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My 7 Favorite Commercials

Gerald Washington
3 min readJun 19, 2022
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Like many people, I’ve seen a lot of commercials throughout my television lifetime. Some commercials are wacky. Others were serious and really touchy. And then there are the commercials that make you wonder ‘’What were the creators thinking when they executed this idea?’’

Overall, I’m grateful for commercials and salute the geniuses who came up with the idea of having them. I’ve seen a lot of really good commercials, but, the ones below have stuck with me since I saw them on television or Youtube.

1. James Earl Jones Dancing Verizon Commercial

I found this one by accident a few months ago. It was one of those scenarios where one Youtube video leads you to another. I love this commercial! It always gives me good vibes when I see James Earl Jones (and his stunt double lol) having a good time and explaining why we should get Verizon. The version of ‘’Aint No Stopping Us Now’’ that’s in this commercial is very groovy and moving. It’ll make you want to move and give you a feel-good vibe.

2. James Earl Jones And Malcolm McDowell Sprint Commercial

DON’T BET ON THEM!

Another commercial with James Earl Jones in it. He’s really good at this commercial thing. I hope whoever came up with this idea to have him and…

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Gerald Washington
Gerald Washington

Written by Gerald Washington

Just a curious writer/blogger trying to navigate a complex world. Sharing my words helps a lot with that.

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