Hobby Lobby Christmas Commercial – A Mature Son and a Hot Mom

It’s kind of predictable that we’re seeing a lot of Christmas commercials since we’re now only weeks away from the biggest holiday of the year. Of course, they’ve been airing Christmas ads since October but that’s neither here nor there. The point is that there’s only one more holiday till 2023 is over. I’m still trying to figure out my goals for 2023. 🥴 By this time next year, I should have a general idea… and then I’ll get started on knocking out my 2023 resolutions! I promise I’m not lazy. Just like the kid in this Hobby Lobby commercial. He’s not lazy, he’s just unmotivated.

He’s growing up right before our eyes, isn’t he? In a glimpse of maturity, the boy extends a great amount of generosity towards his mother-I’d-like-to-date (MILD). He sells his gaming gear and we can infer that he goes to Hobby Lobby to buy holiday decorations. By the time is hot mom returns home, the house is a festive oasis of joy. Good job, kid.

Seriously, though. This is a sweet commercial from Hobby Lobby. The son shows a moment of maturity, selflessness, and it doesn’t go unnoticed by his mother. She might not remember the gift he wrapped for her, the ornaments on the tree, or the snow that year, but she’ll remember her son becoming a good man. But if he only did this because he thought Santa was watching, I’m gonna be ticked right off!

Merry Christmas…

-Out of the Wilderness

The Amazon Bluetooth Speaker Llama Commercial – The Song, the Fatso, and More

Leave it to Amazon to have a quirky llama that’s “part dancer, part prancer” in a new ad for Cyber Monday. They’re advertising a bluetooth speaker in this one, a device that would boost the sound of the cool song in this Christmas remix Amazon commercial. Take a look then scroll down for more info…

The full-length commercial gives the story more context (watch it here) but those llamas are definitely getting in the groove with a song from 1958. It’s performed by 12-year-old Augie Rios. Here’s “Dondé Esta Santa Claus?”

The record with this song on it also included another song by Augie Rios. Something tells me Amazon picked the right song, as this one is a little more judgmental towards Santa’s weight. Here’s “Ol’ Fatso”…

If you’re looking for a couple of great gift ideas for kids in your life, check out the Amazon listings of my books, Big and Small, God Made Them All and The Brave Bamboo. Your kiddos will love them!

-Out of the Wilderness

Auburn’s Epic Failure Losing to Alabama!?

I still remember exactly where I was when Auburn returned Alabama’s missed field goal for a game-winning touchdown. It was epic. It was something that might never be outdone in college football for the rest of eternity. Easily the most dramatic ending I’ve seen in college football. And I like endings. Plays like that will be remembered forever. Now Auburn is part of another one!?

Yes, it’s true. The 2023 Iron Bowl had another epic ending but this time Auburn completely blew it. With just a few ticks of the clock to go, I checked my phone to see that Auburn had a 99% of winning the game as Alabama faced a 4th and goal from around the 30 yard line. You read that right. They had to get 31 yards in one play. Auburn can taste the victory.

In what might be remembered as the single most idiotically dumb decision in all of football, Auburn only sends 2 defensive lineman to rush a Heisman-hopeful quarterback which gives him about 3 weeks to look around for an open receiver. He tosses it to the end zone and batta-bing batta-boom, they score and win the game. Was there offensive pass interference? Probably. But that doesn’t fit the narrative that Alabama is always the best, a mantra that’s been adopted by national sports media, the playoff committee, and referees all across the country.

Of course, they wouldn’t have had such a good opportunity if, when Alabama punted a few minutes earlier, the Auburn kick returner didn’t fumble the ball which obviously got recovered by Alabama.

What a crazy meltdown ending to a game Alabama should’ve lost. It ticks me right off because, except for Alabama fans, I’m in the crowd of EVERYONE ELSE that wants them to lose every single game. They’re just so unlikeable and yes, I’m including Nick Saban.

Funny though, I just asked last week if this week would be the most dramatic in college football this season. Needless to say, yes… yes it was.

-Out of the Wilderness

Taco Bell Green Day Commercial – The Song That Isn’t 20 Years Old

Hello and thanks for stopping by. I post every day at 1pm and today’s entry is for a Taco Bell commercial featuring a band with a familiar sound… if you’re old like me. It’s Green Day. Check out the ad here then scroll down for more info…

The song is called “Look Ma, No Brains!” by Green Day and it’s NOT from the 90s. It was released this year, 2023. My mind is blown. I really thought it was over 20 years old because of their signature sound.

Green Day has been around on a national level since the early 90s. Obviously, then, they have a LOT of songs. So just for fun, here’s a list of my top 5 Green Day songs in no particular order.

Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)

Boulevard of Broken Dreams

She

Know Your Enemy

When I Come Around

-Out of the Wilderness

The Google American Gothic Commercial – The Music

Google has a commercial featuring a famous painting, “American Gothic.” A modern-day couple recreates the artwork along with other interesting scenarios and backgrounds. Take a look then scroll down for more…

The song in this commercial is called “Are You Having Any Fun” by Elaine Stritch in the 1950s. Here’s the full track…

To answer her question as it relates to the ad… Yes, I have the Galaxy Flip 4 and yes, I’m having fun. It’s a fun phone that I’ll have for the next few years (when I finally pay it off). 🥴

-Out of the Wilderness