Stupid Commercial Jingles That Become Trapped In The Recesses Of One's Mind

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Stupid Commercial Jingles That Linger In The Recesses Of One's Mind

I made the error of researching old Polaroid cameras a few days back. A cursory Google search led me to an old TV ad and the accompanying haunting jingle.

This commercial is an absolute classic of mid-1960's America (1965?). The more tuned in among you will recognize one of the individuals in the ad as she later became a film star who went on to marry another even more famous film star.

Anywho, this silly commercial melody has seemed to attach itself to my brain for some reason. This isn't the first such jingle to infect me and I doubt it will be the last. Damn advertisers! :)

I find this particular ad funny and just so very 1960's. As a marketing tool, it is a work of genius/art and Polaroid sold about a zillion of these cameras.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7k2uwJmwxo


Another classic 1960's ad sans future movie stars but with a stupid melody that might attach itself to your brain. View with caution. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZL6RGkPjws&feature=related
 
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Your first link was just the one I was afraid it would be. I have so much of that junk in my brain (especially cigarette commercials, Tareyton smokers would rather fight than switch, etc.) that it's a wonder I can function at all, abeit in a limited fashion.
 
Some years ago there was this pro-chastity song in Spanish TV, called "I love Laura but I'll wait until the day we marry". The commercial turned to be just a joke but meanwhile everyone laughed at it and the song was incredibily stupid but catchy.

And the video was so ridiculous, I recall my friends saying "the girl in blue is a virgin my @ss!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRdVg_JATII

Translated lyrics:

Let's make together this crossword puzzle,
let's pospone "the other thing" for tomorrow.
Singing along with you makes me full of joy,
Sha-la-la-la-la
Let's leave all the rest for another day.
I'd like to kiss you without making you dirty,
I'd like to hug you without losing the respect for you.
To love is to know how to wait, is to know how to wait,

I love Laura
But I will wait until the day we marry.
I love Laura
But I will wait until the day we marry.

I'm not pulling out that flower,
The one who destroys it... it won't be me.

(talking part)

—Young man, remember that love comes from respect, there's nothing more beautiful for a couple than knowing how to wait together for that wonderful moment which is the love's consummation. Your patience will be rewarded.

I love Laura
But I will wait until the day we marry.
I love Laura
But I will wait until the day we marry.

I'm not pulling out that flower,
The one who destroys it... it won't be me.
 
I don't speak espanol but I did throw up in my mouth after watching that ad.

To the idiot in the ad; Laura is a crazy biatch, quit romanticizing, nail her and move on. :)
 
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Klondike Bar

Chicken Tonight

Do I need to say more? I bet most of you are singing the songs right now!
 
Chicken Tonight tripped a synapse.

Around where I grew up, there was a place that advertised on local radio called Chicken Delight. Their jingle was Don't Cook Tonight, Call Chicken Delight. Burned into my brain forever and randomly reappears from time to time for no apparent reason.

I just hope my last thoughts when I kick the bucket are not Don't Cook Tonight, Call Chicken Delight. :)
 
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I think I will take "Shawnee Mission Kia, just a short drive, Shawnee Mission Kia, I-35" to my grave. And watching and listening to the Royals enough to get that hammered into my brain probably shortened my life too.
 
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