Did anyone have any thoughts on the Super Bowl CHRYSLER AD?

[Cha]

"CHRYSLER AD GENERATES POLITICAL CHATTER... Like every year, some Super Bowl commercials last night proved more memorable than others. In the world of domestic politics, it seems one spot in particular stood out.

For those who missed it last night, and can't watch clips on your computers today, the commercial was run by Chrysler, one of the companies saved in 2009 when the Obama administration rescued the American automotive industry. It shows a series of images of Detroit, and one of the new Chrysler models.

A voiceover tells viewers, "I got a question for you. What does this city know about luxury? What does a town that's been to hell and back know about 'the finer things in life'? Well, I'll tell you: more than most. You see, it's the hottest fires that make the hardest steel. Add hard work and conviction and the know-how that runs generations deep in every last one of us. That's who we are. That's our story.

"No, it's probably not the one you've been reading in the papers. The one being written by folks who have never even been here and don't know what we're capable of. Because when it comes to luxury, it's as much about where it's from, as who it's for. Now, we're from America, but this isn't New York City. Or The Windy City. Or Sin City. And we're certainly no one's Emerald City."

At that point, Eminem tells viewers, "This is the Motor City -- and this is what we do."

Criticisms from the right on Twitter were immediate, followed today with plenty of angry responses from online outlets. A member of Congress, freshman Rep. Dennis Ross (R-Fla.), also weighed in, criticizing the ad, the rescue of the industry, and even Eminem (whose music "hasn't ever been heard" on Ross' speakers).

In terms of the ad, it's a subjective question, of course, but I absolutely loved it. Out of concern for the economy and American competitive, I've been hoping the industry will recover, and a spot like this -- centered around an emotional appeal -- not only helps improve the Chrysler brand, but makes the viewer root even harder for Detroit (the city, not the Lions).

What's more, I can' help but find the right's incessant complaints unseemly. I'm sure they want what's best for the country, but I've never seen so many take such an active role in hoping for an American industry's failure.

Update: I'm reminded that conservatives aren't the only ones who disapproved of the commercial. Adam Weinstein, who knows a great deal more about Chrysler than I do, blasted the ad in a piece that's worth reading."

Vid of Ad at link..
—Steve Benen 4:10 PM Permalink | Trackbacks | Comments (45)
http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/archive...hp#1897835

I didn't see it but wanted to pass this on because I'm all about Detroit coming back on a successful path.

I commented on Steve's blog regarding "Andy Olsen's" comment..

"I'm sure they want what's best for the country..."

Why? Their actions don't support that benefit of the doubt.

Let's stop saying things like that.

Posted by: Andy Olsen on February 7, 2011 at 4:14 PM |

"I agree with Andy..The cons want what's best for them and that's anything that makes President Obama look bad even if it weakens our country. The country's health doesn't enter into most of these cons' thinking. In fact I'd like to hear of one who did put country first?"

[There Is No Spoon]

I liked the ad.

Nuff said.


The fact that right-wingers/Republicans hate Americans and American workers doesn't surprise me at all.

Republicans hate America. Miserable "I got mine" selfish ass holes.

[OptimistesMaddie]

I loved it! I want to see more ads like it!

Go Detroit!

[SeattleGirl]

I loved the ad, and having been to Detroit myself, I especially loved seeing some of the sites shown in the commercial.

And the tag line, "Imported from Detroit" was a great touch!

[TheNewMe]

(02-07-2011 09:21 PM)Punky Wrote:  And the tag line, "Imported from Detroit" was a great touch!

I liked that part too!

[Pirate Smile]

I saw and loved the ad.

It certainly grabbed your attention and it was very touching.

I glanced through the article over at The Nation slamming it but I'm sticking with "Loved It!"

[PoliticalTiger]

I didn't see it but if it's got the con's feathers in a ruffle then it gets a thumbs up from me!

[There Is No Spoon]

(02-07-2011 10:24 PM)PoliticalTiger Wrote:  I didn't see it but if it's got the con's feathers in a ruffle then it gets a thumbs up from me!

I hear that If the American worker hating Republicans don't like it, then it must be good.

[Pirate Smile]

(02-07-2011 10:24 PM)PoliticalTiger Wrote:  I didn't see it but if it's got the con's feathers in a ruffle then it gets a thumbs up from me!

Here it is - watch it if you can:

Hmmm... When I post the link, it shows just that box. I tried to use the insert video tool and it did the same thing.

I'm going to post it without the http:// to see if it will just show the url.

Arrgghh...that didn't work either.

[Julie]

All those assholes who wanted America's auto industry to fail can sit in their own poop and cry. I for one grew up in a GM family and love Michigan. Our auto industry and our people will be back better than ever. And we'll remember who's who when everybody starts to run a little short of fresh water. Bitches.

Julie

[Joan Ruaiz]

Strange. I had posted on his thread a while back, and it didn't show up!

Anyways....I was saying that I saw only 10 minutes of the Super Bowl.....middle of the 3rd quarter, and I caught that ad, and thought to myself...."Now that's an ad!"

Loved it!

[Julie]

(02-07-2011 11:19 PM)Joan Ruaiz Wrote:  Strange. I had posted on his thread a while back, and it didn't show up!

Anyways....I was saying that I saw only 10 minutes of the Super Bowl.....middle of the 3rd quarter, and I caught that ad, and thought to myself...."Now that's an ad!"

Loved it!

I loved it too Joan. I think it's brilliant.

[SeattleGirl]

Pirate Smile, the video plays just fine!

[Pirate Smile]

(02-07-2011 11:23 PM)Punky Wrote:  Pirate Smile, the video plays just fine!

Yeah, I see it's working today. It was different last night when I posted it. I'm glad it works.

[Cha]

(02-08-2011 10:53 AM)Pirate Smile Wrote:  

(02-07-2011 11:23 PM)Punky Wrote:  Pirate Smile, the video plays just fine!

Yeah, I see it's working today. It was different last night when I posted it. I'm glad it works.

Thanks for posting the vid here, Pirate Smile..that is a lot more convenient than going to the link.

I've been in and mostly out and have yet to see it for myself! From the comments here I'm looking forward to it when I get some time and not rushing for an appointment and catching a bus.

[nofurylike]

i read comments from detroit locals saying it gave them goosebumps, chills, tears ...

sweet!!!

[NJMaverick]

Seems more often than not lately the right wing has been taking the side against America.

[Pirate Smile]

(02-08-2011 06:50 AM)NJMaverick Wrote:  Seems more often than not lately the right wing has been taking the side against America.

They really are. It is shocking to read the comments about how much American cars suck, American workers suck, the American government sucks. But they are the "patriots". Yeah, right.

[NJMaverick]

(02-08-2011 10:57 AM)Pirate Smile Wrote:  

(02-08-2011 06:50 AM)NJMaverick Wrote:  Seems more often than not lately the right wing has been taking the side against America.

They really are. It is shocking to read the comments about how much American cars suck, American workers suck, the American government sucks. But they are the "patriots". Yeah, right.

They hide behind the flag so they must be patriots

[OptimistesMaddie]

(02-08-2011 06:50 AM)NJMaverick Wrote:  Seems more often than not lately the right wing has been taking the side against America.

That's right and that is where President Obama and the Democratic party need to up their game. They need to force the Republicans to prove that they are Pro-American worker. If they are getting bent out of shape over this ad then that tells us something.

[Andy823]

I really like the ad. As for the right wingers, well they simply are against anything that the president or democrats in general, do! It's all about taking the president down, and no matter who small it makes them look, no matter how stupid, no matter how unpatriotic it is, and no matter who WRONG they are, they will simply bitch about it!

After all that's the right wing way, fear, smear and hate!

[Chenoa]

woah! this is not a commercial, this is a mini-drama, and a rich one. This is some good stuff!

I missed it because I don't do SuperBowl (but did catch the Peas abit, littlebit so thanks so much for posting this.

fantastic. I still can't believe it. how much impact that few minutes has.

[Treestar]

What problem do right wingers have with it?

[Willinois]

Eminem doesn't do anything for me and I thought the commercial was over-dramatic. It's hypocritical since Detroit's decline has a lot more to do with the big 3 moving factory jobs to Mexico. But it's a stupid thing to be offended over just like every other feigned poutrage on talk radio.

Move more jobs back to America, put Jack White in the next commercial and then I'll be impressed.

[Cha]

I loved it! Knowing its history and all..comebacks turn me into mush.

I love Detroit (I hung out there in the 60s) and Eminem will always have a place in my heart for being a political activist with The Mosh..getting out the vote with The Hoodies in 2004. I bought my black hoodie~

http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/arch...82964.html

[SeattleGirl]

(02-08-2011 08:19 PM)Cha Wrote:  I loved it! Knowing its history and all..comebacks turn me into mush.

I love Detroit (I hung out there in the 60s) and Eminem will always have a place in my heart for being a political activist with The Mosh..getting out the vote with The Hoodies in 2004. I bought my black hoodie~

http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/arch...82964.html

I've always had a soft spot in my heart for Detroit, even years and years before I actually visited the city last summer. That commercial really touched me, and made me feel good about a place I love.

[Cha]

(02-08-2011 11:23 PM)Punky Wrote:  

(02-08-2011 08:19 PM)Cha Wrote:  I loved it! Knowing its history and all..comebacks turn me into mush.

I love Detroit (I hung out there in the 60s) and Eminem will always have a place in my heart for being a political activist with The Mosh..getting out the vote with The Hoodies in 2004. I bought my black hoodie~

http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/arch...82964.html

I've always had a soft spot in my heart for Detroit, even years and years before I actually visited the city last summer. That commercial really touched me, and made me feel good about a place I love.

I watched Detroit 187(a rerun on my laptop) that you turned me on to! The writing and acting is so good..I hope it isn't cancelled.

[SeattleGirl]

(02-09-2011 12:55 AM)Cha Wrote:  cry:

(02-08-2011 11:23 PM)Punky Wrote:  

(02-08-2011 08:19 PM)Cha Wrote:  I loved it! Knowing its history and all..comebacks turn me into mush. :
I love Detroit (I hung out there in the 60s) and Eminem will always have a place in my heart for being a political activist with The Mosh..getting out the vote with The Hoodies in 2004. I bought my black hoodie~

http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/arch...82964.html

I've always had a soft spot in my heart for Detroit, even years and years before I actually visited the city last summer. That commercial really touched me, and made me feel good about a place I love.

I watched Detroit 187(a rerun on my laptop) that you turned me on to! The writing and acting is so good..I hope it isn't cancelled.

That's one of my favorite shows. And I agree; the writing and acting are really good (and I confess, I can't help but drool over Michael Imperioli......)

[Cha]

(02-10-2011 11:13 AM)Punky Wrote:  

(02-09-2011 12:55 AM)Cha Wrote:  cry:

(02-08-2011 11:23 PM)Punky Wrote:  

(02-08-2011 08:19 PM)Cha Wrote:  I loved it! Knowing its history and all..comebacks turn me into mush. :
I love Detroit (I hung out there in the 60s) and Eminem will always have a place in my heart for being a political activist with The Mosh..getting out the vote with The Hoodies in 2004. I bought my black hoodie~

http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/arch...82964.html

I've always had a soft spot in my heart for Detroit, even years and years before I actually visited the city last summer. That commercial really touched me, and made me feel good about a place I love.

I watched Detroit 187(a rerun on my laptop) that you turned me on to! The writing and acting is so good..I hope it isn't cancelled.

That's one of my favorite shows. And I agree; the writing and acting are really good (and I confess, I can't help but drool over Michael Imperioli......)

I said to myself the last time I watched Detroit 187.. Michael Imperioli is looking better with age. I hung out in Detroit before because I was engaged to an Italian guy I met at the UofA and it was so much fun going back there to visit his family with all the homemade Italian food!

[MrScorpio]

I grew up in a Chrysler worker's household. My last two cars were MOPARS. In spite of everything, I still love the city where I was born.

You can guess how felt about it.

[Cha]

(02-10-2011 12:19 PM)MrScorpio Wrote:  I grew up in a Chrysler worker's household. My last two cars were MOPARS. In spite of everything, I still love the city where I was born.

You can guess how felt about it.

I looked up MOPARS.. So glad your city is comin' back!

[sandnsea]

I loved it. It's the only ad that actually turned my head this year. Go Eminem, Go Detroit! MOSH!

[Cha]

Just what the repubs didn't want..boo hoo.

"Chrysler ad has people talking about Detroit"

>snip<

"DETROIT — To a pulsating beat, hip-hop star Eminem drives a sleek Chrysler through the streets of Detroit, proudly cruising by the city's landmarks, towering skyscrapers and the hopeful faces of its people. His journey ends with an unapologetic message: "This is the Motor City, and this is what we do."

A day after it aired, one of the most-talked about Super Bowl ads sent shivers of pride through the battered city, which hopes car buyers are willing to look past Chrysler's billion-dollar bailout and embrace the idea that if a vehicle is "Imported from Detroit," that's reason enough to buy it.

"It's like an anthem or rallying cry for Detroit," Aaron Morrison of Mason City, Iowa, told The Associated Press via Facebook. "It makes me want to buy my next car made in America."

Morrison, a photographer, said the ad even inspired him to consider moving to Detroit to work for Chrysler."

Read more..
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41464547/ns/..._bowl_xlv/