Here’s a semi-new ad by Herman Cain that you probably weren’t expecting:

I watched this ad twice and it still isn’t clicking with me. Without over-analyzing the ad, it just seems odd to me that the guy telling me to vote for Herman Cain is an arrogant and pretentious a-hole of an actor that nobody’s ever heard of.

Maybe I just don’t get it.

(h/t: BBTV)




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27 comments
Douglas DeLong
Douglas DeLong

Homowood? Oh, I get it. Cuz there are gay people in the movie business and you don't like gay people. Aren't you the clever one!

KWM
KWM

Too late, you already over analyzed it.

Curtis A. Selby Sr.
Curtis A. Selby Sr.

I love it! It is fantastic! What I don't get is anyone not understanding it's message. At least understand that it is easy for someone to "act" a part and recite lines for the public to buy, but lines not from the heart and not representing what that someone is really about. Get real, get Mr. Cain.

Dale Wittmer
Dale Wittmer

Funny as all get out. Too bad Herman does not have a chance to get elected. Fair tax and someone who is not afraid to tell the truth as a politician. If you do not get this ad then you are on the wrong page.

mike neenan
mike neenan

You guys need to lighten up some. The actor is from the cable series, "Justified". He is being sarcastic. That's humor with an edge. Liberals use humor too but they make picture books. It's not as complicated. Rock on Herman!!

mike neenan
mike neenan

You guys need to lighten up some. The actor is from the cable series, "Justified". He is being sarcastic. That's humor with an edge. Liberals use humor too but they make picture books. It's not as complicated. Rock on Herman!!

Josie
Josie

Woe, I see what you mean RS. Hard way around to get to the message, odd and confusing. I get the color parody but why the whole scene and punches is strange. I don't see many staying around to hear what it's all about. What are they thinking in the Cain campaign.

Jeanne
Jeanne

Cain's campaign staff did not produce the video. Nick Searcy submitted it as part of "We Stand With Herman Cain". What was Herman supposed to do, reject it? I think not. Herman appreciates all his supporters, whether you agree with it or not.

GJPinks
GJPinks

That makes two of us.

GJPinks
GJPinks

You must not have seen Carlys evil sheep commercial.

Mike Florey
Mike Florey

I used to see shorts like this at the drive-in.

Okay.

I'm old.

Joe
Joe

America is not in the laughing mood at the moment

He should fire the writer of this ad

He could have made a better ad at 1/2 the cost

Jeanne
Jeanne

Herman's staff did not produce that video. Nick Searcy did on his own. It was meant as satire.

Joe
Joe

America is not in the laughing mood at the moment

He should fire the writer of this ad

He could have made a better ad at 1/2 the cost

Jeanne Downer
Jeanne Downer

Sorry dude, you're wrong on all counts. He's doing quite well. Give it up. Your tactics aren't working. Naysayers just inspires him and his supporters even more.

Jeanne Downer
Jeanne Downer

This is part of "We Stand With Herman Cain" video series. Supporters submit their videos and story and if selected, a video is produced as part of "Herman Cain Stands With Us". And actually, Nick Searcy is a fairly well known actor and a co-star of FX series "Justified". It's meant to be satirical. Just like Herman said, "can't America take a joke?" Geez, lighten up guys.

Steve
Steve

Why Herman, why?

Steve
Steve

Why Herman, why?

Ozzie
Ozzie

Weird, but I'm interested if it's just meant to get some much needed publicity. It may get that publicity, but I can't see myself taking a candidate seriously if that's the best they could do.

Orange Shaman
Orange Shaman

This ad has a nice "art house" touch to it...but unfortunately for Mr. Cain that's not enough to make me trust him.

On The Mark
On The Mark

Was that Alphonso Rachel in the Bowler? There were some good moments here, but being promoted by a jerk (even if he's just pretending) may not be the best idea.

Steven Valdez
Steven Valdez

cockadoodle doo ma'am, that blonde lady sorta looked like Ann Coulter

GJPinks
GJPinks

Actually she looks like Bo Derrick.

AmericanborninCanada
AmericanborninCanada

I don't know who this guy is, so maybe there's stuff going on here that I don't know about. It was a little odd, but I kind of liked it. Liked the way the color thing was used, "Why's it always gotta be about color?". I thought it was clever, and to the point. Maybe the content is meant to be a little different, a little off so people will talk about it more. I remember back home there was a commerical for a local furniture store- they guy DROVE ME NUTS every time I heard his voice. I always hated that commercial, but I knew the guy's name. Advertising does that a lot. Even if you hate it, you will know the person, you will know their product, and studies show that more people do end up buying from that business. Good for Cain! :-)

Cheryl K
Cheryl K

WTF?!?! Dear Mr. Cain, dig a deep, deep hole......bury this in it....... and never speak of it again. Ouch, that is going to leave a mark! :P