Bathing suits or swimsuits?

I’m 44 years old and it’s just now dawning on me that I’ve called bathing suits, bathing suits my entire life. Just like everyone (I think?), I assumed what I learned things were called is what everyone called them. Then, to my surprise, I found out there are different names for the same exact thing. What kind of crazy world are we living in!?

So the article of clothing you wear to the pool or the ocean, do you call them swimsuits or bathing suits? Or are you one of those goofballs that calls them swim trunks?

And Speedos, we won’t even go there! But on a related note, if you see a blue bathing suit somewhere in north Florida… and a black Speedo… and neither belong to you, can you let me know? I lost mine over the Labor Day holiday weekend. And no, it isn’t nearly as fun of a story as you’re thinking, get your mind out of the gutter!

Thanks in advance,

-Out of the Wilderness

The iPhone 15 Titanium Commercial – The Spacy Song You’ve Never Heard Before

There’s an iPhone commercial out now with one of the most psychedelic songs I’ve heard in a commercial. It’s hard to even explain, so check out the ad then scroll down for more about the song…

The Music. The song is called “Karangailyg Kara Hovaa (Dyngyldai)” by Yat-Kha. I’ve included the full track below but be warned: it will stick with you. Not that you’ll be singing the lyrics (because what are they??) but the melody and the peculiar voice will be in your head for hours if not days!

I’m not even sure what kind of playlist this would be added to, but you can find the song on Spotify, too.

The throaty song was released in 1995. The band is from Tuvla, which is part of the Russian republic. Their name is derived from the instrument similar to a zither.

-Out of the Wilderness

What a difference a day makes…

It’s true that a commercial can air too often, thus making us, the viewers, dislike whatever product or service is being offered. But even though this Dos Equis commercial airs all the time, I’m not tired of it. It might be the music, which I find myself singing throughout the day 100% because of the commercial.

I don’t drink alcohol so I’m not the target market for Dos Equis, or maybe I am? Can you imagine if a short TV commercial is the reason I became an alcoholic? Weirder things have happened, I guess. But until I’m drinking 24/7, I’ll just be singing this song all day, every day. You will have trouble finding the commercial version of this song anywhere online. It’s by Rita Ray, but originally performed by Dinah Washington.

-Out of the Wilderness

Is this McDonald’s commercial gay?

McDonald’s has been airing a commercial starring two quiet guys and a teeny tiny French fry. It’s the type of ad that grabs your attention not with music, or catchphrases, but using silence as the bait to draw you in. KIA has done that before and I think it’s pretty effective. Take a look, and a listen, then scroll down for more info…

Bros Before Fries. The two men silently square up over who will get the last fry, but then both show generosity by letting the other have it. The black guy eventually takes it and the pair have a laugh. The backstory of these two guys is left a mystery, though. Are they deaf? Gay? Both? [wonders why companies include a person’s sexuality when selling unrelated products]

Not That There’s Anything Wrong With That. There isn’t any direct evidence of the guys being gay. Neither man acts overly feminine (like any gay guy on any sitcom) so it’s difficult to definitively say whether McDonald’s was giving a subtle nod to homosexuality. It’s only circumstantial evidence that might reveal what’s going on here. One, I can’t think of any straight guys I’ve ever known acting playful this way about a French fry. Two, straight men don’t share one order of fries. Studies show that 97% of straight men who want some of their friends fries will just go buy their own. The remaining 3% would punch the other guy and take the fries without asking. [admits to making that statistic up]

The ad’s a little cringey. It kind of reminds me of seeing people play footsies under the table. It’s not gross, but it’s gross.

How do you feel about the commercial? Does it make you crave the McDonald’s fries? If it does, you’re gay. [almost deletes last line because it’s a joke people will take seriously]

-Out of the Wilderness

Coach Prime Deion Sanders – Glasses & Almonds & Chicken

Deion “Prime Time” Sanders is everywhere since taking over the head coaching job at the University of Colorado. I’d been used to seeing him as a football personality on TV or in commercials for Aflac. His agent must’ve hit the jackpot for Prime because last weekend I saw him in 597 commercials… and that’s not including Aflac! I guess he wasn’t joking when he said he isn’t hard to find. While you’re looking for him, why not wear his endorsed Blenders sunglasses? They’re actually available for pre-sale so far. Only $67, though. For a guy that sometimes wears glasses worth hundreds of dollars, endorsing a pair under $100 is refreshing! You know what else is refreshing? Almonds. Maybe? It’s a stretch but Neon Deion also endorses California Almonds.

Another commercial campaign that’s gone under the radar is Prime and KFC. Here is along with the rest of his family, enjoying a meal together.

Have you seen other commercials with Prime in them? Share in the comments below. If you’re dying to get a pair of similar glasses, check out these on Amazon.

-Out of the Wilderness