Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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#1
Anyone who watches televison regularly will be sick to death by now of that cherubic opera singer who belts out in every tedious advert
go compare
go compare
da da dah daha dah
go compare
Jeeeez its like electronic torture for the masses. Well..you would think people would be sick of him and his voice by now...but no it seems.
The guy released an album last week and it has rocketed to Numero Uno in the classic album charts. I just dont get it. Having to endure torture forced upon you is one thing, but going out and buying more torture is clearly another. The British Public have gone barking mad. It must be a kind of self flagellation.
Dont tell me...I bet there are some guys on here that like it!!
. as an aside i would love to know how these websites who are constantly advertising on TV get their funding!!?? How do they do it???
Guest 657- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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#2
That's one ad I really can't stand
I'm sure he is a nice guy but
Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#3
He is a very good singer and yes I will be going out and buying the album ,he has been singing for many years,in the Royal Opera house and around the world,most good Opera singers you never hear about unless you follow Opera.
#4
I wont be buying it the mans a pleb and what a lame way to start his career doing the no 1 most annoying advert.
Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#5
Melissa he has been around avery long time,he is well know if you follow Opera,he did not need to do that advert,but I do like it,he has a great voice.
#6
has he compaired to what?
Guest 700- Registered: 11 Jun 2010
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#7
Vic - I adore good old Opera but NOT the GO COMPARE monstrosity singing !!
There is NO comparison..
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Lincolnshire Born and Bred
Guest 645- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#8
Go compare him with Pavarotti - no contest?
Its the ones that John West reject that make John West the best.....help I've fallen into an advert nightmare... Murray mints,Murray mints you can't hurry a Murray mint...argh ...help me mother ..ARGH
Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter)
Guest 641- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#9
Whitworth's are a Girl's Best Friend, my Mum used to drive me mad singing that one around the house
Terry Nunn
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#10
Halifax's ISA, ISA gets on my tits. The way that girls looks at the bloke, reminds me of my dog.
Terry
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
Guest 666- Registered: 25 Mar 2008
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#11
He is well respected as a singer in certain circles.
Although I find the adverts a pain, you cannot fault the brilliance of the idea, I mean we are talking of it here and it gets under your skin, so you remember the sponsors message and name subliminally.
Even more annoying are the Direct Line ones and Churchill, it was reported that a certain age of school children, when asked about a certain famous Prime Minister....thought he sells car insurance, now that's the power of advertising.
Annoying it may be, but it works, despite it being 30 years ago I can still hear ringing in my head the classics!... 'Softness is a thing called Comfort' and 'When hands that do dishes' etc.
Goan!
Oh Boy!, That'll be the day.........
Guest 657- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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#12
I definitely agree that annoying adverts are easily remembered and it's a great advertising ploy. What is it that they say about all publicity is good publicity?! I find the Churchill one especially annoying too, ditto the shouting man on the double glazing ad, Cheryl Cole on the hair colour ad, the Koala bear toilet roll ad, the 'Juan sheet' kitchen roll ad but see - I remember what they are all advertising!!
Another thing is the background music, how many adverts have produced great hits? Levis, Lynx, Coke, Nike etc etc.....
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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#13
the most irritating a commercial is the more succesful it is.
rather a sad but true fact.
Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#14
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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#15
paul b
re; your original post.
it was announced today that a quarter of all advertising was on the internet in 2010.
4 billion quids in total, up from 12% on the previous year.
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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#16
Is that right Howard..well I never. Thats a large cake. Wish we could get a bit more of a slice of it on here. Sigh!
The funds all go back into keeping it running and providing this as a community information and chat service. Still, maybe better days ahead..
On a cheerier note, viewing figures are great in case any advertiser is watching. counters at the top of all pages.
Guest 713- Registered: 19 Mar 2011
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#17
I have to either turn the channel over or mute the sound when it come on it make me cringe.
