Honda and Bishop Briggs “Triumph”

I want to be like Bishop Briggs when I grow up. She’s so weird in the best way possible. I first encountered her and her music with the music video for “Wild Horses,” which has my favorite style of editing. Then there’s the “River” music video, which is edited in a similar style. Quirky, weird, unique. All the qualities I admire in a video and a person. She seems to embody those characteristics and then some! Here’s her latest music video called “Triumph” and if this doesn’t make you want to climb the highest wall, you’re dead inside.

I’m totally picking on Peloton when I say that this Bishop Briggs song is better than any motivational Peloton commercial I’ve ever seen. They’re commercials, well, they suck. Yet they keep making them.

The “Triumph” video opens with a horse in the very first shot which drew me in right away. But then Bishop Briggs became the focus with her passionate performance alongside said horse. I love horses, so here are a few photos I’ve taken of the awesome creatures.

You may have also heard the song in a new Honda commercial called “Chasing Greatness,” narrated by John Cena (who’s not on this list of famous voices behind well-known ads).

I’ll wrap this post up with the two videos mentioned earlier. Here’s Bishop Briggs with “Wild Horses” and “River.”

-Out of the Wilderness

The Heineken Commercial – The French Music, Joey from Friends, and More

I had no idea people were having a hard time saying the word “Heineken” but now there’s a commercial about it so it must be true. High-nih-ken. Oh wait, we can’t say “ken” because of the Barbie Oscar snub. The movie (I watched it so you don’t have to) is all about female empowerment and no woman got an award, just Ken. The irony. Anyway, let’s watch the Heinebarbie commercial together…

How you doin’? Is this not exactly like the “Friends” episode where Joey is trying to learn French? Well, trying is a stretch, but he sort of said some French things, I guess. One of the least funny scenes in all of “Friends” history.

The Music. I’m sensing a theme and the theme is French. The track in the commercial is a title in French called “Ca Plane Pour Moi” by Plastic Bertrand. Here’s the full song from 1977.

Moi. I’m sure there are plenty of other versions of this song but I found one from France’s version of “The Voice” and I guess every French person knows this song? Watch the judges sing along. I’m impressed because I don’t parlez-vous Francais. The contestant might not have amazing vocals but her entertainment value is through the roof. Judges should’ve kept her around!

-Out of the Wilderness

Will the Next Jake From State Farm Be A Woman?

It’s Jake… from State Farm.

I say this line a lot and it would make a lot more sense if there was a Jake around when I said it. Usually there’s not. It’s a line from the infamous State Farm commercials with the original Jake. Take a look…

I totally forgot about the “Well, she’s a guy, so…” line. That probably wouldn’t go over well now in the U.S. but it was really funny at the time (and still is but shhhhhhh don’t tell anyone). Jake from State Farm was eventually replaced by a new Jake and he’s helped expand the campaign a lot.

Yes, that’s an old Pacer and yes that’s THE Caitlin Clark who was absolutely assaulted by a fan who clearly planned this for weeks ahead of time.

Remember when KFC started swapping out celebrities to play the part of Colonel Sanders? It was bizarre and I still don’t understand the idea behind it. I hope State Farm doesn’t follow in their footsteps but in today’s sensitive culture, I wouldn’t be surprised if they bring on a new “Jake from State Farm” and it’s a woman. Jackie from State Farm. She’d be a woman of color, obviously. Look how inclusive we are, State Farm would say.

Let’s hope they don’t fall prey to the idea that they can please everyone all the time. Just stick to doing insurance, k?

-Out of the Wilderness

The FedEx Tony Hawk Commercial – Real or BS?

FedEx is rolling out a series of ads called “Tall Tales of True Deliveries.” The first one is about an entitled couple who expect the FedEx driver to cater to their every need on their wedding day. I hope he got a groomsmans gift for his clutch delivery, that’s all I’m sayin.’ Check that one out here. The next episode includes legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk…

A Tall Tale, Indeed. So FedEx wants us to believe that if we bring an item in and say “Can you send this to my cousin over in California?” they’re going to bend over backwards to do it? I’m calling BS. The reality that we all live in is encapsulated by what the FedEx guy says at the very end of the commercial, “I’m gonna need an address and a zip code.” I’m sure 99% of the FedEx staff and delivery drivers are great people. Maybe that’s the point of the commercials. But they need to be careful not to set expectations too high because if we are to believe these ads, we can just show up all willy nilly and expect FedEx to do everything for us… from sending a package without an address to delivering a package wherever we want them to, on command. That’s the definition of entitlement.

With that said, this Tony Hawk story is true. Below is the original, whole story from back in 2020, and you can read more about the exchange as reported by Entertainment Tonight here.

-Out of the Wilderness

“You Are My Sunshine” Covers – Which is the Best?

In these frigid months, it’s important to remember the warm things of life. Like… the sun. Remember that ol’ thing? Keeps us kinda warm on cold days and scorches us in the summer? Yeah, the sun. As a way to remind you that summer is only *Googles “when does summer start”* holy crap it’s still 5 months away!? Well, that’s a bummer. As a way to brighten your cold days for the next 5 months, here are a few fantastic versions of “You Are My Sunshine.” Which is your favorite?

One of the earliest recordings from way back in 1939 by the Pine Ridge Boys.

Relatively new country singer Zach Bryan…

Singer/songwriter band Shovels and Rope…

The Man in Black, Johnny Cash…

“Jar of Hearts” singer Christina Perri…

Alternate take by The Dead South…

Obviously there are many, many performances of this song. It’s been a classic for decades. My favorite version is Johnny Cash with his soulful, haunting version. Which is yours?

-Out of the Wilderness