Posts Tagged ‘commercials’

3 Really Bad Microsoft Videos

January 22nd, 2010 · View Comments · , ,

Oh, Microsoft. For some reason, they have a history of making really bad commercials and promos. There’s something about them that makes them really good at making really bad videos. Some of them are so bad that they’re funny, while others just make you wonder who actually watches this stuff.

Here are a few videos to watch if you’re bored. Yes, they are real, and yes, they are all made by Microsoft. And yes, I have the same question to: “What were they smoking?”
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More Pocky Commercials

December 28th, 2009 · View Comments · , , , ,

Pocky

Pocky!

Remember Pocky? It’s a simple Japanese pretzel snack that my friends and I got into when we were in college. There are several different flavors, and it’s gotten pretty popular over the years. According to wiki, Pocky was first sold in 1966 (wow, I didn’t know it was that old!), and somewhere along the way, it made its way to the U.S.

Part of Pocky’s charm is all the silly commercials. (They’ve got a ton of commercials.) I posted a few before, but I haven’t checked out Pocky commercials in a while, so I decided to find some more. So, here they are; I hope you find them entertaining. ^_^

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Pocky Commercials Galore!

November 4th, 2006 · View Comments · , , , ,

Have you ever heard of Pocky? Well, you should have, with all the hype that’s been carried over from Japan. This flavored pretzel-like snack has won the hearts of many through its infectiously funny commercials. I’ve gathered a dozen Pocky commercials for you to see. (I’ve spread the videos across four pages.) Enjoy! (more…)