POLL-Berkeley Gulp Ad

[Low_Budget_Hooker]

In reference toTHIS recent post

[Guest avid]

Like I said in the other thread.  I thought it was funny.

[K_Mac]

I'm in the other camp-not funny. Thanks for starting the poll LBH. It will be interesting...

[bassmasta7]

I voted neither because i was not offended but i just didnt think it was funny. It was like a bombed joke.

[RoLo]

Not offensive - Not funny - Nothing

I feel that the commercial is just plain stupid.

There are far more clever ways to be funny.

PS: When I seen those hideous shapes, I went "GULP"! ;D

Roger

[paparock]

I don't like the commercial but I'm not offended.

[Rattlinrogue]

I voted neither.I wasn't offended,and it wasn't funny.I guess I thought it was really dumb.

[directlink]

I also voted humorous.  It wasn't hilarious or anything, but the first time I saw it, it kinda made me laugh.  I do think that Gulp! needs a new commercial though, it's getting old.

[spotaholic]

I tell you what is more offensive than this ad is the fact that we have made fishing more about sponsors and marketing than about the fishing. It is dipping into the young culture. They are great at telling you about thier sponsors but most have no clue how to FISH.

[ww2farmer]

It does not offend me, nor amuse me........ I just find it stupid.

[DR_Bass]

I just think that they need a new commercial......

[abelfisher]

Frankly, I found it kinda humorous.  The older I get the less serious I tend to take things.  There are many commercials on TV that humorous, but have no effect on me with me buying the product or not.  

[roadwarrior]

"Neither"

With very few exceptions, I don't fish Berkley products and don't ever read their ads. I have seen this series, but would have never given them a second thought if this thread hadn't come up (I must have missed the original).

Avid mentioned Gangster Rap...now that's offensive. I've only heard bits and pieces, I can't understand a thing they say, I guess I'm not fluent in whatever language they speak. Erectile dysfunction? Yeah, I really like those commercials, too, especially when I'm watching a football game with my teenage daughter and her boyfriend!

I guess the dumbing down of today's humor or the numbing effects of all the crap on television has caused me just to ignore or block out these types of displays. I'm not mad, I don't care. Berkley didn't have me to lose as a customer, but I won't be jumping on board anytime soon, either.

[Low_Budget_Hooker]

Same here.  When Berkley power worms came out, I was a pure addict.  Then the putty for trout.  That was the last time I bought a Berkely product.  There are some products under the Pure Fishing umbrella that I use but as for Berkely, I wasn't their customer to lose either so it's doesn't matter.

[Matt Fly]

Theres over 200 channels out their that are more offensive, vulgar, racist, and shouldn't be seen by youth viewers.

TV Soap operas, jean commercials, cologne commercials, videos of all sorts deem more press than a fishing Ad.

Too funny!!!!!!!     If my child was to stumble on to something, I only hope it is a fishing AD or outdoor show and not an MTV house party show, or WWE bras and panties match, or soap operas and the usual day time bed room scene.

With my child watching Saturday Morning Bass Center, I know thats the worst she'll see,  and compared to regular programming, and prime time, thats as close to "Romper Room as it gets anymore"   Just My .02

[Nick_Barr]

The First Time I saw it I laughed, a pretty clever Idea on their part. now its just annoying. seeing a half naked Ike and skeet

Plus I never was a berkely customer.

[roadwarrior]

Matt Fly,

Man, we're on the same page on this one. I flipped through Bassmaster to take another look at the ad. Yeah, it sucks, but so what? It's not nearly as bad as that series Calvin Klein ran with models who looked like they had been hooked on heroin for ten years. There are a zillion other examples of poor taste, but I just don't think it's worth our time to get all jazzed up over "soft sleeze". Plus, as others have said, the Berkley ad is just plain stupid and we all know, there's no shortage of stupid.

[ikebass15]

I voted offensive. Anybody who thinks it is funny has some serious problems. What is this world comming to? In a few years that same ad will be in there with out the bass in front of them.

[sodaksker]

I voted offended, but more specifically I was insulted.  Why would they "berkely" market to a segment that in my estimation, is comprised of 90% or more a male market.  Do they think we are a bunch of "gay"  fishermen.  Go sell Brokeback mountain somewhere else.  I despise those adds and tunr the channel anytime it comes on.

[K_Mac]

I voted offensive. Anybody who thinks it is funny has some serious problems. What is this world comming to? In a few years that same ad will be in there with out the bass in front of them.

Easy there young fella. I voted offensive, and e-mailed the companies with my thoughts on the matter. I agree that the future of advertising and entertainment is a serious concern, but saying someone has serious problems because they have a different view is not the way to make a difference. I like your passion, but we need show respect for others if they are to hear what we have to say.

[Replica.]

I wish you had the option "Stupid" in your poll question.  That was the first thing I thought when I seen the ad.  The only berkley products I use are power worms and grubs.  I have never used Gulp and do not plan on using it.  For every person that likes Gulp at least 2 or 3 dislike it.  And a couple of naked men are not going to change my mind.  If Salma Hayek was in the ad naked, I might change my mind.  Am I a hipacrite?  Absolutely.

[KU_Bassmaster.]

If Salma Hayek was in the ad naked, I might change my mind. Am I a hipacrite? Absolutely.

And honest!!! ;D ;D

I thought it was humorous the first few times I saw it (I guess I have serious issues) and now I think it's getting old and stupid. Do I think it's offensive ... absilutely not. What's the difference between that and going to the pool/beach and seeing some guy wearing a speedo.

[logger]

I agree stupid commercial.

[RoLo]

My sentiments are similar to Sodaksker. Angling is enjoyed by males and females alike,

but it is clearly a male-oriented sport. If Berkley were smart, they would have produced

that same commercial using Bass Pros from the "female circuit". I'll bet that fewer males

would be offended by that same commercial. After all, it is not images of the human body

that corrupt youth, that's more the work of gansta rap mentality, the drug cult and violence.

I also share the same sentiments as K-Mac. We need to give the opinion of others

maximal latitude, something I've struggled with for most of my life.

If you have ever changed your mind about "anything", then you can appreciate the wisdom

of tolerating the opinion of others.

Roger

[Matt Fly]

Personally, the commercial did nothing for me, not really funny, mostly dumb.

Maybe the commercial is supposed to be appealing to the "otherside" of 90%, ie....wives and girl friends.

And its okay to make Broke Back jokes or mention them so our kids can come ask us what thats suppose to mean. Kids are on this forum also!!!!!!!!

Do I email you or your wive for the complaint department. You might say I took it out of context, and I might say the same about Gulp, I mean did you see 100% of their bodies nude, or are you just assuming?

Sorry guys, practice what your preaching. Whether on a forum or TV, its in the public spotlight and you don't like going natural, and I don't want to explain Broke Back to a 9yr old .

Just my .02