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The Journal of Advertising and Consumer Kinetics
Eaves droppings Big Payoff
Our sources tell us that President Bush, in anticipation of leaving the White House at the end of his second term, has entered into talks with Verizon, to appear in a series of advertisements for the cellular phone giant.
An official at Verizon, who insisted remaining anonymous and spoke on conditions of confidentiality confirmed that the company had indeed been in, talks with the Presidents staff, and that Bush was interested in the offer.
We envision the, then to be, former President Bush being the focal point of our new add campaign reporters were told, he added our long running theme, Can you hear me now? will have just about run its course by 2008, and with the competition in the wireless market we have to maintain our edginess to maintain market share and expand.
While we could get no confirmation, regarding Bushs future participation, from ad agency insiders, our agency sources did reveal that they were working on a new Verizon campaign to be rolled out in 2008 or 9. The campaign will be built around the theme,
I can hear you now?.
Ad analyst Bob Sellers, of Dewey, Cheatum, and Howe, upon being asked about the possible effectiveness of the proposed new campaign said, Considering the success Viagra and Pepsi enjoyed after Bob Dole appeared in their ads, and with and the huge response Former Presidents Bush and Clinton received with the Tsunami appeal, Dubba should be a hit. After all whats he going to do after being president, its not like he can write a book or something. The only thing I can think of that could have come close to a deal like this, would have been Nixon doing, Is it live or is it Memorex? The only downside I can see is he might have trouble saying his lines right. This could be huge, who knows more about listening on the phone then Bush.
A special note to those that think it is all right to disregard the constitution because it is to dangerous to observe them:
This is a parody, which means it is a joke, unlike surrendering your rights.
Forfeit any one right under the Bill of Rights and you will forfeit them all.
Life is no joke but funny things happen
jon
