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I came across a low budget commercial for a fireworks warehouse in Alabama and I was immediately reminded of the WAY popular Montgomery Flea Market ad that blew up a year or two ago. If you don’t recall the ad, here’s a little refresher:

It became highly popular around the office and has several version on youtube (this version alone has over 4 million views). I’m not going to lie, the song is pretty catchy and I find myself randomly singing it every once in a while. I can only image how popular it is in Montgomery….

Well, as I was watching the firework outlet commercial, I was reminded of this spot. It’s very entertaining, but not necessarily for the right reasons. Oh yeah, and the fireworks outlet is called the “Band Bang Lady”. Check it out.

WARNING: Your head may explode while watching this, literally.

As tacky and terrible as the ad is, it may actually work. It almost feels like an SNL skit it’s so over the top. At the same time, we’re talking about a local fireworks outlet in Alabama. They don’t need to come across as highly professional and polished. It’s a highly flammable warehouse Seale, Alabama. If anything, this commercial will help to actually put this unknown city on the map by making the Bang Band Woman’s warehouse a staple - a tourist attraction. My question is whether this approach was actually intentional (doubtful) or if they really think the ad is as HHAAAWT as they say it is.

More Bang Bang Lady Spots:

I’ve seen this spot several times over the past week and decided to note it in the blog. It’s a very fun spot with a lot of color and great artwork all-around. It’s one of those rare spots that comes around every once in a while that makes you say “wow, that was a cool spot” once it’s over. I really enjoy it, but will it sell cars?

Here’s a cool “The Making Of…” video I found for more details into how much it took to make these :30 spots.

I was out to lunch with Dave and Wendy last week and pointed out a SportsCenter commercial that was playing on one of the TVs in the restaurant. It sparked a pretty entertaining conversation about how consistent the ESPN commercials have been over the past decade or so. It got me thinking that I should post a blog about the spots and highlight a few here. So here ya go, my Top 10 ‘This Is SportsCenter’ Commercials (as usual, in no particular order).

1. Y2K Test

This is one of the most memorial spots in my mind. I love Steiner at the end…”Follow me to Freedom”. Mark McGwirer smashing computers is a pretty nice touch as well. (Guess it’s not too soon to say it, but, Roid Rage?)

2. D. Patrick

Dave’s personal favorite.

3. The Complete Show

4. Betrayal

Great spot that highlights the Yankees/Sox rivalry.

5. Good Luck. Finding. Your Chair. Lebron

Good ole King James and Van Pelt.

6. The Perfect Show

Love the old Dan Patrick/Kenny Mayne spots!

7. Yahtzee!!

8. The Conditioning Coach

How can you not laugh at Richard Simmons?

9. Slumps

10. Three of a Kind

I’m sure I’m leaving some great spots out, but all of these really crack me up. They never seem to run out of ideas up there in that ESPN creative department. Post any other funny spots here in the comment section!