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  • by Drew Pratt on 05.26.10 @ 05:44 PM

     

    Wow, now that's a bad commercial! I have seen some pretty aggravating TV spots - Head OnMentos, not even Flo from Progressive Insurance possesses the agitating appearance of Staples' new commercial
     
    Now, I understand the importance of creating annoying advertisements - people remember them, they are simple and catchy. But "Wow, Now That's a Low Price" is not catchy, it makes the consumer seem simple, and I remember it for being a spot I hope to never catch again. I feel bad for the ongoing character that is the face of this campaign. His annoying, high-pitched cry will leave him type-cast as forever being the "Staples guy". (Typecast = Mr. Belding. His career was destroyed after SBTB). As one blogger puts it: "This is the most horrible ad ever. I hope someone at staples reads this. Awful. I hate that man. I hope he gets some sort of permanent laringitis so for the rest of his life he can only sign annoying slogans. Please die staples man." 
     
    But hey, I guess they did their job if they have me talking me about it...
    Luke Wilson, you're next.