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New Seinfeld Microsoft ad has people saying 'huh?'
NEW YORK - No soup for Microsoft?
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The software giant's new ad starring Jerry Seinfeld has drawn largely negative reviews online after premiering Thursday night during NBC's broadcast of the National Football League's season kickoff game.
The ad was the start of a highly anticipated $300 million advertising campaign that Microsoft is launching in attempt to rebuff Apple's popular TV commercials, which have portrayed Microsoft and PCs as uncool.
In the commercial — which can be found at Microsoft.com and on video sharing sites — Seinfeld is walking through a mall when he spots Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates at a "Shoe Circus" store. The comedian then helps Gates pick out a new pair of shoes while the jokes come quick: showering with clothes on, Gates being a "10," platinum credit cards for a fictional shoe store.
It's a zany ad that packs a lot of quirkiness into 90 seconds. With no direct mention of Microsoft or its operating system, Vista, the commercial concludes with the slogan: "The future, delicious."
The ad was created by Crispin Porter & Bogusky — a firm with a reputation for oddness. Many technology and advertising blogs have turned to Seinfeld's trademark comedy description — "nothing" — to describe the ad.
"Huh?" wrote Abbey Klaassen for Ad Age. "You could be forgiven for not knowing what the heck Microsoft's new TV ad ... was about."
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I kind of agree. After I got the hint that there was something big to come, but really was only left wanting a churro. NEW YORK - No soup for Microsoft? ADVERTISEMENT ... more -
Shoe Circus - Jerry Seinfeld and Bill Gates
Watch Seinfeld and Gates getting shoes. It's much better than you think!
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Seinfeld knows nothing about Olympics
As to medals, [Canadians] do not insist on gold, like our American cousins. We do not throw the silvers and bronzes back, like insufficiently impressive fish. As to medals, [Canadians] do not insist on gold, like our American cousins. We do not throw the silvers and bronzes back, like insuffi... more
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The mixtape about nothing
In another one of those moments where hip hop has stopped making sense, the next-big-thing in rap, Wale has dropped this mixtape inspired by Seinfeld.
This tape is really excellent, because even though its about nothing, its cohesive with an underlying Seinfeld theme.
The first track samples the famous Seinfeld bassline, and each verse starts with "What's the deal."
Beats by Catchdubs, Mark Ronson, and ?uestlove. In another one of those moments where hip hop has stopped making sense, the next-big-thing in rap, Wale has dropped this mixtape inspi... more -
Seinfeld unhurt after Hamptons car wreck
Driving old cars can be a dangerous business .
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Dip Once or Dip Twice: A scientific inquiry into the realm of double-dipping
Researchers at Clemson University set the record straight in asking the age-old snacking question: Does double dipping encourage the spread of germs?
"OUR annual national snacking binge is almost here. It would take a very large bowl indeed to hold all the guacamole mashed from the more than 100 million avocados that are consumed on Super Bowl Sunday. (My rough calculation gives a hemisphere bowl 20 yards in diameter and 3 times the height of the goal post crossbars.) And guacamole is just one of many dips that will be shared around the TV..." Researchers at Clemson University set the record straight in asking the age-old snacking question: Does double dipping encourage the ... more -
For Those of You Who Don't Do Xmas...It's Festivus...for The Rest Of Us!...
Classic Seinfeld...Happy holidays!
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A Festivus For the Rest of Us
I find tinsel distracting.
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Wait, was Seinfeld canceled?
Larry King's hard hitting journalism. "Is this still CNN?"
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Hive Mind: Seinfeld, Celebrities and Scientology
Hive Mind: Seinfeld, Celebrities and Scientology
by Robin
In an interview with Parade magazine, comedian Jerry Seinfeld talked about, among many other things, the benefits of his youthful flirtation with Scientology. I last really studied, oh, its almost 30 years ago. Believe it or not...its extremely intellectual and clinical in its approach to problem solving, which really appealed to me. I actually got to it from my auto mechanics teacher in high school, who was into it, and he was telling me about it. In my early years of stand-up, it was very helpful. I took a couple of courses. One of them was in communication, and I learned some things about communication that really got my act going.
Unlike Scientologys high profile members such as Tom Cruise and John Travolta, Seinfeld had but a brief interlude with the controversial church. And despite a small jab in the episode of Seinfeld spent lost in the parking garage, he doesnt seem to have had any hard feelings either, unlike the guys at South Park, who vented in their controversial episode, Trapped in the Closet. What may be more revealing however is the perhaps unconscious connection Seinfeld made when talking about the church during an interview to promote the new animated film Bee Movie (in theaters Nov 2). Could it have been the hive minded similarities?
In her book, The Scandal of Scientology, author Paulette Cooper reveals how the cult-like religion founded by sci-fi writer L. Ron Hubbard, targeted celebrities. Their celebrity chasing goes back to around 1955 when Hubbard invited his followers to write and tell him which celebrity they wanted, writes Cooper in a chapter entitled Children and Celebrities. According to the book, the list of celebs Hubbard hoped to attract included numerous comedians such as Ed Sullivan, Ernest Hemingway, Danny Kaye, Liberace, James Stewart, Bob Hope, Walt Disney, Milton Berle and Groucho Marx. The church opened a Celebrity Center in 1969 to cater to the needs of their A-list disciples.
Much of the criticism leveled at the church lies in the numerous reports of difficulties members experience when trying to leave the fold. Even worse than what happens to an outsider who tries to attack Scientology is what happens to a Scientologist who turns against or displeases the group, says Paulette in a chapter entitled, The Suppressives. Fortunately for Seinfeld, he doesnt seem to have had any problems severing ties with Scientology; Cooper was not so fortunate. After publishing her book in 1971, the author, who was born in the Auschwitz concentration camp, was the subject of an organized campaign of harassment and litigation which was codenamed Operation Freakout and was exposed by the FBI after a raid on Scientology offices in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. in 1977.
Though out of print now, Paulettes book is highly collectible, with second hand copies selling for up to $115 on Amazon.com. The full text is also available on the internet.
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Seinfeld the Lost Episode
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Jeremy Piven on Seinfeld... looks a little different!!!
Jeremy Piven's rare appearance on Seinfeld auditioning for the "role" of George. He looks a little different from his Ari Gold character, but still a classic character. Gotta love him. Jeremy Piven's rare appearance on Seinfeld auditioning for the "role" of George. He looks a little different from his A... more
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Richards' Tirade
Michael Richards (Kramer on Seinfeld) exploded in a racist tirade when people were speaking during his act at the Laugh Factory in Los Angeles. Comedian Paul Rodriguez apologizes to patrons of the Laugh Factory, vowing to never have Richards perform again and Richards apologizes on Late Night. Michael Richards (Kramer on Seinfeld) exploded in a racist tirade when people were speaking during his act at the Laugh Factory in L... more
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Great videos -- Larry David on 60 minutes
From behind the scenes as co-creator of "Seinfeld" to the starring role in "Curb Your Enthusiasm," Larry David has made his mark as a comic genius. His groundbreaking HBO series "Curb" is entering a sixth season while Jerry, George, Elaine and Kramer will live on forever in syndication as one of the most popular TV comedy series ever. "60 Minutes" has the inside story of Larry David's success. From behind the scenes as co-creator of "Seinfeld" to the starring role in "Curb Your Enthusiasm," Larry David has... more
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Rizzuto dead at 89
Yes those are "Z's". This generation might best know his name thanks to Billy Madison, but he was one of the old school greats and I don't even like the Yankees. Yes those are "Z's". This generation might best know his name thanks to Billy Madison, but he was one of the old school... more
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The Sponge Is Back, With a More Modern Approach
NYT: If Seinfeld were still on the air, Elaine would be overjoyed: her favorite Today Sponge contraceptive is again on sale and is the focus of a new marketing campaign by its new owner, Synova Healthcare Group. NYT: If Seinfeld were still on the air, Elaine would be overjoyed: her favorite Today Sponge contraceptive is again on sale and is t... more
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"I'm Keith Hernandez. I was the MVP"
Seinfeld junkies - this is a cool little interview w/Keith Hernandez. Funny, he says more people on the street recognize him for his memorable role on Seinfeld than his storied baseball career that included multiple MVP awards. Seinfeld junkies - this is a cool little interview w/Keith Hernandez. Funny, he says more people on the street recognize him for his m... more
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Jimmy Legs!!!!
a cure for restless legs syndrome might be in the near future...
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Michael Richards finds inner solace in Cambodia - Los Angeles Times
Wonder what Kramer's up to right now?
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