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Do You Know Anybody Who Likes Flo From Progressive? (1 Viewer)

General Malaise

General Malaise

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Was thinking about it the other night. Flo has been ubiquitous on TV and radio ads for, what...10 years? She's obnoxious, she's not good looking and her name suits her perfectly as a euphemism for a female menstrual cycle. So I was thinking about it some more and I wondered to myself, do I know anybody who has ever said "Gee, you know who I find witty and engaging? That Flo from Progressive". It would be like admitting you like Michael Bolton, Carrot Top or Honeydew.

And it hit me that YES, indeed, I DO know somebody who was crazy about Flo. About 8 years ago, the office building next to us was called Outdoor Kitchen World and they sold high end grills, patios, everything a fancy house might want outdoors to impress people. One of the owners was this elderly man who was affable and outgoing and at one time a king of sales. He used to come over to our office and shoot the breeze and one day he said he had the perfect idea for marketing his high-end grills, etc. He said he was going to call up Flo or her people and have her pitch his products. I said "Flo? From Progressive" and he was like "Yeah, her, she's hilarious! You think I could get her".

Well, it was 2008 and the housing markets and financial markets crashed and all those fancy home owners who were taking out 2nd mortgages and financing outdoor kitchens stopped doing that and soon, Outdoor Kitchen world was shuttered and gone. But I'll never forget that old coot being the only person I know who not just liked Flo - he loved her.

You know anybody that likes Flo? Do you need to be elderly?

 
The worst ads are her radio bits where she does impersonations. They play her on sports radio all the time doing her first time caller to a sports talk show skit. Actually cancelled Progressive a couple years ago cause i didnt want to be associated with that a$$clown any longer.

 
Not a fan of the commercials (though I kind of like the old HS teaching film ones) or her made up look, I think she is pretty decent looking. Not a movie star - but not qualifying as too weird/ugly to qualify for our "Oddly Attractive" thread.

I would gladly do my best to make her squeal my name in a #### drunk frenzy.

 
fruity pebbles said:
The worst ads are her radio bits where she does impersonations. They play her on sports radio all the time doing her first time caller to a sports talk show skit. Actually cancelled Progressive a couple years ago cause i didnt want to be associated with that ###clown any longer.
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Free version of Pandora has her rapping. Pretty genius idea of Pandora to get you to spring for premium so you never have to endure that again.

 
General Malaise said:
Was thinking about it the other night. Flo has been ubiquitous on TV and radio ads for, what...10 years? She's obnoxious, she's not good looking and her name suits her perfectly as a euphemism for a female menstrual cycle. So I was thinking about it some more and I wondered to myself, do I know anybody who has ever said "Gee, you know who I find witty and engaging? That Flo from Progressive". It would be like admitting you like Michael Bolton, Carrot Top or Honeydew.
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Your Seahawk trolling is obnoxious but here we have common ground.

 
The General said:
General Malaise said:
Was thinking about it the other night. Flo has been ubiquitous on TV and radio ads for, what...10 years? She's obnoxious, she's not good looking and her name suits her perfectly as a euphemism for a female menstrual cycle. So I was thinking about it some more and I wondered to myself, do I know anybody who has ever said "Gee, you know who I find witty and engaging? That Flo from Progressive". It would be like admitting you like Michael Bolton, Carrot Top or Honeydew.
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Your Seahawk trolling is obnoxious but here we have common ground.
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:hifive:

 
Not as bad as that little #### Peter Pan from the Geico commercials. I hate that little ####er with a passion.

 
Swing 51 said:
Not as bad as that little #### Peter Pan from the Geico commercials. I hate that little ####er with a passion.
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Yeah, but he'll go away soon, I'm sure. They won't be trotting him out in 5 years. We need Flo to get a string of DUIs or have Jared's brother run her charity.

 
Here's a better question... would you want her gig?

I mean she's probably rolling in boatloads... no one knows her name, yet she has to be one of the more recognizable people in the USA if you watch even a little TV or read print ads etc.

How much would you need to make to make annoying commercials and have your mug all over print ads and other weird things?

I mean, essentially once the gig ends she'll be forgotten just like the Can you hear me now guy, or the sprint Trenchcoat guy, or Dude you're getting a Dell guy.

But how much would you need to make to feel comfortable making a public mockery of yourself like flo, or the sonic guys, etc.

 
Binky The Doormat said:
General Malaise said:
Binky The Doormat said:
Not a fan of the commercials (though I kind of like the old HS teaching film ones) or her made up look, I think she is pretty decent looking. Not a movie star - but not qualifying as too weird/ugly to qualify for our "Oddly Attractive" thread.

I would gladly do my best to make her squeal my name in a #### drunk frenzy.
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Shuke's Bat Signal
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:lmao: yeah, I saw that ...

not an unattractive scenario for me :lmao:
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I dunno man, if I ever get a four hour erection, I'm turning here first before I call my doctor.

 
Dentist said:
Here's a better question... would you want her gig?

I mean she's probably rolling in boatloads... no one knows her name, yet she has to be one of the more recognizable people in the USA if you watch even a little TV or read print ads etc.

How much would you need to make to make annoying commercials and have your mug all over print ads and other weird things?

I mean, essentially once the gig ends she'll be forgotten just like the Can you hear me now guy, or the sprint Trenchcoat guy, or Dude you're getting a Dell guy.

But how much would you need to make to feel comfortable making a public mockery of yourself like flo, or the sonic guys, etc.
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Have you ever seen an Eat Off video? I'm making a jerkass out of myself right now for no money.

 
Binky The Doormat said:
Not a fan of the commercials (though I kind of like the old HS teaching film ones) or her made up look, I think she is pretty decent looking. Not a movie star - but not qualifying as too weird/ugly to qualify for our "Oddly Attractive" thread.

I would gladly do my best to make her squeal my name in a #### drunk frenzy.
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Yeah the educational film ones are good.

 
Officer Pete Malloy said:
Binky The Doormat said:
Not a fan of the commercials (though I kind of like the old HS teaching film ones) or her made up look, I think she is pretty decent looking. Not a movie star - but not qualifying as too weird/ugly to qualify for our "Oddly Attractive" thread.

I would gladly do my best to make her squeal my name in a #### drunk frenzy.
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Yeah the educational film ones are good.
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"Sprinkles are for winners" - that one I kind of like.

 
General Malaise said:
Binky The Doormat said:
General Malaise said:
Binky The Doormat said:
Not a fan of the commercials (though I kind of like the old HS teaching film ones) or her made up look, I think she is pretty decent looking. Not a movie star - but not qualifying as too weird/ugly to qualify for our "Oddly Attractive" thread.

I would gladly do my best to make her squeal my name in a #### drunk frenzy.
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Shuke's Bat Signal
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:lmao: yeah, I saw that ...

not an unattractive scenario for me :lmao:
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I dunno man, if I ever get a four hour erection, I'm turning here first before I call my doctor.
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Not real attractive there no doubt. But she is completely striped down there - no make up, hair not done, crappy t-shirt. I might have to insist she "pretty herself" up for me first.

Also, that would require her to get out of her restraints, but I would allow that.

ETA: This imaginary scenario is completely consensual by both parties. In fact she is a freak and begged me to do it.

 
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krista4 said:
General Malaise said:
krista4 said:
Tell me more about this Outdoor Kitchen World.
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They had a grill from Korea that cost of $10,000. :lmao:
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Can't imagine how that wasn't a successful business model in 2008.
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:lmao:

They also had a sun oven for a reasonable amount of money that I considered buying, but knew it wouldn't ever see the light of day after I bought it. The guy's granddaughter used to put cookies in there during the summer and bring them over when done. :wub: *

*That :wub: is for the cookie, not the granddaughter. :nohomer: :oldunsure:

 
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General Malaise said:
Dentist said:
Here's a better question... would you want her gig?

I mean she's probably rolling in boatloads... no one knows her name, yet she has to be one of the more recognizable people in the USA if you watch even a little TV or read print ads etc.

How much would you need to make to make annoying commercials and have your mug all over print ads and other weird things?

I mean, essentially once the gig ends she'll be forgotten just like the Can you hear me now guy, or the sprint Trenchcoat guy, or Dude you're getting a Dell guy.

But how much would you need to make to feel comfortable making a public mockery of yourself like flo, or the sonic guys, etc.
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Have you ever seen an Eat Off video? I'm making a jerkass out of myself right now for no money.
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no, i don't know what an eat off video is.

But there is a huge difference between posting something random that goes viral once on youtube, or someone who's so over-exposed that everyone is america would recognize her image.

I mean when she quits she'll need to change her entire look to live out her remaining years in wealth and luxury anonymously

 
Dentist said:
General Malaise said:
Dentist said:
Here's a better question... would you want her gig?

I mean she's probably rolling in boatloads... no one knows her name, yet she has to be one of the more recognizable people in the USA if you watch even a little TV or read print ads etc.

How much would you need to make to make annoying commercials and have your mug all over print ads and other weird things?

I mean, essentially once the gig ends she'll be forgotten just like the Can you hear me now guy, or the sprint Trenchcoat guy, or Dude you're getting a Dell guy.

But how much would you need to make to feel comfortable making a public mockery of yourself like flo, or the sonic guys, etc.
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Have you ever seen an Eat Off video? I'm making a jerkass out of myself right now for no money.
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no, i don't know what an eat off video is.

But there is a huge difference between posting something random that goes viral once on youtube, or someone who's so over-exposed that everyone is america would recognize her image.

I mean when she quits she'll need to change her entire look to live out her remaining years in wealth and luxury anonymously
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I'm hurt.

Flo has a net worth north of $5 Million. Yeah, I'd be an obnoxious spokesman for any company for that kind of scrilla.

 
General Malaise said:
Dentist said:
General Malaise said:
Dentist said:
Here's a better question... would you want her gig?

I mean she's probably rolling in boatloads... no one knows her name, yet she has to be one of the more recognizable people in the USA if you watch even a little TV or read print ads etc.

How much would you need to make to make annoying commercials and have your mug all over print ads and other weird things?

I mean, essentially once the gig ends she'll be forgotten just like the Can you hear me now guy, or the sprint Trenchcoat guy, or Dude you're getting a Dell guy.

But how much would you need to make to feel comfortable making a public mockery of yourself like flo, or the sonic guys, etc.
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Have you ever seen an Eat Off video? I'm making a jerkass out of myself right now for no money.
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no, i don't know what an eat off video is.

But there is a huge difference between posting something random that goes viral once on youtube, or someone who's so over-exposed that everyone is america would recognize her image.

I mean when she quits she'll need to change her entire look to live out her remaining years in wealth and luxury anonymously
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I'm hurt.

Flo has a net worth north of $5 Million. Yeah, I'd be an obnoxious spokesman for any company for that kind of scrilla.
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There is no money saving or poop involved = no dentist.

 
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nope that old bag can take a stick it off of a short peer for all that i care take that to the bank malasarino

 
Flo is meh.

What this thread does remind of me though is that I cannot think of anybody who like Madison from Alt Nation. Been listening to that station for years and everybody who hears her voice can't stand her. Yet she's a top satellite DJ.

 
I don't mean this in a cruel way at all, because I'm actually a very compassionate person, but I would like it very much if she died.

 
Tom Servo said:
Flo gets left in the dust by Laurel Coppock (Toyota Jan) and Milana Vayntrub (AT&T Lilly). :wub:
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Well no question about it... that's not even up for debate.

Obviously the hottest pitch person is Hannah for the Direct TV commercials with her stupid horse... since she's a real victoria secret/SI grade model.

The question here more is.. how does Flo exists if she's almost universally despised.

 
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