This moring, on my way to work, I decided to listen to FM radio rather than the usual Pandora. Of course, actually finding a song to enjoy was tough BUT, what I did hear actually inspired this very blog...
It's nothing new for some obnoxious loud mouthed douchebag to try and sell me something by means of screaming at me over the radio. This tactic is employed by the usual suspects...car dealerships, fireworks emporiums, and, of course, the monster truck guy. SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY!!!
I've heard them all! Or so I thought...? Today, as I scrolled through the radio dial I couldn't help but stop when I heard this....."That's right! We've got him in the flesh! Come out today to Ringling Brothers Circus and get the chance to see him with your very eyes!" Of course, I was on the edge of my seat! Who could it be??? Michael Jordan? Matt Damon? Justin Bieber? (one can dream). I was so nervous excited! And then...to my utter confusion, the identity of the mystery guest was revealed...
JOHN SCHNEIDER!!!! I know! That's what I said! Who the hell is John Schnedier? For those of you who don't know, John Schneider is none other than Bo Duke from the early 80's television series Dukes of Hazard. Really??? Correct me if I'm wrong but don't the folks at Ringling Brothers Circus self promote themselves as "The Greatest Show on Earth?" That's a bit of a stretch don't you think? That's like Tom Cruise calling himself the tallest actor in Hollywood (or the most hetero for that matter). I mean...John Schnedier? Bo Duke? Really?? How starved for entertainment do you have to be for that to excite you? Perhaps they'll get lucky and some fans of the 2005 Dukes of Hazard movie will show up confused ready to meet SeannWilliams Scott or Jessica Simpson. At any rate, I'm no marketing genius but I am going to go ahead and call this an EPIC FAIL in the arena of marketing your product. I mean c'mon...come back and see me when you bring some real talent to Birmingham. I'm talking about a mega star like "Tootie" from The Facts of Life. Then we'll talk. In the meantime, I'm afraid Ringling Brothers may need to take on a less flattering slogan. I suggest, "The best chance you have of seeing a midget get mauled by a tiger without having to go to Vegas!" It kind of has a nice ring to it...don't you think?
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ReplyDeleteI think those announcers for the monster truck shows should also do the ads for cemetary plots or organ donation programs. "GET YOUR PLOTS NOW, BEFORE IT'S TO LATE! Yeah, I like it!
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