'Get a Mac' Ads without Justin Long ('Mac')

MacRumors · Nov 9, 2006, 01:17 AM

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RadarOnline reports that Justin Long who plays the "Mac" on Apple's new television commercials will no longer be appearing in Apple's commercials.

There's no indication why Justin Long will no longer be participating in the commercials, but despite his departure, they report that a new round of ads are being filmed with the original director (Phil Morrison) and "PC" (John Hodgman).

Apple debuted the "Get a Mac" ads in June and has released new ads as recently as October.

spicyapple · Nov 9, 2006, 01:20 AM

He was good, but Apple needs someone more lovable and less smug. They should do the ads with Dvorak and Leo.

applemacdude · Nov 9, 2006, 01:21 AM

my guess is that PC will switch

arn · Nov 9, 2006, 01:22 AM

yeah... not sure which way they'll go with it without the original mac guy.

arn

airboss1971 · Nov 9, 2006, 01:24 AM

He's not out for the same reason as the Dell dude is he?

iMeowbot · Nov 9, 2006, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by applemacdude

my guess is that PC will switch

PC can't switch, it's against the Apple license agreement

LethalWolfe · Nov 9, 2006, 01:25 AM

The guy probably doesn't want to be known as "that Mac guy" for the rest of his life.

Lethal

Warbrain · Nov 9, 2006, 01:25 AM

Meh. I think the ads are beginning to get a little long in the tooth.

Chundles · Nov 9, 2006, 01:25 AM

It's because people don't like his character. From the very beginning of the campaign the overwhelming response has been "I like the PC guy but the Mac guy comes across as a smarmy little smart-arse" and comments of that ilk.

I'm not a fan of the campaign in general, it still over-emphasises the creative side of the Mac rather than showing just how capable the platform is (only one ad dealing with the more work-focussed aspects? Not good enough.) and once again shows the Mac to be the quirky young upstart to the PCs more mature, buttoned-down persona.

They need to show the Mac and the PC competing in the same thing, put both online with the settings they have out of the box and show what happens after browsing the net with their default browsers for a while. Actually SHOW how much easier it is to make a home movie, SHOW them both running Office, just bloody SHOW THE OPERATING SYSTEM!!!

I know that would involve directly competing with Microsoft but geeze, at some stage Apple are just going to have to bite the bullet and show to the public how things work on a Mac.

MrSmith · Nov 9, 2006, 01:25 AM

I thought he came across as an all-round pleasant guy and I don't really understand the 'smug' label he's got. From his point of view, though, he doesn't want to be stereotyped, especially if he wants to be a serious actor. Maybe the ads henceforth will use only the PC guy and instead of comparing Mac and PC side-by-side they'll just go for an all out attack on PC.

tech4all · Nov 9, 2006, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by applemacdude

my guess is that PC will switch

Maybe he'll become the new "Mac" as a result of the old "Mac" leaving, and we'll see a new "PC".

But it is odd to see him go. I'm curious as to how the next ads will be.

sushi · Nov 9, 2006, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warbrain

Meh. I think the ads are beginning to get a little long in the tooth.

Agree. They are good. But a chance of faces may be nice.

The PC guy switching to a Mac guy might be good if they can pull it off.

the Western zoo · Nov 9, 2006, 01:27 AM

Arhh... That sucks! I don't understand why they would wanna replace him with someone else! (Well maybe they found out he was actually using a PC

) I thought he was a very nice representive for the Mac-brand, but all right I'll wait to condemn it completely till I see the new guy!

Zwhaler · Nov 9, 2006, 01:29 AM

I still think PC is the greatest!

mcarnes · Nov 9, 2006, 01:32 AM

Gisele is gonna be the new mac (wo)man.

Mmmmmmm, Gisele.

spicyapple · Nov 9, 2006, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the Western zoo

I thought he was a very nice representive for the Mac-brand, but all right I'll wait to condemn it completely till I see the new guy!

The ads amplified what PC users already think of Mac users; as lounging, bohemian, creative types.

"I'm a Mac user"
"Oh, you're one of those people."

MrSmith · Nov 9, 2006, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spicyapple

The ads amplified what PC users already think of Mac users; as lounging, bohemian, creative types.

Oh. You mean weird.

airboss1971 · Nov 9, 2006, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the Western zoo

Arhh... That sucks! I don't understand why they would wanna replace him with someone else! (Well maybe they found out he was actually using a PC

) I thought he was a very nice representive for the Mac-brand, but all right I'll wait to condemn it completely till I see the new guy!

He got a Dell dude!

twoodcc · Nov 9, 2006, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by applemacdude

my guess is that PC will switch

ha, that's probably a good guess.

i personally kinda liked Justin Long, but oh well, i'm sure i'll like the upcoming ones also

mactonight · Nov 9, 2006, 01:59 AM

He's been replaced by a C2D model, obviously.

countach · Nov 9, 2006, 02:15 AM

I never thought he was smug. In fact I thought he was casted extremely laid back specifically to avoid that.

bretm · Nov 9, 2006, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the Western zoo

Arhh... That sucks! I don't understand why they would wanna replace him with someone else! (Well maybe they found out he was actually using a PC

) I thought he was a very nice representive for the Mac-brand, but all right I'll wait to condemn it completely till I see the new guy!

In "Accepted" he used a PC while his friend used a Mac.

superleccy · Nov 9, 2006, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warbrain

Meh. I think the ads are beginning to get a little long in the tooth.

Agreed.

SL

SeaFox · Nov 9, 2006, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spicyapple

The ads amplified what PC users already think of Mac users; as lounging, bohemian, creative types.

Yeah, it sucks to be thought of as interesting.

I liked the thread over at AppleInsider about this.

Quote:

They should replace Justin Long with Dennis Haysbert:

PC: I'm a PC.
DH: And I'm a Mac.
~look of shock from PC for why the Mac has changed~
DH: Ya, we come in black now.

Quote:

This is an easy one: Leopard comes out. New commercial.

PC: "Um. Excuse me? Have you seen my friend, Mac?"
Leopard: "Oh, hey PC. It's me. I got an upgrade."

*cue Vista joke*

EricNau · Nov 9, 2006, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by applemacdude

my guess is that PC will switch

He can't. PC (John Hodgman) already uses Mac.

Nov 9, 2006, 01:17 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	'Get a Mac' Ads without Justin Long ('Mac') http://www.macrumors.com/images/macrumorsthreadlogo.gif RadarOnline reports that Justin Long who plays the "Mac" on Apple's new television commercials will no longer be appearing in Apple's commercials. There's no indication why Justin Long will no longer be participating in the commercials, but despite his departure, they report that a new round of ads are being filmed with the original director (Phil Morrison) and "PC" (John Hodgman). Apple debuted the "Get a Mac" ads in June and has released new ads as recently as October.

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Chundles macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Gong, Australia	It's because people don't like his character. From the very beginning of the campaign the overwhelming response has been "I like the PC guy but the Mac guy comes across as a smarmy little smart-arse" and comments of that ilk. I'm not a fan of the campaign in general, it still over-emphasises the creative side of the Mac rather than showing just how capable the platform is (only one ad dealing with the more work-focussed aspects? Not good enough.) and once again shows the Mac to be the quirky young upstart to the PCs more mature, buttoned-down persona. They need to show the Mac and the PC competing in the same thing, put both online with the settings they have out of the box and show what happens after browsing the net with their default browsers for a while. Actually SHOW how much easier it is to make a home movie, SHOW them both running Office, just bloody SHOW THE OPERATING SYSTEM!!! I know that would involve directly competing with Microsoft but geeze, at some stage Apple are just going to have to bite the bullet and show to the public how things work on a Mac. __________________ This is going straight to the Pool Room

Nov 9, 2006, 01:20 AM	#2
spicyapple macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jul 2006	He was good, but Apple needs someone more lovable and less smug. They should do the ads with Dvorak and Leo.

Nov 9, 2006, 01:21 AM	#3
applemacdude Banned Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Over The Rainbow	my guess is that PC will switch

Nov 9, 2006, 01:22 AM	#4
arn macrumors god Join Date: Apr 2001	yeah... not sure which way they'll go with it without the original mac guy. arn

Nov 9, 2006, 01:25 AM	#10
MrSmith macrumors 68020 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Too far from London	I thought he came across as an all-round pleasant guy and I don't really understand the 'smug' label he's got. From his point of view, though, he doesn't want to be stereotyped, especially if he wants to be a serious actor. Maybe the ads henceforth will use only the PC guy and instead of comparing Mac and PC side-by-side they'll just go for an all out attack on PC. __________________ They are not long, the days of wine and roses: Out of a misty dream Our path emerges for awhile, then closes within a dream. Ernest Dowson

Nov 9, 2006, 01:27 AM	#13
the Western zoo macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Aarhus N, Denmark	Arhh... That sucks! I don't understand why they would wanna replace him with someone else! (Well maybe they found out he was actually using a PC ) I thought he was a very nice representive for the Mac-brand, but all right I'll wait to condemn it completely till I see the new guy! __________________ White MacBook 2.2 GHz, 4 GB RAM, 250 GB SSD Time Capsule 500GB, AirPort Express w/AirTunes (Product) RED iPod Nano 2G 8 GB

Nov 9, 2006, 01:29 AM	#14
Zwhaler macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jun 2006	I still think PC is the greatest!

Nov 9, 2006, 01:32 AM	#15
mcarnes macrumors 68000 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: USA! USA!	Gisele is gonna be the new mac (wo)man. Mmmmmmm, Gisele.

Nov 9, 2006, 01:59 AM	#20
mactonight macrumors newbie Join Date: May 2005 Location: VT, USA	He's been replaced by a C2D model, obviously.

Nov 9, 2006, 02:15 AM	#21
countach macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2006	I never thought he was smug. In fact I thought he was casted extremely laid back specifically to avoid that.

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