Buftex Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 So, the other day, I am listening to Jimmy Johnson on GR55...he is talking Super Bowl x's and O's with the host (sorry can't remember who he was talking to) and amidst all the football talk, JJ says something like "...so Payton Manning finally got the monkey off his back against the Pats, and would seem to be poised to win his first Super Bowl...but you know what you have to do?" The host says "No, what?" JJ responds "You need to whip out your Sams' card, and buy all of your Super Bowl party supplys...they are open 7 days a week..." Right in the middle of the interview, JJ is pitching Sams' club. Yesterday, I am listening to Colin Cowherd on the radio, interviewing Zach Thomas. I can't remember what the product was, but he does the same thing. Goes into some advertisement spiel in the middle of his interview. Now, tonight, watching "Best Damn Spots Show" (I hate this show so much, but Jimbo was a shceduled guest!) Emmit Smith and the same Jimmy Johnson come out as guests together. As they are taking their seats, John Sally says "Emmitt, I couldn't help but notice you were checking your cell-phone on the way out here" Emmitt chuckled and says something like "Yeah, its' a Sprint phone..." and goes into the full sales pitch, as the "Sprint.com" logo appears across the bottom of the screen.... After some banal, mindless chatter, JJ goes into his Sam's Club pitch again...to his credit, Jim Kelly tried to bust him on it ("I heard you hawking Sam's on the radio the other day too!") ( BTW, Jimbo came out on stage, to join JJ and ES, right after JJ recalled SB 27, on its' 14th anniversary. JJ said he knew the Cowboys had already beaten the best team in the NFL, when they beat the 49'ers, and wasn't too concerned about the Bills. So, it seems every athlete is pitching something now. I realize sports are getting more and more crassly commercial every year, but when will it end? It was one thing when you had things like the "Hagar Wrinkle Free Slacks For Men Bowl", but now they slipping it into interviews as well...does sports need to rub its' commercial d*ck in our face at every turn of every corner? I swear, watching the playoffs this year, it really did feel like I was watching 4 hours of commercials, interuppted only by a few moments of football here and there. I can't wait to see the Super Bowl..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrite Gal Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Unfortunately it seems to be the way of the world. Part of the analysis on one of the 24 hour news networks of todays triggering of various terror alerts in Boston which shut down parts of that city which was caused by a marketing campaign for some cartoon network show was the question of whether any particular cost to Turner for this travesty was worth in terms of the amount of advertising which the show got in news stories (I know the name of the show but erased it after mentioning it in this post as my complaining about would simply become more advertising for them. If these kinds of calculations are being made for efforts which seriously waste the time of bomb squads and other public servants then the billboarding of sports is a pretty done deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 They absolutely have not shame. And that's too bad. Luckily my Wacom wireless mouse allows me to effortlessly use the smilies I have an easy time of answering online with stylish-personalized emphasis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWings Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 It has (sadly) become a corporate/money-driven world. These people will stop at nothing to get their name out there in any way possible. I'm afraid for the day when Yankee Stadium becomes "Nextel Field". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 It does bother me somewhat, but to help me get past it, I just go to United.com and find a nice relaxing destination they fly to and book some travel. It's quick and easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generaLee83 Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 There's a very decent movie that just came out on DVD called 'Idiocracy', it highlights some of the finer points made in this post. Everyone should watch it, it's not an emmy winner but it's hilarious and has come great commentary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taterhill Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 it is what it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 it is what it is priceless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrite Gal Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 I must admit. it strikes me as a pit of personal hubris that the football field is called Ralph Wilson Stadium (with the County naming it that and not Ralph himself wink wink nudge nudge). However, I was sitting there in Pilot Field and thinking it could be worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauderswr80 Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Its Peyton....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heels20X6 Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Its Peyton....... When I start getting down about the state of advertising in sports, I have a Coke and smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinandjokin Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 When I start getting down about the state of advertising in sports, I have a Coke and smile. I usually come to this board and vent... ...BY POUNDING OUT A COUPLE OF POSTS ON MY NEW HEWLETT PACKARD WIRELESS KEYBOARD!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 A number of years ago here, the Reds announcers - Brennerman and Nuxhall - were forced to stick ads into the plays..."It's a Kroeger put-out at first" , "It's P&G pop-up to left" and so forth. It only lasted a few games, because they told the radio station they'd quit if it didn't stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 Wide Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 This thread brought to you by the good folks at Doggie Diapers. When your pet has to take a crap and you're too lazy to take them for a walk, let us do the work. http://www.petgadgets.com/Images/doglg1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornerville Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Yesterday, I am listening to Colin Cowherd on the radio, Mistake #1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 A number of years ago here, the Reds announcers - Brennerman and Nuxhall - were forced to stick ads into the plays..."It's a Kroeger put-out at first" , "It's P&G pop-up to left" and so forth. It only lasted a few games, because they told the radio station they'd quit if it didn't stop. That's pretty bad; although the 'homerun brought to you by', or 'this trip to the bullpen sponsored by' crap has been around for a while now. Remember when the Yankees had the Toyota car drive guys in from the bullpen back in the '80s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 This thread brought to you by the good folks at Doggie Diapers. When your pet has to take a crap and you're too lazy to take them for a walk, let us do the work. http://www.petgadgets.com/Images/doglg1.jpg Hey bro, my 14 yr old lab wears a rig similar to that at night. She has what is termed a "leakage" problem when she sleeps. better alternative than BARBAROing her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted February 1, 2007 Author Share Posted February 1, 2007 Mistake #1 Point taken! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyemike Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 I find this thread disturbing...it's giving me a headache. Time to reach for the Tylenol...or is it Advil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 Wide Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Hey bro, my 14 yr old lab wears a rig similar to that at night. She has what is termed a "leakage" problem when she sleeps. better alternative than BARBAROing her My 18 yr old dog just passed away. She had somewhat of the same problem. They have pads you can put down on their bedding for them to lay on that works well too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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