It’s hunting season. Not just hunting for great deals before Christmas, hunting big game, ducks, and turkeys among other critters. This funny commercial got my attention. It’s part of the “Hug a Hunter” campaign in Colorado. It got me thinking that it may not be a very good idea. It could even prove dangerous.
Are you familiar with this State Farm Insurance commercial? After a window is broken, a guy sings, “Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there!“ He snaps his fingers and his representative appears. The second guy sings it and adds, “With a sandwich.” It appears. The third guy says, “And the girl from 4E.” She appears. The fourth guys jumps from his chair and raises his arms. “And can I get a hot tub?” It appears.
Recently, a State Farm Insurance agent came to my house to inspect some damage caused by a roof leak during the Boulder flood. After finishing the appraisal, she headed for the door. I sang their magic jingle. “Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there!”
She turned and stared.
“It’s almost happy hour. I’d like a beer.” I snapped my fingers expecting a funny response.
She continued gawking and added a furrowed brow. “Yep. A beer sounds pretty good right now.” She looked at me like I’d started my happy hour that morning.
I explained the reference to the commercial. She bolted out the door.
You’d think it would be a requirement for representatives to watch their company’s commercials so they don’t embarrass their clients. Sheesh!
So when the latest Hug a Hunter commercial ended with a random man hugging a hunter, I laughed. I bet it will happen! I’m not sure that hugging a complete stranger who may be carrying firearms is a good idea. Do you?
What’s your favorite commercial?
I wonder what the rep said about you when she got home that night Susie! For some reason I am crying laughing at the vision of you warbling to her non plus send features!
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Right? I stood there expecting something. Anything!!! She couldn’t get out the door fast enough? She thought I was a lunatic!
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I have a habit of serenading door to door reps – the number of chamois leathers I’ve bought because of this………..
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Hahaha! Chamois leather door to door salesmen that have their own jingle? NICE!
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It is good to give ex cons a chance – my windows nor positively sparkle thanks to the power of CHAMOIS!
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And does Oily George use one on his car?
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Without shocking you on this dreary Sunday après midi Susie – let’s just say he is squeaky clean thanks to the power of CHAMOIS!
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It cleans all the cracks and crevices!
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Yes!
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Personally, I love those ‘mayhem’ All-State commercials. Not crazy about Flo or the lizard, just sayin’
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I love Mayhem! He has his own Twitter handle. @mayhem Thanks Clay and have a fabulous week with your students!
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Yeah, I agree. A hunter may not take that the right way. In any case, you never know how he’s slung his bowie knife. You might easily impale yourself on it or on a stray arrowhead. Maybe just shaking hands is the best way to go. 😉
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You should have sang “Like a good neighbor, state farm is there!” and then requested an agent with a sense of humor. Too much?
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The Geico commercial featuring Old McDonald cracks me up every time.
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