FreeCreditReport Commercials

gettysburgfreak · 11-20-2008, 11:47 AM

Does anyone else want to break the TV when these ads come on? I think out of any commercial on TV, I hate these the most. I can't stand that idiot and those annoying songs. Ok rant over

Starscream · 11-20-2008, 11:49 AM

I like these commercials. Annoying but catchy.

f-r-e-e that spells free, credit report.com baby!

11-20-2008, 12:08 PM

Want to know an interesting fun-fact about the guy on those commercials?

He's lip synching them. He doesn't even speak english, he's French Canadien.

I myself cannot stand these Geico commercials anymore, either with those stupid cavemen or the "actors" segments they put together.

elderboy02 · 11-20-2008, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by andysutherland

I like these commercials. Annoying but catchy.

f-r-e-e that spells free, credit report.com baby!

hotreds · 11-20-2008, 02:03 PM

Of course, if you read the fine print you'll find out that you have to join their service to get your "free" credit report!

taltos · 11-20-2008, 02:18 PM

I also find the Geico commercials more annoying. I would like to feed that freaking lizard to my cat.

ucla695 · 11-20-2008, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by taltos

I also find the Geico commercials more annoying. I would like to feed that freaking lizard to my cat.

I don’t mind the FreeCreditReport commercials, but the Geico ones kill me. I never thought they were funny and they just get more and more annoying.

Gophernut · 11-20-2008, 02:41 PM

Both I find very irritating. The commercial that I can't stand right now is the "Saved by Zero" commercial from Toyota. Never liked the song, and it seems to be on 250,000 times a day.

11-20-2008, 02:52 PM

I dont like either one, but i do like the Sony HD Tv one with Payton and the chicken.

zmancbr · 11-20-2008, 02:55 PM

Yeah I pretty much wanna rip his head off and feed it to him!

icehog3 · 11-20-2008, 03:02 PM

Simmer down now.

Whee · 11-20-2008, 05:53 PM

My daughters love annoying me with the rap version one.

My favorite is the first one, the pirates.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3oNNgM6P7E

Click if you dare...

Starscream · 11-20-2008, 07:49 PM

I love the cavemen. So easy, even a caveman can do it! I also like the Warren Wallace commercials (Geico).

SvilleKid · 11-21-2008, 02:34 PM

I actually find these insulting, and point out that he attitude that all of live and enjoyment of live can be boiled down to one single credit score number. "Like, babe, if I hadda known your credit score was so low, I wouldn't even bedded you, much less married you! Love and happiness, who cares babe. I'm in this for the credit score. GTFO of my bed, house and life, you lowlife credit scum!!!"

The automatic credit approval/turndown model initiated by the credit card companies, that then has flowed over to ALL lending decisions can be traced back as one of the big negatives over the last 25 years that has resulted in NO reliance on trustworthiness and character, and is one of the BIG contributing factors to the real estate debacle we are in that is fueling the economic collapse.

Of course, as pointed out above, these commercials are NOT about your credit score. They are ONLY about you spending money to join their website. Doesn't tell anybody that joining their site will not magically turn a lousy score into a better score. Just will add another $20 dollars to their bottom line!

Sorry for the heavy rant, but this hits close to home for me and my business, so I have long studied the effects the "one magic number" concept has and is having on financing trends.

Maybe when his employer discovers his poor credit score, he will be fired, and I can nab his job as a fish monger!!!!

MadAl · 11-21-2008, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Gophernut

The commercial that I can't stand right now is the "Saved by Zero" commercial from Toyota. Never liked the song, and it seems to be on 250,000 times a day.

Amen brother, if I even tolerated that song before, it's a station-changer now!

macpappy · 11-21-2008, 04:36 PM

I'm sure there are others in the advertising industry that would agree with me, the annoying commercials are considered successful because they get people talking about the commercials and you can't mention the commercials without mentioning the name of the company being advertised. That creates brand name recognition. That sells their products. You may not say, "Hey, I'm going to buy Geico because you like the lizard", but if you start looking for new auto insurance you will check Geico because the name is stuck in your head.

SvilleKid · 11-21-2008, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by macpappy

I'm sure there are others in the advertising industry that would agree with me, the annoying commercials are considered successful because they get people talking about the commercials and you can't mention the commercials without mentioning the name of the company being advertised. That creates brand name recognition. That sells their products. You may not say, "Hey, I'm going to buy Geico because you like the lizard", but if you start looking for new auto insurance you will check Geico because the name is stuck in your head.

I'm actually one of those that advertiser's hate, because if an advertisement annoys me enough I WILL remember it, and that memory will NOT spark a desire to purchase that product. Quite the opposite effect, in fact.

You are correct in that successful advertising does result in successful sales of the product. Advertising that has people talking negatively and does not result in product sales isn't successful.

Starscream · 11-21-2008, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SvilleKid

I'm actually one of those that advertiser's hate, because if an advertisement annoys me enough I WILL remember it, and that memory will NOT spark a desire to purchase that product. Quite the opposite effect, in fact.

You are correct in that successful advertising does result in successful sales of the product. Advertising that has people talking negatively and does not result in product sales isn't successful.

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Whee · 11-21-2008, 06:50 PM

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11-21-2008, 08:21 PM

They are starting to lose a bit of relevance. "Gas prices soaring up sky high."

I paid $1.70 today. Less than I paid for my first tank of gas when I turned 16.

11-20-2008, 11:47 AM	#1
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	FreeCreditReport Commercials Does anyone else want to break the TV when these ads come on? I think out of any commercial on TV, I hate these the most. I can't stand that idiot and those annoying songs. Ok rant over __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

11-20-2008, 11:49 AM	#2
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: FreeCreditReport Commercials I like these commercials. Annoying but catchy. f-r-e-e that spells free, credit report.com baby! __________________ Insert quote here.

11-20-2008, 12:08 PM	#3
cigars_n_scotch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: FreeCreditReport Commercials Want to know an interesting fun-fact about the guy on those commercials? He's lip synching them. He doesn't even speak english, he's French Canadien. I myself cannot stand these Geico commercials anymore, either with those stupid cavemen or the "actors" segments they put together.

11-20-2008, 02:03 PM	#5
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: FreeCreditReport Commercials Of course, if you read the fine print you'll find out that you have to join their service to get your "free" credit report! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

11-20-2008, 02:18 PM	#6
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: FreeCreditReport Commercials I also find the Geico commercials more annoying. I would like to feed that freaking lizard to my cat.

11-20-2008, 02:41 PM	#8
Gophernut Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Hudson, WI Posts: 1,661 Trading: (15)	Re: FreeCreditReport Commercials Both I find very irritating. The commercial that I can't stand right now is the "Saved by Zero" commercial from Toyota. Never liked the song, and it seems to be on 250,000 times a day.

11-20-2008, 02:52 PM	#9
piperman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: FreeCreditReport Commercials I dont like either one, but i do like the Sony HD Tv one with Payton and the chicken.

11-20-2008, 02:55 PM	#10
zmancbr CERTIFIED THREAD KILLER!! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Zach Location: Color Red Posts: 1,692 Trading: (41)	Re: FreeCreditReport Commercials Yeah I pretty much wanna rip his head off and feed it to him!

11-20-2008, 03:02 PM	#11
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,441 Trading: (60)	Re: FreeCreditReport Commercials Simmer down now. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-20-2008, 05:53 PM	#12
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: FreeCreditReport Commercials My daughters love annoying me with the rap version one. My favorite is the first one, the pirates. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3oNNgM6P7E Click if you dare... __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

11-20-2008, 07:49 PM	#13
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: FreeCreditReport Commercials I love the cavemen. So easy, even a caveman can do it! I also like the Warren Wallace commercials (Geico). __________________ Insert quote here.

11-21-2008, 02:34 PM	#14
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: FreeCreditReport Commercials I actually find these insulting, and point out that he attitude that all of live and enjoyment of live can be boiled down to one single credit score number. "Like, babe, if I hadda known your credit score was so low, I wouldn't even bedded you, much less married you! Love and happiness, who cares babe. I'm in this for the credit score. GTFO of my bed, house and life, you lowlife credit scum!!!" The automatic credit approval/turndown model initiated by the credit card companies, that then has flowed over to ALL lending decisions can be traced back as one of the big negatives over the last 25 years that has resulted in NO reliance on trustworthiness and character, and is one of the BIG contributing factors to the real estate debacle we are in that is fueling the economic collapse. Of course, as pointed out above, these commercials are NOT about your credit score. They are ONLY about you spending money to join their website. Doesn't tell anybody that joining their site will not magically turn a lousy score into a better score. Just will add another $20 dollars to their bottom line! Sorry for the heavy rant, but this hits close to home for me and my business, so I have long studied the effects the "one magic number" concept has and is having on financing trends. Maybe when his employer discovers his poor credit score, he will be fired, and I can nab his job as a fish monger!!!! __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

11-21-2008, 04:36 PM	#16
macpappy Rider on the storm. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 851 Trading: (0)	Re: FreeCreditReport Commercials I'm sure there are others in the advertising industry that would agree with me, the annoying commercials are considered successful because they get people talking about the commercials and you can't mention the commercials without mentioning the name of the company being advertised. That creates brand name recognition. That sells their products. You may not say, "Hey, I'm going to buy Geico because you like the lizard", but if you start looking for new auto insurance you will check Geico because the name is stuck in your head. __________________ WARNING: I am a Southern White Male. I have a brain and I know how to use it.

11-21-2008, 08:21 PM	#20
SonsofClubDeck Guest Posts: n/a	Re: FreeCreditReport Commercials They are starting to lose a bit of relevance. "Gas prices soaring up sky high." I paid $1.70 today. Less than I paid for my first tank of gas when I turned 16.