Beep boop boop beep – my old cell phones!

I was cleaning out my attic recently and you wouldn’t believe the stuff I forgot I had. It’s been the 2021 purge at my house, as noted in this post, and when I opened one particular box I found most of my previous cell phones! But first, here’s the stuff from the attic, now one level down…

I know it doesn’t look like much but sheesh was it tough to organize and get down from up there! Plus, who knew attics could get so hot?

I thought it was fun to see my old phones from the Motorola with the antenna to the Razr to HTC One and the Nokia. Good times and such an interesting way to look at the timeline of my life.

Have you kept any of your old phones? Chime in below and include a pic if you have one! Thanks for stopping by…

-Out of the Wilderness

Progressive Ad – Subway Tile with Baker Mayfield, The Actress, The Dog

Progressive has a great campaign going with the “At Home With Baker Mayfield” commercials. The one featured in my post today is below, titled “Hot Goss.”

What does hot goss mean? This is a hip way to say ‘hot gossip,’ on display every second of this funny commercial.

I’ve seen that actress before, who is she? You might recognize the woman in the middle of the group. She’s everywhere lately! Her name is Molly Lloyd and she is also currently Susan in this Zillow ad, and the mom in this Invisalign ad.

What kind of dog? A comment on YouTube asks if the dog in this Progressive ad is a Boykin Spaniel and after further research, I would suggest it’s a Field Spaniel. Boykins seem to have a wavy coat and a shorter snout than does a Field Spaniel. The dog in the ad has straight fur and a slender snout/head.

What is subway tile? This is the rectangular tile you see used as a backsplash. Check out this article from HGTV that shows a handful of ways to use it creatively in your own home.

How do you feel about these ads with Baker Mayfield? Sure, there is really nothing mentioned about rates, deductibles, or liability options, but it’s funny, right?

Thanks for stopping by!

-Out of the Wilderness

Iko Iko – top 5 favorite performances of this song

One of my favorite songs is called “Iko Iko,” as made popular by The Dixie Cups in the 1960s. I’m sure you’ve heard it in various covers over the years, but to help narrow down your favorite version (you’re welcome :)), here are my top 5 favorite recordings of this song…

#5 Cyndi Lauper – Ms. Lauper was my first crush, she will be on any list I can logically get her on 🙂

#4 Natasha England – probably the version most people remember.

#3 Justin Wellington – I heard this one most recently, and it improved my mood 63%.

#2 The Dixie Cups – the trio behind the great song, “Chapel of Love,” a song that triggered this post about an ex-girlfriend who’s now married.

#1 Sia with Jimmy Fallon – I love Sia. This performance, along with the creative instruments and Natalie Portman, is such a fun version.

What is your favorite version of this song? Chime in below and thanks for stopping by!

Iko, iko…

-Out of the Wilderness

I’m losing my faith in people.

The more people I meet, the more I love my dogs. I’ve heard this phrase over the years, and Carrie Underwood even has a song about it…

My most recent experience that makes me love my dogs more was at a bank. I was second in line to deposit some cash and there was only one teller. She began helping the gentleman in front of me so I checked my phone while I waited for them to finish. Little did I know the teller working the drive-through stepped over to a window to help me. All I heard as I became aware was the gentleman who was ahead of me say, “He’s on his phone…” followed by a snarky chuckle. 

OK, that’s fine. We can let that slide. But as I’m talking to the woman about my deposit, I overhear him say to his teller, something like, “I know there’s a sign that says no cell phones in the lobby.” Really, guy? That’s how you’re going to be? 

You will not even believe what happened next. As he and I are both waiting for our transactions to wrap up, his phone rings. He shows it to the tellers and myself as if he’s about to make an exception to his rule, “It’s my dad!” he says, and begins talking to his dad on the phone. 

All I could do was laugh. Well, that’s not true, I definitely said something. 

But really? Are most people a-holes, nowadays? 

I’m going to hug my dogs now. Have a good one, folks! 

-Out of the Wilderness

Two Invisalign Commercials – One I Like, One I Don’t

An ad come on TV the other day and while I was being a busybody around my house, I could hear and recognize the voice. First, here’s the ad…

I really like this ad because it flashes back to a life I can relate to. Braces. Dial up internet. All such fun times, right? The woman in this ad is none other than Molly Lloyd! She is also in a current Zillow ad, as “Susan.” Check out that ad here. Invisalign gets a high grade for this one… presenting a problem and a solution in a fun and funny way.

As I was researching the Invisalign commercial, it brought up feelings of anxiety and annoyance because of an earlier advertisement for their product. This one, called “Hey Brandon,” has annoyed me since the first time I saw it.

What bothers me about this is…

1) If part of your company name is half of the word “invisible,” then how do Brandon’s friends even know he’s wearing teeth hardware at all?

2) I guess I’m turning into a grumpy man but I don’t like when kids act like they’re the s%#t. Know what I mean? This kid is a little too cocky.

3) Broadly speaking, can you imagine the germs and the overall grossness of the clear aligners? Yuck, yuck, yuck.

How do you feel about these two Invisalign ads? Am I overthinking the “Hey Brandon” commercial? Do you enjoy one more than the other? Chime in below and thanks for stopping by!

-Out of the Wilderness