Yup! People can rely too much on high-tech “wow” and add in so much stuff (just because they “can”, sometimes) that it becomes noise. Nothing will ever replace honest-to-goodness authentic spirit, whether it’s dolled-up with tech or left in a minimalistic state.

Oh yes – “where’s the beef” was an instant classic!!! Thanks for that memory jog. And yea… Madonna did alright for us!

I just believe we are in a good commercial glut.

Gotta say Madonna is representing for the Boomers. Hate to say it…she tied Prince playing Purple Rain in the Rain.

P.S….Ada, I want your recipe, too!

I want that recipe!

Thanks for this article Pat. I thought it was just me. On a positive note, the lousy ads gave me plenty of time to make this great new appetizer / dinner: black bean, jalapeno, and sweet potato cakes with sour cream and jalapeno dipping sauce. YUM!

I missed that one – you’re right! Thanks! I’ll post it now… 🙂

Hey Griffin, thanks for writing in. Glad you felt the same way about the Eastwood ad ~ it was stunning. Of course, I’d seen the Kia ad as well, and while clever, not my personal cup o’ tea (sorry!) ~ partly, I’m guessing, because women weren’t the target audience. But it also missed the mark of “wow, that was great” that I look for in Super Bowl ads. Maybe I’m just a tough cookie to please!

Thanks!
-Griffin
Kia Outreach Team