And So It Begins

September 5, 2008

I’m not really sure which way this swings my vote…

Thoughts?

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I Don’t Get The New Microsoft TV Ad But I Like It

September 5, 2008

People are already talking about the new Microsoft TV ad featuring Bill Gates and Jerry Seinfeld. paidContent.org called the ad “pretty pathetic“, Sam Diaz “didn’t get it“. TechCrunch got word from Microsoft that the ad is triggered to “engage consumers” and “spark conversation,” which I guess it is doing.

In any event, I saw the ad on TV last night. I tried to concentrate on it, but right after, I asked, “what did that mean?” I enjoyed the commercial because it was Bill Gates and Jerry Seinfeld in a weird situation, doing “nothing,” as Jerry is known for. But what are they really going for here?

Here is the ad, what do you think:

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