CanuckInUSA 0 #1 March 13, 2013 NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon goes under cover in a Pepsi commercial. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Q5mHPo2yDG8 Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #2 March 13, 2013 Fake as hell, but still funny. Why do I think it's fake? Cup holder. Nice acting job by the "used car dealer" but there's no way he could have not known. Also, there's no way the insurance company for the commercial allows an unwaivered random person into a car about to do stunts like that.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #3 March 13, 2013 Of course it's not on the level. It's TV. But yes it is funny as hell. It reminds me of a joke some jumping friends always plotting but never went through on. You know where experienced jumpers would show up at an unfamiliar DZ to enroll in an AFF class and then bust into some freeflying maneuvers when the instructor is not holding on to them, Imagine Greg Gasson (under disguise) showing up and doing some of the crazy things he is known for doing in freefall to an unsuspecting AFF instructor. Of course I am sure the AFF instructor would not find this all that funny. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #4 March 13, 2013 Quote Of course it's not on the level. It's TV. But yes it is funny as hell. It reminds me of a joke some jumping friends always plotting but never went through on. You know where experienced jumpers would show up at an unfamiliar DZ to enroll in an AFF class and then bust into some freeflying maneuvers when the instructor is not holding on to them, Imagine Greg Gasson (under disguise) showing up and doing some of the crazy things he is known for doing in freefall to an unsuspecting AFF instructor. Of course I am sure the AFF instructor would not find this all that funny. I do remember a story from years ago about a load organizer working with seemingly low jump newbies. Then they bang out a shit hot RW dive, and back on the ground he asks one of them, "okay how many jumps do you really have?" "Oh about 3000" "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #5 March 13, 2013 Quote Why do I think it's fake? Cup holder. No. It's fake because the used car salesman lets a guy who was close to a car ("installing" the outside GoPro) walk away without jumping on him Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 60 #6 March 13, 2013 Fake or not, it's still funny! lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arvoitus 1 #7 March 14, 2013 I find it odd that they would do that kind of commercial. I though that all the racers were about promoting safe and responsible driving and not speeding around like that.Your rights end where my feelings begin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #8 March 14, 2013 QuoteI find it odd that they would do that kind of commercial. I though that all the racers were about promoting safe and responsible driving and not speeding around like that. Not notice the 'professional driver on a closed course' disclaimer?"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
promise5 17 #9 March 14, 2013 So we shouldn't drive like that??? Well Crapit!!! No matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible. Believe me I tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #10 March 14, 2013 Quote So we shouldn't drive like that??? Well Crapit!!! You shouldn't be driving at all while you're still mixing alcohol and roofies."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #11 March 14, 2013 It was done in "Used Cars"(1980): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QC-R3YUy9Wg"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 210 #12 March 14, 2013 QuoteFake as hell, but still funny. Why do I think it's fake? Cup holder. Nice acting job by the "used car dealer" but there's no way he could have not known. Also, there's no way the insurance company for the commercial allows an unwaivered random person into a car about to do stunts like that. not to mention let's say you go ahead and use an uninformed person. Jeff puts the hammer down and the guy has a heart attack and dies. Jackpot!Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #13 March 14, 2013 Quote not to mention let's say you go ahead and use an uninformed person. Jeff puts the hammer down and the guy has a heart attack and dies. Jackpot! Psst! See video in previous post."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arvoitus 1 #14 March 14, 2013 QuoteQuoteI find it odd that they would do that kind of commercial. I though that all the racers were about promoting safe and responsible driving and not speeding around like that. Not notice the 'professional driver on a closed course' disclaimer? I didn't notice and even after re-watching it didn't notice it.Your rights end where my feelings begin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
promise5 17 #15 March 14, 2013 ugh, another technicality No matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible. Believe me I tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #16 March 15, 2013 QuoteI didn't notice and even after re-watching it didn't notice it. Did you notice the humor in the commercial? Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #17 March 15, 2013 Quote Quote I didn't notice and even after re-watching it didn't notice it. Did you notice the humor in the commercial? If you didn't laugh or even giggle while watching it, something is seriously wrong with you. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arvoitus 1 #18 March 15, 2013 Quote Quote Quote I didn't notice and even after re-watching it didn't notice it. Did you notice the humor in the commercial? If you didn't laugh or even giggle while watching it, something is seriously wrong with you. Its not that. It just seems that nowadays everything is overtly politically correct and everybody needs to 'behave' and there is always some health&safety person whining if something out of the ordinary happens, so I was just surprised that a NASCAR driver would take part in a commercial that on the face of it seems to promote 'reckless' driving.Your rights end where my feelings begin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #19 March 15, 2013 I don't have the URL with me, but in a motorsports forum I sometimes go to, this commercial is a big hit over there and it turns out Jeff Gordon didn't even do the stunt driving. The stunt driving for this commercial was done by some instructor of the Jim Rutherford Racing school (or something like that). Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,118 #20 March 15, 2013 >"okay how many jumps do you really have?" "Oh about 3000" That was me. They got me pretty good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #21 March 16, 2013 Quote Quote Quote I didn't notice and even after re-watching it didn't notice it. Did you notice the humor in the commercial? If you didn't laugh or even giggle while watching it, something is seriously wrong with you. My wife and I are big fans of NASCAR and found the commercial hilarious. It sure gets your attention, I thought it was well done. After all, it was just a well done commercial and sure to be a classic. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #22 March 16, 2013 Quote I find it odd that they would do that kind of commercial. I though that all the racers were about promoting safe and responsible driving and not speeding around like that. You just keep thinkin', Butch. That's what you're good at... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #23 March 16, 2013 Quote Quote I find it odd that they would do that kind of commercial. I though that all the racers were about promoting safe and responsible driving and not speeding around like that. You just keep thinkin', Butch. That's what you're good at... "Boy, I got vision, and the rest of the world wears bifocals.""There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #24 March 16, 2013 Quote Quote Quote I find it odd that they would do that kind of commercial. I though that all the racers were about promoting safe and responsible driving and not speeding around like that. You just keep thinkin', Butch. That's what you're good at... "Boy, I got vision, and the rest of the world wears bifocals." "Are you crazy? The fall will probably kill you." ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #25 March 16, 2013 Quote Quote Quote Quote I find it odd that they would do that kind of commercial. I though that all the racers were about promoting safe and responsible driving and not speeding around like that. You just keep thinkin', Butch. That's what you're good at... "Boy, I got vision, and the rest of the world wears bifocals." "Are you crazy? The fall will probably kill you." "Who *are* those guys???""There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
