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Why Don’t We Get Commercials Like These Here?

written by John Chow on March 23, 2007

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A lovely leather-clad lady hustles down an alley only to be stopped in her tracks by the sight of a parked Porsche. The 911 Cab catches her fancy, and in a fit of exuberant affection, she returns the favor and gives the silver Carrera a quick glimpse of the goods. Without resorting to some juvenile horn honking or light-flashing display, the car somehow manages to express its appreciation.

Source: Autoblog

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{ 61 comments }

Mark Robinson March 23, 2007 at 8:05 am

We should though!

Saman Sadeghi March 24, 2007 at 11:12 am

I love the spoiler! I didn’t know Porsche were easily excited!

Jack March 23, 2007 at 8:09 am

First a post about wings, now another involving hotties and hot cars. John, you are on a roll today.

Sean March 23, 2007 at 8:15 am

I like it. In the words of Borat, “Very nice!”

We do need more commercials like that up here.

The other question… where was she before and why wasn’t she wearing clothes? Someting to think about ;)

derrich March 23, 2007 at 9:46 am

“King of the Castle…” (sorry. had to.)

Saman Sadeghi March 24, 2007 at 11:14 am

No kidding!! Maybe all hot women in trench coats walk around the city wearing now cloths…

Latimer Williams March 23, 2007 at 8:17 am

And the Lord says you got too RISE UP!!!
Im not mad at the Porsche at all! :grin:

Jane May March 23, 2007 at 8:22 am

I wonder what the raised tail flat signifies???

Everyday Weekender March 23, 2007 at 8:33 am

ohh jane :twisted: :mrgreen:

Jane May March 23, 2007 at 8:43 am

…just wondering :razz:

derrich March 23, 2007 at 9:45 am

*tent* :shock:

Jonathan Brazil March 23, 2007 at 2:41 pm

Ah Jane! Surely you know that it symbolises the road holding of the Porsche and how much restraint that it had under pressure. :lol:

Saman Sadeghi March 24, 2007 at 11:17 am

It means that Porsche’s never get to see hot women because the Ferrari’s get them all!

HMTKSteve March 23, 2007 at 8:42 am

Well, if you need to wonder… :roll:

Jane May March 23, 2007 at 8:44 am

lol…

HMTKSteve March 23, 2007 at 8:41 am

If you want to see a real funny comercial check this one out from the Super Bowl Bud Lite Axe

Jane May March 23, 2007 at 8:45 am

I just saw the bud lite commercial. I missed that one during the Super Bowl.

Mark Robinson March 23, 2007 at 9:23 am

Haha – that’s a good one. So the moral is – drinking affects your judgment?

HMTKSteve March 23, 2007 at 9:35 am

No, I think the moral is that even axe murderers are scared of somebody!

Saman Sadeghi March 24, 2007 at 11:18 am

Or that this guy is willing to risk his life – and his girls – for beer…

Dave March 23, 2007 at 8:54 am

I missed that axe one, during the superbowl too. It’s great

derrich March 23, 2007 at 1:34 pm

I was so disappointed in this year’s Super Bowl commercials. I had such high expectations. John posted about how he got a high listing for “Making Money Online”. For about 12 hours, I had the #1, #2, and #5 spots for Super Bowl Commercials. Timing, and luck…and luck.

Xof March 23, 2007 at 9:20 am

Awesome!! Gotta love European commercials :)

Marc March 24, 2007 at 9:59 am

They do tend to be far more relaxed then we are on this side of the pond.

Saman Sadeghi March 24, 2007 at 11:20 am

No kidding, why are we so uptight here?! Actually, we’re hypocrites: It’s ok to show Brittney and Christina almost nude, but something like this is a no-no…

lyndonmaxewell March 23, 2007 at 9:33 am

Well, we don’t usually get such classy cars commercials here though. What we have are the usual boring stuff as well.

derrich March 23, 2007 at 9:51 am

Maybe we could get a commercial of some chick flashing the Ford Edge. *shrug* Heck, down here (in Texas) all the commercials are of trucks with cows and dirt and the Hill Country. Although I must say I dig Cowgirls.

Saman Sadeghi March 24, 2007 at 11:26 am

In case anyone was wondering, that girl is Jenn Sterger

Tim Ukaj (oo-ky) March 23, 2007 at 9:36 am

I don’t know why but the video isn’t working. I’m using firefox.

Marc March 24, 2007 at 10:00 am

You need Firefox 2.x, that’ll solve your problem.

George C. March 23, 2007 at 9:46 am

I’m using firefox too, and is working just fine. Good work

derrich March 23, 2007 at 9:47 am

I’ve got a great vid of a 3-year-old cursing over at my blog. :twisted: Spawn of John Chow.

Nathan Drach March 23, 2007 at 10:08 am

what can I say, sex sells!

Rob March 23, 2007 at 11:10 am

Porsche knows their market and how to get their message across. Buy a Porsche and get chicks!

Rob

derrich March 23, 2007 at 1:36 pm

So that’s the answer. I was wondering why my Maxima wasn’t working. :razz:

Jonathan Brazil March 23, 2007 at 2:44 pm

What does one get for a Toyota then? :smile:

Rob March 23, 2007 at 9:53 pm
Saman Sadeghi March 24, 2007 at 11:28 am

I love the commercial!

Harry L March 23, 2007 at 11:40 am

Well it seems like most products pitched to men are
based on sex appeal, but at least this commercial has some style and humor. The problem is how do you
make a GM sedan appear sexy?

G March 23, 2007 at 11:58 am

Women don’t know cars but they do know Porsches. I’ve owned a Camaro, RX7, Supra, BMW3, and now a Porsche. Owning a P-car is different. At the gas station women are flirty, at the car wash women chat you up, and several strange women have even just walked up and asked for a ride. Porsche: there is no substitute :grin:

derrich March 23, 2007 at 1:40 pm

Now all you need is a flash to add to your P-experience. :wink:

Jonathan Brazil March 23, 2007 at 2:47 pm

I expect that owning a Porsche will bring you to the gas station quite a lot. Perhaps the women there just think they recognise you as a regular customer rather than being flirty? :grin: BMW Z3 forever! It’s not a Porsche but it’s just as thirsty. :)

Tyler Ingram March 23, 2007 at 1:27 pm

Stupid censorship here in north america sucks and the EU and such get to have more interesting commercials :(

jem5 March 23, 2007 at 2:32 pm

This commercial looks it was taken out of the evil :twisted: playbook….

Stephanie March 23, 2007 at 2:49 pm

I love it! I’m sending it to my boyfriend :mrgreen:

Jonathan Brazil March 23, 2007 at 2:57 pm

Got a laugh from the ad but still not too sure why anyone would flash a car? :???:

Marc March 24, 2007 at 10:03 am

The same reason the car reacted on its own… It’s made up. :razz: A friend was poking holes in the SuperBowl commercial with the lions until I pointed out that once the lions start talking, I pretty much toss out any expectation of factual accuracy. Same deal here :)

Corey Stroeder March 23, 2007 at 3:32 pm

I liked that. A good ad in deed. :razz:

Live TV Free March 23, 2007 at 7:34 pm

his tail went up..sick

Sonia March 23, 2007 at 9:47 pm

Dogs wag their tail when they are happy – this is the reason. Porsche was waiting for her to come out as a dog waits for his master. She flashed, dog wagged. Why did she leave – I have no idea :) May be to look for a damn key :)

Dave March 24, 2007 at 7:05 am

Don’t you ever feel like the media is trying to brainwash you?

Buy this product, and all the girls will like you. Buy this and you’ll have lots of friends.

etc.

It can be sickening sometimes.

Sonia March 24, 2007 at 12:24 pm

Dave:

Good point. Brainwashing – this is what media do the best. I think brainwashing may be good sometimes, since it reduces fear in an age of uncertainty. Although I like term “shaping” much better. I agree though, media must leave you feeling good at the end. Commercials may be an exception – these are only required to be witty.

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flipo March 24, 2007 at 11:36 am

:mrgreen: :neutral: :twisted: :arrow: :shock: :smile: :???: :cool: :evil: :grin: :oops: :razz: :roll: :wink: :cry: :eek: :lol: :mad: :sad: :!: :?:
kaka

Jurgen March 24, 2007 at 12:26 pm

Why you don’t see those commercials overthere??
Because you live in the United Stupidity of America.

twats!!

Stuart Hannig March 24, 2007 at 2:42 pm

:idea: That gives me an idea. Porshe !!!

Jeff March 27, 2007 at 12:29 am
amALLin March 27, 2007 at 8:40 am

Ha!

The 911 Porsche is in my top 3 for most beautiful designed cars.

THAT girl… I want to know who she is! b/c I would have to add her to my top ten.

btw: I got my first car before I ever had a steady girlfriend. :lol:

Adam Henningsen March 29, 2007 at 12:35 am

This commercial is great, because it is classy and funny. If they showed this in America, kids wouldn’t even understand it. I don’t see why we don’t get more commercials like this.

Article Checker April 4, 2007 at 9:55 pm

She flashed the car because she wanted to check her whole reflection. :cool: Great ad — it should be televised everywhere! :lol:

Jonix April 4, 2007 at 10:03 pm

I agree :mrgreen: That’s a hell of an ad!
I think almost every guy would like to be thr CAR :razz: