Smarmy Car Dealer Too Clingy, Mr. Lube More Flexible

Dear_John_mr_lube.jpg

Sometimes a double entendre is so blunt it reaches out, grabs you by the hair, shakes you into submission and forces you to laugh. Other times, such as in this ReThink Canada-created commercial for Mr. Lube, they just slowly reach over, wink, nod and utter, “See? We can be funny without falling into the gutter.”

Called Dear John, the spot, as described by the agency is a “classic girl-meets-guy, girl-buys-car-from-guy, girl-ditches-guy-for-Mr.-Lube-because-guy-is-too-clingy-and-demanding…and too hairy.”

Yea, that describes it quite well.

Picture of Steve Hall

Steve Hall

RECENT ARTICLES

TRENDING AROUND THE WEB

Psychology says people who automatically cover their mouth when they cough or yawn usually share these 9 distinct traits

Psychology says people who automatically cover their mouth when they cough or yawn usually share these 9 distinct traits

Global English Editing

I’m 67 and just realized I’ve been apologizing my whole life for things that never required an apology—here are 7 habits I’m finally unlearning

I’m 67 and just realized I’ve been apologizing my whole life for things that never required an apology—here are 7 habits I’m finally unlearning

Global English Editing

Psychology says people who value character over looks or status often display these 9 distinct traits

Psychology says people who value character over looks or status often display these 9 distinct traits

Global English Editing

Psychology says people who chew with their mouth closed—even when eating alone—display these 7 traits rooted in self-respect

Psychology says people who chew with their mouth closed—even when eating alone—display these 7 traits rooted in self-respect

Global English Editing

Psychology says people who endlessly scroll Netflix without picking anything usually share these 8 unique traits

Psychology says people who endlessly scroll Netflix without picking anything usually share these 8 unique traits

Global English Editing

If you smile at strangers that walk past you, psychology claims you display these 9 unique behaviors

If you smile at strangers that walk past you, psychology claims you display these 9 unique behaviors

Global English Editing