Whenever I see a spot like this, I always imagine what's going on in the actor's mind. "When I started out, I was going to create the definitive Hamlet for my generation...and now this...and I had to COMPETE for the job! Shoulda taken that job as a greeter at Wal-Mart..."
Anybody here remember the movie version of Semi-Tough? Burt Reynolds and Kris Kristofferson as pro footballers and Jill Clayburgh as their co-op girlfriend?
In the movie, Kris and Jill are converts to an EST-like marathon encounter group; they're trying to get Burt to go along, but Burt is wary of (among other things) not getting any bathroom breaks for the first day or so.
Finally, Burt agrees to go, but first he makes a visit to an Army-Navy store and purchases something called "The Brakeman's Friend". This is a small flask that you strap to your leg, a tube that runs up the length of your pant leg, and a cup that goes in - well, in your cup.
Burt takes the "seminar", his "Brakeman's Friend" out of sight of all others in attendance; at one point, well into the session, the audience can hear the device filling its function (so to speak).
It's kind of nice to know that technology has kept up with the times.
"Rich said... Whenever I see a spot like this, I always imagine what's going on in the actor's mind. "When I started out, I was going to create the definitive Hamlet for my generation...and now this...and I had to COMPETE for the job!"
I had an actor friend named Frank Corsentino (Dead now), whose best-known work was playing Ferenghis on Star trek shows. I had appeared in Shakespeare plays with him. Fine comic actor, For a while, he had a commercial where he had to bite a tiny bit of hot dog, pretend to enjoy it almost orgasmically, point AT the hot dog, and then speak the Shakespearean line, "THAT'S a hot dog!" I was embarrassed for him every time I saw it, but he made his house payments.
When it gets too crowded at Disneyland these days, but you need a Fastpass to use the restrooms. "You may urinate any time between 3:30 and 4:00 pm."
Since today, some of the comments is about actors, I will try to squeeze in a request of mine to all who read this blog.
Has anyone met Marlon Brando or seen him in person at some party or event. Could you please share your experience. I am seeing so many videos of actors praising Marlon Brando that I wanted to know if you have seen him Ken or any of your readers have. Would love to hear your story.
The folks at Uro Club - weren’t they supposed to be put out of business by Brexit? - ignore at their own risk the fact that the high end of their target audience enjoys a good public micturition, especially when performed by Russian women. They should’ve followed through instead with their Arnold Palmer Poop Pouch prototype.
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Why would a Donald Trump or a Mark Cuban buy one of these when they can use their
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The Popeil Pocket Fisherman has come a long way
ReplyDeleteI think Sheldon used something like this in THE BIG BANG THEORY.
ReplyDeleteWhenever I see a spot like this, I always imagine what's going on in the actor's mind. "When I started out, I was going to create the definitive Hamlet for my generation...and now this...and I had to COMPETE for the job! Shoulda taken that job as a greeter at Wal-Mart..."
ReplyDeleteLooks like a piss-poor idea.
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Nostalgia Time!
ReplyDeleteAnybody here remember the movie version of Semi-Tough?
Burt Reynolds and Kris Kristofferson as pro footballers and Jill Clayburgh as their co-op girlfriend?
In the movie, Kris and Jill are converts to an EST-like marathon encounter group; they're trying to get Burt to go along, but Burt is wary of (among other things) not getting any bathroom breaks for the first day or so.
Finally, Burt agrees to go, but first he makes a visit to an Army-Navy store and purchases something called "The Brakeman's Friend".
This is a small flask that you strap to your leg, a tube that runs up the length of your pant leg, and a cup that goes in - well, in your cup.
Burt takes the "seminar", his "Brakeman's Friend" out of sight of all others in attendance; at one point, well into the session, the audience can hear the device filling its function (so to speak).
It's kind of nice to know that technology has kept up with the times.
Too bad I don't play golf …
You're just now catching up to the first season of Shark Tank?
ReplyDeleteDid you suddenly discover CNBC?
"Rich said...
ReplyDeleteWhenever I see a spot like this, I always imagine what's going on in the actor's mind. "When I started out, I was going to create the definitive Hamlet for my generation...and now this...and I had to COMPETE for the job!"
I had an actor friend named Frank Corsentino (Dead now), whose best-known work was playing Ferenghis on Star trek shows. I had appeared in Shakespeare plays with him. Fine comic actor, For a while, he had a commercial where he had to bite a tiny bit of hot dog, pretend to enjoy it almost orgasmically, point AT the hot dog, and then speak the Shakespearean line, "THAT'S a hot dog!" I was embarrassed for him every time I saw it, but he made his house payments.
When it gets too crowded at Disneyland these days, but you need a Fastpass to use the restrooms. "You may urinate any time between 3:30 and 4:00 pm."
I am definitely buying 2 and availing that offer!
ReplyDeleteThose 3 actors at the end synchronizing their head turning is simply brilliant!
Any knows their names or can give their IMDB links?
Since today, some of the comments is about actors, I will try to squeeze in a request of mine to all who read this blog.
ReplyDeleteHas anyone met Marlon Brando or seen him in person at some party or event. Could you please share your experience. I am seeing so many videos of actors praising Marlon Brando that I wanted to know if you have seen him Ken or any of your readers have. Would love to hear your story.
Just in time for the holidays.
ReplyDeleteThe folks at Uro Club - weren’t they supposed to be put out of business
ReplyDeleteby Brexit? - ignore at their own risk the fact that the high end of their
target audience enjoys a good public micturition, especially when performed by
Russian women. They should’ve followed through instead with their
Arnold Palmer Poop Pouch prototype.
i can't wait to see the version for women.
ReplyDeleteWhat do women Do?
ReplyDeleteThat's one device that will teach golfers to always keep their eye on the ball!
ReplyDeleteDavid Sedaris has a hysterical story about his experience with the Stadium Pal:
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8LlwlCU0EA