Der Kommissar Posted November 6, 2004 Report Posted November 6, 2004 Wendy's fires unofficial spokeperson DES MOINES, Iowa - Goodbye, Mr. Wendy. The fast-food chain's management canned the man they referred to as the brand's "unofficial spokesperson" after dismal reviews of the advertising campaign that featured him. "We believe a lousy family-focused advertising campaign featuring 'Mr. Wendy' misses the mark," said John Ivankoe of J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. in a report last month. I can't say I'll miss him, though that criticism seems a bit harsh. I just hope they won't come up with a worse advertising campaign to replace him.
Guest Banders Kennany Posted November 6, 2004 Report Posted November 6, 2004 "We believe a lousy family-focused advertising campaign featuring 'Mr. Wendy' misses the mark," said John Ivankoe of J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. in a report last month. Ouch. That's not the kind of harsh language you expect in a Wendy's press release. This is a bit sad. I enjoyed Mr. Wendy's bouts with his family over Wendy's and all his commerical antics.
The Electrifyer Posted November 6, 2004 Report Posted November 6, 2004 Well, to be honest, he did kinda suck.
MrRant Posted November 6, 2004 Report Posted November 6, 2004 "We believe a lousy family-focused advertising campaign featuring 'Mr. Wendy' misses the mark," said John Ivankoe of J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. in a report last month. Ouch. That's not the kind of harsh language you expect in a Wendy's press release. This is a bit sad. I enjoyed Mr. Wendy's bouts with his family over Wendy's and all his commerical antics. JP Morgan Securities isn't Wendys dipshit. It's a bank/broker.
Guest MikeSC Posted November 6, 2004 Report Posted November 6, 2004 Well, the Dell guy is available. "Duuude, you're getting a Frosty!" -=Mike
kkktookmybabyaway Posted November 6, 2004 Report Posted November 6, 2004 Those commercials were horrible, but it's not his fault -- he didn't write/produce the material. And I do miss the Dude/Dell guy -- Dell commercials now are the suq...
Guest MikeSC Posted November 6, 2004 Report Posted November 6, 2004 Those commercials wre horrible, but it's not his fault -- he didn't write/produce the material. And I do miss the Dude/Dell guy -- Dell commercials now are the suq... That guy had a creepy, stalker vibe. Hard to eat a good Frosty when you're afraid of some creepy guy stalking you. -=Mike
Bruiser Chong Posted November 6, 2004 Report Posted November 6, 2004 Well, the Dell guy is available. "Duuude, you're getting a Frosty!" -=Mike I don't care for Mike, but I'll admit that one cracked me up.
Red Hot Thumbtack In The Eye Posted November 6, 2004 Report Posted November 6, 2004 Hard to eat a good Frosty when you're afraid of some creepy guy stalking you. Frosties are a drink
The Czech Republic Posted November 6, 2004 Report Posted November 6, 2004 You don't drink Frosties, they're too solid.
Guest Smues Posted November 6, 2004 Report Posted November 6, 2004 The Mr. Wendy unofficial blah blah blah ads were terrible so I'm glad they're gone. On the other hand I say that now, but the next campaign might be much worse and I'll wish he was back. That's what happened with Dell, I hated "The Dell Guy" but the interns and everything since has been even worse.
Guest Agent of Oblivion Posted November 6, 2004 Report Posted November 6, 2004 You don't drink Frosties, they're too solid. Thumbtack eats all of his food by regurgitating digestive juices on it, and slurping up the fluid with his proboscus.
Red Hot Thumbtack In The Eye Posted November 6, 2004 Report Posted November 6, 2004 Actually, I like using curly straws. They brighten my day with their small dose of whimsy.
DerangedHermit Posted November 7, 2004 Report Posted November 7, 2004 Bring back Clara Peller Zombie Clara Peller would rule...and zombie Dave Thomas too
Guest The Shadow Behind You Posted November 7, 2004 Report Posted November 7, 2004 I have a strong feeling they go with the animated Dave Thomas route like KFC did with sanders.
Guest MikeSC Posted November 7, 2004 Report Posted November 7, 2004 Bring in Ronald McDonald and REALLY cause some confusion. -=Mike
The Czech Republic Posted November 7, 2004 Report Posted November 7, 2004 I have a strong feeling they go with the animated Dave Thomas route like KFC did with sanders. Isn't there a 7-year statute of limitations for resurrected dead fast food icons in cartoon form?
kkktookmybabyaway Posted November 7, 2004 Report Posted November 7, 2004 You don't drink Frosties, they're too solid. You can drink a Frosty after leaving it out for an hour or two...
Guest Banders Kennany Posted November 7, 2004 Report Posted November 7, 2004 Yea they are difficult to drink with even the thickest milkshake straw. That's why it's good Wendy's gives you a spoon qwith them, that makes it easy to eat. McDonald's and BK give you a skinny little straw with the Flurries and shakes, which are a little more liquidy, but still hard to drink with those.
Guest Quik Posted November 8, 2004 Report Posted November 8, 2004 Zombie Dave Thomas? "ME DAVE THOMAS! EAT FROSTY... AND SPICY CHICKEN SANDWICH. MONTEREY RANCH CHICKEN SANDWICH BACK. NOW WITH BRAAAAINS!!"
Guest Agent of Oblivion Posted November 8, 2004 Report Posted November 8, 2004 Why don't they just put the food up on tv and offer low prices and fast service? Wendy's marketing is notoriously bad. My old car, which had a shitty FM radio, played this "Late night with Dan and Amanda" radio promo for wendy's. Like Dan and Amanda exist, and even if they did, why should I give a fuck? They had two other random people with names doing one, too, and it also made me want to kill.
EdwardKnoxII Posted November 9, 2004 Report Posted November 9, 2004 I can safety say that ever since Dave Thomas died the Wendy's ads have gone to shit.
Guest MD2020 Posted November 9, 2004 Report Posted November 9, 2004 Wendy's marketing is notoriously bad. Bullshit. "Where's the Beef" is directly responsible for Mondale winning Minnesota. Has any other fast food ad campaign ever delivered an entire state during a presidential race? Has "I'm loving it" ever made a state vote a certain way? No. Only Wendy's has been able to do that. While I'm glad that Mr. Wendy is gone, it really wasn't entirely his fault. Hopefully they will fire the ad wizards who came up with that one.
Guest subliminal_animal Posted November 9, 2004 Report Posted November 9, 2004 Zombie Dave Thomas? "ME DAVE THOMAS! EAT FROSTY... AND SPICY CHICKEN SANDWICH. MONTEREY RANCH CHICKEN SANDWICH BACK. NOW WITH BRAAAAINS!!" I don't think I've ever seen a post this bad. Unbelievable. Wow.
the max Posted November 9, 2004 Report Posted November 9, 2004 Just advertise when the Bacon Mushroom Melt is back on the menu and I'll find my way. Mmm...I could go for one of those right now.
Guest Bad Post Pointout Posted November 10, 2004 Report Posted November 10, 2004 Well, the Dell guy is available. "Duuude, you're getting a Frosty!" -=Mike COMMENT: Poster A MIKESC clumsily skewers American popular culture.
Guest Bad Post Pointout Posted November 10, 2004 Report Posted November 10, 2004 Zombie Dave Thomas? "ME DAVE THOMAS! EAT FROSTY... AND SPICY CHICKEN SANDWICH. MONTEREY RANCH CHICKEN SANDWICH BACK. NOW WITH BRAAAAINS!!" COMMENT: Poster QUIK takes ill-advised step.
Guest Quik Posted November 10, 2004 Report Posted November 10, 2004 Zombie Dave Thomas? "ME DAVE THOMAS! EAT FROSTY... AND SPICY CHICKEN SANDWICH. MONTEREY RANCH CHICKEN SANDWICH BACK. NOW WITH BRAAAAINS!!" I don't think I've ever seen a post this bad. Unbelievable. Wow. Bite me. Tell me, how do I improve my posts, Bad Post Pointout? To be the ultimate gimmick, you have to help us learn and grow, you gap-toothed jizz-bucket.
Guest Bad Post Pointout Posted November 11, 2004 Report Posted November 11, 2004 Zombie Dave Thomas? "ME DAVE THOMAS! EAT FROSTY... AND SPICY CHICKEN SANDWICH. MONTEREY RANCH CHICKEN SANDWICH BACK. NOW WITH BRAAAAINS!!" I don't think I've ever seen a post this bad. Unbelievable. Wow. Bite me. Tell me, how do I improve my posts, Bad Post Pointout? To be the ultimate gimmick, you have to help us learn and grow, you gap-toothed jizz-bucket. RESPONSE: Please do not insult BAD POST POINTOUT. RESPONSE: Your brand of humor is beyond salvation. SOLUTION: Remove comedy from all future posts.
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