Ben Wilder

Starbucks Commercial with a Song From Nearly 100 Years Ago

Starbucks is inviting all of us to take off our coats and stay awhile. But not that person who goes there just for the internet and doesn’t order a drink or a muffin! You know who you are. If you want the internet, just stay (awhile) in the parking long you goofball! OK, I’ve doneContinue reading “Starbucks Commercial with a Song From Nearly 100 Years Ago”

The NCAA Says Don’t Be A Meanie In March Madness Gambling Commercial

This is the second year that the NCAA has used their “Draw the Line” campaign during March Madness– the exciting finals tournament for men’s and women’s college basketball. It’s a direct message to all the losers out there (literally, people who lost bets related to college sports)… the NCAA wants you to stop being suchContinue reading “The NCAA Says Don’t Be A Meanie In March Madness Gambling Commercial”

Mom of 4 Children Picks French Bulldog as Favorite

Monterey, CA — Breaking news out of Monterey, California as a mother of 4 human children names her favorite– Gwennie, the family French bulldog. In just one single Instagram post, she managed to set her relationship with her biological children back many years while simultaneously using the word “Frenchie” 17 times. In an excerpt fromContinue reading “Mom of 4 Children Picks French Bulldog as Favorite”

I jumped on a trampoline and I shouldn’t have…

It wasn’t that long ago that I took one of my nieces to a trampoline park. Trampoline gym? Trampoline land? Whatever it WAS called, it’s a bunch of pickleball courts now. But there’s this trampoline in the backyard and just the other day I climbed on and ended up reminding myself that I’m never jumpingContinue reading “I jumped on a trampoline and I shouldn’t have…”

If Drug Ads Are Banned, What About Those Jingles?

Oh-oh-oh-Ozempic… If drug commercials disappear from TV and streaming, what fun jingles will we miss out on? Besides Ozempic, there’s Wegovy’s take on The Greatest Showman and “Nothing is everythiiiiiiieeeeiiiiiing!” from Skyrizi. Do they just expect us to sing the banger from Daisy Cottage Cheese from now on? *thinking to myself* OK, that Daisy songContinue reading “If Drug Ads Are Banned, What About Those Jingles?”