Feb 9, 2007, by Heather
Vista Cop = Yummy
Aside from my strange attraction to men in uniform, this new Mac/PC commercial about Windows Vista’s security is so funny that Josh and I giggle like school kids every time we see it.
I think the reason these ads work is due to the fact that they are defining the competition (Microsoft) before the competition has a chance to define itself. From my experience, this strategy, be it in law or advertising, is usually pretty successful.
TAGGED: Daily, Made Me Laugh, Techie, Dorky Me, TV
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Kirsten
We LOVE these commercials too. Nathan taped it so he could watch it over again. Ok, now that you think we’re really weird……
I was actually wondering about WordPress. Is that what you used to build this blog? If so, or even if not: opinions and feeback on it? I’d like to use it to build a whole new site and get rid of all the ones I have now. I would use it for a flash photography portfolio and also a personal blog. I’d appreciate any feedback you’ve got!
Love you both!
10:24 am, Feb 9th, 2007
Jomo
That’s perfect in every way, I remember reading that Gates tried to respond to the commercials by highlighting all the benefits of Vista and he just sounded like a kid on the schoolyard saying, “I know you are but what am I.” He also doesn’t like the actor playing PC, what a giant douche.
11:34 am, Feb 9th, 2007
Tbags
Did anyone see Gates on the daily show? I think this will be Gates last big public push. No charisma. I loved at the end of the show he ran off set. Weird.
7:54 pm, Feb 10th, 2007
Graypawn
Didn’t all you guys used to make fun of me because I was a Mac fan?
You probably would have beaten me up on the playground for wearing Transformers shirts. The same design you now pay 200$ a pop to buy from Hot Topic.
Goobers.
Mac Rules!
1:10 am, Feb 11th, 2007
Rachel
Hi Heather. I miss you!
7:54 am, Feb 13th, 2007
Rozie DeLoach
Brandon and I were talking about making a shirt that said “You are coming to a sad realization. Cancel or Allow?”
12:04 am, Feb 14th, 2007
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