Though the second Microsoft ad featuring Jerry Seinfeld is a lot funnier than the first, I can't help but feel that it's still lacking . . . direction? Humor? As a die-hard Seinfeld fan, I'm disappointed that these spots aren't as "Jerry" as his humor on the show was, and even more disappointed because I don't really know what Microsoft is trying to say.
Contrast that with their rival Apple, who've spun the Get a Mac ad campaign off the notion that Mac users are cool and PC users are, well, John Hodgman, and I have to call Apple as the winner again. I get the point, they don't meander, and they entertain me.
Now putting aside your preference for Apple or Microsoft, tell me, which ads do you like more?
By Caprice
Stuart Weitzman
Chloﾎ
Well evidently the Apple ads are better because they have a clear message, whereas everyone across the interwebs is umming and aaahing about the microsoft ads - as they don't really know what they mean.
I get what Microsoft is saying, by putting Gates and Seinfeld in these situations of trying to get back in touch with reality - they're admitting their mistakes (vista) and probably takings steps to ensure it won't happen again.
Jerry quips, "Why Bill? because as we discussed, you and I, we're a little out of it. You're living in some kind of moon house hovering over seattle like the mothership and I've got so many cars I get stuck in my own traffic. We need to connect with real people."
Bill is awesome, I'd vote for Microsoft on him alone.
1Um... if you're trying to sell a product, you might try MENTIONING THE PRODUCT. Or at least show a pic of it.
I think the ad execs behind the new Microsoft ads were trying to be too witty and strange, in order to generate a buzz. I guess the buzz is generated, but I'm not about to buy anything Microsoft puts out.
2Well at this moment there's really no comparison the Mac ads are better and Microsoft currently has two running with Gates and Seinfeld I'll hold off until they have a few more under there belt before I'll make that call, plus my favorite Mac commercial is the one where PC guy is in a pizza box trying to lure college students with a delicious pizza lol.
3The microsoft ads are so confusing. I keep thinking that there is some hidden meaning in them. I am beginning to think that's not the case and I agree that the advertising guys were just trying too hard.
4Apple Guy vs PC Guy ANY DAY! They crack me up.
5The Microsoft ads are cute and funny, but they have never get to the point and have no clear message. Is this supposed to make me like Windows more? Because if so, I'm not getting it from the ad.
6The Apple ads! The Microsoft ones are just dumb in my opinion.
7I second glam sugar
8I think it's still too early to call the race. But Apple's got nothing to worry about so far.
9Since the Apple ads focus on product and benefits and the Seinfeld ads focus on nothing.
It is Mac vs. PC everyday.
Do 18-25 people still care about Seinfeld?
OTOH: Bill Gates is a Prick
10I'm over the mac guy PC guy ads. The joke has just gone on a bit too long. Plus as a PC user getting called short-old-bald-fat and lame makes me really dislike the PC V Mac guy ads.
11I vote Mac ads -- only because I love Justin Long and can NOT stand Jerry Seinfeld. Plus, the microsoft commercials are dumb.
12microsoft ads aren't funny but i love the pc guy!!!!
13i'm solely a microsoft user, but the apple commercials can not be beat. the microsoft commercials are just confusing and long annoying.
14Neither. The apple commercials bug me and the microsoft ones don't make any sense.
15Haha, yeah. The too-cool-for-school attitude the Mac dude cops really annoys my dad. Personally, I prefer the directness of the Mac ads.
16Apple FTW! Microsoft = Fail!
I don't get the point of the Microsoft ads. I don't find them funny or memorable.
17For the record I love the PC guy in those ads. I am currently loving that he banishes Mac and that he has disguised himself- "I'm a delicious pizza"
18I think as more ads come out, the message will come together in a clearer way for a normal audience (as in, those who view the commercial as it is and do not try to find the meanings). That being said, there's a whole lot of metaphor and personification in these ads.
19The Apple ads actually make me want to watch them when I see a new one. That says a lot.
and yes, Bill Gates is a huge prick. Pirates of Silicon Valley anyone?
20Apple wins in my book once again. The Microsoft ads are pointless. I like Jerry (dislike Bill after the decision to still sell Vista even though they all knew it was cr*p) and I was hoping the ads would be funny (aka classic Seinfeld humor) however it lacked so much (mostly sense.) I love the Apple guy; witty and the ads make a point.
21Now, if only Vandelay Industries would hire Jerry to promote their latex products...THAT partnership would rock! "And you want to buy MY latex products."
22This is an easy one. I hate Seinfeld. The whole show was a waste of time. Frasier was better, I don't care what you say. But I think the Mac commercials were funnier. Even though I would take a PC over an Apple any day.
23Gotta love the MacvPC ads. Sorry, even though I know it totally stereotyping PCs (and I AM a PC), its so funny.
And Mac just a hottie
24PC ads are weird. Mac ads are funny. However I still have a PC.
25The Mac ads are just hilarious. On the other hand, the Microsoft ads are confusing and weird. The Mac ones are a little annoying in principle, but they're just FUNNY. And they work.
26I htought Jerry and Bill were funny. They were witty and did not play down to your inteligence. I miss seeing them.
27I'm a PC.. but i like the mac ads better. shhhh dont tell!
28im a mac now. i was lost but i am now found. i seriously dont know how i went so long with a PC, I mean looking back, they are so confusing and take like 50 steps to do something that a mac can do in about 2. i always look forward to macs new ads. they put a smile on my face every time i see them because they are oh so cheeky, and thats exactly how i act. i can relate and that justin long kid is c u t e HOT!!!!!! haha
mac ads are the best. pc's suck get used to it
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