Sep 12, 2008, 09:02 AM | by Michael Slezak
Categories: Advertising
Or is it the other way around? I'll let you make the call. I'm too busy chuckling at the 30-second ad (top) and wacky four-minute mockumentary (bottom).
Julie Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 01:35 AM EST
I must admit these commercials really stink...the worst I've seen in a very long time, I'm sure there r quite a few couples out there that r offended as well!!! I also think "How dare VW" put themselves on that high of a pedastal to suggest let alone think someone would buy a car bc of children!! Oh yeah, r Brookes kids from her & a husband? did she adopt? have fertility drugs? I wonder does Brooke even own a VW????????? Don't get me wrong Brookes k in my book, it's the commercial for VW's that r offensive!!!!!
Shannon Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 02:27 PM EST
This advertisement was incredibly INSENSITIVE towards the infertility patient. I can't believe Ms. Shields did this after she made such a stink about PMS medicine. I am extremely offended.
MsDaisy Sun, Sep 14, 2008 at 07:51 PM EST
The ad was funny the first 2 or 3 times it was shown on ESPN2 last night during the Auburn-Miss State football game (War Eagle!). But after the 10th time it was shown I was really sick & tired of Brooke.
donner Sat, Sep 13, 2008 at 11:02 PM EST
I think Brooke does a great job with this ad...she's funny...
Chad Shiira Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 10:01 PM EST
"Have a baby for love, not German engineering," is the funniest line of the year; too bad it's wasted in a commercial. Somebody must've caught Brooke Shields' turn as an art gallery owner in MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN, and realized that her career deserves a reboot. Her line-reading is so funny, she transcends the kitsch value of seeing a washed-up actor reduced to doing commercials(which is supposed to be funny in itself; like Michael Winslow(from POLICE ACADEMY) in the ad for Geico, and gives a memorable comedy performance in miniature. There's something almost dystopian about this spot, and then you realize that the line about being "seduced by German engineering" could be a left-field reference to J.G. Ballard's novel CRASH.
Sharlin Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 12:02 PM EST
Those are great commericals. Move over Calvin Klein!! Brooke is awesome in these ads.
Wojo Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 11:44 AM EST
I saw that ad for the first time last night too (during Big Brother maybe?). It's hysterical.
Melinda65 Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 09:29 AM EST
That was hilarious, right down to the credits, which thanked diverse elements such as German engineering, dolphins, and "that craft services chick who made Brooke Shields's lattes."
E Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 09:28 AM EST
I saw the first ad on TV last night and definitely laughed out loud. Can't say that for the other 99.9% of commercials... *cough* Apple.
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