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Mr. Sub Produces Worst Ad of All-Time ContenderPublished September 28, 2009 @ 09:38 in My 2 Cents
Here's the Mr. Sub Dinner ad in which the Dad tells Mary, Sara, Emily, Josh, Gideon, James, Sam, Michael... and Honey the big news. He's gay. Super, super gay. 34 Responses to "Mr. Sub Produces Worst Ad of All-Time Contender"Boomer I cannot believe this actually aired especially in todays super politically correct crazed society. Joanne I've showed this to a few people now...the same question comes up every time: Is this fake? Followed by: This has GOT to be fake. Has anyone heard anything? James I dunno, I think it's a little funny. Stupid, but so stupid it's sort of funny. I find the schmaltzy, sentimental commercials to be much much worse. I want to kill myself whenever I see that McDonalds ad with the hockey Dad and his daughter - 'then who would be my little girl'. That one. A lot of times mock commercials are made to show advertisers what kind of things a director can do. I bet this is a mock commercial with no real intention of going to air. I'd be shocked if it was actually broadcast. James Although people are kind of implying on its youtube page that's it's on the air, so maybe I'm wrong. Stephen I love this spot. I found it hilarious. "Like, gay gay" is one of the best lines I've heard on TV in a long time. Sure, people are used to seeing shitty "Brand Power" spots that have zero creativity and assume the general consumer is an idiot. Well finally, a spot that requires some intelligence. Plus, there was one comment above about "can't believe it aired in today's politically correct....." well, what's offensive about it that it wouldn't air? The topic of homosexuality isn't offensive and it's addressed in a humorous way. Kudos to Mr. Sub for doing something worth not flicking by when TV surfing. I think it's hilarious! Put aside all the PC crap and learn to laugh. It's funny. Has it got anything to do with Subs? No, but what do bears have to do with toilet paper? (THOSE are annoying ads). Anyhow..yes it's funny. The other ones in the series are funny too. Ryan I don't see anyting wrong with this add at all. Don't love it but don't share your dismal feelings towards this advertisement. I actually chuckled. Elaborate on exactly why you think it is so bad. Argie I doubt this really played on TV but I hope it does in the future. Its similar to the commercials from Europe which go for pure comedy regardless of who they offend - including our own Toronto mike. A true classic. Toronto Mike Yes, I believe this is airing on television, although I've yet to see it on TV myself. It upsets me twice: 1. The weight of the announcement and the seriousness of a dad's disclosure of that nature seems to be trivialized here. It's "you don't need surprises, just buy our subs" and seems to use the decision to come out as nothing more than cheap joke fodder. 2. It's just not funny. Not even a little bit. I think it's brutal. Boomer Stephen, My comment regarding politically correctness is just that it's surpising any company would want to open themselves up to this subject. Pro or con it's a touchy subject, especially for a company selling subs. It's NOT an issue of coming out in general. This isn't a man coming out to his parents. This isn't a boy or girl coming out to their parents or friends. This is a man with a wife and many many children coming out. It's an issue that should be looked at as a 'bad surprise' and therefore it is an excellent ad. Enough of the faggotry in here. It's tough coming out of the closet but if you're going to do it, you should be comfortable enough with your decision to be doing it for you and not to get support from the people around you. You should be ready to face the consequences, unnecessary as they may be, if this is your decision. Grow up and deal with it you fucking cowards. Horonymous Not funny. I would like it to be but it isn't. Poking a little fun at folks is OK. This ad just isn't drole. Whatever, MR Sub sucks anyway. I don't care if they're Canadian, gay or hetero I would rather have Subway, Quiznos, anything else really. BARF! Although I find GC's off-topic and unexplained intense dislike of Mr. Sub not to my taste, if I ever see that commercial on-air, I too will never again venture into Mr. Sub. No More Mr. Sub for Me Looks like it's for real: http://www.advertolog.com/mr-sub-341181/adverts/dinner-gay-565341/ Romy That is hilarious! I can't believe it made it on air in ultra PC Canada.... Oliver I, for one, love Mr. Sub - I don't know if they have any here but I don't let advertising decide what I buy or where I spend my cash. Mason if you watch any of the fox lineup last night they had one where a groom walked in on his bride and dad making out before the wedding then cut right to MR.SUB that was even weirder.. Freddie P Holy Cow Mike.... you saying Toronto Mike It's pretty damn subjective, and maybe I do need to take a chill pill here, but I hate this ad. Hate it! Toronto Mike I think I know why I hate this ad so much. It struck me this afternoon, like a bolt of lightning. This ad is depicting a bad surprise. Something nobody wants to hear. It's depicting an unexpected negative. The father coming out as gay is the bad surprise that nobody wants to hear. There's an insinuation that this will ruin the traditional family - it's negative. I guess I don't like the declaration of ones homosexuality being used in such a negative light. Argie "There's an insinuation that this will ruin the traditional family - it's negative. I guess I don't like the declaration of ones homosexuality being used in such a negative light." Oh Mike, you're being politically incorrect again. The fact is, yes it would be devastating to a family if their dad came out as gay. It is a negative thing regardless of what you think. I know city dwelling liberals don't like to admit it but this is a not a desirable lifestyle. Having said that, the commercial is funny because it makes light of a serious dramatic moment and yes it also pokes fun at homosexuals in a harmless way - which is why I can't believe it ever played on TV. I'm sure it won't be on for long. Toronto Mike Thank you, Argie. Your love of this ad and appreciation for it validates my anger towards it. Carshe I think it's hilarious..too bad they fired the ad company for producing it. John Pigg Wow. I googled "What ever happened to Mr. Sub" because I thought they went out of business. So they're still struggling on in eastern Canada, eh? 'lil troopers. Wonder how long until they all disappear. Terrible shitty subs at Mr. Sub btw. QUIZNOS FTW! Aye!
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Mr. Sub's new "Dinner" ad might just be the worst ad I've ever seen. Granted, that's a pretty subjective analysis, so I'm wondering if I'm alone.
Hector
September 28, 2009 / 10:15
Absolutely horrible!