What do you get for the man who has everything? And what if that man is your girlfriend’s father? Lord, have mercy on the young man who finds himself in this situation… Like the kid in a new holiday ad from Amazon. Check it out then scroll down for more… I’m reminded of the climacticContinue reading “The Amazon “Girlfriend’s Dad” Christmas Commercial”
Author Archives: Ben Wilder
The First Four Episodes of Stranger Things Season 5 (No Spoilers)
I’ll start by saying this post contains no spoilers other than to tell you that in each of the first 4 episodes of season 5 there is soooo much talking. It’s like a movie where the only way they can explain the plot is for two characters to go on and on in a dialogueContinue reading “The First Four Episodes of Stranger Things Season 5 (No Spoilers)”
Merry Birthday – The Publix Commercial For Christmas Birthdays
The new Christmas commercial from Publix is like a long, warm hug on a cold winter day for Christmas babies. OK, technically I was born the day after Christmas– what a great present for my sisters and brother, right? 🤔 –but I can confirm there is a tad bit of invisibility having a birthday duringContinue reading “Merry Birthday – The Publix Commercial For Christmas Birthdays”
The Uber Christmas Commercial – Who’s Singing the Song?
I expect Christmas heartstrings being pulled during holiday commercials from brands like Publix, Amazon, and L.L. Bean. But you gotta be honest right now, you didn’t see an ad from Uber making you cry, did you? And no, it’s not about how little they pay their drivers that’s striking a chord with viewers. It’s family.Continue reading “The Uber Christmas Commercial – Who’s Singing the Song?”
Skillet Does A Christmas Song…
…and I have no notes. There was chatter about a controversy, like Skillet didn’t honor the solemness of the traditional Christmas hymn. But who gives a flying flip? Skillet is a metal band. They tuned the song to their style so fans of metal might like a Christmas song more when they hear it thatContinue reading “Skillet Does A Christmas Song…”
Out of the Wilderness 