Dave & Buster's loads of fun for little peopleSome might take offense at Merkley's first work for Dave & Buster's, which shows patrons interacting with miniature versions of themselves who are supposed to represent the "fun" trapped inside them. Personifying fun is fine, but why go the Mini-Me route? At the restaurant, you could trip over one of them and break an arm or a leg. And they're all but guaranteed to come up a little short on the bill. All un-P.C. kidding aside, and even overlooking the height issue, this first spot in the campaign has problems. The actors' deliveries seem stilted and rushed. And does the mini-chick really need extra time to prepare for a night out at some high-tech sports bar? If that's Romeo's favorite place to take his dates, maybe the woman should play the field. I'm only 5-foot-4 in heels, and if I really wanted to "Feed my fun," Dave & Buster's wouldn't be on the dance card. OK, I'm 5-foot-3 in heels. Not that I wear heels. Much. |
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April 9, 2009 in Dave & Buster's, Gianatasio, Merkley, Restaurants | Permalink |
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Didn't snickers do this for their fun sized halloween campaign?
Posted by: PJL | Apr 9, 2009 12:20:24 PM
LOL. You are a funny little man, Dave G.
Posted by: Sourie | Apr 9, 2009 2:19:07 PM
Its not a Snickers rip off. Its a Slim Jim rip off. Way to be embarrassing Merkley.
Posted by: HG | Apr 10, 2009 3:08:19 AM
Holy crap. I cannot believe how incredible bad this is. All hope is lost for Merkley, they are the Grey of small shops. Could you please post the credits to the creative you post online? It would help us all know who these complete hacks are. Thank you.
Posted by: RaNDY | Apr 10, 2009 9:58:31 AM
LOL! It's over for Merkley. No really it is this time.
Posted by: Andy | Apr 10, 2009 11:33:35 AM
Personally, I love this commercial.
Posted by: Joanne M. Pleskovich | Apr 29, 2009 6:16:27 PM
i like these and think they are done well.
Posted by: keith | May 4, 2009 3:03:13 PM
