People seem to either love or hate Burger King's Simon and Garfunkel-themed commercials for the recently released Mushroom and Swiss Steakhouse Burger. While most side with "hate," I'm on the "love it" side. My favorite one features a guy who got a tattoo of his head atop a turtle's body—a plus in my book for inexplicable reasons. You could say it's just 16 seconds of nonsensical stupidity, but I say it's 16 seconds of awesomeness that is somehow both explosive and subtle, set to a catchy mandolin-backed tune.
Whether or not this commercial would make anyone want to eat this burger is questionable, but I guess the point is just to make people aware of its existence. The consumer review blog Impulsive Buy gives it a 5 out of 10, and Fast Food Critic gives it a B- grade, but says his expectations weren't high to begin with. Doesn't sound like a winner to me. But I'm a big fan of the commercials, just as long as the Simon and Garfunkel-esque musicians don't emerge from behind a tree and try to feed me a burger. Watch the commercial after the jump.
Burger King Mushroom & Swiss Commercial: Bad Tattoo
Burger King Mushroom & Swiss Commercial: Kicked Out by Girlfriend
Burger King Mushroom & Swiss Commercial: Wrecked Car
Burger King does the best marketing of all the national burger chains IMO. I love the King, Subservient chicken, the crazy Hooty chicken commerical, etc. I just wish they had better burgers, I'm more in favor of Wendy's.
I actually think the S & G impressions are pretty funny, but I'm not a fan of the commercials because I can't figure out what the singers have to do with mushrooms, swiss, or hamburgers??
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7 Comments:
The remix version is my favorite! These commercials are a little creepy, but I think that gives them their charm.
Linnea Covington at 1:46PM on 11/07/08
Yes! These are totally awesome. I love the remix, I gotta get me the MP3 :)
bearsilber at 1:53PM on 11/07/08
Burger King does the best marketing of all the national burger chains IMO. I love the King, Subservient chicken, the crazy Hooty chicken commerical, etc. I just wish they had better burgers, I'm more in favor of Wendy's.
KingBoo at 2:27PM on 11/07/08
I actually think the S & G impressions are pretty funny, but I'm not a fan of the commercials because I can't figure out what the singers have to do with mushrooms, swiss, or hamburgers??
peachypear at 2:37PM on 11/07/08
They're pure absurdity and very funny. I would like it more if they had a unique song for each commercial though.
EazyB at 4:09PM on 11/07/08
@bearsilber: HAHA, I love it too.
@peachypear: That's why I love em; they have nothing to do with the burgers. ;)
roboppy at 6:00PM on 11/07/08
haha, 'gentle angus kiss'. hilarious and awesome.
maxcriden at 4:21PM on 04/07/09