Subject: using deceased in commercials
Posted by: Sizzileen
Date: Nov 04 09
What do you think about it? I mean Billy Mays commercials continue to air as well as Smilin Bob. It kinda creeps me out, but also it kinda reminds me that some people are greedy but on the otherhand if the residuals are going to the kids for college and stuff I guess it is OK.
Posted by: Sizzileen
Date: Nov 04 09
What do you think about it? I mean Billy Mays commercials continue to air as well as Smilin Bob. It kinda creeps me out, but also it kinda reminds me that some people are greedy but on the otherhand if the residuals are going to the kids for college and stuff I guess it is OK.
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supersal1
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I suppose as long as the deceased is treated with respect it's OK. Sometimes it's done by arrangement, as shown by the late Bob Monkhouse http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmWtzfKcMpA Reply #1. Nov 04 09, 8:49 AM |
Professer
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Sal what a good endorsement by a dead Celebrity. Reply #2. Nov 04 09, 9:08 AM |
lesley153 
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Goodness, Sally, the courage of that man to joke about his imminent death. I hadn't seen that ad (those ads?), thanks for posting it. Seeing someone who had only recently died would be bizarre, and I would probably be so aware of that, that I would miss what was being advertised. There have also been a few TV ads in which famous people, long-dead, have been edited in with very-much-alive people simulating conversation. Uppermost in my brain is whether or not they would have approved of the ads, and I don't like these at all. Reply #3. Nov 04 09, 9:11 AM |
Cymruambyth
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The creepiest campaign featuring a dead person was the KFC campaign of a few years ago with a resurrected Colonel Sanders peddling his greasy wares. Gives me the willies just thinking about ir! Reply #4. Nov 04 09, 4:44 PM |
honeybee4
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It doesn't bother me anymore than watching movies or listening to music of actors or singers who are no longer with us. Reply #5. Nov 04 09, 6:04 PM |
Deunan
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Thank goodness I am not famous. Anyone who attempts to use me after my death will receive a severe haunting. If the deceased is utilized by someone who did not obtain permission prior to the death, I am 100% against it. Reply #6. Nov 04 09, 6:16 PM |
nasty_liar
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I take the opposite view to Deunan, once I'm gone I couldn't care less what people do. It's not like I'll know anything about it! I have never seen that Bob Monkhouse ad either, what a man. Reply #7. Nov 09 09, 9:56 AM |
Calpurnia09
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It won't affect you but it might affect your family and friends. Indigenous people in Australia find it offensive to say the name of or show the image of one of their people who is dead. Here, a warning is given before speaking the name or showing a picture of the deceased on the radio or TV so they they can tune out. Reply #8. Nov 14 09, 9:03 PM |
| Skyflyerjen
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I despise the ads used with Chris Farley. He died a tragic death, and now his image is being abused. I think it's all ridiculous. Reply #9. Dec 22 09, 11:43 AM |
maryjdonohoe57
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I view it the same as if he were in a movie, they still show movies where the person is deceased. Even classic videos are aired from time to time, that have muscians that are no longer with us. Reply #10. Jan 25 10, 11:47 PM |
catnlib
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I'm fine when I watch a billy Mays,its like watching a movie and the actor/actress is deceased,same aspect Reply #11. Jan 30 10, 11:50 PM |
poneke
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There's an ad on radio for an erectile dysfunction product. Promoted by a well-known journalist. This guy passed away a couple of months ago and the ad still runs with his voice-over. I know I *shouldn't* laugh but...a guy talking about erectile dysfunction from the grave has me ROFL! Reply #12. Feb 18 10, 10:18 PM |
cazza2902
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Yul Brynner did some anti-smoking ads which I think screened after he died. He was a life-long smoker who died of lung cancer and I think that was an instance when it seemed appropriate Reply #13. Feb 18 10, 11:01 PM |
| lesley153
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Couldn't agree more, Cazza. I have no problem with old film or films of dead entertainers, who knew what they were doing when they were filmed, and might have been pleased to know that their popularity outlived them. What bothers me is their images and activities being edited to show them apparently doing something they couldn't have done while they were alive, won't know about and can't give permission for. It strikes me as disrespectful bordering on necrophilia. Reply #14. Feb 19 10, 9:36 AM |
shipyardbernie
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I can't wait for Paris Hilton and Posh Spice to qualify. Any suggestions for what they can advertise? Reply #15. Mar 01 10, 10:51 PM |
| poneke
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I personally find it quite distasteful that Nike would use the voice of Tiger Woods' dead father as a way to promote their brand. Even more distasteful is the underlying idea (and reason why they stuck by Tiger) that they think they can raise their profit-margins off the back of Tigers' sexual prowess and infidelities as opposed to his athletic and sporting prowess. Shame on you Nike for focussing on Tigers off-field antics and using his dead dad as brand promotion. Unless I see an ad with his Very-Much-Alive mother giving him an earful for those same off-field behaviours, I won't be buying. Reply #16. Apr 09 10, 6:34 PM |
Shiningstar7
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I look at it, such as Billy Mays, as helping his family with the residuals. Also, no different than seeing deceased actors in movies or old TV shows. No problem. Reply #17. May 18 10, 10:27 PM |
| Skyflyerjen
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I still don’t like the idea. No permission was used to air the commercial, and I don’t like the sleazy way images are being used. Reply #18. May 22 10, 10:13 PM |
tim10001
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Usually I dont like the whole concept very much, but here are a couple of ads that I think work pretty well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZzXHq7gKN8&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-2gEx0n_MA Reply #19. May 28 10, 8:23 PM |
| Anton
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"No permission was used to air the commercial" Oh really? You know this how? Are you involved in the affairs of the estate of the deceased? Reply #20. May 28 10, 8:31 PM |
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