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Hilarious Prius video spoofing SUV ads

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Prius4XBU, Sep 16, 2006.

  1. Prius4XBU

    Prius4XBU New Member

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    I got a kick out of this spoof SUV ad which uses all the standard imagery and phony machismo of an SUV ad but the vehicle is a Toyota Prius (older model).

    The music is a spoof on the old Bob Seger tune "Like a Rock" that contains some profanity so if that bothers you you can always turn your sound off. Also, the site is a left leaning political site, but the spoof should be funny to anyone who gets bombarded with SUV ads while trying to watch an NFL game on a Sunday afternoon.
     
    #1 Prius4XBU, Sep 16, 2006
  2. DocVijay

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Prius4XBU @ Sep 16 2006, 02:53 PM) [snapback]320564[/snapback]</div>
    I thought it was pretty stupid.
     
    #2 DocVijay, Sep 16, 2006
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    ...Yup.
     
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    ...Uhuh.
     
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    I sorta thought some folks here would think it not amusing. I thought it was hilarious. But, hey, I'm a 60 year ole phart -- what do I know about pop culture?

    <div align="center">Lighten Up!!</div>
     
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    I have to side with the stupid part.....would be better to show the Prius for what it can do that the SUV can't...like pass gas stations, service stations, brake shops. Maybe some money sticking out of the gas door, two teens making out in the back with the seat folded down (turning 50 this year....wouldn't mind making out in the back of my car)
     
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    Very poor taste, about what I'd expect from a posting on YouTube.
     
    #7 David Beale, Sep 16, 2006
  8. DocVijay

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(David Beale @ Sep 16 2006, 06:02 PM) [snapback]320613[/snapback]</div>
    I don't know, I've seen some pretty amusing things on YouTube. Of course, I think most of them weren't supposed to be...
     
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  9. Prius4XBU

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Salsawonder @ Sep 16 2006, 04:54 PM) [snapback]320609[/snapback]</div>
    All good ideas for a real Prius ad which I'm pretty certain wasn't the goal here. I see so many ads for trucks and SUV's that use the same ridiculous appeal of somehow being tougher or more adventorous if you drive a big gas guzzler to pick up groceries that I was glad to see something poking fun at that, but I appear to be in the minority.

    As far as unique Prius features go, two of my favorites are complete silence while idling or at low speed and the incredible turn ratio.
     
    #9 Prius4XBU, Sep 16, 2006
  10. DocVijay

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Prius4XBU @ Sep 16 2006, 09:53 PM) [snapback]320671[/snapback]</div>

    Yes, it would seem so.
     
    #10 DocVijay, Sep 16, 2006
  11. DaveinOlyWA

    DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!!

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    actually i like you tube they have had some great stuff on it, very funny. though i will admit, this wouldnt make my top 10.
     
    #11 DaveinOlyWA, Sep 16, 2006
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    Oh, they use the word c*ck....sure to make any 16 year old giggle....
     
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  13. Prius4XBU

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(DocVijay @ Sep 16 2006, 09:22 PM) [snapback]320677[/snapback]</div>
    Why pile on? You didn't like it, I get it. I love my Prius and you seem to like yours. I'll give you a friendly honk if I pass you on the highway.


    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(efusco @ Sep 16 2006, 10:11 PM) [snapback]320704[/snapback]</div>
    Agreed, wish they hadn't done that and thus suggested watching with sound off.
     
    #13 Prius4XBU, Sep 16, 2006
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