As a student of marketing I am always enamored by advertisers who seem to "get it." Two of my favorite commercials of all time are shown below (the Toyota commercial called "Swagger Wagon" recently featured on this blog would round out the top three). I love these because they are not only super funny, but also memorable.

I think it's a coincidence that they both poke a little fun at communism, which is probably due to their era of creation, that is, near the end of the Cold War. And just in case you were wondering, I don't care how popular socialistic thought becomes on college campuses, there is nothing wrong with showing the lunacy of a system that is the enemy of individual freedom.

Now, back to the lighter side of this post, which was the intention all along. Watch both commercials and try to guess which phrases from each have become a regular part of my (and my friends' and family's) lexicon(s). Enjoy!

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8 responses to “My Favorite Commercials”

  1. RICH4RDWI11IAMS Avatar

    I can’t imagine in what context a man of your caliber would say “50 watts per channel babycakes!” Unless of course you were pointing out the fact that, even though the cd player is full of water, your boat has a great stereo system. So I’m going with “You sleigh me brother.” And “Having no choice is no fun.”

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  2. Yitz Weiss Avatar
    Yitz Weiss

    Regardless of it’s applicability in the outside world, on the homefront I could see quoting “50 watts per channel, babycakes!” ๐Ÿ™‚

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  3. Tonyten Avatar
    Tonyten

    Thanks for a great laugh!! The next (Russian) Wendy’s commercial about choosing a burger was great too!

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  4. Tim McNeil Avatar
    Tim McNeil

    #1 “50 Watts Babycakes”
    #2 “Is next – Swimwear”
    #2 is also one of my alltime faves – I havn’t watched any TV in about 6 weeks now…the funny commercials began to be the only thing worth watching. Thanks Chris, for the bright start!

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  5. Dave Stadel Avatar
    Dave Stadel

    Feefty vots pear chaynel, baby cakes.
    How funny. I forgot about that ad. I don’t know how many times we use to say that line.
    Thanks Chris!

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  6. Steven Loftin Avatar
    Steven Loftin

    I love the Highland commercial. My Friends and I used to go into the one on Miller Rd. and use the “Hello you, We require big savings, Please, Your Welcome” on the sales people and watch their faces. (Oh how many people do that to us)
    Thanks for the grin

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  7. Stephen Ellis Avatar
    Stephen Ellis

    How funny ad. I don’t know how many times we use to say that line.

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