Idiots playing Basketball on Rollerblades.

[stevew]

C'mon McDonalds, this is like the worst commercial ever. Why would you play basketball on rollerblades. The simple thought of this, makes me hurt all over. I would think you would kill yourself, or someone else would kill you. Either way there is gonna be a body count on somone's head.

"Me and my crew" are gonna need replacement ACL's if we keep playing this game. As well as replacement arteries after eating the McCrap.


Ba Da Da DA DAAAH, This commercial is sucking it.




McFree for '04

[lcjjdnh]

Actually believe it or not there's a good number of people who participate in this sport. I remember going to see a pro Roller Hockey game back when that league was around and the basketball players on rollerblades pit on a demonstration of their sport.

[stevew]

Originally Posted by lcjjdnh

Actually believe it or not there's a good number of people who participate in this sport. I remember going to see a pro Roller Hockey game back when that league was around and the basketball players on rollerblades pit on a demonstration of their sport.

Seriously this activity looks like a death wish. Maybe if I was in full body armor, id consider it. But I sure as hell wouldnt try to dunk. Dunking=certain ACL destruction.

[rkmsuf]

I like how they are all hot and sweaty and digging into a greasy McSandwich...yuck...

It's like the Will Ferrel chocolate chip cookie dough Gatorade...

[Butter]

Originally Posted by stevew

Ba Da Da DA DAAAH

My 21 month old sings this every time we pass a McDonald's.

I'm thinking about scaling back his TV viewing a smidge.

[rkmsuf]

Man that campaign is annoying. There is one constantly on the radio with some guy singing that tune that makes me want to smash my radio each time it's on...

[Ksyrup]

The "I'm Lovin' It" melody has been taken by Justin Timberlake and re-worked into his own song by the same title. He'll be launching the McDonalds Presents Justin Timberlake I'm Lovin' It tour, coming to a stadium near you, no doubt.

Crap food and crap music - the perfect pairing.

[rkmsuf]

If that's true the only way this thing can be saved is if Timberlake pants Mayor McCheese on stage...

[stevew]

This is a seriously annoying campaign. Im hoping that eventually they will "change their ways" and start making healthier and better food.

[Ksyrup]

Hopefully this cut-and-paste will come complete with picture for your viewing pleasure...





CHICAGO (AdAge.com) -- McDonald's Corp. today launches its global "I'm Lovin' It" campaign that features Justin Timberlake in a new series

Photo: Rolling Stone

Justin Timberlake, who has graced the cover of Rolling Stone and countless teen fan publications, will front the new McDonald's global advertising effort. Related Stories: 08.18.2003 JUSTIN TIMERLAKE WORKS ON MCDONALD'S VIDEO AND SONG Reported to be Recording 'I'm Lovin' It' Theme as Pop Tune 07.31.2003 MCDONALD'S GLOBAL CAMPAIGN TO DEBUT IN EUROPE New Worldwide Marketing Effort Will Hit U.S. Later 07.26.2003 MCDONALD'S TO SIGN POP STAR JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE Singer Will Be Part of 'I'm Lovin' It' Campaign

of commercials for the fast-food giant. The campaign also marks the 50-year-old company's first-ever attempt at a coordinated worldwide marketing program.

Coordinated tour
Mr. Timberlake's involvement in the hamburger giant's worldwide marketing efforts was first revealed in a July 26 AdAge.com report. The pop singer's commercial efforts for the burger chain are being coordinated with a McDonald's-sponsored 35-city European concert tour that begins in Germany this November.

A Memphis-born 22-year-old heartthrob of the teenybopper set, Mr. Timberlake began his career as a child star on the new Mickey Mouse show in 1993 and rose to international fame as a singer in the boy band 'N Sync. He is now performing solo.

$6 million
Executives close to McDonald's estimate the Timberlake deal to be worth nearly $6 million. McDonald's has declined announce how much it is spending on media for the campaign, which will air in more than 110 countries. Five English-language TV spots featuring vocals and cameo appearances by Mr. Timberlake are included in the global launch package aimed at resuscitating the corporation's troubled sales performance.

McDonald's global chief marketing officer, Larry Light, declined to comment on the deal with Mr. Timberlake, other than to say, "We're spending a great deal."

Mr. Light said the overall media spending for the campaign would benefit because of efficiencies. "It's a very rare opportunity when you can spend less and get more," Mr. Light said. "Most countries can't even dream of having this kind of quality in their markets."

German press conference
Mr. Light officially unveiled the campaign at a press conference this afternoon in Munich, Germany. The company has elected to launch its global campaign in Europe rather than the U.S., where the new marketing strategy will be rolled out Sept. 29.

"Justin is perfect for the McDonald's brand and our 'I'm lovin' it' campaign, which is based on connecting with our consumers in fresh, modern, relevant ways," Mr. Light said. "Justin Timberlake is absolutely connected to today's consumer attitudes and trends. His cultural relevance is right in tune with McDonald's new direction."

Mr. Light said the singer will participate in Ronald McDonald House Charities, World Children's Day and global sports sponsorships, including the FIFA World Cup and Olympic Games. Mr. Light hinted that other ideas beyond the song and tour were pending.

The new TV spots
Shot in 12 languages in countries including Brazil, Czech Republic, Malaysia and South Africa, the package of ads includes three brand spots for young adults, families and general audiences, a spot featuring McDonald's french fries and another featuring Ronald McDonald. The campaign was created by Heye & Partner, Unterhaching, Germany, a unit of Omnicom Group's DDB.

One spot shown at the press conference features a montage of ordinary people enjoying simple moments in life. A dog pulls along a woman on roller skates, a french fry is passed from one lover to another via a kiss, a man with a Mohawk hairstyle lifts up his identically coifed son.

"We will communicate a consistent brand message while at the same time capturing the spirit, music and flavor of each local country," Mr. Light said. "This first-of-its-kind borderless approach will let us capitalize on the powerful energy of our entire worldwide system." The effort will be the center of McDonald's first two-year marketing calendar, dubbed "rolling energy."

The song
Rather than use a shortened version of Mr. Timberlake's "I'm Lovin' It" single for the campaign jingle, McDonald's had Mona Davis Music work with Mr. Timberlake and his writing collaborators The Neptunes to craft an original jingle. The Neptunes then reworked parts to take advantage of new photography.

"The only musical element [the jingle and song] have in common are five notes and three words," Mr. Light said. "We wanted to keep the authenticity of that single in its own right which Justin sings on tour." McDonald's also brought in rappers the Clipse to handle the parts of the song.

Among the national efforts planned for this month: an Austrian promotion for free cheeseburgers aimed at 1.5 million mobile phone users; crew dances in China; giant video screen messages and commercial airings in Japan; and a national youth soccer event in Moscow's Red Square.

New uniforms
The company also announced that it has designed new uniforms for its restaurant workers that consist of a blue polo shirt and chinos. ~ ~ ~
Emma Hall contributed to this report.

[Butter]

In a related story, Rolling Stone reports that it has sucked for a good 5 years now....

[stevew]

I cant imagine working at McDonalds and eating a steady diet of Burgers and fries everyday on break.

[rkmsuf]

"Justin Timberlake is absolutely connected to today's consumer attitudes and trends. His cultural relevance is right in tune with McDonald's new direction."


And that direction would be what?

[FishFan]

The gay direction?

[stevew]

Mcdonalds jumped the shark with the release of the McDLT.

[JeeberD]

Anything involving McDonald's absolutely sucks. Well, except for thier fries and Filet o' Fish....

[Suicane75]

Originally Posted by stevew

Mcdonalds jumped the shark with the release of the McDLT.

Dude, the McDLT rocked, it kept the hot side hot and the cold side cold.

[Young Drachma]

Originally Posted by stevew

C'mon McDonalds, this is like the worst commercial ever. Why would you play basketball on rollerblades. The simple thought of this, makes me hurt all over. I would think you would kill yourself, or someone else would kill you. Either way there is gonna be a body count on somone's head.

"Me and my crew" are gonna need replacement ACL's if we keep playing this game. As well as replacement arteries after eating the McCrap.


Ba Da Da DA DAAAH, This commercial is sucking it.




McFree for '04

What's worse is, all this overly urbanized McDonalds commercials from a song that came from Justin Timberlake. But I guess its their way of getting more gritty.

I turn the channel everytime that commercial comes on, not only because of the fact that Roller Basketball never caught on like Roller Hockey did, but because its so damn frustrating to watch knowing that some dude is sitting at home with the response like the one above. Of course, I bet the idiots who did the commercial thought the roller basketball angle was showing that the people were not being stereotypical.

Of course, there is that damn song they play. "I'm the Number One Ace?!" What the hell?! Who wrote those lyrics?!

[tucker342]

lol

Those commercials are absolutely horrible.

I'm so glad I have TiVo

[stevew]

So, this playing Basketball on rollerblades is actually a legit sport? I am not coordinated enough to even consider ever attempting this feat.

[Craptacular]

Originally Posted by JeeberD

Anything involving McDonald's absolutely sucks.

I fixed that quote for you.