krishirst's Avatar
krishirst 3
32 Asked
42 Answered
13 Best
1
No one has voted on this question yet :(
2 years, 10 months ago

Is the homoerotic Toasty Torpedo commercial an amazingly excellent ad or a total mistake by Quiznos?

Tip for best answer: M$1.00
Separate topics with commas, or by pressing return. Use the delete or backspace key to edit or remove existing topics.

You can leave an optional "tip" with Mahalo's virtual currency, Mahalo Dollars. If you are asking a difficult question that might require some research, or if you'd like a wide variety of feedback, a higher tip often leads to more answers to your question.

M$

What is Your Answer?

0
0
0

6 Answers

0
jv88011's Avatar
jv88011 | 2 years, 10 months ago
3
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.

~Joey V.~

You can leave an optional "tip" with Mahalo's virtual currency, Mahalo Dollars. If you are asking a difficult question that might require some research, or if you'd like a wide variety of feedback, a higher tip often leads to more answers to your question.

M$

Report Abuse

Post Reply Cancel
3
orange's Avatar
orange | 2 years, 10 months ago
3
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.

You can leave an optional "tip" with Mahalo's virtual currency, Mahalo Dollars. If you are asking a difficult question that might require some research, or if you'd like a wide variety of feedback, a higher tip often leads to more answers to your question.

M$
cinimod's Avatar
cinimod | 2 years, 10 months ago Report

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.

Report Abuse

Post Reply Cancel
3
mattman4's Avatar
mattman4 | 2 years, 10 months ago
5
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.

You can leave an optional "tip" with Mahalo's virtual currency, Mahalo Dollars. If you are asking a difficult question that might require some research, or if you'd like a wide variety of feedback, a higher tip often leads to more answers to your question.

M$

Report Abuse

Post Reply Cancel
1
jellylala's Avatar
jellylala | 2 years, 10 months ago
3
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.

You can leave an optional "tip" with Mahalo's virtual currency, Mahalo Dollars. If you are asking a difficult question that might require some research, or if you'd like a wide variety of feedback, a higher tip often leads to more answers to your question.

M$

Report Abuse

Post Reply Cancel
0
mac5150's Avatar
mac5150 | 2 years, 10 months ago
3
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.

You can leave an optional "tip" with Mahalo's virtual currency, Mahalo Dollars. If you are asking a difficult question that might require some research, or if you'd like a wide variety of feedback, a higher tip often leads to more answers to your question.

M$
madsnapz's Avatar
madsnapz | 2 years, 9 months ago Report

I'm sorry, the day we need to censor the words "put it in me" is the day we might as well just give up all of our freedoms. If it had been a female voice on the toaster oven, would that make it okay?

I think it is funny as hell... the commercial itself will not get me to eat at Quiznos though... that guy telling me to boycott will.

I will definitely go to Quiznos tomorrow, order a toasty torpedo, and tell anyone who will listen that the commercial cracked me up - if they have a comment card I will fill one out.

Report Abuse

Post Reply Cancel
0
cinimod's Avatar
cinimod | 2 years, 10 months ago
3
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.

You can leave an optional "tip" with Mahalo's virtual currency, Mahalo Dollars. If you are asking a difficult question that might require some research, or if you'd like a wide variety of feedback, a higher tip often leads to more answers to your question.

M$
mattman4's Avatar
mattman4 | 2 years, 10 months ago Report

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.

orange's Avatar
orange | 2 years, 10 months ago Report

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

Report Abuse

Post Reply Cancel