OT: Funny Nike, Michael Vick commercial

Hurst2112 · 09-26-2004, 11:48 PM

I am sure most of you have seen this commercial. I have seen it about 5 times this Sunday and my wife and I laughed every time it was on. The kid's screaming is funny stuff.

davidlando1 · 09-26-2004, 11:48 PM

Agreed, a really good commercial.

The kid screaming is really funny.

MizzouRah · 09-26-2004, 11:59 PM

I laughed my arse off today when that commercial came on. Very funny!

Todd

BigJohn&TheLions · 09-27-2004, 01:32 AM

Made me want to go play some football! (But my back, wrist, and knees talked me out of it.

stevew · 09-27-2004, 01:36 AM

I think the shoes are pretty sweet looking, but i dont really have much use for turf type shoes in my life.

korme · 09-27-2004, 01:37 AM

i love how he's moving his feet and trying to speed up even though the seat is carrying him

kingfc22 · 09-27-2004, 02:33 AM

One of the funnier commercials that I've seen lately. I especially like the part where he does the 360 spin.

Raiders Army · 09-27-2004, 05:27 AM

The kicker for me is at the end, where it shows the picture of him screaming ala many rollercoaster rides.

wade moore · 09-27-2004, 05:47 AM

Did anyone else watch this and think...

"I would pay a ton of money to ride this..."

?

Taco · 09-27-2004, 06:02 AM

You can watch the commercial from the Nike site!

GrantDawg · 09-27-2004, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by wade moore

Did anyone else watch this and think...

"I would pay a ton of money to ride this..."

?

Yes. My wife said it would be a brilliant ride.

As for the shoes...unless they have some kind of super-robotic ability, I'm not paying $120 dollars for a pair of sneakers. Never have, never will.

MikeVic · 09-27-2004, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by wade moore

Did anyone else watch this and think...

"I would pay a ton of money to ride this..."

?

That's exactly what I told one of my friends after seeing the commercial for the first time. Looks so fun.

Ksyrup · 09-27-2004, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by wade moore

Did anyone else watch this and think...

"I would pay a ton of money to ride this..."

?

I hope you wouldn't pay more than $120 for such a ride, since this and all other shoe commercials prove that once you have the shoes, you'll be just as good as the super-athlete pimping them. Although I've never bought a pair of athletic shoes for more than $50, I aassume that once you buy an expensive pair like these, you can make your own commercial.

rkmsuf · 09-27-2004, 09:03 AM

I liked it the first couple times but I think I've already had it with that spot. I can envision 537 more views for me and that's making me ill.

MizzouRah · 09-27-2004, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Taco

You can watch the commercial from the Nike site!

I can't find the commerical.. too many darn sites.

Todd

wade moore · 09-27-2004, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

I hope you wouldn't pay more than $120 for such a ride, since this and all other shoe commercials prove that once you have the shoes, you'll be just as good as the super-athlete pimping them. Although I've never bought a pair of athletic shoes for more than $50, I aassume that once you buy an expensive pair like these, you can make your own commercial.

Most definately not...

I'm with you on $50 at most for athletic shoes... once you get above that you are not paying for quality, but name and looks.... you can get a good, solid quality and aestheticly pleasing shoe for $50.. no reason to spend more...

ISiddiqui · 09-27-2004, 09:15 AM

MissouRah:

Well watch a football game from now until the end of the year... I'm sure you'll be able to see it

.

Ksyrup · 09-27-2004, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by wade moore

Most definately not...

I'm with you on $50 at most for athletic shoes... once you get above that you are not paying for quality, but name and looks.... you can get a good, solid quality and aestheticly pleasing shoe for $50.. no reason to spend more...

I could probably spend less than $50, but I need wide shoes, and they are difficult to find. I think I got my New Balance for $50.

QuikSand · 09-27-2004, 09:23 AM

Great commercial. But it makes me wonder if Vick has a bit of a ceiling in terms of marketability. He seems to be utterly devoid of any charisma -- and despite his exciting on-field play, that's a pretty important element of marketing a sports figure. Just curious.

rkmsuf · 09-27-2004, 09:24 AM

He's great as a hologram. This much we know.

Ksyrup · 09-27-2004, 09:40 AM

His speaking voice is no worse than Shaq's, and Shaq is plenty marketable. Shaq's monotone delivery makes Kevin Costner sound like a great actor.

rkmsuf · 09-27-2004, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

His speaking voice is no worse than Shaq's, and Shaq is plenty marketable. Shaq's monotone delivery makes Kevin Costner sound like a great actor.

Vick is no Kazaam.

QuikSand · 09-27-2004, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

His speaking voice is no worse than Shaq's, and Shaq is plenty marketable. Shaq's monotone delivery makes Kevin Costner sound like a great actor.

I agree that Shaq doesn't have much inflection -- but he does have charisma and presence. I think it's more than just "acting skills" involved. Part of it is probably Shaq's size -- but his smile helps, too. So far, I see none of that in Vick (in the limited appearances I have seen from him).

Ben E Lou · 09-27-2004, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by QuikSand

I agree that Shaq doesn't have much inflection -- but he does have charisma and presence. I think it's more than just "acting skills" involved. Part of it is probably Shaq's size -- but his smile helps, too. So far, I see none of that in Vick (in the limited appearances I have seen from him).

From his scouting notes before the 2K1 draft:

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Michael Vick
By: Dave-Te' Thomas

#7-MICHAEL VICK Virginia Tech Institute Hokies 6:00.7-214

ANALYSIS
Positives... Versatile scrambler who is very tough to defend...Shows quick feet and excellent balance, smoothly dropping back from center in his set-up...Has a snappy overhead delivery and a good feel for reading defenses...Knows how to lay the ball away from defenders on his deep tosses and shows good touch on his post patterns... Confident on the field, proving that improvising is one of his stronger suits...Well-respected by his teammates as he rarely loses his cool...Puts impressive zip behind his short tosses, threading the needle on his slants...Leads his receivers well into the pass on his long outs...Eludes the rush with fluid agility and steps up in the pocket to absorb punishment rather than making a costly throw into coverage...Excels at getting outside the pocket and throwing on the run...His ability to run with the ball causes opponents to defend the entire field...Anticipates coverages, throwing to receivers away from defenders.

Negatives... Tries to carry the "weight of the world" on his shoulders too much...Seems very uncomfortable being in the limelight...Still needs to mature as a player...Sometimes gets too confident in his running skills, forgetting to eye his secondary receivers in order to run with the ball when his primary target is not available...Tends to get into a three-quarter throwing motion as the game wears on, taking a little zip off his tosses... Has a little bit of a wind-up in his release when throwing long, which makes his receivers work a little harder in order to get to the ball...Has good arm strength, but needs to refine his throwing mechanics, as he is not that quick to load and reload in his delivery.

CAREER NOTES
Considered by many to be the most exciting player in college football... Gutsy performer who plays with injuries that would sideline most...Despite playing only two seasons with the Hokies, he is only the second quarterback in school history to rush for over 1000 yards in a career (1202)... Ranks seventh on Virginia Tech's all-time passing list with 3074 yards and sixth with 4276 yards in total offense...Including post-season action, the he compiled a 20-2 record in the games he's played in at Tech (20-1 as a starter).

REMINDS ME OF... Philadelphia's Donovan McNabb. GAZING INTO THE CRYSTAL BALL... While San Diego continues to show strong interest in Vick as their overall top pick, some within the organization are openly questioning his ability to read defenses. After dropping $25 million into Doug Flutie's lap, that is a tremendous amount to pay a guy to tutor the youngster. If the Chargers do not trade this pick, they reluctantly take Vick, but I still feel that either Atlanta or Kansas City will make a big push to trade up before draft day.

From everything I've heard and read about him, I get the impression that he's rather introverted.

QuikSand · 09-27-2004, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SkyDog

From everything I've heard and read about him, I get the impression that he's rather introverted.

Certainly understandable. I wasn't trying to be critical -- just making an observation.

By the way - I don't think I have ever seen Va Tech called the "Virginia Tech Institute" before. VPI, sure, but never...uh... VTI.

Ben E Lou · 09-27-2004, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by QuikSand

Certainly understandable. I wasn't trying to be critical -- just making an observation.

By the way - I don't think I have ever seen Va Tech called the "Virginia Tech Institute" before. VPI, sure, but never...uh... VTI.

I sure didn't think you were being critical. If the guy is introverted, he's introverted. Being an extrovert married to an introvert, I've become more and more convinced that being introverted/extroverted is a case of hard wiring.

MizzouRah · 09-27-2004, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

MissouRah:

Well watch a football game from now until the end of the year... I'm sure you'll be able to see it

.

I've seen it, just wanted to show my wife.

Todd

ISiddiqui · 09-27-2004, 10:32 AM

Ah... well what better reason to get her to watch a football game

.

Antmeister · 09-27-2004, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

I could probably spend less than $50, but I need wide shoes, and they are difficult to find. I think I got my New Balance for $50.

If you have one, you could find a Nike outlet and buy 3 pairs of shoes for about $90 and all of them are very good quality.

JonInMiddleGA · 09-27-2004, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

I can't find the commerical.. too many darn sites.

Todd

http://www.nike.com/nikegridiron/ind...//www.nike.com

Skip the little intro thing & you should find a "Watch the commercial" link down toward the bottom left

MizzouRah · 09-27-2004, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

http://www.nike.com/nikegridiron/ind...//www.nike.com

Skip the little intro thing & you should find a "Watch the commercial" link down toward the bottom left

Thanks!

Todd

judicial clerk · 09-28-2004, 04:29 PM

As Vick becomes more mature he will get better in front of the camera. I have noticed other players who came across like a piece of wood in interviews early in their career, but became more comfortable later

Ben E Lou · 11-14-2004, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by judicial clerk

As Vick becomes more mature he will get better in front of the camera. I have noticed other players who came across like a piece of wood in interviews early in their career, but became more comfortable later

Vick is also doing an Airtran commerical on the radio. His monotone is *brutal*--borderline embarrassing.

09-27-2004, 06:02 AM	#10
Taco High School JV Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New Zealand	You can watch the commercial from the Nike site! __________________ CFL - Durham Bulldogs WOOF - Des Moines Monks

09-27-2004, 09:03 AM	#14
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	I liked it the first couple times but I think I've already had it with that spot. I can envision 537 more views for me and that's making me ill. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales Last edited by rkmsuf : 09-27-2004 at 09:03 AM.

09-27-2004, 09:15 AM	#17
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	MissouRah: Well watch a football game from now until the end of the year... I'm sure you'll be able to see it . __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams Last edited by ISiddiqui : 09-27-2004 at 09:15 AM.

09-27-2004, 09:24 AM	#20
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	He's great as a hologram. This much we know. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

09-27-2004, 09:40 AM	#21
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	His speaking voice is no worse than Shaq's, and Shaq is plenty marketable. Shaq's monotone delivery makes Kevin Costner sound like a great actor. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

09-26-2004, 11:48 PM	#2
davidlando1 Mascot Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sycamore, Il	Agreed, a really good commercial. The kid screaming is really funny.

09-26-2004, 11:59 PM	#3
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	I laughed my arse off today when that commercial came on. Very funny! Todd

09-27-2004, 01:32 AM	#4
BigJohn&TheLions College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New York	Made me want to go play some football! (But my back, wrist, and knees talked me out of it.

09-27-2004, 01:36 AM	#5
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I think the shoes are pretty sweet looking, but i dont really have much use for turf type shoes in my life.

09-27-2004, 01:37 AM	#6
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	i love how he's moving his feet and trying to speed up even though the seat is carrying him

09-27-2004, 02:33 AM	#7
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	One of the funnier commercials that I've seen lately. I especially like the part where he does the 360 spin. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

09-27-2004, 05:27 AM	#8
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	The kicker for me is at the end, where it shows the picture of him screaming ala many rollercoaster rides.

09-27-2004, 09:23 AM	#19
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	Great commercial. But it makes me wonder if Vick has a bit of a ceiling in terms of marketability. He seems to be utterly devoid of any charisma -- and despite his exciting on-field play, that's a pretty important element of marketing a sports figure. Just curious.

09-27-2004, 10:32 AM	#28
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Ah... well what better reason to get her to watch a football game . __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

09-28-2004, 04:29 PM	#32
judicial clerk College Benchwarmer Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Portland, OR	As Vick becomes more mature he will get better in front of the camera. I have noticed other players who came across like a piece of wood in interviews early in their career, but became more comfortable later

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