April 2006
The Archives
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04.24.06American Dad vs. Family Guy Advertising, Games (3)
In a bit of “adver-gaming”, the makers of American Dad and Family Guy have created a free arcade-style game in Flash to celebrate promote the release of new DVD box sets. It’s actually a fun little game. Each character has his or her own special moves. Haley’s is the “Burning Bra” and Chris’ is “Fierce […]
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04.19.06Baby Grace Family and Friends (14)
I’m exhausted, running late to the hospital, and have a sick 2 year old, but I wanted to post this first picture of baby Grace (AKA, Tadpole 2), born April 18 at a few minutes after 8 AM. She was 6 lbs 7 oz and 19.25 inches long. She and Mrs. Flametoad are doing well. […]
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04.17.06Sex Sells II Advertising (3)
Despite the title of this post, the sexual aspect in this ad isn’t as in-your-face (oooooh, bad choice of words) as the previous one. It’s almost certain that you won’t get it until you click on the thumbnail for the full screen version and read the caption at the bottom. You know I’m a sucker […]
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04.12.06You’re Boring Me. I’m Leaving Now. Seen on the 'Net (2)
Back when I worked in Houston, I worked with a funny product manager who had a direct way of ending meetings that ran too long. He’d say, “You’re boring me. I’m leaving now.” We’d all laugh, but the meeting would break up. If I’ve been boring you, go read someone else’s blog, like the Hulk, […]
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04.12.06Sex Sells Advertising (1)
As both an advertising person and a male, this strikes me as brilliant. Fine. Call me a neaderthal if it makes you feel any better. I’ll be busy shopping for glasses.
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