Ellen Feiss Interviewed

MacRumors · Nov 22, 2002, 03:20 AM

Brown Daily Herald publishes a first-ever interiew of Ellen Feiss from Apple's Switch Ad:

Key notes:

- The story was true.
- Her paper was on Chinatown
- She's in talks with MTV

Hemingray · 03:55 AM

Ah, but the REAL question remains: Was she STONED?

[Edit: Hm, she was on Benedryl, huh? How anti-climatic...

of course, I doubt she'd actually admit to being on any illegal substances anyway... If that's what she says, though, I believe her.]

dricci · Nov 22, 2002, 04:16 AM

Let's just hope she remembers what made her famous (Apple) if she gets an MTV show.

Now it's time to start the count down of how long it'll take for that site to get slash dotted and crash and burn (.asp? it looks like it's on NT! watch out!)

Megaquad · Nov 22, 2002, 06:00 AM

I knew she was on drugs

Mr. Anderson · Nov 22, 2002, 07:32 AM

Oh, this is fantastic - I really wanted to see someone interview her -

We didn’t think we were going to make ads; we were just going to get the free set food. Can be taken as the munchies?

Are you OK with all the Web sites, and people walking around wearing your face on their T-shirts?
Oh, whatever, I think it’s kind of funny. These people don’t have lives.

I got a lot of crazy offers. I thought if I went on Letterman, it would be like I go on Letterman, and then I go on “Regis and Kelly,” and then I go on Channel 5 News, and then it would kind of fizzle out pathetically. MTV’s a little cooler.
She's also pretty smart and seems rather well grounded.

Has Apple tried to contact you since all this happened?
They contacted me to supposedly advise me. They were like, “We don’t really want you to take this anywhere,” but I decided to get an agent anyway. I went to Macworld in July. It seems like the kind of thing where if you’re not in the biz …. I thought it was the most boring thing. I got shuttled down to New York, and I got VIP seating, and I was like, “Wow, I’m at the Oscars or something,” but then I was like, “No, I’m at Macworld.” I met Steve Jobs. He called me by my first name — clever, huh? It was brief.

Hmm, wonder why Apple is against the fame aspect - makes her no longer part of the regular people? Strange.

Very cool - I'm sure the fan sites are eating this up.

D

irmongoose · Nov 22, 2002, 07:35 AM

Hahahahaahhaha.. she WAS on drugs!!

Anyways, this pretty much cleared up what she really is like.. she's just a normal, average American girl...

shucks.

irmongoose

Billy_ca · Nov 22, 2002, 08:04 AM

Funniest part of the interview:

they wanted me to be in one of their movies, but since they found out how old I was they don’t think I can be in one

Second funniest part of the interview:

and I was like, “Wow, I’m at the Oscars or something,” but then I was like, “No, I’m at Macworld.”

unclepain · Nov 22, 2002, 08:54 AM

"Hmm, wonder why Apple is against the fame aspect - makes her no longer part of the regular people? Strange."

Well, the reason Apple doesn't want her to draw too much attention is because of why she is famous. I mean, let's face it- if she didn't look stoned in the ads, people would never be talking about Ellen Feiss. I doubt Apple really wants that kind of PR.

MTV watching teenager- "Wow, Ellen is cool cause everyone tells me she smokes pot. Sweet! I'm gonna buy a Mac cause they're good computers for stoners."

robguz · Nov 22, 2002, 09:14 AM

Well the Benadryl part is totally believable. I've had terrible allergies all my life and even a couple years ago my boss said I looked stoned cuz my eyes were so glazed over too. I also remember being a teen, before they had the non-drowsy meds like Allegra and I spent 3 months every spring in a half asleep daze when taking allergy meds. I still won't even take older allergy meds as an adult unless I am trying to fall asleep. It's funny, because in the interview, she talks exactly like you'd expect her too--doesn't sound scripted at all which is refreshing.

merkn · Nov 22, 2002, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by unclepain
MTV watching teenager- "Wow, Ellen is cool cause everyone tells me she smokes pot. Sweet! I'm gonna buy a Mac cause they're good computers for stoners."

well, they are, aren't they?

Moxiemike · Nov 22, 2002, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by merkn

well, they are, aren't they?

Here here!

its troooooo

eyelikeart · Nov 22, 2002, 09:39 AM

Duh!!!

we knew it had to be something...u know...

since we don't have lives or anything...

he he...poor ellen..."here's a tissue for your runny nose"

lmalave · Nov 22, 2002, 09:46 AM

As long as we're on the subject of Switch ads, here's a hilarious, dead-on parody. I'm sure on a site like this everybody's seen this by now, but it's worth reposting in case there's anybody that hasn't:

http://www.fandango.net/switched.mov

Thirteenva · Nov 22, 2002, 09:55 AM

A lot of people, (the media included) have an unnatural obsession with this girl. T shirts?? cofee mugs???

Mr. Anderson · Nov 22, 2002, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Thirteenva
A lot of people, (the media included) have an unnatural obsession with this girl. T shirts?? cofee mugs???

The only Ellen Feiss printed item I've seen is the one in the Apple Store along with all the other switch ad people. I don't think I'd ever want to have an Ellen Feiss shirt or mug - I'd not want to be seen in public with the things.

Like she said, people need to get a life. And the look alike contest was pretty damn funny, though.

D

Moxiemike · Nov 22, 2002, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dukestreet

The only Ellen Feiss printed item I've seen is the one in the Apple Store along with all the other switch ad people. I don't think I'd ever want to have an Ellen Feiss shirt or mug - I'd not want to be seen in public with the things.

Like she said, people need to get a life. And the look alike contest was pretty damn funny, though.

D

There's a site... ellenfeiss.net i believe... they have frisbees, mugs, t-shirts, mouse pads, the whole deal. More stuff than the MR store.

Anyone surprised she's only 15? looked older to me. still does. although it seems like 15 year olds all look about 20 these days. All the additives in just about any food... it seems.

AmigaMac · Nov 22, 2002, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dukestreet

And the look alike contest was pretty damn funny, though.

D

Well the Dutch have a weird sense of humor

nickmcghie · Nov 22, 2002, 11:10 AM

hahahhaa!... look whats happening to the website:

Quote:

HTTP Error 403

403.9 Access Forbidden: Too many users are connected

This error can be caused if the Web server is busy and cannot process your request due to heavy traffic. Please try to connect again later.

Please contact the Web server's administrator if the problem persists.

looks like the doing of all those people at slashdot.org.. hehe =)

vniow · Nov 22, 2002, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Moxiemike

Anyone surprised she's only 15? looked older to me. still does. although it seems like 15 year olds all look about 20 these days. All the additives in just about any food... it seems.

Wha huh?!

I could swear she's about my age. There's just no way she can be 15, I don't think I know any other 15 years olds that look that 18 like that.

agreenster · Nov 22, 2002, 11:16 AM

Dell has Steve

Apple has Ellen

Both kinda quirky, both irresistable.

Maybe they should get together.

dricci · Nov 22, 2002, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by agreenster
Dell has Steve

Apple has Ellen

Both kinda quirky, both irresistable.

Maybe they should get together.

Dude, did you read the interview?

Thirteenva · Nov 22, 2002, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Moxiemike

There's a site... ellenfeiss.net i believe... they have frisbees, mugs, t-shirts, mouse pads, the whole deal. More stuff than the MR store.

Anyone surprised she's only 15? looked older to me. still does. although it seems like 15 year olds all look about 20 these days. All the additives in just about any food... it seems.

I actually figured she was 13 or 14. I don't think she looks older. I'm only 24 but for some reason, anything under 20 seems like "just a kid".

Sh*t, i'm getting old, ahhhhhhh

agreenster · Nov 22, 2002, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dricci

Dude, did you read the interview?

Why did I miss something? The server is rejecting every attempt to load the page.

MacBandit · Nov 22, 2002, 11:30 AM

Only 15!! Damn guess we'll have to wait 3 years for her to make the jump into porn.

dricci · Nov 22, 2002, 11:30 AM

Ah, I knew the server would probably get overloaded (that's why I made a PDF of the page early this morning

)

Here's what you missed

Quote:

Do you feel any connection to the Dell dude?
No, none whatsoever. That guy’s a doofus. I
get a lot of, “What if you guys had kids?” And
I’m like “What if we had kids?” Why would
you ask that? What a weird question. They’d
probably be blond.

Nov 22, 2002, 03:20 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Ellen Feiss Interviewed Brown Daily Herald publishes a first-ever interiew of Ellen Feiss from Apple's Switch Ad: Key notes: - The story was true. - Her paper was on Chinatown - She's in talks with MTV

Nov 22, 2002, 03:47 AM	#2
Hemingray macrumors 68030 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Ha ha haaa!	Ah, but the REAL question remains: Was she STONED? [Edit: Hm, she was on Benedryl, huh? How anti-climatic... of course, I doubt she'd actually admit to being on any illegal substances anyway... If that's what she says, though, I believe her.] Last edited by Hemingray : Nov 22, 2002 at 03:55 AM.

Nov 22, 2002, 07:32 AM	#5
Mr. Anderson Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Back in VA	Oh, this is fantastic - I really wanted to see someone interview her - We didn’t think we were going to make ads; we were just going to get the free set food. Can be taken as the munchies? Are you OK with all the Web sites, and people walking around wearing your face on their T-shirts? Oh, whatever, I think it’s kind of funny. These people don’t have lives. I got a lot of crazy offers. I thought if I went on Letterman, it would be like I go on Letterman, and then I go on “Regis and Kelly,” and then I go on Channel 5 News, and then it would kind of fizzle out pathetically. MTV’s a little cooler. She's also pretty smart and seems rather well grounded. Has Apple tried to contact you since all this happened? They contacted me to supposedly advise me. They were like, “We don’t really want you to take this anywhere,” but I decided to get an agent anyway. I went to Macworld in July. It seems like the kind of thing where if you’re not in the biz …. I thought it was the most boring thing. I got shuttled down to New York, and I got VIP seating, and I was like, “Wow, I’m at the Oscars or something,” but then I was like, “No, I’m at Macworld.” I met Steve Jobs. He called me by my first name — clever, huh? It was brief. Hmm, wonder why Apple is against the fame aspect - makes her no longer part of the regular people? Strange. Very cool - I'm sure the fan sites are eating this up. D __________________ "Klaatu varada nikto!"

Nov 22, 2002, 07:35 AM	#6
irmongoose macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sometimes Tokyo, sometimes California	Hahahahaahhaha.. she WAS on drugs!! Anyways, this pretty much cleared up what she really is like.. she's just a normal, average American girl... shucks. irmongoose __________________ A Film and Artwork Portfolio

Nov 22, 2002, 09:39 AM	#12
eyelikeart Demi-God (Moderator emeritus) Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Metairie, LA	allergies!! Duh!!! we knew it had to be something...u know... since we don't have lives or anything... he he...poor ellen..."here's a tissue for your runny nose"

Nov 22, 2002, 04:16 AM	#3
dricci macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2001	Let's just hope she remembers what made her famous (Apple) if she gets an MTV show. Now it's time to start the count down of how long it'll take for that site to get slash dotted and crash and burn (.asp? it looks like it's on NT! watch out!)

Nov 22, 2002, 06:00 AM	#4
Megaquad macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2001	I knew she was on drugs

Nov 22, 2002, 08:04 AM	#7
Billy_ca macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2002	Funniest part of the interview: they wanted me to be in one of their movies, but since they found out how old I was they don’t think I can be in one Second funniest part of the interview: and I was like, “Wow, I’m at the Oscars or something,” but then I was like, “No, I’m at Macworld.”

Nov 22, 2002, 08:54 AM	#8
unclepain macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Va Beach VA	"Hmm, wonder why Apple is against the fame aspect - makes her no longer part of the regular people? Strange." Well, the reason Apple doesn't want her to draw too much attention is because of why she is famous. I mean, let's face it- if she didn't look stoned in the ads, people would never be talking about Ellen Feiss. I doubt Apple really wants that kind of PR. MTV watching teenager- "Wow, Ellen is cool cause everyone tells me she smokes pot. Sweet! I'm gonna buy a Mac cause they're good computers for stoners."

Nov 22, 2002, 09:14 AM	#9
robguz Guest Join Date: Jan 2002	Well the Benadryl part is totally believable. I've had terrible allergies all my life and even a couple years ago my boss said I looked stoned cuz my eyes were so glazed over too. I also remember being a teen, before they had the non-drowsy meds like Allegra and I spent 3 months every spring in a half asleep daze when taking allergy meds. I still won't even take older allergy meds as an adult unless I am trying to fall asleep. It's funny, because in the interview, she talks exactly like you'd expect her too--doesn't sound scripted at all which is refreshing.

Nov 22, 2002, 09:46 AM	#13
lmalave macrumors 68000 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chinatown NYC	Really, really funny Switched ads parody As long as we're on the subject of Switch ads, here's a hilarious, dead-on parody. I'm sure on a site like this everybody's seen this by now, but it's worth reposting in case there's anybody that hasn't: http://www.fandango.net/switched.mov __________________ White MacBook 1.83 GHz, 60 GB HD, 1.25 GB RAM Sony Ericsson D750i, 1GB memory stick

Nov 22, 2002, 09:55 AM	#14
Thirteenva macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsylvania	A lot of people, (the media included) have an unnatural obsession with this girl. T shirts?? cofee mugs???

Nov 22, 2002, 11:16 AM	#20
agreenster macrumors 68000 Join Date: Dec 2001	Dell has Steve Apple has Ellen Both kinda quirky, both irresistable. Maybe they should get together.

Nov 22, 2002, 11:30 AM	#24
MacBandit macrumors 601 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Springfield, OR (Home of the Simpsons)	Only 15!! Damn guess we'll have to wait 3 years for her to make the jump into porn. __________________ Folding@Home "Folding FAQ," for more information. Fold with your PS3. Message me on the Playstation Network ID 'MacBandit'

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