Sunday, September 27, 2009 12:26 PM
I was watching the NFL pre-game shows when an amusing Snickers commercial came on. Adam Vinatieri from the Indianapolis Colts was practicing his punting. He kicks the ball, and a few moments later a satellite crashes from the sky.
But then I noticed something on the satellite…
So here’s what we can determine from this commercial:
Canadian satellites are made of Heineken beer kegs.
Seriously, that is the saddest looking “satellite” ever.
This commercial was actually a final FU from the Colts to Mike Vanderjagt
The Colts seized the opportunity to give a final jab at former kicker Vanderjagt.
And finally…
Mars (who makes Snickers) doesn’t think much of Canada.
Even though they’re established up here and have no problem selling their products to us.
Now while this post is partially tongue-in-cheek, there is a serious question that needs to be asked:
What were the marketing people thinking?!
They could have easily had a non-branded satellite fall from the sky, no indication of country-of-origin at all. But they went out of their way to put Canada on the satellite, complete with a maple leaf!
So until we get an explanation and apology from Mars Inc., I call for a Canadian boycott on all Mars products! Uncle Ben’s, Cesar and Pedigree pet foods, Skittles, Mars, and of course Snickers in addition to their other brands.
Hey, you want to make our country the butt of a joke, then you obviously don’t really need our financial support.
D