This commercial was apparently made to ride on the popular culture success of Austin Powers. There is a perverse pleasure in watching this man dress up like Dr. Evil, but completely not commit to the role. It’s unclear as to whether or not he made it completely through watching the movie.
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In the spirit of last minute holiday shopping for a cheap gift that will just get thrown into the garbage, we present this unassuming and homely commercial.
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In this commercial for Crazy Gideon’s, Gideon demonstrates that he can be trusted with your valuables, and that he will provide prompt and courteous customer service.
Unlike many pawn shops, which we think this store is (Gideon has been cryptic on the matter), there is no camp or cheapness about the operation. From head to toe, Gideon runs a tight ship, attending to exacting details, such as displaying electronics alphabetically by brand name, and even flashing them with the latest firmware.
Gideon finds his inspiration from an unlikely source: Martha Stewart. ‘It’s obvious they tried to bring her spirit and style to their TV commercial,’ an industry insider said.
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This awful commercial comes to us today via the Consumerist.
These three commercials are from 1986, and have all the production values of an Electric Company skit. Watch for Linda staring towards the camera / director for her cue to sit back up in bed.
I still say they should have gotten real medical help for this poor woman.
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EIC: is steven richards a wrestler man or something
toby8000: yes
EIC: i need to write some crap for this commercial
is he totally washed up or what
do you love him
toby8000: he’s so-so
kind of an eternal midcard guy
EIC: so like you dont really jerk to him
that’s what you do when you watch wrestling right
i do understand correctly