The new Mariners commercials are up. On first viewing, this seems like an off year. There's no real standout one. Maybe the Felix one? I guess that's pretty good. And it's always fun to watch Ichiro hit. But I'm kinda disappointed about the RRS one. Such a lame/easy joke. And I'm sad there's no Beltre commercial this year.
Or maybe I'm totally wrong. Are my expectations just too high?
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And I just saw the thread about them airing on FSN last night.
I still think this thread would be good for everyone who hasn’t seen them to discuss here, but if not, a mod should just delete this.
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by Eyebrows on Mar 18, 2009 9:17 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree, there's no real standout.
I chuckled a bit at all of them, but I didn’t vote because I couldn’t pick any one over the other. They were all ‘meh’.
I'm more like I am now than I've ever been.
by ralphie81 on Mar 18, 2009 9:21 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I liked the Felix one.
Other than that, I thought they were mediocre.
by Teej on Mar 18, 2009 9:48 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I like the Felix one too!
BVASEKETBALL FUCLSED OVER UW - Robert
by royalcurve on Mar 18, 2009 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought the Secret was great
Ichiro hitting and 24/7 were not funny in my opinion.
Felix pitching was good, and I found the RRS one amusing even though the joke was bad.
by vkut79 on Mar 18, 2009 9:51 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The Secret was awful. I laughed out loud at the terribleness.
Edgar’s never going to top “I took my geoduck to Puyallup.”
I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.
by Llewdor on Mar 18, 2009 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Enjoyed most of them
Except that the RRS one is properly weak. There’s a whle host of better pun opportunity than that. Or at least, if you’re going to run with it, don’t explain the joke you’re making.
They’re certainly not bad, overall. Just nothing that’s… well… it’s not Fungo.
by MarkE on Mar 18, 2009 10:12 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not bad, not particularly memorable.
At least none of them irritate me, which is pretty important considering how often we’re going to be seeing them.
No Erik, No Beltre. Not a coincidence I think. Wish that had done something with Niehaus.
by Matthew on Mar 18, 2009 10:36 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's always fun to try to decipher the politics behind them.
No Yuni this year either.
by Teej on Mar 18, 2009 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I quite enjoy the Felix one.
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A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Mar 18, 2009 10:46 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They're alright.
I like the Ichiro commercial the most because the joke came out of nowhere and caused me to laugh quite a bit.
24/7 was the weakest.
by ThundaPC on Mar 18, 2009 10:50 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The Felix one was good
but other than that, the field was mediocre.
by cwel87 on Mar 18, 2009 10:59 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Felix made me chuckle
I like watching Ichiro hit, but overall that one was kinda so so. Enjoyed hearing RRS talk but the only way that joke could’ve been worse is if it had been about New Zealand.
The Edgar and Buhner ad was pretty spot on.
You know what? Fuck you Sports Gods, fuck you.
by bluemax on Mar 18, 2009 11:13 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hmm. a reverse Flight of the Conchords joke.
by msb on Mar 18, 2009 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I liked that episode.
Why would I watch Transformers when I can play with them at my house?
by Taylor H on Mar 18, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty boring.
They all gave me a small chuckle, but thats all. I actually wish they had a Griffey commercial or maybe throw him in with Bone and Edgar.
by MFAN on Mar 18, 2009 11:18 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Like the Felix one and the Buhner/Edgar one.
The RRS one sucked. And the Ichiro one was disappointing. The rest, meh.
You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.
by Goose on Mar 18, 2009 11:21 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"Dear Dennis,
“I’m sorry I struck you out. I’m sure your family loves you, so keep your chin up”
Y’all are nuts. That’s hilarious
I want to poop at your house - Thingray
by tootthekazoo on Mar 18, 2009 11:28 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I did like that one. The "family loves you" line
and the pan to the dugout full of flowers was good.
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by Eyebrows on Mar 18, 2009 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I was blown away.
I imagine they were done before Griffey was around to film them, though. Maybe there will be one later.
by Teej on Mar 18, 2009 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't imagine they won't have a Griffey commercial eventually
Like Teej was saying, maybe he wasn’t part of the team yet by the time they were done with these.
by OlSalty on Mar 18, 2009 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly I've still only half assimilated the Griffey is on the team
It’s like forgetting that the Angels play in LA, or the Mariners no longer play in the Kingdome, it’s really strange.
by JI on Mar 18, 2009 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It looks like they just wanted to stop at 5 ads because of the "100th ad" thing.
They did the obligatory Ichiro ad, Wakamatsu ad, and Felix ad, then the 100th one, and they just had one more left to get really creative on and they settled on RRS.
I’m a little surprised they didn’t do more, nor did they try to do an ensemble ad a-la “Fungo” last year.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Mar 18, 2009 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually wanted "The Secret" to be the Moose
or they could have busted out the “Lenny the Latte” costume again.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Mar 18, 2009 11:47 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Morty the Mountain Dew
I want to poop at your house - Thingray
by tootthekazoo on Mar 18, 2009 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The "secret" should have been that the tuba guy did all the commercials and just ended the run there.
Aww.. too soon?
by d0nkey on Mar 18, 2009 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
This worked better in my minds original draft
Upon further reading I will be banned for a poor excuse of a “TWSS” and for that I deeply and profusely apologize
by Robert on Mar 18, 2009 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was half expecting the moose.
You know what? Fuck you Sports Gods, fuck you.
by bluemax on Mar 18, 2009 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same
I was sure that it was going to be the moose.
by Woodinville_12thMan on Mar 18, 2009 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm about to add monkeys to my list of things that are no longer funny because of overuse.
The list also includes:
White people rapping about everyday white-guy things
Midgets
Fat comedians making fat jokes
Getting kicked in the nuts
This list is not exhaustive, just a few examples.
by Teej on Mar 18, 2009 12:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Getting kicked in the nuts works on so many levels
by Robert on Mar 18, 2009 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In moderation, it's wonderful.
I just feel overexposed to it. Jackass kinda ruined it for me.
by Teej on Mar 18, 2009 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is that picture from?
"Fights begin, finger prints are took, days is lost, bail is made, court dates are ignored, cycle is repeated."
by Thingray on Mar 18, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of which, I could really go for a Starbucks about now...
by OlSalty on Mar 18, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never heard of it.
Might explain why I didn’t recognize the picture.
"Fights begin, finger prints are took, days is lost, bail is made, court dates are ignored, cycle is repeated."
by Thingray on Mar 18, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You should watch it.
It’s not the best movie ever made, but it’s plenty funny and is pretty scathing in its satire.
I will smash your face into a jelly.
by Phildopip on Mar 18, 2009 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who's in it?
"Fights begin, finger prints are took, days is lost, bail is made, court dates are ignored, cycle is repeated."
by Thingray on Mar 18, 2009 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Luke Wilson, Mya Rudolph, and an awesome Terry Crews.
I will smash your face into a jelly.
by Phildopip on Mar 18, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
*maya
I will smash your face into a jelly.
by Phildopip on Mar 18, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could be interesting....
"Fights begin, finger prints are took, days is lost, bail is made, court dates are ignored, cycle is repeated."
by Thingray on Mar 18, 2009 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was hardly advertised at all before it came out
by OlSalty on Mar 18, 2009 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because it offended the studio and they tried to bury it.
I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.
by Llewdor on Mar 18, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a Mike Judge film?
"Fights begin, finger prints are took, days is lost, bail is made, court dates are ignored, cycle is repeated."
by Thingray on Mar 18, 2009 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
Behold, the wonders of the internet! Idiocracy [Wikipedia]
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by Eyebrows on Mar 18, 2009 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would say that Fox loves Mike Judge like he was their own child
considering how many years King of the Hill was on.
by JI on Mar 18, 2009 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Idiocracy has back spasms.
I will smash your face into a jelly.
by Phildopip on Mar 18, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The saying "that's what she said" should go on that list.
The office is still funny, though.
by Fin on Mar 18, 2009 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what she said is still potentially hilarious if used correctly.
by acblue on Mar 18, 2009 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what she said.
I will smash your face into a jelly.
by Phildopip on Mar 18, 2009 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
These days, I just see too many opportunities to use it.
To the point where it is starting to annoy me. I can’t help associating certain words with the quote and I have to censor myself from saying it at times.
.
by Fin on Mar 18, 2009 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Felix one was excellent
I felt the others were pretty bad. Mariner commercials have been awful for a while now though, so whatever. I’m glad Felix has another good one. And they could have done so much more with RRS. His accent is awesome and saves that commercial from being a disaster.
by JLC on Mar 18, 2009 12:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, atleast they weren't as bad as the 2005 ones.
Now those were plain terrible. At least these ones were alright.
by Fin on Mar 18, 2009 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hit singles in mine. All the time.
I will smash your face into a jelly.
by Phildopip on Mar 18, 2009 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes you do Ichiro, yes you do...
"Fights begin, finger prints are took, days is lost, bail is made, court dates are ignored, cycle is repeated."
by Thingray on Mar 18, 2009 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't help but feel the RRS one being anything but a dig at us.
by Robert on Mar 18, 2009 12:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought of Dumb and Dumber immediately.
“Well, than, let’s throw another shrimp on the barbie”
by hcoguy on Mar 18, 2009 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why would it be a dig at us?
"Fights begin, finger prints are took, days is lost, bail is made, court dates are ignored, cycle is repeated."
by Thingray on Mar 18, 2009 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do, on second viewing, really like hearing Edgar say "Best one yet, Sprinkles!"
but the Felix commercial is the only other one I like.
BVASEKETBALL FUCLSED OVER UW - Robert
by royalcurve on Mar 18, 2009 12:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Felix and the Buhner / Martinez ones are good.
But this isn’t the best they’ve done.
"Fights begin, finger prints are took, days is lost, bail is made, court dates are ignored, cycle is repeated."
by Thingray on Mar 18, 2009 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like them all
I like the Felix one the best. The only way it could have been better would have been to substitute a rangers hitter with that rockies hitter.
by xavier42 on Mar 18, 2009 12:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought the Felix one was quality
But the rest were pretty sub-par.
by OlSalty on Mar 18, 2009 1:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not overly impressed.
But not overly disappointed, like the “What A Show” series. Those were the floor.
by Wilder. on Mar 18, 2009 1:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bahahaha, I liked the Felix one a lot, actually.
I like this year’s slogan, too. “A new day, a new way.”
I will smash your face into a jelly.
by Phildopip on Mar 18, 2009 1:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A new day, a new way
Hey! It’s Junior! It’s Edgar! It’s Buhner!
I like the slogan, and I like the ads – they just don’t belong in the same year.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
by pdb on Mar 18, 2009 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
After this commercial break, MLB Network is doing a feature on the history of the M's ads.
Everyone go!
by Teej on Mar 18, 2009 4:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What cable service do you have
Time Warner Cable still isn’t offering MLB Network standard, at least on the LA-area packages
by seattlebruin on Mar 18, 2009 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe they have done like a 10-minute discussion about this.
But hey, it’s cool.
by Wilder. on Mar 18, 2009 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh my GOD the Ichiro one was hilarious
That made my day.
Why would I watch Transformers when I can play with them at my house?
by Taylor H on Mar 18, 2009 7:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Those were depressingly unfunny.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Mar 18, 2009 7:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought they were fine
I enjoyed Ichiro and Felix, the RRS spot was fine because it featured RRS, the Wakamatsu one reminded me of a late-90’s Yankees ad that featured Tino Martinez on a couch, and while I didn’t like the Buhner/Edgar ad, I was happy that they didn’t reveal the Moose to have been writing the commercials. That would have upset me.
by katal on Mar 18, 2009 7:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to see a Wizard of Oz bit, reveal the Moose as the wizard behind the curtain.
You could really run with the Wizard of Oz, the movie is probably trademarked all to hell though.
by Kermit. on Mar 19, 2009 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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