Ben Wilder

Yet I Will Rejoice…

I’ve written before about the interesting year it’s been so far. Not exactly one I want to repeat because of this and this and this and let’s just say the hits keep coming. There are things I’d definitely do differently if I had the chance to turn back time. And now I’m just prepping forContinue reading “Yet I Will Rejoice…”

The 2025 John Lewis Christmas Commercial – A 1990s Song Reimagined

I’ll listen to a Christmas song no matter what time of year it is. That’s probably why I have no problem with stores setting up Christmas decor in October. It’s why I’m a little more cheery when I start seeing holiday commercials on TV. And to be technically accurate, I haven’t ever seen this JohnContinue reading “The 2025 John Lewis Christmas Commercial – A 1990s Song Reimagined”

The Progressive AI Commercial – Flo is a Llama Now?

Sometimes I catch myself saying that something is cheap when I really mean it’s inexpensive. One difference is that the word cheap has a connotation: low quality. It’s like saying someone is nice when what you actually mean is that they’re kind. There’s a difference. Progressive is known for funny commercials with a cast ofContinue reading “The Progressive AI Commercial – Flo is a Llama Now?”

The NFL Six Seven Commercial – But Still No Clarification!

At this point most of us should know what six seven means, right? ……….RIGHT??? Then why doesn’t anyone know what it means? Maybe we can just chalk it up to “something kids do for no apparent reason.” The NFL is now in on it, too. Of course, this commercial does nothing to clarify what itContinue reading “The NFL Six Seven Commercial – But Still No Clarification!”

Coke is back with another AI Christmas commercial

Coca-Cola, the gift that keeps on giving. Last year Coke unveiled a brand new Artificial Intelligence commercial that left viewers bewildered, upset, and NOT full of holiday cheer. You might think they’d sift out what didn’t work and design it better for the 2025 holiday season. But you’d be wrong. Here’s the new gift noContinue reading “Coke is back with another AI Christmas commercial”