Category Archives: Society

Kohl’s Mom is Listening Not Whispering in New Commercial

I can’t be totally sure but I *think* Kohl’s is doing the right thing with Ellie Kemper as the “Kohl’s Mom.” She’s a well-known actress and her best roles are where she can be adorable, likable, and endearing. That’s actually the sentiment behind her character in these Kohl’s ads. Here’s a new one for theContinue reading “Kohl’s Mom is Listening Not Whispering in New Commercial”

The Amazon Dad on a Treadmill Christmas Commercial – Funny or Hypocritical?

There’s a new Amazon commercial for the upcoming Christmas season. Not quite as cinematic as ads from the past but it gets the point across. But the more I see it and think about it, it’s becoming a great example of the complexities of society. Take a look and decide if you like it orContinue reading “The Amazon Dad on a Treadmill Christmas Commercial – Funny or Hypocritical?”

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?”