This ad, titled “Duet,” features the music of the Pet Shop Boys performing “Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots of Money)” while a guy drives his car down an undisclosed road in an undisclosed state. Even the license plate doesn’t give away any location info. “The Beautiful State” and the plate number 2SBI653 are both used asContinue reading “Allstate’s new ad “Duet”… the car, the music, the hood ornament!”
Author Archives: Ben Wilder
“The Great Thaw” in Nashville
This has been a week full of snow, ice, and very, very low temperatures in Nashville. If you were to ask how long I’ve been cooped up at home, I’d ask you, “What month is it?” But to be serious, I haven’t driven my car more than 4 miles since Saturday, a week ago. InContinue reading ““The Great Thaw” in Nashville”
Carrier of Grace
I heard a sermon from Passion City Church in Atlanta and a phrase that stuck with me is “carrier of grace”… someone that overlooks an offense is a good way to sum it up, someone who has this graceful quality like Jesus did. Right off the bat, I can think of two examples of thisContinue reading “Carrier of Grace”
My best Nancy Pelosi memes from recent press conference (part 2)
A few days ago I posted the first of my best Nancy Pelosi memes. Click here to check those out. She is very animated as she speaks so to come up with a few more screen grabs was fun. With that in mind, here are a few more of my best memes from a recentContinue reading “My best Nancy Pelosi memes from recent press conference (part 2)”
Winter storm status updates – Nashville
Most of the mid west and southeast, excluding south Florida (you punks!), has endured some cold and/or icy and/or snowy and/or rainy weather the last few days. Instead of typing about it all, I decided to give you an update through the magic of video. Take a look at the 4 updates below to knowContinue reading “Winter storm status updates – Nashville”
Out of the Wilderness 