There is certainly no shortage of awful commercials out there these days.  At best, most television ads are instantly forgettable; at worst, they me diving for my remote like it's the last slice of pizza.  But I want to focus on the positive today - commercials (or whole campagins) that actually make me stop and watch, and in some cases are more entertaining than the shows they're interrupting. The King (Burger King) I've made no secret of my love for all things Kingly.  I ... Read on, Daddy-O

The January/February 2008 issue of The History Channel Magazine (yes I subscribe) features some excellent content to commemorate Black History Month - a profile of prominent lawyer and rights activist William Henry Lewis and an expose of so-called sundown towns among them. So imagine my dismay when I saw a full-page ad in the same issue for this: Yeah I know that the reasons for the secession of the Southern states and the Civil War are numerous and complicated, but come on. This ... Read on, Daddy-O

Quiz time! Which of the following things is Donald Trump's name and/or face currently not used to promote? A. Casinos/hotels B. Meat C. Office furniture D. Mortgages E. Online education F. Ice cream G. Bottled water Give up? The answer after the jump: Read on, Daddy-O

If you've watched a football game or any programming on Spike TV or G4 over the last few years, chances are you've seen this image: He of course is none other than Smiling Bob (aka Smilin' Bob), the mascot/pitchman for Enzyte "male enhancement" tablets. What the tablets are supposed to enhance has never been made clear, although the TV ads left little to the imagination. The general theme was that the amount of problems you had in life was inversely proportional ... Read on, Daddy-O

Before I jettison this little nugget into the cold, dark vacuum of Outlook's Deleted Items folder I wanted to preserve it for posterity: Dear GRAY FLANNEL SUIT, You were recently appointed as a biographical candidate to represent your industry in the Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals, and for inclusion into the upcoming 2007-2008 Edition of the registry. We are pleased to inform you that on November 15th, your candidacy was approved. Your confirmation for inclusion will be effective within five business days, pending our ... Read on, Daddy-O

Hey, I'm not going to judge Carson Palmer. It's quite possible he really loves hot dogs - so much so that for a few bucks he's willing to display said love and in the process add yet another element of subconscious homoerotocism to professional football. But the thing is, there are certain foods that it is impossible to consume without looking, well, odd. Although I have to admit the mustard in the shape of football laces is a classy touch. Read on, Daddy-O

I've always considered myself an armchair graphic designer, particularly when it comes to logos. A logo is a really easy and effective way to convey an image about your business/club/whatever. And while I'm all for modern styling, logos are one area where I'm old-fashioned. Too often, companies will update their logo for seemingly no good reason, and it's usually for the worse. So let's take a look at a sampling of logos and emblems, both old and new, ... Read on, Daddy-O

A few years ago I stumbled across a product I never thought I’d see – A two-DVD set of nothing but old TV commercials. Now, to most people this probably sounds like the dumbest concept in the history of ever. But to me, finding this was better than finding 10 bucks behind the sofa. In a testament to my bizarre notion of what is entertaining, I think I’ve watched it at least 5 or 6 times already. I don’t know if this ... Read on, Daddy-O