Author Topic: Super Bowl Ad pulled - Opinions Wanted (Read 2439 times)

MechAg94 · « **on:** January 28, 2015, 03:22:54 PM »

http://youtu.be/blDezzNEX3E
This is the ad. It wouldn't play in the story below for me.

http://www.tmz.com/2015/01/27/godaddy-pulls-super-bowl-spot-over-puppy-cruelty-backlash/

Just curious what your opinions were on this. The story initially seemed to say people thought it was cruel. Callous might be a better word if anything. I am a bit surprised this ad was the best they could do. I wouldn't think they would want a "puppy in trouble" story line to end with anything but a squishy-loving ending.

Angel Eyes · « **Reply #1 on:** January 28, 2015, 03:35:19 PM »

Not sure what the fuss is about. The ending has some definite snark, but so what?

Apparently it's intended to be a parody of this Budweiser ad, which has the expected tug at the heartstrings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAsjRRMMg_Q

vaskidmark · « **Reply #2 on:** January 28, 2015, 04:06:55 PM »

I miss the days when there would be a blurb at the bottom/at the end saying no animal were hurt in the making of the film/video, and that all animal scenes were made under the observation and supervision of the ASPCA.

FWIW that setup looks a whole lot better than your average puppy mill. And Buddy is getting chaufeured to his new home, as opposed to being drop-shipped to the pet store

But you and I and all the unwashed masses know that "cruel" means something that upsets us for any reason.

stay safe.

Balog · « **Reply #3 on:** January 28, 2015, 04:13:35 PM »

I've found that the fanatical shelter dog adopting people are just as bad as vegans and crossfitters in terms of their proselytizing. I haven't seen the ad, but based on the whining commentary from those opposed to it I doubt it's upsetting to anyone except those who think acquiring a dog in any way except shelter rescue is immoral.

makattak · « **Reply #4 on:** January 28, 2015, 04:15:11 PM »

This kind of thing makes me sick.

This is a funny ad, making fun of all the heartstrings pulling by other companies.

Furthermore, IT'S FICTION. The puppy in question was never actually given away after working so hard to get home.

Yet they people are up in arms about a FICTIONAL account of a puppy while I'm sure most of them are perfectly fine with disposing of an unwanted baby.

Our country is doomed. (And this is but the latest symptom.)

MillCreek · « **Reply #5 on:** January 28, 2015, 04:15:53 PM »

There may be something wrong with me, since this commercial did not bother me at all.

cassandra and sara's daddy · « **Reply #6 on:** January 28, 2015, 04:55:21 PM »

Dog nuts are nuts. Ironically the lady at the library was just trying to explain why the ad was an outrage. She failed

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MechAg94 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 28, 2015, 05:42:01 PM »

I just thought it could be considered a little callous, but I wasn't thinking about any sort of parody. That does make sense though.

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #8 on:** January 28, 2015, 06:06:37 PM »

Regardless of the PETA-philes, the ad is bone-headed. Who wants to their brand to be the brand that makes puppies sad? Duh.

Cruelty, no. Poor marketing, yes.

Firethorn · « **Reply #9 on:** January 28, 2015, 07:18:24 PM »

Quote from: fistful on January 28, 2015, 06:06:37 PM

Who wants to their brand to be the brand that makes puppies sad? Duh.

I'd like to think the puppy is going to a loving home, but all the times we bought/sold puppies it was always face to face. I'm not impressed by people willing to buy a puppy without meeting it first.

TommyGunn · « **Reply #10 on:** January 28, 2015, 07:21:25 PM »

Awwww, puppies. Awww, sentimental music. And a "Lassie"-like theme.
No this isn't cruel.
I guess I agree with Firethorn; I wanna see -- or hope -- the doggie found a nice home.
But .... I wonder about those "dog farms."

Hawkmoon · « **Reply #11 on:** January 28, 2015, 07:24:32 PM »

Quote from: cassandra and sara's daddy on January 28, 2015, 04:55:21 PM

Dog nuts are nuts. Ironically the lady at the library was just trying to explain why the ad was an outrage. She failed

Not really an outrage ... just incredibly stupid, beyond all rational belief.

And I'm not really a dog person, I'm more into cats.

Boomhauer · « **Reply #12 on:** January 28, 2015, 07:25:59 PM »

If I hear someone whining about that I'm gonna tell them about what happens to dogs that get dumped out in the country when owners get tired of them.

zxcvbob · « **Reply #13 on:** January 28, 2015, 07:28:40 PM »

It seems kind of genius to me (assuming they have a backup ad to run in the slot they purchased.) They're getting *tons* of free publicity.

BlueStarLizzard · « **Reply #14 on:** January 28, 2015, 07:42:19 PM »

Quote from: zxcvbob on January 28, 2015, 07:28:40 PM

It seems kind of genius to me (assuming they have a backup ad to run in the slot they purchased.) They're getting *tons* of free publicity.

this. It's a stunt.

not surprising given Go Daddy's past ads.

Monkeyleg · « **Reply #15 on:** January 28, 2015, 07:44:51 PM »

It's not a good ad, but there's nothing objectionable about it. How many more offended people have to come out of the woodwork before we just say "stop it' to all of the whining?

vaskidmark · « **Reply #16 on:** January 28, 2015, 08:03:16 PM »

Quote from: Monkeyleg on January 28, 2015, 07:44:51 PM

It's not a good ad, but there's nothing objectionable about it. How many more offended people have to come out of the woodwork before we just say "stop it' to all of the whining?

Are you trying to cancel Boomhauer's World Tour?

stay safe.

Triphammer · « **Reply #17 on:** January 28, 2015, 08:29:29 PM »

I thought it was funny as hell. This is a business that caters to businesses. The woman selling pups is a business person. What would anybody expect her to do when merchandise she thought was lost was recovered?

And like I tell the grandkids "Its a movie/ TV show/ commercial. It's not real!"

Scout26 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 28, 2015, 08:38:57 PM »

Danica Patrick can ship me anywhere.

(I think that's her driving the van at the end....)

Hawkmoon · « **Reply #19 on:** January 28, 2015, 08:47:03 PM »

Quote from: scout26 on January 28, 2015, 08:38:57 PM

Danica Patrick can ship me anywhere.

(I think that's her driving the van at the end....)

Probably. GoDaddy sponsors her.

230RN · « **Reply #20 on:** January 29, 2015, 04:32:06 AM »

^"It's not a good ad, but there's nothing objectionable about it."

I dunno. The first thing I thought of was having dogs of any age riding in the open back of a pickup. I know it's commonly done, but that always bothers me when I see it.

No big deal, but that's the first thing I thought of. I could not keep my lab Inge in the back of my truck. Soon as I started to drive off, out she'd jump.

Terry, "Just sayin'," 230RN

French G. · « **Reply #21 on:** January 29, 2015, 04:59:35 AM »

The real tragedy is that the Hardee's ad got killed except for in Carl's Jr. markets. That's a crying shame. Can't figure out what they were selling though.

wmenorr67 · « **Reply #22 on:** January 29, 2015, 06:38:36 AM »

Quote from: Boomhauer on January 28, 2015, 07:25:59 PM

If I hear someone whining about that I'm gonna tell them about what happens to dogs that get dumped out in the country when owners get tired of them.

This, I have a Basset that we rescued after he was dumped in BFE as a still growing puppy. We have had him for 7 plus years now and we never have been to get him completely "domesticated."

Doggy Daddy · « **Reply #23 on:** January 30, 2015, 12:14:58 AM »

Quote from: wmenorr67 on January 29, 2015, 06:38:36 AM

This, I have a Basset that we rescued after he was dumped in BFE as a still growing puppy. We have had him for 7 plus years now and we never have been to get him completely "domesticated."

Name him "Pawful"?

wmenorr67 · « **Reply #24 on:** January 30, 2015, 06:47:22 AM »

Actually his name is Baby because he did nothing but whine the first few weeks we had him unless someone slept in the same room as him.

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