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Captain Obvious: Advertising
All examples found in advertising campaigns are here!
In the flesh, with a catchy jingle to boot.
One of Bud Light's "Real Men of Genius" ads is dedicated to athletes-turned-commentators and mentions their giving such critical information as "The team that scores the most points will win the game". Followed by the rock singer intoning "I did not know that!" , and not sounding like he's in Sarcasm Mode .
In the commercials for The Book of Eli Gary Oldman makes a great villain!"
From a commercial for age-defying makeup: "Age spots make you look old."
Will Power (yes, that is his real name) opens a commercial with this gem: "In Indy Car racing, it's all about speed!"
An older Allstate ad said "Here's a myth: Nothing bad will ever happen."
