New Microsoft commercials

[Gunning]

Has anyone seen the new MS commercials with Gates and Jerry Seinfeld? Maybe it's just me, but I feel dumber just for having seen them. I despise all things Apple (for various reasons), but seeing those commercials makes me want to go buy a Mac!

Just to clarify, I'm not trying to start an MS/Apple flame war, just stating that those commercials may be some of the dumbest things I've ever seen!

 

[FatalSinz]

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[tiddy]

I like them. Though I'm a die-hard Seinfeld fan. I've read that the zaniness of them is being purposefully done to create conversation, like this one, and to exude a sense of ease and comfort before the other stages of the campaign become more direct.

 

[Klesk]

Yea they're a little odd, but it's better than just flat out yelling "We think our comps are better!". It brings variety to the market.

 

[Sexy Beast]

Other than repairing Gates image...I have no idea what the purpose of those ADs are...Is MS trying to sell us something or have they just blown more money than I will ever see in my life for no apparent reason.

 

[EDITThor]

Other than repairing Gates image...I have no idea what the purpose of those ADs are...Is MS trying to sell us something or have they just blown more money than I will ever see in my life for no apparent reason.

They're trying to take the "cool appeal" away from apple.

 

[Sexy Beast]

They're trying to take the "cool appeal" away from apple.

Well they are failing...really really hard.

 

[xenophek]

Wow... now I wish you hadn't started this thread. See? If you hadn't started this I would still have virgin eyes to this really stupid commercial.

Shame on you.

 

[Gunning]

Wow... now I wish you hadn't started this thread. See? If you hadn't started this I would still have virgin eyes to this really stupid commercial.

Shame on you.

lol, hey - I didn't post the link, and I made it clear they were a waste of time!

I like them. Though I'm a die-hard Seinfeld fan. I've read that the zaniness of them is being purposefully done to create conversation, like this one, and to exude a sense of ease and comfort before the other stages of the campaign become more direct.

I'm a Seinfeld fan too, I get the whole show about nothing idea. But these aren't zany, there just... well, a waste.

 

[Sexy Beast]

and now they are dead

http://valleywag.com/5051455/microsoft-to-announce-jerry-seinfeld-ads-cancelled-tomorrow

 

[Bugen]

Personally I though they were funny and rather creative. I am not a big fan of Microsoft or Bill Gates but I don't think Gates has an image problem, Microsoft has the image problem.