Flo from Progressive must be stopped (1 Viewer)

[Long Ball Larry]

from wiki:

In October 2009, the Boston Herald referred to Flo as "the commercial break's new sweetheart" and said Courtney was "attaining TV ad icon status". The same article also reported that she was the subject of a popular Halloween costume. At that time, a Facebook page called "Flo, the Progressive Girl" had garnered a little over one million fans. As of December 2013, the Facebook page has more than 5.3 million likes. There are multiple websites dedicated to her, and she is popular on Twitter and various internet forums.[10]

 

[McGarnicle]

Can we start an online petition or something?

I go into a murderous rage every time one of her stupid "songs" comes on the radio.

And I find it hard to believe anyone would choose Progressive BECAUSE of that ad campaign. Even if they offered me the best rates, I would not give them my business on general principle until they dump her annoying ###.

/rant

Yeah, as much as I'm guessing the Geico ad team, whoever they may be, must be making quite a name for themselves in the ad industry, I also keep thinking every time I see a Flo ad that those guys who came up with that are in really big trouble of losing their client and their jobs.

As a person who used to make TV commercials, you'd be surprised how often the bad commercials you see are because that's what the customer wants (but they think it's good.)

I'm sure there's a study somewhere that says annoying commercials stick in the brain longer and are good for brand recognition. There are too many overtly annoying commercials for it not to be a known successful strategy.

 

[Long Ball Larry]

The votes have been counted, polls are closed and the nation has elected ad icon "Flo" from Progressive to the Madison Avenue Advertising "Walk of Fame." After a three-week voting period blanketing social media, consumers chose "Flo" for the distinction over a range of other famous icons and characters, covering a century of advertising and marketing.

http://www.progressive.com/newsroom/article/2012/October/flo-icon/

 

[Long Ball Larry]

Can we start an online petition or something?

I go into a murderous rage every time one of her stupid "songs" comes on the radio.

And I find it hard to believe anyone would choose Progressive BECAUSE of that ad campaign. Even if they offered me the best rates, I would not give them my business on general principle until they dump her annoying ###.

/rant

Yeah, as much as I'm guessing the Geico ad team, whoever they may be, must be making quite a name for themselves in the ad industry, I also keep thinking every time I see a Flo ad that those guys who came up with that are in really big trouble of losing their client and their jobs.

As a person who used to make TV commercials, you'd be surprised how often the bad commercials you see are because that's what the customer wants (but they think it's good.)

I'm sure there's a study somewhere that says annoying commercials stick in the brain longer and are good for brand recognition. There are too many overtly annoying commercials for it not to be a known successful strategy.

hey, shut up

 

[Rayderr]

Can we start an online petition or something?

I go into a murderous rage every time one of her stupid "songs" comes on the radio.

And I find it hard to believe anyone would choose Progressive BECAUSE of that ad campaign. Even if they offered me the best rates, I would not give them my business on general principle until they dump her annoying ###.

/rant

Yeah, as much as I'm guessing the Geico ad team, whoever they may be, must be making quite a name for themselves in the ad industry, I also keep thinking every time I see a Flo ad that those guys who came up with that are in really big trouble of losing their client and their jobs.

As a person who used to make TV commercials, you'd be surprised how often the bad commercials you see are because that's what the customer wants (but they think it's good.)

I'm sure there's a study somewhere that says annoying commercials stick in the brain longer and are good for brand recognition. There are too many overtly annoying commercials for it not to be a known successful strategy.

There is some truth to that. Remember the "Head On! Apply directly to the forehead!" commercials? Of course you do. Because they were bad and annoying. Now, I doubt any of us actually went out and bought that product (mainly because it's a load of crap), but we're all aware of it's existence now thanks to that ad.

 

[TenTimes]

There is some truth to that. Remember the "Head On! Apply directly to the forehead!" commercials? Of course you do. Because they were bad and annoying. Now, I doubt any of us actually went out and bought that product (mainly because it's a load of crap), but we're all aware of it's existence now thanks to that ad.

Or the guy cleaning out his ears with a Q-Tip and the loud "OUCH".

Actually maybe that's a bad example because I'm struggling to remember what was being sold in that commercial?

 

[Foosball God]

There is some truth to that. Remember the "Head On! Apply directly to the forehead!" commercials? Of course you do. Because they were bad and annoying. Now, I doubt any of us actually went out and bought that product (mainly because it's a load of crap), but we're all aware of it's existence now thanks to that ad.

Or the guy cleaning out his ears with a Q-Tip and the loud "OUCH".

Actually maybe that's a bad example because I'm struggling to remember what was being sold in that commercial?

feminine hygiene products

 

[flysack]

She's from my alma mater. I know this because they actually claim it in news letters.

We're really hurting for famous people. There's Art Spielman....,.then Flo.

:sad:

 

[TenTimes]

There is some truth to that. Remember the "Head On! Apply directly to the forehead!" commercials? Of course you do. Because they were bad and annoying. Now, I doubt any of us actually went out and bought that product (mainly because it's a load of crap), but we're all aware of it's existence now thanks to that ad.

Or the guy cleaning out his ears with a Q-Tip and the loud "OUCH".

Actually maybe that's a bad example because I'm struggling to remember what was being sold in that commercial?

feminine hygiene products

well played

 

[TenTimes]

Progressive needs to find a new shtick.

still true

 

[dickey moe]

She's got a few pounds on her.

 

[Raider Nation]

Have you guys heard her new spots where she does impressions of a sports talk radio caller and a southern courthouse lawyer?

The most annoying human ever to walk planet earth. I don't think there is a close second place.

 

[GregR]

Have you guys heard her new spots where she does impressions of a sports talk radio caller and a southern courthouse lawyer?

The most annoying human ever to walk planet earth. I don't think there is a close second place.

Oh really?

 

[Raider Nation]

Have you guys heard her new spots where she does impressions of a sports talk radio caller and a southern courthouse lawyer?

The most annoying human ever to walk planet earth. I don't think there is a close second place.

Oh really?

I stand by my assessment. Gilbert rules, BTW.

 

[eoMMan]

Have you guys heard her new spots where she does impressions of a sports talk radio caller and a southern courthouse lawyer?

The most annoying human ever to walk planet earth. I don't think there is a close second place.

I'm talking championship rings!

 

[TenTimes]

Have you guys heard her new spots where she does impressions of a sports talk radio caller and a southern courthouse lawyer?

The most annoying human ever to walk planet earth. I don't think there is a close second place.

I've contacted Progressive marketing multiple times asking them to kill off Flo. I've reached out to bloggers to try and gain support. I've considered doing a kickstarter to end Flo, just need Progressive to give me a number. Yet it seems like she is on more channels/stations than ever lately. In one of her latest she's about to be burned at the stake for being a witch. It's Progressive's subtle way of letting me know they hear me loud and clear, and want Flo gone as much as anyone, but she has dirt or pictures on somebody very important to the company.

And don't try to change that station.. I'm on all of 'em...

 

[Wildcat]

Have you guys heard her new spots where she does impressions of a sports talk radio caller and a southern courthouse lawyer?

The most annoying human ever to walk planet earth. I don't think there is a close second place.

Oh really?

I stand by my assessment. Gilbert rules, BTW.

The Aristocrats rules

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Have you guys heard her new spots where she does impressions of a sports talk radio caller and a southern courthouse lawyer?

The most annoying human ever to walk planet earth. I don't think there is a close second place.

Oh really?

I stand by my assessment. Gilbert rules, BTW.

Let me try then. This awful woman drove me nuts.

 

[Raider Nation]

Have you guys heard her new spots where she does impressions of a sports talk radio caller and a southern courthouse lawyer?

The most annoying human ever to walk planet earth. I don't think there is a close second place.

Oh really?

I stand by my assessment. Gilbert rules, BTW.

Let me try then. This awful woman drove me nuts.

Oh c'mon, she was kinda funny.

 

[rockaction]

Have you guys heard her new spots where she does impressions of a sports talk radio caller and a southern courthouse lawyer?

The most annoying human ever to walk planet earth. I don't think there is a close second place.

Oh really?

I stand by my assessment. Gilbert rules, BTW.

Gilbert might be the funniest human being and best insider comedy critic alive right now.

His turn on Norm MacDonald's show about a year or two ago was scorchingly funny and insightful.

 

[grateful zed]

link

 

[grateful zed]

link

 

[Rayderr]

Have you guys heard her new spots where she does impressions of a sports talk radio caller and a southern courthouse lawyer?

The most annoying human ever to walk planet earth. I don't think there is a close second place.

Oh really?

I stand by my assessment. Gilbert rules, BTW.

Let me try then. This awful woman drove me nuts.

Oh c'mon, she was kinda funny.

Interesting fact: The "Where's the Beef" campaign came to an abrupt end when the "where's the Beef" lady did a commercial for Prego's meat sauce where she declares that she finally found the beef.

 

[Captain Quinoa]

Jim Norton @JimNorton · 8h8 hours ago
I hope the next time I see Flo the Progressive girl it's in an ISIS video.

 

[Mr. Retukes]

Maury gets into the act

 

[QuizGuy66]

Have you guys heard her new spots where she does impressions of a sports talk radio caller and a southern courthouse lawyer?

The most annoying human ever to walk planet earth. I don't think there is a close second place.

I've contacted Progressive marketing multiple times asking them to kill off Flo. I've reached out to bloggers to try and gain support. I've considered doing a kickstarter to end Flo, just need Progressive to give me a number.Yet it seems like she is on more channels/stations than ever lately. In one of her latest she's about to be burned at the stake for being a witch. It's Progressive's subtle way of letting me know they hear me loud and clear, and want Flo gone as much as anyone, but she has dirt or pictures on somebody very important to the company.

And don't try to change that station.. I'm on all of 'em...

They've taken the trolling to a new level it's true. The fact that they had a commercial where the premise is she gets murdered over and over is proof positive. Was just about to post the same thing.

-QG

 

[QuizGuy66]

Have you guys heard her new spots where she does impressions of a sports talk radio caller and a southern courthouse lawyer?

The most annoying human ever to walk planet earth. I don't think there is a close second place.

Oh really?

I stand by my assessment. Gilbert rules, BTW.

Let me try then. This awful woman drove me nuts.

Oh c'mon, she was kinda funny.

How many ads did she do for Wendy's? Like 1? It was a catchphrase for a little while then gone.

It took forever to get the stupid cavemen off and now this

-QG

 

[Rayderr]

Have you guys heard her new spots where she does impressions of a sports talk radio caller and a southern courthouse lawyer?

The most annoying human ever to walk planet earth. I don't think there is a close second place.

Oh really?

I stand by my assessment. Gilbert rules, BTW.

Let me try then. This awful woman drove me nuts.

Oh c'mon, she was kinda funny.

How many ads did she do for Wendy's? Like 1? It was a catchphrase for a little while then gone.

It took forever to get the stupid cavemen off and now this

-QG

2. Probably would've been more if she hadn't taken the Prego gig.

 

[Ditka Butkus]

I have a feeling Flo is one of those women who look better out of her clothes than in them. I know a lot of you are going to say they all look better out of their clothes but that just ain't true.

 

[Raider Nation]

I honestly hate her. I hate very few people. I don't want her dead or anything, but I'll settle for never seeing/hearing her ever again.

 

[Chemical X]

Have you guys heard her new spots where she does impressions of a sports talk radio caller and a southern courthouse lawyer?

The most annoying human ever to walk planet earth. I don't think there is a close second place.

Oh really?

I stand by my assessment. Gilbert rules, BTW.

Let me try then. This awful woman drove me nuts.

Oh c'mon, she was kinda funny.

How many ads did she do for Wendy's? Like 1? It was a catchphrase for a little while then gone.

It took forever to get the stupid cavemen off and now this

-QG

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cavemen_(TV_series)

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

I honestly hate her. I hate very few people. I don't want her dead or anything, but I'll settle for never seeing/hearing her ever again.

I really hate the guys from Sonic. There was never a time when they were funny. They make me want to get a crew-served weapon and go to town.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

I honestly hate her. I hate very few people. I don't want her dead or anything, but I'll settle for never seeing/hearing her ever again.

Entire FFA going to Flo Avatars would be great schtick

 

[Joe Summer]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cavemen_(TV_series)

One of the recurring characters on that show was played by the chick who plays Flo.Also, I had totally forgotten that one of the Cavemen was Nick Kroll.

 

[McGarnicle]

I'll bet we'd all be surprised at the scope and sophistication of her security detail. If I was in a room with the leader of Isis, Jerry Sandusky and Flo and I had a gun with two bullets, I'd shoot Flo twice.

 

[rockaction]

I honestly hate her. I hate very few people. I don't want her dead or anything, but I'll settle for never seeing/hearing her ever again.

I really hate the guys from Sonic. There was never a time when they were funny. They make me want to get a crew-served weapon and go to town.

Thank you. That forced banter makes me want to grab a buffalo wing-flavored shank.

 

[QuizGuy66]

Have you guys heard her new spots where she does impressions of a sports talk radio caller and a southern courthouse lawyer?

The most annoying human ever to walk planet earth. I don't think there is a close second place.

Oh really?

I stand by my assessment. Gilbert rules, BTW.

Let me try then. This awful woman drove me nuts.

Oh c'mon, she was kinda funny.

How many ads did she do for Wendy's? Like 1? It was a catchphrase for a little while then gone.

It took forever to get the stupid cavemen off and now this

-QG

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cavemen_(TV_series)

That's what it took to get rid of them.

-QG

 

[QuizGuy66]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cavemen_(TV_series)

One of the recurring characters on that show was played by the chick who plays Flo.Also, I had totally forgotten that one of the Cavemen was Nick Kroll.

Seriously - so it's like a contagion? Even if we get rid of her some extra from these ads is bound to go on and start in an annoying series of State Farm commercials or something?!?

-QG

 

[grateful zed]

I honestly hate her. I hate very few people. I don't want her dead or anything, but I'll settle for never seeing/hearing her ever again.

Entire FFA going to Flo Avatars would be great schtick

or create an alias and stalk rn.

 

[Raider Nation]

"Hey, it's Flo..."

[click!]

She is responsible for my cat-quick reflexes. I rarely hear more than those three words.

 

[QuizGuy66]

"Hey, it's Flo..."

[click!]

She is responsible for my cat-quick reflexes. I rarely hear more than those three words.

yeah and those singing ones - I've got that other dude's voice memorized for those.

It's a nightmare if I listen to Francesa on the web though as though damn commercials come up like every 4 minutes.

-QG

 

[McGarnicle]

It's kind of interesting though, RN said in his first post that he'd never buy Progressive insurance because of Flo. I've actually shopped for car insurance a few times in the past few years to try to lower our rate, and absolutely excluded them for the same reason. You want to annoy the crap out of me daily with that malignant c u n Tahiti, fine, you'll never, ever, have my business. I don't care if your insurance is three bucks a month. I hope she dies in a fire. :middlefinger:

 

[Sup_Yo]

I left Progressive because of her and those annoying ads.

 

[Cjw_55106]

From my experience, women like her and her stupid commercials.

 

[Jayrok]

you'll never, ever, have my business. I don't care if your insurance is three bucks a month.

That is a pretty nice deal right there, if it includes roadside assistance.

 

[eoMMan]

I'll bet we'd all be surprised at the scope and sophistication of her security detail. If I was in a room with the leader of Isis, Jerry Sandusky and Flo and I had a gun with two bullets, I'd shoot Flo twice.

I'd have ISIS film Sandusky molesting Flo.

 

[beerbarron]

Shes laughing awkwardly all the way to the ATM.. She gets 500,000 a year and is worth 2.5 mill

http://www.celebritynetworth.com/articles/entertainment-articles/seven-commercial-actors-make-mind-blowing-amounts-money/

 

[TenTimes]

Shes laughing awkwardly all the way to the ATM.. She gets 500,000 a year and is worth 2.5 mill

http://www.celebritynetworth.com/articles/entertainment-articles/seven-commercial-actors-make-mind-blowing-amounts-money/

Yea, I hate Flo.. but you can't blame her for sticking around.. she has no talent and once gone will never work for above minimum wage again.

She's just a puppet. Progressive's marketing department is ISIS.

 

[jhib]

The only radio commercial I hate more right now is the Burger King one I heard the other day for the Croissan'wich - one where drive thru guy keeps asking customer to repeat their order, then says, "Oh, you mean.." and pronounces it in the most annoying way humanly possible.

I've only heard it once, but I might intentionally crash my car if I have to listen to it again.

 

[Jack White]

Flo was a switchboard operator in Season 1 of Mad Men.