Kaenon Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Growing up, cereal commercials were all over TV. Now these days, every other commercial is insurance. Am I watching different channels now? Sure ..but now that I have kids, and watching those old TV channels I used to watch as a kid - still no cereal commercials. Are the big brands too entrenched? Can't be no money for commercials, I see cereal for like $6/box now at the grocery store!!! And why are insurance commercials so bad? And before you say it's 2022, why are you watching commercials - it's almost winter and there isn't as much to do when it's dark at 4:30pm with three kids anymore... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 I always used to like the Trix commercials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Commercials suck nowadays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 1 hour ago, Kaenon said: Growing up, cereal commercials were all over TV. Now these days, every other commercial is insurance. Am I watching different channels now? Sure ..but now that I have kids, and watching those old TV channels I used to watch as a kid - still no cereal commercials. Are the big brands too entrenched? Can't be no money for commercials, I see cereal for like $6/box now at the grocery store!!! And why are insurance commercials so bad? And before you say it's 2022, why are you watching commercials - it's almost winter and there isn't as much to do when it's dark at 4:30pm with three kids anymore... Nobody buys cereal anymore and kids don't watch TV like they used to. They are on their phones or I-pads or what have you getting ad content from those sources. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 48 minutes ago, That's No Moon said: Nobody buys cereal anymore and kids don't watch TV like they used to. They are on their phones or I-pads or what have you getting ad content from those sources. My 9 year old son gets political ads on the YouTube channel he watches. I don't think they're reaching the right demographic.... ..... or ARE THEY??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhg Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Cant get enough of that Sugar Crisp... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Wonder if ‘buy weed’ ads are awaiting America. Old time ads were almost as entertaining as shows. Now, it’s no contest, both are usually not good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 1 hour ago, LeGOATski said: My 9 year old son gets political ads on the YouTube channel he watches. I don't think they're reaching the right demographic.... ..... or ARE THEY??? They absolutely are. Those algorithms are pretty good too. They sneak a bunch of stuff into the YouTube Shorts as well. Tons. Watch them and it will give you more and some of it is pretty insidious for a young kid. Watch a couple videos with military anything and see what happens. Even video games with that type of content. If my Google Ad and YouTube algorithm saw my voting record it would be very confused. Doesn't stop trying to convert me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 10 hours ago, I am the egg man said: Wonder if ‘buy weed’ ads are awaiting America. Old time ads were almost as entertaining as shows. Now, it’s no contest, both are usually not good. I've seen billboards with some pretty good puns. In the Chicago area, there are some that say "Weed like to see you" or something like that. And along I80/I90 across northern Indiana, there are billboards for dispensaries in Michigan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 13 hours ago, Kaenon said: Growing up, cereal commercials were all over TV. Now these days, every other commercial is insurance. Am I watching different channels now? Sure ..but now that I have kids, and watching those old TV channels I used to watch as a kid - still no cereal commercials. They were nixed by an ad executive. Now, he's known as The Cereal Killer. Thank you, thank you. I'm here all week. Be sure to pick up my new comedy CD at the merch table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 15 hours ago, Kaenon said: Growing up, cereal commercials were all over TV. Now these days, every other commercial is insurance. Am I watching different channels now? Sure ..but now that I have kids, and watching those old TV channels I used to watch as a kid - still no cereal commercials. Are the big brands too entrenched? Can't be no money for commercials, I see cereal for like $6/box now at the grocery store!!! And why are insurance commercials so bad? And before you say it's 2022, why are you watching commercials - it's almost winter and there isn't as much to do when it's dark at 4:30pm with three kids anymore... Dp you still watch cartoon shows on television? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 I am guessing like 3 corporations, tops, own all cereal sold in America. They probably don't need to advertise. When was the last time you saw a Ferrari commercial on TV? I've been a hardcore Ferrari fan since about 1985. I have never seen one and to my knowledge, none has ever been produced. I remember back in the world economic crisis of 2007-2008, Ferrari had a 4 year wait list for their new model at the time, which cost like $235,000. Two things we can glean from this: 1) for the rich, there is no such thing as a recession. 2) Ferrari doesn't need to advertise. Maybe it's the same with Lucky Charms! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 A few years old, but it shows that they were still making them, and this was on at night. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_o_st1zmDHw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbitmic Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Mikey grew up Toucan "son of" Sam was a cereal killer The bird that went coo coo for cocoa puffs now resides in a padded room and wears a straitjacket most of the time. Josh's Jaqs are the superior cereal choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy KGB Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 White collar crime > oats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unbillievable Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 I'm assuming they show them during kids shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirdborn Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 (edited) Rick and Morty - Strawberry Smiggles - YouTube google it lol Edited February 9, 2023 by Thirdborn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 20 hours ago, Nextmanup said: I am guessing like 3 corporations, tops, own all cereal sold in America. They probably don't need to advertise. When was the last time you saw a Ferrari commercial on TV? I've been a hardcore Ferrari fan since about 1985. I have never seen one and to my knowledge, none has ever been produced. I remember back in the world economic crisis of 2007-2008, Ferrari had a 4 year wait list for their new model at the time, which cost like $235,000. Two things we can glean from this: 1) for the rich, there is no such thing as a recession. 2) Ferrari doesn't need to advertise. Maybe it's the same with Lucky Charms! Where do you live that you never saw a Ferrari? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony P Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 On 11/28/2022 at 9:29 PM, EmotionallyUnstable said: I always used to like the Trix commercials Silly rabbit, Kix are for Trids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobilz Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Cancelled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 i remember reading rhat in my childhood (60s) WNY was a big test market for cereals. Remember seeing cereals for a couple of months and then disappearing and sometimes coming bak a year later. Makes sense with the General Mills factory still making Cheerios and Wheaties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Probably gone because they have too much sugar these days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobilz Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 2 hours ago, CowgirlsFan said: Probably gone because they have too much sugar these days. Fruit loop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djp14150 Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 I think the young generation hears Trix and they think of something else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrW Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 (edited) On 11/28/2022 at 8:09 PM, Kaenon said: Growing up, cereal commercials were all over TV. Now these days, every other commercial is insurance. Am I watching different channels now? Sure ..but now that I have kids, and watching those old TV channels I used to watch as a kid - still no cereal commercials. Are the big brands too entrenched? Can't be no money for commercials, I see cereal for like $6/box now at the grocery store!!! And why are insurance commercials so bad? And before you say it's 2022, why are you watching commercials - it's almost winter and there isn't as much to do when it's dark at 4:30pm with three kids anymore... Well, I think your post reminded them to do cereal commercials. Last night I saw two, one for Raisin Bran, the other for some sugary mush whose name I cannot remember. It was not for "Chocolate Frosted Sugar Bombs". Edited December 6, 2022 by DrW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaenon Posted December 6, 2022 Author Share Posted December 6, 2022 23 minutes ago, DrW said: Well, I think your post reminded them to do cereal commercials. Last night I saw two, one for Raisin Bran, the other for some sugary mush whose name I cannot remember. It was not for "Chocolate Frosted Sugar Bombs". Did you happen to read this post first? Maybe you're getting targeted ads now - lol, sorry! Plenty of worse things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 On 11/28/2022 at 9:09 PM, Kaenon said: Now these days, every other commercial is insurance. We must watch different channels. This time of year on channels I watch there are more insurance commercials especially for Medicare leaches but majority of commercials I see are for laywers trying to get you to use their services as part of a group lawsuit or for products which are short period of time due to supply shortages and so they are limited numbers available taking their cue from football stadiums being made small to drive up cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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