Moonlight Graham Posted November 7, 2011 Report Posted November 7, 2011 Saw this commercial on TV last night. I find it both pathetic and hilarious. Like watching the de-evolution of the human race. Love the patriotic music on the Seal Team side of the coin, then on the fast switch to sad music on the 9/11 coin side I can spot about 20 things wrong with this commercial, how many can you? Quote "All generalizations are false, including this one." - Mark Twain Partisanship is a disease of the intellect.
cybercoma Posted November 7, 2011 Report Posted November 7, 2011 I cringe everytime I see that ad. Thanks for reminding me about it here. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Posted November 7, 2011 I guess Canadians will watch anything on American TV: http://www.seentvcanada.com/justice-coin-p-698.html Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
The_Squid Posted November 7, 2011 Report Posted November 7, 2011 It isn't the American Mint putting it out... just some company called the Historic Coin Mint. Crass profiteering from a tragic event is disgusting. Wonder what the White House thinks of using Obama to sell this shit. Is it legal tender in Somoa or something? Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Posted November 7, 2011 It isn't the American Mint putting it out... just some company called the Historic Coin Mint. Well, at least somebody is smart enough to figure it out. Crass profiteering from a tragic event is disgusting. Wonder what the White House thinks of using Obama to sell this shit. Perfectly legal as he is a public figure and commemorative coins are quite common. Is it legal tender in Somoa or something? No, and Canadian coins aren't either. On Saturday I got the usual handful of Canadian coins spit back by the counting machine. We just throw them away in the trash. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
The_Squid Posted November 7, 2011 Report Posted November 7, 2011 Well, at least somebody is smart enough to figure it out. Most people are.... except for some of the people that buy this crap. Perfectly legal as he is a public figure and commemorative coins are quite common. I don't recall asking if it was legal. Obviously it is legal. It's crass and disgusting. Sort of like serial killers profiting from their crimes.... or is there a law against such behaviour? No, and Canadian coins aren't either. On Saturday I got the usual handful of Canadian coins spit back by the counting machine. We just throw them away in the trash. Your strange attempts at bashing Canada are getting stranger by the post. Throw away money? LOL OK then.... Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Posted November 7, 2011 (edited) Most people are.... except for some of the people that buy this crap. They are free to buy all kinds of crap. I'm sure you have your own preferences. I don't recall asking if it was legal. Obviously it is legal. It's crass and disgusting. Sort of like serial killers profiting from their crimes.... or is there a law against such behaviour? Nonsense...Osama won't make a Canadian dime (pun intended). We've had WTC coins as well...very popular. Hell, the US Mint actually issued a series of state and territory quarters....collectors love them! Your strange attempts at bashing Canada are getting stranger by the post. Throw away money? LOL OK then.... It was the least I could do to defend your afront to the honor Of American Somoa. What was I suppose to with Canadian coins...drive to Winnipeg to buy some Timmy's? Edited November 7, 2011 by bush_cheney2004 Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
Shwa Posted November 7, 2011 Report Posted November 7, 2011 Nonsense...Osama won't make a Canadian dime (pun intended). We've had WTC coins as well...very popular. Hell, the US Mint actually issued a series of state and territory quarters....collectors love them! Shoot, you just reminded me. Gotta get the cuz down in Florida to dig in that deep pocket full of quarters of his and send me this years crop. Quote
Boges Posted November 7, 2011 Report Posted November 7, 2011 (edited) I call your really horrible products on TV and raise you this product. Any woman that buys this product sucks. Edited November 7, 2011 by Boges Quote
guyser Posted November 7, 2011 Report Posted November 7, 2011 Any woman that buys this product sucks. Um....that would be a good thing would it not? Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Posted November 7, 2011 Um....that would be a good thing would it not? Yes, I contemplated the same retort, but lacked your brazen nerve, sir! Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
Guest American Woman Posted November 7, 2011 Report Posted November 7, 2011 Reminds me of the Osama bin Laden lighter with a plane crashing into the WTC when lighting up. That was real classy. As has already been pointed out, there's a lot of stuff for sale out there; one person's collectible is another person's junk is another person's "de-evolution of the human race" - if one is inclined to take it that seriously. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Posted November 7, 2011 ...As has already been pointed out, there's a lot of stuff for sale out there; one person's collectible is another person's junk is another person's "de-evolution of the human race" - if one is inclined to take it that seriously. For sure...everything from cheesy Elvis plates to fake Lady Di cocktail rings. I guess that's why it is called "commemorative". I might get a commemorative Michael Jackson glove! Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
Guest American Woman Posted November 7, 2011 Report Posted November 7, 2011 I might get a commemorative Michael Jackson glove! Omg.... I had to Google that one, and there is such a thing. Quote
Argus Posted November 8, 2011 Report Posted November 8, 2011 I call your really horrible products on TV and raise you this product. Any woman that buys this product sucks. I'll bite. What is wrong with the product? Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Moonlight Graham Posted November 8, 2011 Author Report Posted November 8, 2011 I'll bite. What is wrong with the product? It gets rid of cleavage? Quote "All generalizations are false, including this one." - Mark Twain Partisanship is a disease of the intellect.
guyser Posted November 8, 2011 Report Posted November 8, 2011 As has already been pointed out, there's a lot of stuff for sale out there; one person's collectible is another person's junk is another person's "de-evolution of the human race" - if one is inclined to take it that seriously. Keep anything long enough and its value rises. I have no idea why 'Black velvet' paintings are now de rigeur....but there ya go! Quote
GostHacked Posted November 8, 2011 Report Posted November 8, 2011 It was the least I could do to defend your afront to the honor Of American Somoa. What was I suppose to with Canadian coins...drive to Winnipeg to buy some Timmy's? Why not, it's an American parent company that owns it. Quote
guyser Posted November 8, 2011 Report Posted November 8, 2011 Why not, it's an American parent company that owns it. Guess again. Quote
GostHacked Posted November 8, 2011 Report Posted November 8, 2011 Guess again. Then that changed recently. So, cool. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted November 9, 2011 Report Posted November 9, 2011 Guess again. This is not the first time you have had to remind them. Speaks volumes about a certain psyche... Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
Guest American Woman Posted November 9, 2011 Report Posted November 9, 2011 Then that changed recently. So, cool. Yeah, five years ago "recently." But cool. Quote
GostHacked Posted November 9, 2011 Report Posted November 9, 2011 Yeah, five years ago "recently." But cool. I guess like yourself, I don't pay attention to everything. I guess my credibility from here on in is just completely shot right? Quote
guyser Posted November 9, 2011 Report Posted November 9, 2011 Yeah, five years ago "recently." But cool. ....um....June 2009 is how long ago? Officially changed back in August of 2009. Quote
Guest American Woman Posted November 9, 2011 Report Posted November 9, 2011 ....um....June 2009 is how long ago? Officially changed back in August of 2009. Ummmmm. That would be 2 years and 5 months ago. I assumed the separate company status as of September 2006 meant it was no longer part of Wendy's. Fact is, I thought I was buying a Canadian product whenever I bought my Timbits. Oh well - in looking into it more, a lot of "Canadian" companies are foreign owned. Such is life, eh? --------------------- But Gosthacked needn't worry - his credibility with me isn't based on Tim Horton's.............. Quote
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