Sci-Fi and infomercials? HECK YES!

I'm sure none of you know anything about my incredibly nerdy disposition (*cough* don't look here *cough*).

However, as much as I love science fiction and all things related to the world of geekdom, I have to say that this commercial threw me for a loop.

Please enjoy this old school commercial introducing the Apple Macintosh computer.



My first though upon seeing this was, "Uh...Apple? I'll give you points for imagination, but I'm not sure mindless drones walking to the tune of a creepy man on a television screen is the best way to sell a computer."

Then, upon catching that first glimpse of the runner, I wondered when this commercial turned into a track and field competition. And what's that in her hand? Is she a pole vaulter? Is that a javelin? Wait...no, it's a...hammer? Wait, she's running with a hammer? And the mindless drones don't notice her? What are those creepy exterminators doing here?

Rapidly, my mind began to spin, confusion swooping in and taking hold of my thoughts.

And then I was struck by a sudden clarity. Almost as if this commercial was a metaphor. Maybe the woman running with the hammer represents the strength and speed of Apple computers! Yes! That must be it!

And then they had to go and spoil my revelation with some lame literary reference. I mean, really? Talking about George Orwell's classic novel in the year 1984? Yeah, like THAT's creative. "This is why 1984 won't be like 1984."

Apple, I am deeply disappointed in your deep symbolism about the future of humanity and the effects of technology on the world.

(....but really I love your commercial and I wish I had been alive to have thought of it so I could claim the glory. Because this commercial is AWESOME and very geek-tastic.)

Return from Hiatus!

I'm excessively sorry to anyone who has been glued to their computer for the past few weeks just waiting for me to update (I can dream, can't I?). I've been ridiculously busy lately and haven't had the proper inspiration for a new post--until today.

Today I'm kicking it back to the old school days of VHS tapes, where you had to manually fast forward through those pesky commercials at the the beginning just to get to your feature presentation. Don't we all miss those days? Of course we do!

So go grab yourself a diet coke and remember just why you chose it:



I feel so nostalgic right now. I feel like a little kid again, watching Indiana Jones on road trips with my family on the little portable TV in the back. I miss the days when I knew that Indiana Jones was the coolest archaeology professor around, and that he would always make the right choice...like Diet Coke over the P-word.

But I'm a little confused. Is this supposed to be the woman's fantasy? Because if so, there would have been a close up on Harrison Ford's rugged features and not some shadowed imposter leaping around with a whip pretending to be something that he isn't. Not to mention no woman in her right mind would have left without a little lip action. I mean, come on. We're talking 1980's Harrison Ford. Is there anything better?

*Ahem* Well, anyway...I hope you all enjoyed this little trip down memory lane. I know I sure did. I think I should look for more of these old coke commercials. They're pretty epic.