Here are my conditions for an acceptable coffee mug:
- large capacity
- cannot have a dark interior
- cover that closes
The first two points are non-negotiable; the third is a bonus. It's not so easy to find all that in one mug, but this 16 ouncer from Dunkin Donuts fills the bill and that is why I expressly forbid putting it in the dishwasher.
But do they listen? No. As you cans plainly see, the decorative decal has been ruined and is peeling away bit by bit. And yet, I'm not displeased. There's something weirdly festive about it now that reminds me of the the worst ear-worm ever to be unleashed on the public: the IO Digital Cable Reggaeton ad.
The red dragon guy holding his breath underwater waiting for his cue to sing is my favorite part. I don't want to like it. It's the most annoying commercial EVER. It's horrible. I know all the words. When you hear this once (as if -it plays every 15 minutes all day long) it's not that impressive, but one day you will turn around and realize that's you singing along.
877 393
4
4
4
8!
Shoot me now. If I was Puerto Rican or a pirate, I think I'd be offended by the questionable stereo-typing going on here, but if no one else is complaining why should I? Come on, mi gentes. Let's get online.
I'm definately going to make this my new ringtone.
I just watched it, but with my speakers off (as they usually are), and it annoyed the hell out of me.
Posted by: dogette | January 05, 2008 at 11:56 AM
WOW that's just as bad as being on hold with Virgin Mobile.
Posted by: pops | January 05, 2008 at 12:15 PM
It's a TV version of a spike in the forehead.
Posted by: Jim - PRS | January 05, 2008 at 01:06 PM
I *hate* the IO digital cable song, worse than the Caveman song, and the "Come to Outback tonight" song.
vurp.
The thought of posting about these evil earworms occurred to me as recently as two days ago, but the surgical numbing of my gag reflex was not in the stars, so I'm glad you picked up my slack.
If others willingly do the dirty work, I say, who am I to stop them?
Posted by: Erica | January 05, 2008 at 01:09 PM
By the way, I think you forgot a "4."
Suzette says: Fixed! Apparently, I need to hear this commercial 29 more times.
Posted by: Erica | January 05, 2008 at 01:11 PM
And yet you can't stand It's A Wonderful Life. Admittedly it's slightly longer than this commercial, but still...
Posted by: filmgoerjuan | January 06, 2008 at 12:16 PM
Jeezus Krispys. What Ad Agency FREAK came up with that?
Posted by: Keith | January 09, 2008 at 12:26 PM