It's that time of year again, where you have to sit through multitudes of don't-vote-for-that-guy commercials while watching your favorite shows. Yes, I often times mute the television during these lovely commercials as well.
On the flip-side of that, however, I do find some of the commercials oddly amusing. This is especially the case when the attack ads go the political-personal hybrid route. While I can completely understand going after someone's voting record (if what's being claimed in the ad is actually true), I often times have to scratch my head with regard to the personal commentary. What I think would be really sad yet humorous is if an attack ad bypassed all of the political mumbo-jumbo and was 100% personal, like this:
"Before casting your vote on election day, ask yourself, 'Who can I trust?' If history is any guide, it's not Nina Burner. Nina Burner claims to be pro-environment, but an anonymous neighbor said that one time, a raccoon got into Burner's garbage, a great deal of litter resulted, and she didn't pick any of it up. When she was 16-years-old, Burner got a speeding ticket for doing 60 in a 55. She also regularly takes Claritin-D, which can be used to make meth. Lastly, in her diary, Ms. Burner admits to saying the 'f' word a lot in college and losing her virginity before marriage. Can you really trust someone with a lack of integrity, character, and consistency like Nina Burner? With Jon Pusted, however, you will have no such fears. Jon lets his wife take out the garbage because he claims she's stronger than him. He's also never sped, even while honking at cars in front of him in the fast-lane on the interstate. Jon has never swore, even while quoting Tarantino movies. Lastly, even though he's on his second marriage and has kids, Jon is still a virgin. Come on, go with your gut, and trust Jon Pusted! 'I'm Jon Pusted and I approve this message.'"
On the flip-side of that, however, I do find some of the commercials oddly amusing. This is especially the case when the attack ads go the political-personal hybrid route. While I can completely understand going after someone's voting record (if what's being claimed in the ad is actually true), I often times have to scratch my head with regard to the personal commentary. What I think would be really sad yet humorous is if an attack ad bypassed all of the political mumbo-jumbo and was 100% personal, like this:
"Before casting your vote on election day, ask yourself, 'Who can I trust?' If history is any guide, it's not Nina Burner. Nina Burner claims to be pro-environment, but an anonymous neighbor said that one time, a raccoon got into Burner's garbage, a great deal of litter resulted, and she didn't pick any of it up. When she was 16-years-old, Burner got a speeding ticket for doing 60 in a 55. She also regularly takes Claritin-D, which can be used to make meth. Lastly, in her diary, Ms. Burner admits to saying the 'f' word a lot in college and losing her virginity before marriage. Can you really trust someone with a lack of integrity, character, and consistency like Nina Burner? With Jon Pusted, however, you will have no such fears. Jon lets his wife take out the garbage because he claims she's stronger than him. He's also never sped, even while honking at cars in front of him in the fast-lane on the interstate. Jon has never swore, even while quoting Tarantino movies. Lastly, even though he's on his second marriage and has kids, Jon is still a virgin. Come on, go with your gut, and trust Jon Pusted! 'I'm Jon Pusted and I approve this message.'"
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