I’m that expert. I grab the remote just as a show fades to black, tap the fast-forward button three times, and then hit play within a second or two of the end of the commercial break. I’m so good at it, the networks should sue (remember ReplayTV a few years ago?) But last night, as I was expertly skipping through a break in one of the final fresh 30 Rock episodes, I was fooled. I saw Tina Fey running around and I hit play. But… it’s actually something called “30 Rock Holiday Funtimes,” little moments from the show that are actually commercial spots for Federal Express. Brilliant, I guess.
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these caught me too… dangerously close to blurring the line between advertising and content.
Not only did I get caught by these (yes, twice-shame on me) I hit pause during it when the kids came in to ask me a question.
Dang it.
I’d rather they stick with the product mentions, those at least were funny.
not too get technical but it’s American Express – I know this because they show the same Tine Fey commercial – as a bumper on both sides of the Holiday Fun Spots…
Ahhh… Insertial – product placement – advertising…
It’s brilliant! Get ready for lots more of this.
I came across a brand new site for free TV
http://www.VidRiver .com
They have links to all your favorite shows from all the
major networks like Prison Break, Grey’s Anatomy, and Lost
plus 1000’s of international TV channels.
Its worth a look
Was this meant to sound like a headline from The Onion intentionally? Are you “area man?”
Also, who is Amanda E., and why does she like this Facebook Apps link? She certainly isn’t me.
did i wind up getting married on lana’i today like i was suppose to?
Cory,
They fooled me too… and I, too, consider myself a complete expert at skipping the commercials. I consider it an art form.
But, I have to say, they were pretty funny – so I didn’t mind.
Andrew