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DIRECTV HIRES MORE DEAD CELEBRITIES
FilmDrunk: Movie news you can make fun of —
Jared from Landline TV just sent me this video and I’m posting it, because can you imagine an easier way to do this job? The premise: Ignoring widespread outcry over the alleged tastelessness of their Chris Farley ad (after the jump), DirecTV has gone ahead and hired more dead celebrities, including Heath Ledger, John F. Kennedy, and Jesus. Wait a second, I found a flaw in this parody. To quote my favorite catchphrase that never really took off, “Jesus is not dead, are you gay?” ...
Sticking it to DirecTV
In Contention —
As a satisfied subscriber, I still say they deserve this completely:
(Courtesy Landline TV via /Film)
DirecTV's New Dead Celebrities Ad Campaign
Deadline.com —
This is supposed to be a video spoof. I think. Or it could be a viral commercial cleverly disguised as the ultimate in bad taste advertising. "After testing the boundaries with their Chris Farley spot, DirecTV wrangles more famous people from beyond the grave to be in commercials":
VIDEO: More Dead People Appear in DirecTV Ads
TV Envy —
After disturbing Chris Farley after death, some people over at Landline TV (more internet video funny guys—as if we didn’t have enough) predicted who DirecTV may hire for their next commercials:
“After ...
DirecTV’s Controversial Dead Celebrities Ad
Sandra Rose —
After testing the boundaries with their Chris Farley spot, DirecTV wrangles more famous people from beyond the grave to be in commercials — including Jesus, John F. Kennedy and Heath Ledger. This entry was posted on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 9:46 am and filed under Art and Culture ...
For Discussion: Companies Using Death to Market their Product
Bossip.com —
Everyone is in the market to make money the best way that they can, but is it okay for a company to satire death? Some people feel that Direct TV is taking it too far… What do you think???
Pajiba Love 11/03/09
Pajiba —
NickSwardson.jpg The Poor Man's Dane Cook Getting His Own Show (Guess What Network!) Pajiba Love / Stacey Nosek Pajiba Love | November 3, 2009 | Comments (5) You know Nick Swardson, who is kind of funny as Terry on “Reno 911” but is pretty much unpalatable in every other regard? Oh, well he’s getting his own show on Comedy Central. Because of course he is. ( Warming Glow ) Ha ha ha. Owen Wilson has signed on to voice the titular role in that dreadful “Marmaduke” live-action movie. Uhhh, yeah. If this doesn’t reinstate the 24/7 suicide watch, I don’t know what will. ( Cinematical ) Jessica Simpson had the nerve to insult the ...
Commercial spoofs take shots at DirecTV's Chris Farley spot
TV Squad —
Controversy raged last weekend as fans and media types reacted to a new DirecTV ad using the late Chris Farley in scenes from Tommy Boy. Now, some aggressive YouTubers are taking their shot at offending some people (with DirecTV execs at the top of the list). ...
