It's nice to know that millions of Americans are as annoyed by the latest Toyota commercial as I am. Every time I turn on the TV, the "Saved By Zero" jingle haunts me like a long lost 80's leg warmer. It's something better left dead and buried in our collective past.An Associated Press article states that bloggers from all over are complaining about the ad. I thought I'd add my blog to that list. But on my never ending quest for knowledge, I decided to try to figure out exactly what those lyrics meant to Fixx. And here's what I found:
At a concert in Foxboro, Massachusetts the Fixx's lead singer stated that "saved by zero" meant masturbation. The "zero" is the circle made by a man's hand when he grips his member! Hey, at least that's one way to save yourself!- Noel, Boston, MA
At least it gives us something else to think about the next time we hear the commercial.....
It's funny, I've never seen this commercial. I think. But have heard about it, from several people. I will have to search for it so I can see what everyone is master... I mean talking about. lol.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry but the most annoying commercial out there as far as I'm concerned it Zoom, zoom. And I own a Mazda...
ReplyDeleteI don't know the ad you're talking about cuz most all of the TV I watch is DVRed and I flash right by the commercials w/my remote, lol
ReplyDeleteBut... nice to know what Fixx meant with that song, so thanks for the 411 on that!
*pondering when I can use the phrase on hubby* LOL!! ;)
Like I NEED more sex on the brain these days.
ReplyDeleteSheesh...did they not listen to the song or read the lyrics or the meanings behind the song when they did the ad?
Or, maybe they did.
My word, you are a treasure trove of arcane knowledge! Expect legions of scholars to turn up at your door in small foreign cars.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen this commercial, but there are several that are instant mutes for me. One is that Billy fellow for Oxyclean. His head would look better--and be quieter--on a pike. I also loathe the incessant ads for the USA program The Starter Wife. Anyone wearing that much make-up should be closed down by the city as a fire hazard. Cosmetics addiction; could it happen to you?
Buttafly - count yourself as lucky if you've never seen it.
ReplyDeleteMike - zoom, zoom does get on the nerves, doesn't it? what are we? toddlers?
LB - ROLF! You are a riot - wives everywhere saying to their hubbys, "save yourself with a zero, why dontcha?"
Mama Dawg - marketing geniuses at work, I'm sure.
Fireblossom -I'm not sure I've noticed The Starter Wife ads, but the Oxyclean - OMG! What's with the yelling?
I will never see that commercial again without thinking of what I've learned here today.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if that's good or bad. LOL
Trueself - But I hope I won't be forever linked to that commercial now. Thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteNow, knowing the true meaning of "zero", I think you ought to e-mail the President of Toyota and ask if they are suggestion that people masturate in their cars.
ReplyDeleteOoo. That's disturbing. I drive a Toyota. O.o
OMG, seriously, I was going to write about my disdain for this commercial sometime, but I think I hate it so much that everytime I see it on TV, I grumble loudly about it, thus it must be some attempt to push it out of my thoughts.
ReplyDeleteNow that I know the song's meaning, I will smile each time I see the ad. Smile. Then grumble. Then smile again!
Laggin - I like your use of the zeros in your comments.
ReplyDeleteFADKOG - I know! I was thinking about writing this post, then I saw the AP article in our paper saying how many blogs there are on the topic. Great minds think alike.