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'.....as clean as a man named David'

(16 Posts)
Katek Wed 11-Jan-17 12:23:54

Please tell me I'm not the only one who just cannot abide this advert! It's so bad I've gone beyond the point of shouting at the tv and now hide behind my cardi until it's over. People actually paid millions for this? They woz robbed. Biggest load of unmitigated rubbish I've seen in a long time....although the friendly child who points out the tuna pasta is still on the dish is running a close second. Oh and the child waiting for the washing up bottle........and we're meant to rush out and buy these products on the strength of the ads?? Own goal I'm afraid.

Sorry, ranting!

Ana Wed 11-Jan-17 12:27:10

Those 'clean as' ads for Andrex have really had their day, haven't they? 'A man called David' fgs...confused

petra Wed 11-Jan-17 12:33:43

Absolutely agree, was Katek, but the one that makes me laugh is the one where the lady works for the coastguard and can't hear people calling for help. She went to Specsavers.

Greyduster Wed 11-Jan-17 12:54:40

You aren't - I can't bear it either; it makes me want to cringe!

Lillie Wed 11-Jan-17 13:31:46

I agree. I know young children come out with scatalogical comments, but that David one is pointless, peculiar and, dare I say, a bit inappropriate. Who is the man David?

henetha Wed 11-Jan-17 13:43:28

I agree. Some of these ads are so counter-productive and make me absolutely determined never to buy a particular product. This David one is utterly daft.

Anya Wed 11-Jan-17 14:07:57

This is what passes for amusing and imaginative these days hmm

Katek Wed 11-Jan-17 14:29:28

And as for the woman laughing indulgently in the background........!! Do these ad agencies have their heads so far up their collective derrières that they think this is a great ad? It's insulting our collective intelligence. Ad land must be a different world to the one I live in.

Badenkate Wed 11-Jan-17 14:55:56

Oh, I'm so glad we're not the only ones who can't stand these adverts.

Teetime Wed 11-Jan-17 14:58:04

The adverts are a good time to go to the loo/make tea/phone someone/get a drink etc etc other than that they have no meaning for me.

PRINTMISS Wed 11-Jan-17 15:05:39

We rarely watch ITV or commercial programmes, perhaps the above comments are the reason for this. If there is something on one of these programmes, then we record it and skip the adverts We find there is plenty to watch this way.

BlueBelle Wed 11-Jan-17 16:03:55

I have no idea why men in tight shorts twerking with builders have anything to do with anything
Not too bothered with the clean as David one but the nicol whatsit falling off her chair with yogurt on her face drives me to drink

The ones I really like are the Haribo ones

Beammeupscottie Wed 11-Jan-17 17:08:04

I can't stand the ghastly men in high heels and shorts - couldn't even tell you what it is advertising, but my hatred is for the P&O Cruise line with that Welsh bloke swanning around an empty ship when we all know that Cruises are "Butlins Afloat". Also, ads. with cosy grey haired old couples gazing fondly at each other in a care home or wearing their Tena pads with such pride.

Lillie Wed 11-Jan-17 18:10:39

Ha ha, maybe our talking about these ads was just what the advertising agencies were hoping people would do! grin

grannypiper Wed 11-Jan-17 18:27:59

Katex that child makes my head explode !

Treebee Wed 11-Jan-17 19:37:39

My current hate is the dandruff shampoo ad . The strange way one woman says,"Seriously?" and the other woman at the end trills,"Gonna pull tonight!" have put me off buying that brand ever again!