People say it was rejected because of “firearms”, but I’m skeptical. Take a look:
Here’s what MrColionNoir has to say about it:
Seriously that was one of the shittiest commercials I’ve ever seen. Funny thing is that until the narrator mentioned “protection” I actually thought it was an ad for whatever garbage Ford SUV the guy was driving, and I was annoyed that YouTube “Skip Ad” countdown didn’t pop up. Daniel Defense should be ashamed they didn’t come up with anything more creative… hell right off the top of my head put spokesman Larry “The LAV” Vickers on a clydesdale horse, shirtless, galloping in slow motion, eating cheeseburgers, holding an American Flag, and that would have been a billion times more memorable and effective. P.S. – That idea was free in case you want to step your game up in 2014 Daniel Defense. I also would consider a temporary TV ad consulting position if I’m not busy.
I don’t like / watch sports… better things to do like nap and eat. When are doctors and engineers going to start getting football level salaries? That would be a perfect world. Although, incorporating advertising into those two professions to fund that might be a bit difficult ;)
Thoughts?
Actually I hope it did air… that way people might not take their whole disarmament plan and “Ban Military-Style Assault Weapons and High-Capacity Magazines” crap seriously, when they see MAIG can’t even put together a semi-professional looking 30 second ad.
NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his national coalition against illegal guns plan to air a 30-second ad during the Super Bowl where he and Boston Mayor Tom Menino act out something anti-illegal-gun that plays on the rivalry between NY and Boston. According to the article, National Super Bowl ads are fetching a record $3.5 million for 30-second spots.