After several months of struggling with this issue, I am at my wit's end...

[psuro]

I just don't understand the point of this commercial- other than the obvious regarding ease of banking...

Why is it they are in the middle of nowhere and did not stop and get gas?
Why are they driving such an old car?
Why did the driver not realize he was low on fuel....before he was low on fuel?
Why are they constantly smiling about nothing at all?
How old is he that he still gets checks from his grandmother?
Why don't his friends offer to pay for gas?
Why are there no girls?
And....why the hell don't they get haircuts?

 

[john4psu]

You've been struggling with that for months????

 

[JR4PSU]

I just don't understand the point of this commercial- other than the obvious regarding ease of banking...

Why is it they are in the middle of nowhere and did not stop and get gas?
Why are they driving such an old car?
Why did the driver not realize he was low on fuel....before he was low on fuel?
Why are they constantly smiling about nothing at all?
How old is he that he still gets checks from his grandmother?
Why don't his friends offer to pay for gas?
Why are there no girls?
And....why the hell don't they get haircuts?

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They're stoned!

 

[psuro]

You've been struggling with that for months????

I lead a shallow, drama free and meaningless life. That's why this is such an issue.

 

[psuro]

They're stoned!

See that was my thought. But then...I thought that a bank would not show millenials driving around stoned.

 

[LionDeNittany]

I just don't understand the point of this commercial- other than the obvious regarding ease of banking...

Why is it they are in the middle of nowhere and did not stop and get gas?
Why are they driving such an old car?
Why did the driver not realize he was low on fuel....before he was low on fuel?
Why are they constantly smiling about nothing at all?
How old is he that he still gets checks from his grandmother?
Why don't his friends offer to pay for gas?
Why are there no girls?
And....why the hell don't they get haircuts?

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Another question... how are they able to hold a card with simply a thumb and forefinger in the backseat when supposedly driving with the roof down?

Finally: Why didn't he cash the check sooner?

 

[Sharkies]

Goodness, clearly you aren't the target demographic... I'll help you out.

Why is it they are in the middle of nowhere and did not stop and get gas?
Appears they are out West, most likely near the California/Nevada border... could be quite rural out there, limited places to get gas.

Why are they driving such an old car?
Only thing these millennials could afford to buy.

Why did the driver not realize he was low on fuel....before he was low on fuel?
Appears that the driver is a California native, and likely high. Also, the car is old, likely drinks a lot of fuel especially climbing those hills.

Why are they constantly smiling about nothing at all?
See above, likely high.

How old is he that he still gets checks from his grandmother?
Us millennials still get birthday checks from their grandparents well into their late 20s (I still do haha)

Why don't his friends offer to pay for gas?
They spent it all on weed and don't carry cash -- only use Venmo.

Why are there no girls?
My guess is they are driving out to meet up with them... probably a weekend out on Lake Tahoe.

And....why the hell don't they get haircuts?
Hipsters.

 

[psuro]

Another question... how are they able to hold a card with simply a thumb and forefinger in the backseat when supposedly driving with the roof down?

Finally: Why didn't he cash the check sooner?

See - I knew someone else would be bothered by this commercial.

It's just wrong on so many levels.

 

[psuro]

Goodness, clearly you aren't the target demographic... I'll help you out.

Why is it they are in the middle of nowhere and did not stop and get gas?
Appears they are out West, most likely near the California/Nevada border... could be quite rural out there, limited places to get gas.

Why are they driving such an old car?
Only thing these millennials could afford to buy.

Why did the driver not realize he was low on fuel....before he was low on fuel?
Appears that the driver is a California native, and likely high. Also, the car is old, likely drinks a lot of fuel especially climbing those hills.

Why are they constantly smiling about nothing at all?
See above, likely high.

How old is he that he still gets checks from his grandmother?
Us millennials still get birthday checks from their grandparents well into their late 20s (I still do haha)

Why don't his friends offer to pay for gas?
They spent it all on weed and don't carry cash -- only use Venmo.

Why are there no girls?
My guess is they are driving out to meet up with them... probably a weekend out on Lake Tahoe.

And....why the hell don't they get haircuts?
Hipsters.

All acceptable answers. Now tell your friends to stay off my lawn.

 

[fairgambit]

I just don't understand the point of this commercial- other than the obvious regarding ease of banking...

Why is it they are in the middle of nowhere and did not stop and get gas?
Why are they driving such an old car?
Why did the driver not realize he was low on fuel....before he was low on fuel?
Why are they constantly smiling about nothing at all?
How old is he that he still gets checks from his grandmother?
Why don't his friends offer to pay for gas?
Why are there no girls?
And....why the hell don't they get haircuts?

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I have no answers, but I will use this as an excuse to throw out my favorite current commercial, Marathon Gas (Full Tank of Freedom). I love the song and the smile on the girl at the 5 second mark.

 

[bdgan]

I just don't understand the point of this commercial- other than the obvious regarding ease of banking...

Why is it they are in the middle of nowhere and did not stop and get gas?
Why are they driving such an old car?
Why did the driver not realize he was low on fuel....before he was low on fuel?
Why are they constantly smiling about nothing at all?
How old is he that he still gets checks from his grandmother?
Why don't his friends offer to pay for gas?
Why are there no girls?
And....why the hell don't they get haircuts?

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Why is it they are in the middle of nowhere and did not stop and get gas?
They didn't have any money.

Why are they driving such an old car?
They don't have any money.

Why did the driver not realize he was low on fuel....before he was low on fuel?
He was clueless. That's probably why he doesn't have much money.

Why are they constantly smiling about nothing at all?
They are clueless.

Why don't his friends offer to pay for gas?
They don't have any money either.

Why are there no girls?
Girls don't want clueless guys that don't have any money.

 

[JR4PSU]

See that was my thought. But then...I thought that a bank would not show millenials driving around stoned.

They don't care if the money smells like hashish. Stoners need a bank account too.

 

[Bob78]

I just don't understand the point of this commercial- other than the obvious regarding ease of banking...

Why is it they are in the middle of nowhere and did not stop and get gas?
Why are they driving such an old car?
Why did the driver not realize he was low on fuel....before he was low on fuel?
Why are they constantly smiling about nothing at all?
How old is he that he still gets checks from his grandmother?
Why don't his friends offer to pay for gas?
Why are there no girls?
And....why the hell don't they get haircuts?

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Thoughts and prayers, Ro. Thoughts and prayers.

Good song (except it's the wrong version), so I gave it a pass on the details. But you just could not leave well enough alone, and now I'll view it from your pov from now on. You, sir, have harshed the commercial's mellow for all of us. Happy?

 

[psuro]

Thoughts and prayers, Ro. Thoughts and prayers.

Good song (except it's the wrong version), so I gave it a pass on the details. But you just could not leave well enough alone, and now I'll view it from your pov from now on. You, sir, have harshed the commercial's mellow for all of us. Happy?

It's one of the services I provide.

 

[Grant Green]

Solution below. See, you forgot all about it already.

 

[Woodpecker]

Solution below. See, you forgot all about it already.

Forgot about what?

 

[LafayetteBear]

I lead a shallow, drama free and meaningless life. That's why this is such an issue.

Ehh. No biggie. Just keep up the supply of tasty sig pics.

 

[LionDeNittany]

I just don't understand the point of this commercial- other than the obvious regarding ease of banking...

Why is it they are in the middle of nowhere and did not stop and get gas?
Why are they driving such an old car?
Why did the driver not realize he was low on fuel....before he was low on fuel?
Why are they constantly smiling about nothing at all?
How old is he that he still gets checks from his grandmother?
Why don't his friends offer to pay for gas?
Why are there no girls?
And....why the hell don't they get haircuts?

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What the hell do they have in the trunk!

 

[BobPSU92]

The commercial needs some OUTRAGE. to have some degree of credibility.

 

[psuro]

What the hell do they have in the trunk!

It's probably the grandmother, and the check wasn't a birthday check, but she was simply paying the ransom demand.

 

[LionDeNittany]

It's probably the grandmother, and the check wasn't a birthday check, but she was simply paying the ransom demand.

I agree.

My theory is that these hoods broke into an elderly woman's home and threw her into the trunk of her car which they are now using as their own vehicle.

This explains the vehicle's age. Grandma bought it original and kept it in her garage.

This is why they are all smiling.

Problem though... granny didn't have a lot of gas in the tank and they want to dump her body way out in the forest.

Hey, check the glove compartment.

Awesome news... a ready to mail card to her grandson who is only 10. (notice the envelope isn't torn open it is open as if never closed properly) The check is in there but it is not yet written out. No problem... just write it out to me and I'll use the funds to get gas.

Ha that's great (smiles all around)

Grandma is still alive, or could be (hence the need for the man to sit on the trunk and play the drums when they stop for gas to muffle the noise) but that's taken care of.

Smiles again.

LdN

 

[artsandletters]

I liked the 60something Ford Galaxie.

 

[psuro]

I agree.

My theory is that these hoods broke into an elderly woman's home and threw her into the trunk of her car which they are now using as their own vehicle.

This explains the vehicle's age. Grandma bought it original and kept it in her garage.

This is why they are all smiling.

Problem though... granny didn't have a lot of gas in the tank and they want to dump her body way out in the forest.

Hey, check the glove compartment.

Awesome news... a ready to mail card to her grandson who is only 10. The check is in there but it is not yet written out. No problem... just write it out to me and I'll use the funds to get gas.

Ha that's great (smiles all around)

Grandma is still alive, or could be (hence the need for the man to sit on the trunk and play the drums when they stop for gas to muffle the noise) but that's taken care of.

Smiles again.

LdN

This could be the basis for a new Stephen King novel. Or maybe a SNL skit.

I will go with SNL skit.

 

[marisa45]

And the answer is............it's an advert so it doesn't matter.

It obviously got your attention and kept it (for months??? Yeah, something's wrong there). You even posted it to a social media site and made us all watch it, which would suggest some pretty intense engagement. In the media business that's what we call a home run. For someone who's built his brand on pictures of beautiful women who don't really have anything to do with sports, I would think you understand the concept.

Thanks for playing.

 

[Grant Green]

And the answer is............it's an advert so it doesn't matter.

It obviously got your attention and kept it (for months??? Yeah, something's wrong there). You even posted it to a social media site and made us all watch it, which would suggest some pretty intense engagement. In the media business that's what we call a home run. For someone who's built his brand on pictures of beautiful women who don't really have anything to do with sports, I would think you understand the concept.

Thanks for playing.

Psst. The post was intended to be comedic. I would hope you understand the concept.

 

[psuro]

And the answer is............it's an advert so it doesn't matter.

It obviously got your attention and kept it (for months??? Yeah, something's wrong there). You even posted it to a social media site and made us all watch it, which would suggest some pretty intense engagement. In the media business that's what we call a home run. For someone who's built his brand on pictures of beautiful women who don't really have anything to do with sports, I would think you understand the concept.

Thanks for playing.

You are welcome - although I am not sure if I consider this board a social media site. If you read through the posts, you will realize that my shallow existence means this is a big deal for me.

I also want to thank you for playing along and taking my t-I-c comments so seriously and absolutely - to quote your statement:

"Thanks for playing".

 

[marisa45]

Psst. The post was intended to be comedic. I would hope you understand the concept.

Well I don't take myself too seriously either. It's a little jab in fun. That's alright, I've been told before my sarcasm doesn't translate well to print.

 

[psuro]

Well I don't take myself too seriously either. It's a little jab in fun. That's alright, I've been told before my sarcasm doesn't translate well to print.

It's OK - you just need a little seasoning.

I have been talking to the other coaches and we think you have a lot to offer the program, but we also think we are gonna red shirt you this season, so you can get a little seasoning. But, down the road - you have a bright future and are glad to have you be part of the program.

 

[marisa45]

You are welcome - although I am not sure if I consider this board a social media site. If you read through the posts, you will realize that my shallow existence means this is a big deal for me.

I also want to thank you for playing along and taking my t-I-c comments so seriously and absolutely - to quote your statement:

"Thanks for playing".

Ugh, whatever guys. Didn't think you'd get all "butt hurt". NFM

 

[marisa45]

It's OK - you just need a little seasoning.

I have been talking to the other coaches and we think you have a lot to offer the program, but we also think we are gonna red shirt you this season, so you can get a little seasoning. But, down the road - you have a bright future and are glad to have you be part of the program.

OH wow! That's cool.....but I don't think I have the time to do what you guys do. You're right though, I need a lot of seasoning. Just not sure my hearts in it.

 

[BOSCO2]

I liked the 60something Ford Galaxie.

I was thinking it was a Fairlane. Really a nice car either way.

 

[kgilbert78]

See that was my thought. But then...I thought that a bank would not show millenials driving around stoned.

How could you tell the difference??

 

[psuro]

How could you tell the difference??

They weren't all on their phones at the same time.

 

[Sharkies]

I agree.

My theory is that these hoods broke into an elderly woman's home and threw her into the trunk of her car which they are now using as their own vehicle.

This explains the vehicle's age. Grandma bought it original and kept it in her garage.

This is why they are all smiling.

Problem though... granny didn't have a lot of gas in the tank and they want to dump her body way out in the forest.

Hey, check the glove compartment.

Awesome news... a ready to mail card to her grandson who is only 10. (notice the envelope isn't torn open it is open as if never closed properly) The check is in there but it is not yet written out. No problem... just write it out to me and I'll use the funds to get gas.

Ha that's great (smiles all around)

Grandma is still alive, or could be (hence the need for the man to sit on the trunk and play the drums when they stop for gas to muffle the noise) but that's taken care of.

Smiles again.

LdN

Holy shit! I rewatched it and you're exactly right! Look closer at the check.... the grandmother's name is "Mary Miller".... but the check is then written out to "Tom Mills"... Changes the locale as well... Mary's address is Oakham, MA... not sure how far from there these guys would have to drive to find woods like shown in the advert, but probably could be Vermont.

 

[artsandletters]

I was thinking it was a Fairlane. Really a nice car either way.

It could've been either the 1966 Fairlane or the 1966 Galaxie. I looked it up and both models came in convertibles that year. My dad bought a used 1960 Fairlane, the one with the unusual rear end design for a Ford.

 

[marisa45]

Seriously guys keep going. I'm actually going to take this thread and put it on a testimonial it's so good..............LOL (sorry, forgot that one on the last post). My bad.

 

[artsandletters]

OH wow! That's cool.....but I don't think I have the time to do what you guys do. You're right though, I need a lot of seasoning. Just not sure my hearts in it.

Speaking of seasoning. Do you season your steaks? If so, what do you season them with?

 

[artsandletters]

Holy shit! I rewatched it and you're exactly right! Look closer at the check.... the grandmother's name is "Mary Miller".... but the check is then written out to "Tom Mills"... Changes the locale as well... Mary's address is Oakham, MA... not sure how far from there these guys would have to drive to find woods like shown in the advert, but probably could be Vermont.

There's plenty of mountains and woods in W. Mass. Berkshires.

 

[LionDeNittany]

Holy shit! I rewatched it and you're exactly right! Look closer at the check.... the grandmother's name is "Mary Miller".... but the check is then written out to "Tom Mills"... Changes the locale as well... Mary's address is Oakham, MA... not sure how far from there these guys would have to drive to find woods like shown in the advert, but probably could be Vermont.

I just rewatched the part with the check. It's only for $20 bucks. Definitely not meant for an adult.

You can tell they are hoods because of their long hair and sunglasses.

LdN

 

[Sharkies]

There's plenty of mountains and woods in W. Mass. Berkshires.

True... but unless Mary parked that thing with less than a gallon or two left in the tank, would take a little driving to get the gas gauge that low.