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Mayhem! – CommercialClack

Mayhem happens. And Dean Winters is Mayhem. It goes without saying Dean Winters is happening. Tara and Michael create a little of their own mayhem in this week's CommercialClack.

Michael: I dig these Allstate commercials. And it’s all because of the shining star who is Dean Winters. I mean … the guy’s been on everything: Homicide: Life On The Street, Millennium, Law & Order: SVU, Oz, Rescue Me and more, more, more. Each and every performance is highlighted with his unique take, vim and vigor.

Is it any wonder he makes these spots so brilliant?

Tara: Sometimes they make me nervous. But I guess that’s the whole point. To make me so panicked that mayhem will happen and I won’t be prepared, that I’ll run and join Allstate. You know, the whole “call to action” thing.

I do like Dean Winters. He’s perfect. I routinely chortle a bit at this jogging mayhem commercial. The mental picture he creates with his little pink headband slays me.

Michael: The thing that cracks me up is the disclaimer: “Demonstration only. Do not attempt.” It shows up right as Mayhem starts to jog. Seriously, no one should attempt jogging in a 3-piece suit with a pink headband. I can see where watching something like that would cause mayhem, y’know?

 

 

Michael: And then, in the commercial below, same thing. There’s that rockin’ disclaimer once more, warning the casual observer of the dangers of laying on a snow-topped roof in the dead of night. Because, you realize, if they didn’t put that disavowal, some Bozo nose would give it a try …

Tara: They absolutely would. Haven’t you watched all the stupid crud people do (and videotape) on America’s Funniest Videos? I’m getting awfully tired of disclaimers though.

Michael: Still, Tara, despite your weariness of them, they serve a purpose: “Don’t try this at home.”

 

 

Michael: Another thing I like is the background music in these little ditties — perfect ambient noise to accent the mayhem going on.

Tara: And Dean’s kinda hot too. I think it’s hilarious how he has all the cuts and band-aids from previous “mayhem.” It’s subtle. I like that. Oh, wait! *takes off pink headband*

 

 

Michael: Now, that last commercial? There’s nothing really outstanding about it, but it’s Winter’s delivery that really turns my crank. He seems so cool … so calculated … unaffected by anything around him. I mean, not even hearing “the market’s down a million points” fazes him. Mayhem: Tons cooler than the coolest guy you know …

Tara: And that would  be you Michael … NOT! (I still cannot believe you haven’t seen Wayne’s World!)

Photo Credit: Allstate Insurance Company

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3 Responses to “Mayhem! – CommercialClack”

April 29, 2011 at 2:17 PM

I love the GPS one! It always makes me think of that episode of The Office … love these commercials! :)

April 29, 2011 at 3:35 PM

“Recalculating.” Perfect.

April 29, 2011 at 4:20 PM

He also just came back as Dennis on 30 Rock last week.

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