You Say Angus, I Say…

You Say Angus, I Say…

Lawsuit! Yayyyyy! At least that’s what CKE Restaurants – parent company of Carl’s Junior and Hardee’s – is screaming in response to a new TV ad by competitor Jack in the Box. Seems “angus” is one eraser mark away from a less-than-savory part of the cow – or any other...
You Say Angus, I Say…

An Argument for Lethargy

If I ever teach an advertising class, this one will go on the “what not to do” reel. Let’s see here. Clueless dad? Check. Copy written by client? Check. Bad acting? Check. Inappropriate use of letterboxing? Check. Creepy, intestinal tract-based animation? Check....
You Say Angus, I Say…

OTGTSGC*

*Ooooh, That’s Gonna Take Some Good CastingI’ve received the titular comment on more that one or twelve occasions. Yes, usually from an account person. Okay, usually from the same three account people. People who seem to forget that it is, indeed, our jobs...
You Say Angus, I Say…

Living the Dream

The phrase “living the dream” is often used by people in advertising – and, I suspect, by those experiencing other cubicle-based existences – with a touch of sarcasm. Instead of being on location in Australia with Bryan Buckley shooting a 10-spot...