Jun
25
2010

We’re So Hollywood: PTP Commercial on Jimmy Kimmel

While we constantly tell ourselves how wonderful we are, it’s nice when others notice.

Even if it’s completely unrelated to anything we’ve done whatsoever.

On June 23, 2010, at roughly seven minutes and thirty three seconds into his monologue, Jimmy Kimmel discusses a TV commercial spot that we did for one of our favorite clients, Fauquier Health.

The worst part? We don’t even get the joke.* If any comedy geniuses out there can explain it to us in the comments, we’ll be sure to send an ol’ tip of the cap their way.

If you’re curious here’s the full monty:

At any rate, the overall campaign, which contributed to a 6.7% growth in overall market share and a 22.5% market share increase in obstetrics, debuted in September 2009 and is still running, and we’re sure, caught the eye of James F. Kimmel III** personally. We even won a shiny award for it.

So thank you Jimmy Kimmel for noticing our dear client and  please let us know if you’d like to see more.

*Not true, we get it

**Not his real name.

So what do you think?

We’re So Hollywood: PTP Commercial on Jimmy Kimmel

  • http://www.cose.org Randy Carpenter

    Come on. “We don’t even get the joke?” That’s basic fourth grade humor. Do we have to spell it out for you? Consider it a badge of honor that someone on the national stage took notice. Got to believe this isn’t the first time this client has dealt with this issue. How can we get David Letterman to make fun of COSE?

  • http://www.pointtopoint.com Dominic Litten

    Dear Mr. Carpenter,

    Thank you for your comment.*

    Until the internets agrees on a font that can accurately portray sarcasm in its truest sense, we will be forced to use our current asterisk-based sarcasm system.

    We appreciate your ongoing business.**

    Regards,

    Dominic

    *Sarcasm
    ** Not sarcasm

  • http://www.cose.org Randy Carpenter

    See therein lays the problem. Sarcasm doesn’t come accompanied with an asterisk. It doesn’t need a special font. Does David Letterman say “hey folks I was just teasing” after every joke? Does Saturday Night Live start a sketch with a disclaimer? If you are going to be sarcastic, fly the flag and be proud. Don’t try and qualify it. Then, it’s not sarcasm…just unnecessary punctuation.

  • http://www.cbostondesign.com Chris Boston

    I grew up and still live in Fauquier County. Trust me, it’s a joke to most of the county residents as well. I just think it’s funny that our little county would even get such national attention.

  • Gary Bostwick

    That’s awesome. All news is good news.

  • Captain Obvious

    He is clearly making fun of the name Fauquier. Kimmel's whole point is that Fauquier sounds like a dirty word. It sounds like F**k Your Health. Hence the audience laughter.

  • Own It

    Well, Captain Obvious . . . . you “obviously” didn't see the disclaimer asterisks. We do in fact get the joke. Thanks so much, however, for making it so . . .”obvious?”

  • Courtney Kitt

    I’ve lived in Fauquier County all my life. I went to the local high school there, and believe me – It’s all a huge joke to the residents as well. Whenever someone asks, “So what high school did you go to?” I always shrug my shoulders and expect laughter/surprise/anger when I answer “Fauquier High School.” “WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY?!” Everyone in my county realizes what a joke the name is… But that makes is special and more unique than any other place. Not to mention that it’s mostly beautiful countryside views. As Chris Boston said, it’s cool that our little county would get so much national attention.

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