Today, I shall bless you with 2 things that are currently making me crazy. Oh, yes! it’s a great day to express my displeasure on items that are not remotely related to politics… at least not today. 😉
ONE. Stupid commercials.
There are currently 2 marketing campaigns that have produced the dumbest commercials ever. They’re so bad, they make me physically cringe when they come on.
Cheez-It.
A group of women are at a book club reading a steamy romance novel out loud. The hero is a Cheez-It so sexy one woman exclaims, “I need a Cheez-It daddy.“
A girl introduces her boyfriend to her dad. Boyfriend is hypnotized by a floating Cheez-It and awkwardly tries to kiss the Dad saying, “You’re even yummier and saltier in person.“
Someone giving a funeral eulogy ends up talking about how much they love Cheez-Its instead of the deceased.
Poise liners for bladder leaks. “Fifty percent of women experience what I like to call the giggle dribble, or the sneeze leak, or the coughing-fit panty blitz.”
Merida wants a Cheez-It Daddy and wonders how long before she has a coughing fit panty blitz.
TWO. Cats with a death wish that aren’t kept at home.
As we let the dogs out into THEIR FENCED IN YARD, they immediately jetted off toward a big, fat, gray cat wearing a collar. The cat was cornered as he/she was on his/her way up the deck steps and we had to quickly intervene. I don’t know which neighbor owns said cat, but if they want it to remain alive, they need to keep THEIR pet out of MY fenced in yard. 🤬
Animal welfare groups note that about 86% of owned cats are kept indoors at least at night, showing the shift toward nighttime containment. I guess my neighbors don’t care that the pets I keep on my property (because I’m a responsible pet owner) are wildly barking at their pet, also on my property, at 2:00 AM.
The fact that this fat cat sets off my security alarms one after the other as it meanders around here at night is more than annoying, as well. I couldn’t kill any animal, but I sure could use a Red Ryder BB Gun right about now.
BONUS: When Mother Nature can’t decide if it’s winter or spring.
Shared on X last night…
Now you know: The new Nissan Stadium, future home of the NFL’s Tennessee Titans, costs $2.1 billion dollars & is being constructed using $1.26 billion dollars of public funds. This makes it the largest allocation of Stadium Subsidy funds to a sports venue in U.S. history.
Have you noticed the influx of fundraising commercials now that we’re nearing the holiday season? I struggle watching them — not gonna lie. The sick kids at St. Jude, the starving dogs, pathetic elephants, and wounded warriors… they all grab my heart… and it’s just 19.00 a month… less than 63 cents a day.
But how much of that $19/month goes directly to your charity?
Of the $19/month, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital gets $11.02 of that for patient care, research, and future needs. That’s how much of your monthly donation reaches the hospital — 30% goes to fundraising expenses, and 12% is allocated to ALSAC’s savings (which is currently at around $9.8 BILLION).
Wounded Warrior Project reports that $13.32 of you $19/m goes to programs and services for wounded veterans, families, and caregivers. They too have around a $9.8 BILLION reserve.
Thing is, both of these organizations have a 4/4 star rating on Charity Navigator indicating strong accountability — these are good ones in comparison. It seems to me if prioritizing maximum direct impact, you should also consider smaller charities with lower overhead.
The $19/month is deliberate.
The $19-a-month figure in donation commercials is a deliberate choice rooted in psychology, marketing, and fundraising strategy. It’s less than $20 bucks so people focus on the first digit. Anything less than $19/month doesn’t ensure the charity will receive a meaningful net amount — especially when many donation campaigns use third-party fundraising firms which take a cut of 30-50%.
Always verify a charity’s financials to make sure they align with your giving goals.
Now you know: There are no longer any people alive who were born in the 1800s. The final verified person from that century was Emma Morano of Italy, who passed away in 2017 at the age of 117.
Ah, the jingle—a tiny burst of melody that sneaks into your brain and refuses to leave. Commercial jingles aren’t just ads; they’re cultural earworms that have shaped our memories and boosted sales. In an era dominated by sleek digital ads and influencer shoutouts, these simple, singable hooks remind us of the golden age of advertising.
My parent’s grocery store didn’t have a jingle, but with prices advertised in the newspaper in 1968, they didn’t need one. 😉
How many products can you identify by the words of their jingle?
(These will all be easy since I know them.)
Plop. Plop. Fizz. Fizz. Oh what a relief it is.
Like a Good Neighbor, __________ is there.
Gimme a Break … Break Me Off a Piece of That __________.
I Don’t Wanna Grow Up, I’m a ____________ kid.
Snap! Crackle! Pop!
They’re Magically Delicious!”
The Best Part of Waking Up Is __________.
What Would You Do-oooo for a ___________.
___________ is on your side.
“Ba-da-ba-ba-baaa … I’m Lovin’ It”
Double your pleasure. Double your fun.
I am stuck on ____________, and _________ stuck on me.
877 CASH NOW
Mommy, wow! I’m a big kid now.
I want my baby back, baby back, baby back…
For extra credit — finish these 3 jingles:
My bologna has a first name, it’s ___________.
Name the ingredients of a big mac (while you sing it).
Name the “meow meow meow meow” product.
With TikTok dances and AI-generated ads, you might think jingles are relics.
But they’re evolving—think Spotify playlists of brand anthems or user-generated remixes. They remind us that the simplest ideas, wrapped in a tune, can outlast trends. Next time a jingle pops into your head, don’t fight it: Let it play. It’s not just a song; it’s a time machine to simpler, snappier sales pitches.
So in closing — sing this jingle to the tune of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star:
🎶 McKain’s Market — right down the street, Good price, good folks, can’t be beat! From sunrise snacks to supper time, McKain’s Market — your hometown find! Bakers bake, butchers carve it— McKain’s, where your wallet’s heart is! 🎼
Now you know: Daughter from California Syndrome is a real term used in the medical profession. It describes an angry, articulate, and uninformed family member of a terminal patient who has been absent and is unaware of their relative’s health. They often demand unrealistic and aggressive treatment against medical advice.
Answers: 1. Alka Seltzer 2. State Farm 3. Kit Kat bar 4. Toys R Us 5. Rice Krispies 6. Lucky Charms 7. Folgers in your cup 8. Klondike bar 9. Nationwide 10. McDonalds 11. Doublemint gum 12. Bandaids 13. JG Wentworth 14. Huggies 15. Chili’s Extra Credit: OSCAR – 2 all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, sesame seed bun — Meow Mix
Am I the only one that thinks commercials are getting dumber every single day? Who dreams up these worthless marketing ads? The dancing Ozempic ads or the WeGovy ones — have a favorite? I didn’t think so.
All of them wear me out!
From Lume, with the greasy faced doctor harping about under boob sweat and stinky privates and butt cracks… and the singing purple headphones chick (Allegra) — to the Gold Bears ad where football player men talk like kids… and Consumer Cellular’s orange sweater dude — they’re all awful! And if Christina tries to sell me a Jacuzzi bath remodel one more time I may never bathe again.
I vote that all pharma ads should be outlawed.
The WeGovy and Ozempic ads I understand. You might ask for those. But take for example Skyrizi. In August 2024 alone, their national TV ad spend was $32.4 MILLION DOLLARS. Skyrizi is used to treat plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis. If you have any of those conditions, does your doctor need you to ask for Skyrizi? If he/she says, “Wow! I never thought of trying that drug!” you should look for a new doctor.
Dupixent, Rexulti, Jardiance, Rinvoq, Vraylar, Latuda… I don’t remember what any of those drugs treat even after seeing the ads no less than 77 bajillion times.
So what commercial aired in 2024 that you think is the dumbest of all?
Now you know: The US developed the chemical compound Cyanogen Chloride for use in WW2 against Japan. It is a highly toxic blood agent that could penetrate gas masks. Truman decided against using it and opted for the atom bomb. It is now listed in the Chemical Weapons Convention and has never been deployed.
I skipped the 2024 Super Bowl in Las Vegas this year — both in person and on TV. I did watch a clip of Usher’s half time show, and listened to Reba sing The National Anthem. No Super Bowl action here — I spied on my neighbors instead.
Funny reading the reviews though…
One review said Usher fizzled while a couple FB friends said it was the best ever. I read a piece about how horrible Reba was, and another that said she was fabulous. Honestly… both were decent in my book; but neither were jaw droppingly good. What about you… what did YOU think? (Careful, you might show your age by your answer.)
Super Bowl Commercials were a bit lack luster too IMHO.
If you missed them, you can watch a rundown at this link. So many loved the BIC EZ reach commercial with Willie Nelson… but not me. Could it be any more fake? I didn’t think so until I saw the CeraVe commercial and Dawn’s Ultimate Wash Party.
So NOT a fan of Budweiser, I gotta say the Bud Light commercial with Peyton Manning and Post Malone was great, and their Old School Delivery one was as well. I liked the Deadpool & Wolverine Teaser, Dove’s Hard Knocks and the Kia EV9 commercials.
Maybe it’s because the older I get, the harder it is to impress me.
Just like the skyline yesterday… it was ok, but nothing jaw dropping.
Now you know: Kelly, a dolphin, was rewarded with fish by her trainers for bringing them litter and dead gulls to clean her pool. She began hiding fish under a rock in her pool and used them to lure gulls, which she then brought to her trainers to receive more fish. She even taught her calf the same strategy.
