What products do you refuse to buy because of their ads?

No, I only make mine in the microwave. I actually can't stand a lot of smoke, my eyes start to tear up, and nose also starts to run (if I smell too much smoke).

 

I cant think of a particular one, but like if the ad is very sexual, forget it. Some/most ads I really hate. Occasionally, I like an ad. I like the one with the mayhem guy for insurance, and if I was needing car insurance, I would try theirs. [I no longer drive for health reasons, but if I was driving I would try their insurance.] I hate the one with that annoying girl in white and will not ever buy that insurance. Progressive, but it isnt just their ads that are a huge turn off. I have read about the company and how they do things, and no thanks. Another big turn off is that stupid talking lizard with the phony Brit accent. Anyway, that is just a few.

I don't use coupons for some of the reasons cited above. Most coupons are for items I never use, and especially unhealthy stuff. Remember Ovaltine ? That was touted as full of vitamins and what not for kids. I never did like it. There is very little chocolate in it, and it has a bad taste to me.

 

I have to admit there is one add that I like. The camel walking through the work force asking " what day is it?.......Hump day." I have it for my ringtone.

 

These are exactly the things I am thinking of., but boxed frozen pizza? No way! Yeah, I am of the age I remember "Robin Hood" coupons.... But I just don't find any coupons for ANYTHING I buy. Sam's Club...I had to renew my membership for a group project not long ago and had I known it went up to $50.00 ("but now you get coupons in the mail" was the cashiers comment and I responded saying, "there is nothing that is offered for coupons that I buy....) I think I wouldn't have done it, I won't renew my membership at this price next year, just to shop in their glorified warehouse.

 

$50? Yeesh. I dont know if its 50 here though. Our membership is paid for by my moms ex-fiance. We really only use it for the gas station, because most of the time, they have gas 20 cents cheaper than other stations around here. I love their cafe too. Hot dog (a good sized one!) and large soda for $1.50? Yes please! And you dont even have to be a member to eat there

I never use coupons because I also cant ever find any worth using. And most of them, you have to spend more money than you want just to save 50 cents *eyeroll*

I thought of another ad I cant stand. Or series of ads. A Toyota dealership owned by "The Beck Sisters". I cant STAND their voices! I cringe every time I hear them.

 

I hope I don't morph this thread but did you ever try pizza in a smoker?

 

"I hope I don't morph this thread but did you ever try pizza in a smoker? "
Nope, I don't have a smoker and I don't think I have ever heard of smoked pizza.

 

That one cracks me up too!

 

Cheryl, I love the "Hump Day" commercial too, but for the life of me I don't remember what product/service it is for!
Caroline, pizza in a smoker is like a wood-fired pizza. There is an undertone of smokiness, not overwhelming, but it is best done with very simple pizzas with thin crusts--tomatoes and mozzarella, mild Italian sausage with just a smear of marinara sauce, or greens and Béchamel sauce. Cooking the dough for a few minutes to firm it up, then adding the toppings keeps it from getting too moist on top.