Monday, November 3, 2008

"Glen Glen Glen"

Who knew coffee could be so entertaining? Well no one in particular and that is why this commercial advertisement by Starbucks is, in my opinion funny. The commercial starts off with how many people would start off their day which is with some type of coffee. In this case it is a Starbucks coffee beverage in a can and when the guy whom the commercial is focused on drinks it he is energized and ready to go about his day. This energy that is delivered from the drink is represented by the band Survivor who sings a parody of their song “Eye of The Tiger”. The song is motivational, inspiring and above all else humorous.

The song focuses on the main character of the commercial, Glen, and it is used to show that Glen has the power to survive the morning, a part of the day many dread. The funny thing about the commercial is the fact that the band follows Glen throughout his morning from when he shaves to when he get the bus. The lyrics also deliver a humorous effect because the song says things like “Glen the man going to work, got his tie got ambition” and all throughout Glen is drinking his Starbucks beverage. Finally when the band does leave Glen they see another man, Roy, and begin to sing a song about him because he to is drinking a Starbucks beverage.

No comments: