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Is the homoerotic Toasty Torpedo commercial an amazingly excellent ad or a total mistake by Quiznos?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LQpRQh2KSQ
http://consumerist.com/5187364/what-is-wrong-with-quiznos
http://consumerist.com/5187364/what-is-wrong-with-quiznos
voted interesting: mattman4
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The marketing concept is a great one, as with most commercials that have a hint of homosexuality, they become viral online, sparking discussion and conflict all the while getting the Quizno's name and product out...much like this question and answer.
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I gotta agree. The fact that we're talking about the ad has to help Quizno's visibility--and the fact that we're talking about what's acceptable and what isn't in a commercial is quite interesting!
I think it is just a response to Subway's "Five Dollar Foot Longggggggg."
If I ever order one of these I think I better ask them to hold the sauce.
If I ever order one of these I think I better ask them to hold the sauce.
voted helpful: mattman4, mac5150, morriss003
The $5 foot long is no where near as disturbing as this. Never do they even hint to a homoerotic situation in the Subway commercial. There are women and men in it. This commercial on the other hand has just a male voice and a man.
I dunno about homoerotic, but it was... clearly... I dunno there are no words.
Definately a whole lot racier than the recent Carl's Jr's ad.
If you want homoerotic, you go for a Sonic advertisement.
Definately a whole lot racier than the recent Carl's Jr's ad.
If you want homoerotic, you go for a Sonic advertisement.
voted helpful: morriss003
I don't see how you can't see the homoeroticism. A toaster with a male voice saying "Put it in me, Scott" and the inferred joke in the beginning where the toaster asks for a favor, Scott says "Not doing that again. It burned" while looking down and the toaster says "We both enjoyed that". Pretty blatant to me.
However, I think it's a great ad. It's hilarious and it's going to stay in people's minds no matter how the public feels about it. That is the biggest problem with Quizno's, I believe. Everyone knows about 5 Dollar Footlongs, and they are part of common pop culture, so they stay in people's minds. There's been nothing to really make people think of Quizno's, though. I think it's a brilliant ad.
However, I think it's a great ad. It's hilarious and it's going to stay in people's minds no matter how the public feels about it. That is the biggest problem with Quizno's, I believe. Everyone knows about 5 Dollar Footlongs, and they are part of common pop culture, so they stay in people's minds. There's been nothing to really make people think of Quizno's, though. I think it's a brilliant ad.
voted helpful: krishirst, morriss003, hushnow
OMG! It is the most disturbing commercial. The shear use of homoerotic humor and the openness of the use of the humor makes it completely inappropriate for family television stations. Not to mention this man they have in it just seems to be a twisted individual.
I say boycott the commercial and let your local Quiznos know how twisted it is.
I say boycott the commercial and let your local Quiznos know how twisted it is.
voted helpful: morriss003
voted unhelpful: jv88011
I agree with you that it's definitely not a family commercial. However, there have been many commercials with more blatant sexual themes during widely-watched events like the Superbowl, which is known for its commercials. I think the idea of boycotting it is a little strong.
The commercial now has a censored version that airs before a specific time. Why be a fan of the same boring, mindless crap that most companies put out, sometimes it is fun to see a company think outside the box (no pun intended).
How exactly does one boycott a commercial?
Nothing new either (see below)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9WT8tSjl7U
How exactly does one boycott a commercial?
Nothing new either (see below)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9WT8tSjl7U
It's getting people to talk about it, which makes you remember it. So in that aspect, it's a success. Now will it get me to buy it? Probably not.
So it's most likely a mistake.
So it's most likely a mistake.
voted helpful: morriss003
voted unhelpful: jv88011
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