The Rabbit Hole
As a follow up to 5 Classic Board Game Commercials from the 1980s, here’s a set from the 1990s.
From 1993, I never thought the game was as fun as the commercial.
Also from 1993, this commercial rightly affirms the stereotype that, when it comes to thinking about the future, teenage girls only care about boys and the prom.
Puns away!
From 1991, this commercial is a clever combination of violent cartoons and live-action game play. I am a little bit concerned about how terrified those kids are.
My favorite part: the disclaimer at the end. Do you think a stupid customer’s complaint prompted that add-on? I sure hope so.
A total blast from the past–check out 5 classic commercials for beloved boardgames.
This commercial from 1989 features the infectious song I recall singing at the top of my longs anytime this game was refrenced in my childhood. Also in this commercial is a very young Danielle Harris.
Love the diagonal win–I’ve pulled that a few times myself. “Pretty sneaky, sis.”
This game fulfilled a strange fantasy for me as a child, since I love candy and was frequently denied it as a child. Just thinking about Gum Drop Mountain makes me salivate.
This was a game I never owned, but a friend of mine had it. She’d lost most of the white “marbles” that come with the game and we had to substitute with random marbles she stole from her brother. They were random sizes and usually got stuck inside. Great game though–helped us work out our pint-sized aggression.
Oh to be young and have things like finding a job, having money “maybe,” and having children just be a game. If only it were that easy.
If you think the photos for full body costumes are hillariously cheesy, check out these pics for accessories. It takes a lot to work a wig and really sell it–Tyra, you should take some lessons from these guys.
The best marketing is direct marketing. Can you guess what’s for sale?
Who’s excited about the 10 Commandments? This Guy!
(Can someone explain why he’s wearing a baseball jersey?)
This Super mullet has amazing powers, including but not limited to “surprise eyes.” I think he went to the same modeling school as Moses.
Dude. This guy feels so awwww-sum in these dreds.
I am literally at a loss of words everytime I look at this picture. It’s absolutely priceless–from “The Big Pink Hat” to the expression on this guy’s face…A+++. I don’t know who would wear this “hat,” but it’s existence is completely justified thanks to this photo alone.
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5 Horribly Offensive Halloween Costumes
Halloween’s just around the corner and while the fanatics have been planning their costumes for months, the majority of us are scrambling to throw something together at the last minute. If you’re looking for something memorable, here’s five offensive costumes that are sure to turn heads.
In the line of traditional lady’s costumes–the princess, the fairy, the witch–comes the ever classy Wet T-Shirt Contest Winner. This is every little girl’s dream come true, and I’m sure her daddy’s proud as well.
Bonus points for the model’s facial expression which just screams, “I’ll have to thank my agent for this gig.”
This highly accurarte portrayal of a Jamaican gentleman costs $100, and is worth every penny. From the authentic tam hat to the subtle marijuana leaf necklace, this costume truly captures the essence of rasta culture.
Hey white people–if slaughtering their people and stealing their land wasn’t enough for you, here’s one more way to stick it to the Native Americans. This Indian costume is the best way to teach your kids about the rich Native American culture and history through a few choice stereotypes. Unfortunately, the plastic tomahawk is not included.
At least they didn’t call it a “Drunk Beaner Costume.”
How do you make a lewd costume stand out from the rest? Make it themed for the holiday, a vampire is perfect. Craft a pun for the name and voila–offensive and festive. At least the douche-bag they got to model it is an accurate representation of the target demographic for this product.
Ikea is more than just flat-pack design furniture from Sweden. They also have some of the strangest commercials, most of which you won’t see on TV. Check out five of the most bizarre below.