Comments on: Watch the Jerry Seinfeld/Bill Gates TV Ad – Boring or Brilliant?

By: Engago Team

Engago Team — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:02:54 +0000

Jamison Framinson: I hope you refer to the “Clothes of the King” parable?
Where the staff of the king says the new clothes look great, except he isn’t wearing any and the people just see a naked King.

The staff of Bill Gates should have stopped him.

$300mio
- That’s a lot of upgrades MSFT needs to sell
- That’s enough money to get questions from MSFT share holders.

By: Jamison Framinson

Jamison Framinson — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 20:26:58 +0000

This commercial was simply brilliant. Jerry Seinfeld is too funny. Combined with bill gates’ Oscar winning performance this commercial was worth every penny. “clothes in the shower”, i mean that is pure gold.

By: Andy Beal

Andy Beal — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:16:17 +0000

@Jacob – nice catch!

By: Jacob

Jacob — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:21:08 +0000

has anyone pointed out that the pic of gates on the clown card is his mugshot? I don’t think anyone has got that joke.

By: Jaan Kanellis

Jaan Kanellis — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 23:35:24 +0000

Not very well made at all. So many are mentioning that it worked because we are talking about it. I can guarantee that no one outside of the search/,marketing world is talking about it. Jaan Kanellis's last blog post..Microsoft (Gates) and Jerry Seinfeld Make Confusing Commercial Together

By: House Signs

House Signs — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:14:49 +0000

LOL, great stuff. Ha ha. House Signs's last blog post..House Signs - Hand Painted Signs by Trudy Silcox

By: Frank Reed

Frank Reed — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:11:57 +0000

Saw it several more times during NFL broadcasts yesterday. This is not one that I will eventually get used to. Apple must be ROFL. Frank Reed's last blog post..Interview with LinkedIn Guru Chuck Hester - Part 1

By: Otilia @ Ad Ops Online

Otilia @ Ad Ops Online — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:25:15 +0000

I have only one word for it: "meh". An ad full of nothingness - while it certainly creates buzz, it's buzz for the ad itself and not for the product. Otilia @ Ad Ops Online's last blog post..Five Taps Brightcove to Launch Advertising-Supported Internet Video for Top News and Entertainment Web Properties

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 01:27:39 +0000

I loved it. Of course, I have an entire blog dedicated to shoe-related humor and trivia. Dave's last blog post.."From Russia With Love," Rosa Klebb's Shoe Weapon

By: J C

J C — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 21:28:17 +0000

This commercial is absolutely awful. Not only is it about “nothing” and makes no reference to Windows or any other Microsoft product, it is just plain eerie and disturbing. Also, it’s a 90 second commercial! costing Microsoft a small fortune every time it airs. Yes, people are talking about it, but not in a good way, and will it lead anybody to buy Microsoft products that they wouldn’t buy anyway? NO. 300 Million down the drain, but then again, that’s nothing for Gates.

By: San Nayak

San Nayak — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:34:06 +0000

What was the message here? Extremely boring... Better luck next time.... San Nayak's last blog post..BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Bartlett, Chicago, IL, 60103

By: Chris Lang

Chris Lang — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:16:59 +0000

It made me laugh and that is something a MS commercial has never done. Well, not in a way they wanted me to laugh at least. The pic of Gates when he was like 17 was damn funny. Please, can Ballmer go on vacation till Windows 7 comes out? Send him to dance school and hair club for men, that should keep him busy. Chris Lang's last blog post..I Submit Junk Therefore I Am?.

By: Peter

Peter — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:43:41 +0000

I have never liked JS that much but I must say that this commercial was totally hilarious. I hope the following ones are just as good:)

By: Utah SEO Pro

Utah SEO Pro — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:04:44 +0000

Not boring, just the stupidest commercial I've ever seen. Utah SEO Pro's last blog post..Building an SEO Friendly Site - SES San Jose 2008 Presentation

By: pays to live green

pays to live green — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:56:59 +0000

For $300 million they could have done a lot better. I was confused with what the point of the commercial was. They just don't make any sense and were boring as other have said. At least Jerry is making tons of money off of the deal. pays to live green's last blog post..Watching Your Energy Use With P3 Kill A Watt

By: horisly

horisly — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 17:28:51 +0000

absolute boring. horisly's last blog post..August.2008 Sales: Mercedes Benz Down 12 Percent

By: Ashley

Ashley — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:46:45 +0000

I am totally agree with james. Too much promises from Microsoft and nothing else in return Ashley's last blog post..Jingle Bell Rock Lyrics

By: James Mann

James Mann — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:35:38 +0000

I would have to say that the ad pretty much sucked. I think Microsoft has always promised the future but usually only provides headaches. But I love Windows XP bugs and all. Notice I didn't say anything about Vista, I think that's still a future promise yet to be fulfilled. James Mann's last blog post..Bum Marketing In A Nutshell

By: Otooo

Otooo — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 04:31:19 +0000

Boring or brilliant? Boring - that money could be so much better invested Otooo's last blog post..Freebies: Enter The Contest

By: Ron

Ron — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 04:19:37 +0000

“everyone talking about Microsoft”….yes, about how they have money to burn on stupid ads, but can’t yet make a web browser that works efficiently, with stability, or easily.

My favorite (example): what happens when you go to close the browser with multiple tabs open…..your choice is to close all tabs, or cancel. HOW ABOUT just being able to close the active tab???? That is what most people are actually trying to do, but is THAT a choice? Nooooooooo!