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Video: My Kind Of Prius Advertising: "In My Prius"

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Danny, May 27, 2009.

  1. Danny

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    Best. Prius. Commercial. Ever. "Ya won't see me ever hit E with my MPGs..." Video after the jump.

     
    #1 Danny, May 27, 2009
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    I'm going to record this and play it in my new PRIUS!:D:D:D
     
    #2 fredthepostman, May 27, 2009
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    Love it! TidelandPrius, lyrics please. :D
     
    #3 usbseawolf2000, May 27, 2009
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    I need this on MP3. Thx.
     
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    Let's put it this way. After watching this? I actually felt entertained, informed about The Prius and I wanted to watch it again. After watching Toyotas REAL commercials? I had to fight off the urge to rebel and buy a really large gas guzzling SUV, and I kind of hoped I'd never see the commercial again. I'd assume you could buy a small island with the production budget difference between "In my Prius" and Toyotas recent ads for the 2010. Toyota or Toyotas ad agency should take notes. Creativity sells, and it doesn't take 600 people dressed as houseplants.
     
    #5 The Electric Me, May 28, 2009
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    So is someone posting the link at Spike.com?

    Bob Wilson
     
    #6 bwilson4web, May 28, 2009
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    This ad didn't do anything for me.
     
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    word
     
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    I wonder how well the hood can really support someone sitting in the Lotis Position?
     
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    I'm sure it left a mark :(
     
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    I can't help the feeling this is actually sarcastic...

    As for the hate for the recent prius commercials, I don't get what's wrong with you people. They are fine. They are commercials. Do they in any way change the way you feel about the car? If so, you probably need to watch less tv...
     
    #11 Mr. Nelsby, May 31, 2009
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    OK, that was funny! Loved it :)

    '.... mad room for my knees ...'

    Ahhh, yeah...right :p
     
    #12 cycledrum, May 31, 2009
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    I thought of you when that part came on. LOL
     
    #13 F8L, May 31, 2009
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    I have been quite vocal about my take on it :D
     
    #14 cycledrum, May 31, 2009
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    Where can I get one of them Prius'es?
     
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    I had all the warning lights to come on in my Prius 2001 Took it to
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    Any thoughts?
     
    #16 coljohn22, Jun 2, 2009
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    I wouldn't be so sure.

    I didn't get a mark when a very good friend of mine sat on my bonnet.
     

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    I'm surprised you don't get it. Sex sells ... being badass sells. That's why the cheech marin pictures with hot bikini chicks standing around his prius is so profound. That's why road & track et al has car ads filled with sexy models. If you have to ask, well . . .


    yo yo yo

    Edit: whoops . . . I meant Tommy Chong ... not Cheech.

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    [QUOTE"Ya won't see me ever hit E with my MPGs..."[/QUOTE]

    At first I thought they might be referring to the EV button... but then I quickly figure out what they really meant.
     
    #19 ericbecky, Jun 2, 2009
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    <AHEM> It is the bonnet, not you that we're concerned about. <GRINS>

    You know the inside of a Prius is just the right size for ... a nap. Yea, a little snooze for two ... just toss a cover over the car ...

    Bob Wilson
     
    #20 bwilson4web, Jun 2, 2009
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