Chris Farley stars in a DirecTV ad from one of his classic films "Tommy Boy" with pal David Spade. Is it too soon seems to be the constant topic of discussion and many say Spade is cashing in on his dead buddy.
The scene from the film is one of the classics and if you have seen the entire film it is impossible not to chuckle at “fat guy in a little coat.”
E! Online quotes Spade as the actor had to defend himself over the charges he is cashing in on his friend and comedic partner. For the record, Farley passed away one week before Christmas almost twelve years ago on December 18, 1997.
"When DirecTV came to me and the Farley family with this idea about Tommy Boy, we talked and thought it would be a cool way to remind people just how funny Chris was," Spade tells Asylum via his publicist. "It is a clever homage to my friend and a movie that we loved doing."
TV Squad calls it a “Worst commercial of the year nominee” and muses that it isn’t funny, clever or original.
people always making something out of nothing at all.
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Douche McCallister
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Oct 27 2009 07:07 pm
Bring back the boy in the balloon. Jesus, people need to chill the fuck out. I was the biggest fan of Chris Farley and was actually devestated by his death. I think I still have his Death from the paper when it happened.
I could see if the Farley family wasn't included/left out, but the fact that Direct TV came to Spade and the Farleys seems perfectly fine. Trying to say Spade is trying to capitalize on his dead friend is fucking retarded.
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Oct 27 2009 07:17 pm
It's somewhere between Fred Astaire dancing with a vacuum cleaner and John Wayne drinking Coors.
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Oct 27 2009 07:20 pm
Yeah, people need to relax. I swear they'll find anything to get angry about these days. And no, twelve years is not too fucking soon you idiots!
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Oct 27 2009 07:50 pm
I actually liked it. I don't see what the big deal is.
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Oct 27 2009 08:00 pm
It's good to remember him, and his comedy. I'm just not a big fan of marketing like this, but there really is no other way to do something like this and get it seen. People get so upset about anything anymore it's embarrassing.
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Oct 27 2009 08:13 pm
I think the entire DirecTV campaign with redubbed scenes from famous movies is fucking shameful. David Spade is no more or less shameful than any of the other idiots who have done these commercials.
Also, where was the outrage when they did the Poltergeist commercial where they used footage of that poor little girl who died? And she died of a tragic illness that could have been treated, had it been diagnosed.
None of that is as bad as that motherfucking commercial of Gene Kelly dancing with a goddamn vacuum cleaner. THAT was heresy.
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Oct 27 2009 09:27 pm
How was that supposed to be offensive?
Yeah, the Gene Kelly thing was fucking ridiculous, as was Orville Redenbacher cooking pop corn while listening to an Ipod.
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Oct 27 2009 10:12 pm
Jesus, they are fucking commercials people, don't cry.
Good lord.
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Oct 27 2009 10:23 pm
I thought it was awesome to see him out of nowhere like that.
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Oct 28 2009 09:12 am
Syd Lexia wrote:
Also, where was the outrage when they did the Poltergeist commercial where they used footage of that poor little girl who died? And she died of a tragic illness that could have been treated, had it been diagnosed.
There was one, minor as it was because her parents signed off on it.
Wikipedia wrote:
On September 26, 2008, DirecTV began airing a national TV advertisement developed by Deutsch, directed by Erich Joiner and cinematographed by Daniel Mindel,[22] that featured O'Rourke's famous "They're here!" scene from Poltergeist blended with contemporary footage of her co-star, Craig T. Nelson, intended to mimic the film. After the advertisement drew criticism from bloggers and columnists for exploiting O'Rourke,[23] DirecTV responded in a Q&A session with readers of The New York Times. Jon Gieselman, its senior vice president for advertising and public relations, explained that O'Rourke's family "was involved in the spot from start to finish [and that] Heather’s mother not only approved, [...] she also commented that Heather’s inclusion was a wonderful tribute to her daughter."[24]
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Oct 28 2009 01:05 pm
I can't wait until they contact Jim Cavezial who starts telling people it's sinful to not watch His passion in Direct TV HD.
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Oct 29 2009 04:54 pm
Douche McCallister wrote:
I could see if the Farley family wasn't included/left out, but the fact that Direct TV came to Spade and the Farleys seems perfectly fine. Trying to say Spade is trying to capitalize on his dead friend is fucking retarded.
Seconded.
GPFontaine wrote:
I actually liked it. I don't see what the big deal is.
Seconded.
Berserk007 wrote:
People get so upset about anything anymore it's embarrassing.
Again, seconded. In fact, this seems to be the "upset Generation."
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Oct 29 2009 05:46 pm
For the next commercial I hope they use the scene in The Crow that Brandon Lee was shot filming. Maybe he could say something along the lines of "Man, if I had cable instead of Direct TV, I'd shoot myself!"
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Oct 29 2009 08:44 pm
I still don't like David Spade.
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Oct 29 2009 10:25 pm
sidewaydriver wrote:
For the next commercial I hope they use the scene in The Crow that Brandon Lee was shot filming. Maybe he could say something along the lines of "Man, if I had cable instead of Direct TV, I'd shoot myself!"
they dont bother me either way. they are commercials, and normally i skip them since i usually watch stuff on DVR instead of live.
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Oct 30 2009 12:27 am
How bout the scene from the Green Mile, Tom Hanks looks at the camera..."if John Coffey had Direct TV, he wouldn't be fryin' right now!"
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Oct 30 2009 03:56 am
Let's take this to the next logical step: Use footage of Budd Dwyer's suicide, and have him say "If I hadn't gotten caught, I would be at home watching my DirecTV." *BLAM*
Seriously, though? Grow up, pussies. There was approval. David Spade is hardly relevant anymore; who can blame him for selling out and reminding people of his better days.
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Oct 30 2009 09:23 am
They should totally do Heath Ledger next.
"If I had Direct TV, I would have stayed up all night watching movies in HD instead of taking those pills and going to sleep."
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Oct 30 2009 09:37 am
The commercials don't make the dead speak, just their co-stars. I want to see more creativity people.
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Nov 19 2009 01:48 am
sidewaydriver wrote:
They should totally do Heath Ledger next.
"If I had Direct TV, I would have stayed up all night watching movies in HD instead of taking those pills and going to sleep."
its sad that most people on here probably laughed at this yet you didnt props
I laughed and +1
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Nov 19 2009 05:44 pm
Yeah, I make tons of comments that are absolute gold and yet I get nothing back for them. I'm definately the most underrated forum member here. Thanks for being a fan though.
