Thursday, July 29, 2010

Too Many Commercials for me

I've been watching too many commercials recently. They are very difficult to avoid, whether on television, radio, or computer. My ability to tune them out is not always effective, yet I like having the TV or radio on just for background noise and company.

I am amazed by the fact that every automobile insurance company can save me money when compared to all other companies. Exactly how is that possible? The last few days I've heard that claim from GEICO, Progressive, Allstate, State Farm, Esurance, and a new one (at least to me) 21st Century. Amazing.

Ford trucks are built tough, yet you shouldn't sent a truck to do a Sierra's job (GMC) because they are professional grade, but nobody makes a better truck than Toyota's Tundra. As with so many things, quality seems to be very subjective.

Every fast food place or restaurant offers the best food at the lowest prices, and (as I've posted about before) every instance calls for an attorney so you can "get what you deserve" and the lawyers can get what they want too.

All the new television programs are smash hits, and all new movies "must see."

Fortunately I have a DVR and I can pause live programming for a while, then fast forward through commercials. However that requires my attention, something I don't want to give while I'm unloading the dishwasher or folding laundry.

I guess I need to work on not paying attention, but I don't know if I can do it.


5 comments:

Mare said...

Commercials are loud and annoying. Repetitive and stupid.
Everything can't be an instant success, yet new shows and movies ride on their main characters whether the script is solid or not. I'm kind of bummed about everything from politicians to meaningless TV shows. The only new comedy that I have really enjoyed is 'Modern Family'.
And yes, relaxing is a short step to 'out'.

Janie B said...

Weird, isn't it? So unbelievable.

Great Grandma Lin said...

I feel the same so instead we listen to cable music especially like new age-it's background for our days activities at home. when we do watch tv we mute the commercials but that does require your constant attention-

Sharon said...

It is amazing, isn't it. I have an iPod with recorded books for noise when I'm working around the house. Love it!

Kay said...

I don't have a DVR so I have to sit through a lot of those commercials. It wears me out at times. I also hate it that the volume goes up during the commercials. I wish they'd stop doing that.