Well they kind of REALLY got a new team. Seinfeld is awesome. Everyone who is up in arms about this needs to walk out and take a breather. This should at least be entertaining.
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Microsoft Enlists Jerry Seinfeld in Ad War Against Apple
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I'm surprised by all the dislike for Seinfeld. Is he really that much of a has-been? He hasn't done much since the TV show in the 90's, but that was by choice.
And is he really that unknown by the 18-25s? I'm 26 and my wife's 24 (so I guess we're at the top of the bracket) but all our friends know Seinfeld. The DVD's sell like crazy.
As much as I like shows like The Office and Arrested Development, I think Seinfeld is minute for minute the funniest show ever.
And is he really that unknown by the 18-25s? I'm 26 and my wife's 24 (so I guess we're at the top of the bracket) but all our friends know Seinfeld. The DVD's sell like crazy.
As much as I like shows like The Office and Arrested Development, I think Seinfeld is minute for minute the funniest show ever.
. . . - and plus, $10M might make someone consider changing their platform regardless.
I'd build a $10M Hackintosh
and i bet if apple were to hire him instead, people would be praising the decision
It's funny, the same thought crossed my mind.
Doesn't change the fact though that I don't have a great deal of confidence in Microsoft's ad team to make this campaign a success. But, I will reserve judgment until I see the ads myself - that's only fair. 
and i bet if apple were to hire him instead, people would be praising the decision
I wouldn't.
well if he was doing that Justin kid's role in apple's commercials, i would have liked them more personally as seinfeld would bring some humour to the add in a sense
I'd build a $10M Hackintosh
This is probably one of the reasons why you don't have $10M.
seinfeld and curb your enthusiasm are my two fav shows in that order
and im 23 lol
all of my friends love seinfeld as alot of situations are those i can see happeneing in real life. thats the funny part lol
I don't think these commercials will be good either, but much of the critisizm in this thread so far has been amazingly inane.
I believe I even saw someone critisize the idea simply because Jerry is a comedian. Really, and what do you think this guy is?
Frankly, the ads will fail because Microsoft is in charge and they just don't know how to be popular. That's really all there is to it. But all the critisizm of WHO is in the ad is misplaced and beside the point.
I believe I even saw someone critisize the idea simply because Jerry is a comedian. Really, and what do you think this guy is?
Frankly, the ads will fail because Microsoft is in charge and they just don't know how to be popular. That's really all there is to it. But all the critisizm of WHO is in the ad is misplaced and beside the point.
You are correct, he always had a Mac in his show. Of course that was just his character, not necessarily in real life - and plus, $10M might make someone consider changing their platform regardless.
Actually, he decorated his set apartment with items from his real home, but I get what you mean.
I really enjoyed Seinfeld as well, it was a great show. Regardless, I think Microsoft would have been smarter to go with a more current celebrity. It all depends on their plans for the ad campaign though - perhaps based on the theme and so forth, Seinfeld makes the most sense to bring on board. Guess we'll just have to wait and see.
Jerry has more money than Croesus, so why in the Hell is he stooping to this level?
It does make one go "Mmmmm".
No matter how much money they have, they can still be bought. Maybe it makes them feel needed.
I knew that was true regarding the Superman statue but didn't realize it applied to other things in the apartment as well. Interesting.
Not a religion. I guess I am old fashioned here. I would not advertise for any product that I do not use and like regardless of how much was offered.
Have one!
Who knows, he just might need the cash. But I doubt it.
I have many friends and family who really liked his show.It will be interesting to see what the approach of these ads will be. Utilizing Seinfeld has the potential to be quite successful, but if implemented incorrectly this campaign could really fall flat on its face.
I was never a fan of his. His comments and voice remind me of nails on a chalkboard. Something you don't want to listen to if you don't have to.
No, instead I would be pissed.and i bet if apple were to hire him instead, people would be praising the decision
I am glad he is on the Microsoft team. Better there than on Apple's team.
Agree.
I guess some of us are on the other end of the spectrum and think that it is one of the worst shows. Obviously I am in the minority here. But so be it.
Had to laugh at this.
Anyhow, it will be interesting to see the ads. I am sure that the Seinfeld fans will be happy.
I am just very glad that he is not on Apple's team.
Exactly right. Microsoft sucks because they're Microsoft. Jerry Seinfeld has nothing to do with it.
I thought they already made this "awesome" apple crushing commercial. Didn't they already show it to microsoft employees?
Unless all those employees were talking about the MOJAVE EXPERIMENT. In which case. EPIC FAIL.
Unless all those employees were talking about the MOJAVE EXPERIMENT. In which case. EPIC FAIL.
I'll take a "wait and see" on the ads. I have no problem with Seinfeld and absolutely loved his show....but it was more about the ensemble cast rather than just him.
Anyway, I'll comment on the ads once I see them. ...But I do find it deliciously ironic that he had so many Macs and is now doing MS spots. Then again, throw that kind of money at me and I'd promote MS as well (and I'm a Mac fanatic).
Anyway, I'll comment on the ads once I see them. ...But I do find it deliciously ironic that he had so many Macs and is now doing MS spots. Then again, throw that kind of money at me and I'd promote MS as well (and I'm a Mac fanatic).
