The latest in a series of Microsoft adverts, "New Family" features the tragic team of Gates and Seinfeld, who are found desperately attempting to connect with real people by moving in with a family of morons. Is that what the Microsofties think real families are like? Of course our "Dumb and Dumber" duo fail miserably, like Windows Vista does.
The ad manages to throw one gag after another at the wall hoping that something funny will stick, anything at all no matter how random. The message in this spot is much clearer than it was in the rambling "Shoe Circus". I got it! Like Windows Vista, Seinfeld and Gates manage to frustrate every last member of an average American family until they're no longer welcome in the house ever again. That's real. Sound familiar?
Watch this video several times. You'll find yourself looking for distractions to pass the time. On second thought, why suffer? Simply turn it off and walk away. Just like people do with Windows Vista.
Excellent take on the meaning of that ad. Throw the moaning spongers out!
It's as though Microsoft are sponsors of Bill Gates' new career (not hopeful) and Seinfeld's pension.
Posted by: Jon T | September 12, 2008 at 02:03 AM