Baby Deltic Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Errm.....thanks for inserting the mental image into my mind. I feel really unwell now. , Quite. I believe the term used for a cat engaging in such an act is 'playing the cello' (the hind leg pointing upward representing the fret board of the cello). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Colin Posted December 21, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 21, 2010 Apart from Go Compare and those loathsome ambulance-chasers, my pet hate is the "instant loan" advert - yes, the APR is shown but only as an afterthought. How many desperate/easily led people get themselves into serious ever-increasing debt, especially at this time of year? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Apart from Go Compare and those loathsome ambulance-chasers, my pet hate is the "instant loan" advert - yes, the APR is shown but only as an afterthought. How many desperate/easily led people get themselves into serious ever-increasing debt, especially at this time of year? Yeah, they flash up the 100% APR and fact that the loan is secured on your house in the smal print. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 .....I believe the term used for a cat engaging in such an act is 'playing the cello' (the hind leg pointing upward representing the fret board of the cello). I am never going to look at an orchestra in quite the same way now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted December 21, 2010 Author Share Posted December 21, 2010 Errm.....thanks for inserting the mental image into my mind. I feel really unwell now. Sorry, but I'm rolling on the floor crying with laughter!!! :D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohmisterporter Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Yeah, they flash up the 100% APR and fact that the loan is secured on your house in the smal print. 100% APR sounds reasonable compared to some companies 2868% APR. What's worse one of them sponsors my football team. Geoff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Sorry, but I'm rolling on the floor crying with laughter!!! :D I found the matter of fact decription of a cat with a shiny sphincter rather amusing too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim the Tram Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I love the barber shop in the OPs link. I also like the CGI puppies, they don't need walking or poo on the carpet! As for the Iceland ad I prefer the can-can one to the Kerry bloody Katona one..... Hate the ambulance chaser ones especially the guy from the Bill, all of the "we buy any car ads have been a pain & the borrow money at mega interest ads. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Apart from Go Compare and those loathsome ambulance-chasers..... ----->Sing along with the man himself!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Welly Posted December 21, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 21, 2010 You can usually tell the programme's target audience by the type of ads, if you hadn't realised that you are watching a chick flick on ITV then you'll know from the feminine hygiene ads! I knew that "The Bill" was attracting small audiences because the daytime ads were being shown. ( legalised loan sharks, ambulance chasers etc ) I've always loathed ads from when I was a teenager because I recognised them to be "corporate propaganda" - my father recently told me that he was delighted when I said that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Lamb Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 , Quite. I believe the term used for a cat engaging in such an act is 'playing the cello' (the hind leg pointing upward representing the fret board of the cello). Now I havn't heard that phrase since my grandfather died. As he lived in Billericay I wonder if it is an Essex expression. It is a perfect decription. Bernard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Any daytime ad does my head in. The andrex one already mentioned and juan sheet! Flipping the coin I think the John Lewis add is superb while was absolutely stunning. Cheers Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointstaken Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 My pet hate are those adverts that encourage gambling, especially that "blue rinse" woman. Yuk. Everyone will win a fortune. Oh Yeah ? Anyone here remember "the Esso sign means happy motoring" ? That was a long time ago ! Dennis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Those stupid 'another timeless classic from Tena Lady' ads really get my goat. They're not even funny or witty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 It just illustrates how effective these annoying ads are in that we remember them so clearly, even if we dislike them.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 There were some classic's in the 1970's and 80's that I remember to this day. The 'Shake and Vac' was a classic catchy tune. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I hate these stupid perfume ads at this time of year and the desperately unfunny 'here come the girls' Boots ads. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buhar Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 The same ones coming up in every single break during European Cup matches really gets me fed up and agin the product; Ford, Mastercard, Heineken and Sony Playstation, though the first time I saw the shoes and screaming lads one I raised a smile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 It is corporate brainwashing of the masses, playing on human psychology. Some people are probably more open to 'suggestion' than others and fill their houses with a load of old toot, but if their happy doing their dough on the latest fragrance by 'Calvin Dior' or 'must have' gadgets, then good for them.B) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertiedog Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I found the matter of fact decription of a cat with a shiny sphincter rather amusing too. Ahh cats... try this 1930's song from Harry Roy and realise such jokes are very old........and ,Yes, the BBC banned it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Ahh cats... try this 1930's song from Harry Roy and realise such jokes are very old........and ,Yes, the BBC banned it! It is a clever play on words and innuendo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted December 21, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 21, 2010 Returning to the cat's ars* licking description (apologies but I must), can I just mention that I feel sorry for anyone that allows a dog to lick their (the person's) face (I said face) and they should remember where the dog's mouth/tongue has been probably just a few minutes before. However, as far as I am aware a dog does not contort in the same way when performing this operation . Horsetan should be relieved (maybe not the best word to use in this context) that his favourite animals tend not to use the cat/dog method for this cleansing action. That could be difficult to deal with whilst out on a hack . 36E Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 The same ones coming up in every single break during European Cup matches really gets me fed up and agin the product; Ford, Mastercard, Heineken and Sony Playstation, though the first time I saw the shoes and screaming lads one I raised a smile. I thought the screaming lads one was a good mickey take. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold LH&JC Posted December 21, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 21, 2010 The snobby Glade ones from earlier this year which ended with "and it's from Glade you know" as if Glade is an internationally renowned label like Rolls Royce! Plus Go Compare ads (how I hate them!), fragrance ads, ads that use 'statistics' from a poll of around 100 people, any ads that try to guilt you into something and of course all of the 'no win no fee' ambulance chasers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Belgian Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I hate these stupid perfume ads at this time of year and the desperately unfunny 'here come the girls' Boots ads. Has anyone else noticed that most of the perfume ads show women on their own? Are they trying to a message over that shows women the pong drives men away?!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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