Absolute Radio – Doug the Security Guard
18 October 2008 by SilkyWhile I finish pulling my finger out and start writing proper reviews again, I’ve got a quick question for you: what do you get if you put Stefan Dennis in the wash on too high a temperature?
That’s right, Doug the Security Guard from the new Absolute Radio adverts:
It’s easy to make crass jokes about midgets/Australian soap opera mega stars but it seems that Absolute Radio think just because midgets are inherently “oh so very funny” they don’t need to write any actual jokes for their adverts.
They. Are. Wrong.
Just How Bad is this Ad?
(29 votes, average: 4.34 out of 5)
11Responses:
Mike Empuria
Said on the 18 October 2008
Don’t watch TV any more so no idea what you are on about but welcome back!
Chelsea
Said on the 19 October 2008
I find this advert hilarious….theres something about that small dancing guy that cracks me up. Its a crap advert, but God its funny!
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timmyhavoc
Said on the 20 October 2008
Thank god I wasn’t the only one who thought that was a mini Paul from neighbours!
Silky
Said on the 20 October 2008
Yes, it’s an uncanny – and just a little bit frightening – resemblance, isn’t it, timmyhavoc?
timmyhavoc
Said on the 20 October 2008
It prompted me and my Mrs to imagine a miniature version of neighbours – with a midget Harold, midget Jim Robinson (He’s still in it isn’t he?) Like when they revamp an old cartoon series and put “Juniors” on the end of the title. Neighbours Juniors. It would work.
Silky
Said on the 20 October 2008
Ha, yes!
Although it sounds a bit more like Nightmare on Ramsey Street to me, timmyhavoc.
Just think how little and round midget Lou would be…
zigger
Said on the 28 October 2008
It’s a shame the only funny bit is his resemblance to an early ’90s Aussie soap star (tho agree the dancing’s OK). I read the ads are supposed to unfold like a sitcom. But with a sitcom people switch off if there isn’t at least one gag per episode.
retired
Said on the 3 November 2008
ABSOLUTE RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRUBBISH,ENGLISH, WHAT PLANET DID SHE COME FROM?DUR MY BRAIN HURTS
frosty
Said on the 24 November 2008
what song is it? please someone reply bk to me
Silky
Said on the 24 November 2008
Hi Frosty,
It’s “I’m Norman Whiteside” by The Killers.
frosty
Said on the 24 November 2008
thanks been after it for ages lol