...The Commercials they are showing on Spike TV during this UM marathon?

I mean, I understand that Spike TV is a guy network kind of thing, but it's like ever single commercial break is for Playbook Resident Evil where they're going to have the Sexpert on to "spice up your sex life".

But the worse part is that they actually hold up and show the working sex toys on screen during the ad.

Good grief! Sex toys on tv in the middle of the afternoon?!?

The first time I saw it was when I walked into the room a couple days ago just as my 21 year old son switched the channel. They were holding up the sex toy. I said, "What the heck are you watching?" He said, "That was on your channel, mom."

I disagreed and made him turn back. Sure enough, it was on my channel, the show I had been watching when I left the room, UM. My DS was just changing the channel when I walked into the room because he was embarrassed that that thing was on the tv with me in the room there with him.

...The Commercials they are showing on Spike TV during this UM marathon?

I mean, I understand that Spike TV is a guy network kind of thing, but it's like ever single commercial break is for Playbook Resident Evil where they're going to have the Sexpert on to "spice up your sex life".

But the worse part is that they actually hold up and show the working sex toys on screen during the ad.

Good grief! Sex toys on tv in the middle of the afternoon?!?

The first time I saw it was when I walked into the room a couple days ago just as my 21 year old son switched the channel. They were holding up the sex toy. I said, "What the heck are you watching?" He said, "That was on your channel, mom."

I disagreed and made him turn back. Sure enough, it was on my channel, the show I had been watching when I left the room, UM. My DS was just changing the channel when I walked into the room because he was embarrassed that that thing was on the tv with me in the room there with him.

Yes I can't deal with their commercials either. I just flick through the other channels during them.

Hey, who can't wait to be turned on by the "smokin hot Mila Jovivich" and learn how to "spice up your love life" Heck, I've already ordered a lifetime supply of Lipozene myself. ;)

Oh goodness, they're sucking me in!!!!

I've got it tivo'd so I can fast forward through the commercials, I find the them offensive myself, but sadly got them memorized!

Yes I can't deal with their commercials either. I just flick through the other channels during them.

Aww come on Dawnie I ain't buying that ;)

Does that stuff really work?

Does that stuff really work?
I have no idea, perhaps if I was overweight I would try it; the commercial sure is convincing though!

Hey, who can't wait to be turned on by the "smokin hot Mila Jovivich"

Oh man, do they actually say that?! :lol: I don't watch it so I have not seen the commercials.

I actually had to look her up on the IMDB. I didn't even know who she was. Is she in one of their shows or something?

I do remember seeing Enzyte (sp?) commercials on Spike last fall. You know, those ones with "Bob" and the annoying whistling...are they still showing that crap too?

I've yet to tune into Spike tv for UM, but I have to say that that doesn't surprise me.


You gotta love the contrast in advertising between supposed "man networks" and networks "for women" like Lifetime.

Lifetime commercials amount to "Lose weight!" or "buy our new line of tampons!". Seriously, I want fair treatment. Where is a commercial featuring a mostly nude Christian Bale telling me to buy some beer?;)

Well I am of the mind set that if someone were to land on our planet and watch daytime TV for a few hours they would assume that everyone is overweight, unemployed and has erectile function.

Love the marathons but yes I am sick of the "Sexpert" as well.

The weight loss commercial says 5 pounds lost over 4 months as typical or something like that....

Oh gorsh... I'm lolling all over the place at you guy's posts! :rofl:

Simple solution: Just buy a DVD recorder (with a hard drive) and tape all the UMs. You can watch the episodes the same day, the next day, or whenever you want. It allows you to simply skip past the commercials and any material that doesn't interest you. Today's DVD recorders can save up to 500 hours of programming, which is several months worth of shows. PVRs do the same thing, but some come with a monthly membership charge.
I haven't watched a commercial in years, and it's such a relief not to be bombarded with trash I don't care about every five minutes.

I just remembered something, the guy who owned Enzyte was convicted of some kind of fraud regarding that product and sentenced to jail. Even his mother was indicted on charges involving Enzyte. I found that out about 4 months ago.

I expected that with this news, "Smiling Bob" and his Enzyte commercials would gone for good... But nope, he's still on tv. Usually, I see ads for Enzyte on the outdoor type channels. DS is really into fishing and watches those shows on the weekends. Smiling Bob is ALWAYS sponsoring the fishing shows.

Aww come on Dawnie I ain't buying that ;)

I know all about those things, why would I need to be informed in a commercial. ;)

Was I the only one watching the late-night repeats? :( They kept showing this hokey commercial for a penis pump called the Pos-T-Vac. Absolute comedy gold. Looked like a Tim & Eric sketch.

It could be worse. They could be showing Girls Gone Wild ads. -_-

...The Commercials they are showing on Spike TV during this UM marathon?

I mean, I understand that Spike TV is a guy network kind of thing, but it's like ever single commercial break is for Playbook Resident Evil where they're going to have the Sexpert on to "spice up your sex life".

I'm disgusted with the fact that they're showing Resident Evil. That movie should be banned, and someone else should be allowed to make a true Resident Evil movie.

And Spike speaking as a straight male, I demand more commercials with Talia Madison AKA Velvet Sky in them. I don't care what she's shilling.

Was I the only one watching the late-night repeats? :( They kept showing this hokey commercial for a penis pump called the Pos-T-Vac. Absolute comedy gold. Looked like a Tim & Eric sketch.

It could be worse. They could be showing Girls Gone Wild ads. -_-

Dangit. I was up last night after midnight. I wanted to watch UM. What time was it on. I must have not stayed up late enough because they had some other guy kinda stuff on there so I just went to sleep.

And holy cow! They advertised a penis pump! lol At least they saved it for late night. I wish they'd save those sex toy demonstrations for late night tv. Sheesh! I'm 41 years old and I'm learning more about sex from tv commercials than I am from real life! lol

And I'm a fellow icanhascheezburger fan! Not even my 19 year old DD, knows what the heck I'm talking about when I tell her "ceiling cat is watching you" "you better ask ceiling cat for forgivenss for that". And then, I mention basement cat! She's like WTF kind of drugs is my mom on? lol

You haven't lived until you've become addicted to lolcats.

Hmmmmmm I might have to tune in to Spike just catch these interesting commercials. LMAO

And holy cow! They advertised a penis pump! lol At least they saved it for late night. I wish they'd save those sex toy demonstrations for late night tv. Sheesh! I'm 41 years old and I'm learning more about sex from tv commercials than I am from real life! lol

And I'm a fellow icanhascheezburger fan! Not even my 19 year old DD, knows what the heck I'm talking about when I tell her "ceiling cat is watching you" "you better ask ceiling cat for forgivenss for that". And then, I mention basement cat! She's like WTF kind of drugs is my mom on? lol

You haven't lived until you've become addicted to lolcats.
Heh, I agree. :P

I don't think UM was on last night. It was on from about 2-4 AM once or twice earlier in the week, though. Monday and Tuesday, maybe?

Most of it is the Demographic which Spike caters to

males 18-30

i don't have a problem with it that much. I mean Lifetime would have commercials for Tampons, birth control pills ect because of their demographic.

I just change the channel in any case, commercials suck

I really don't pay attention to commercials that air on Spike or Lifetime. Most cable networks air a lot of annoying commercials.

It seems nowadays there showing way more commercials then they use too.

I really don't pay attention to commercials that air on Spike or Lifetime. Most cable networks air a lot of annoying commercials.

I agree. sometimes I will watch press your luck on gsn and it's the same commercials all the time: diabetic testing supplies and those Hoverrounds.

I agree wiseguy182 - but I have to say about your avatar: I read your posts very quickly so I can get that smug Bob Bean off my screen. Good Lord was he one of the most unlikeable people profiled on UM ever?

I stopped watching Unsolved Mysteries on SpikeTV after about two weeks because of the commercials they air on SpikeTV. I really have absolutely no interest in seeing half naked women in the middle of Unsolved Mysteries, much less the type commercials TracyLynnS mentioned.

And holy cow! They advertised a penis pump!

With commercials like this how can anyone take SpikeTV seriously?

SpikeTv as far as I am concerned is a good example of what tv should not be.

Then again I have always considered SpikeTV to be low quality entertainment, just like every other network owned by Viacom.

It's unfortunate that Unsolved Mysteries ended up on SpikeTv.

This afternoon I was flipping through the channels & stopped at Spike. I saw the Resident Evil one. Holy cow!

I agree. sometimes I will watch press your luck on gsn and it's the same commercials all the time: diabetic testing supplies and those Hoverrounds.

I have noticed that GSN, Hallmark and ION air those types of commercials a lot.

I love how these people try to "target market" to certain crowds. Of course Spike is the "man's channel" but not every guy likes to watch barbaric cheesy fake wrestling with fire and heavy metal music playing in everything they show. I get the feeling that when they brainstormed for ideas for a man's channel, they came up with the following:

1. heavy metal rock music
2. fire
3. tatoos
4. motorcycles and hotrods
5. bowflex body building machines
6. barbaric fake wrestling
7. ways to pump up your sex life
8. alcohol (can't remember any commercials offhand but I'm sure they have some)

Look at the new UM. What's with the heavy metal music in ALL of the cases. There is no mood whatsoever. They play music that makes you want to demolish a house or burn something down. It's absolutely hilarious.

While Lifetime is a very feminine channel by some of the programs they show, they don't have rose bouquets and soft piano music playing with pink ribbons in the background associated to everything they show. That'd be a little stereotypical for women too.

I just find it funny how they come up with this stuff.

I guess I am willing to overlook the odd commercials because 1) it takes a lot to offend me and 2) I am so glad that UM is back!

I don't like the Erectile Dysfunction ads (especially during football) either but hey that is why I have that mute button nearby.

I will agree that Spike is trying to appeal to the "inner naughty 12 year old boy" in the audience!:lol:

Yeah, I think I've seen enough Enzyte commercials to last me a lifetime. And I've heard MORE THAN ENOUGH about Bob and his "chubby Santa." Are there still people from CM on the boards? 'Cause they should know that there are gals in the 18-30 demographic that are watching UM that aren't amused by these commercials.

Just another reason why I think the dude who invented TIVO should be given a wet, sloppy kiss. :)

I love how these people try to "target market" to certain crowds. Of course Spike is the "man's channel" but not every guy likes to watch barbaric cheesy fake wrestling with fire and heavy metal music playing in everything they show. I get the feeling that when they brainstormed for ideas for a man's channel, they came up with the following:

1. heavy metal rock music
2. fire
3. tatoos
4. motorcycles and hotrods
5. bowflex body building machines
6. barbaric fake wrestling
7. ways to pump up your sex life
8. alcohol (can't remember any commercials offhand but I'm sure they have some)
9. All that dismaying Ultimate Fighting and MMA garbage - the downfall of civilized society.
10. Penis enlargement infomercials.
11. Extreme video shows hosted by John Bunnell or some other excitable blowhard.

Was I the only one watching the late-night repeats? :( They kept showing this hokey commercial for a penis pump called the Pos-T-Vac. Absolute comedy gold. Looked like a Tim & Eric sketch.

It could be worse. They could be showing Girls Gone Wild ads. -_-

I hate the Girls Gone Wild ads. Comedy Central runs them constantly after a certain time at night (which, since I am on the west coast is like, 9PM). They are so explicit, I don't care if they blur out the boobs, they're still showing clips of a bunch of drunk chicks having sex with each other. I've seen ads for the Playboy Network that are more modest than that.

I could care less if adults want to watch porn in their own home, but I don't need to see previews of it every fifteen minutes. :rolleyes:

Look at the new UM. What's with the heavy metal music in ALL of the cases. There is no mood whatsoever. They play music that makes you want to demolish a house or burn something down. It's absolutely hilarious.

In the new version of the Audrey Moate segment, as the scary guy who lived in the swamp sneaks up on Audrey and her boyfriend in their car, they not only play the ~edgy~ heavy metal music, but also added the sound effects of a woman moaning. It squicked me out more than the commercials with the sex toys ever did. :P

I hate the Girls Gone Wild ads. Comedy Central runs them constantly after a certain time at night (which, since I am on the west coast is like, 9PM). They are so explicit, I don't care if they blur out the boobs, they're still showing clips of a bunch of drunk chicks having sex with each other. I've seen ads for the Playboy Network that are more modest than that.

I could care less if adults want to watch porn in their own home, but I don't need to see previews of it every fifteen minutes. :rolleyes:

I remember reading a few years ago that one of the creators of the "Girls Gone Wild" franchise got busted for drug trafficking. I thought this would be the end of the series and unfortunately it was not.

I'm a 100% straight American male who loves women as much, if not more, than the next guy and even I find it offensive how they exploit these young naive women to appear in these films.

Nope, Justin, Joe Francis didn't get busted for drug trafficking. Just tax evasion. :)

Nope, Justin, Joe Francis didn't get busted for drug trafficking. Just tax evasion. :)

You know, I think you're right. Sorry, I've had a few too many tonight. :)

LooksLikeCRicci's Free Legal Tip of the Day: If you're going to profit off of high-profile/borderline illegal pornography, ALWAYS report your earnings to the I.R.S. and pay your applicable taxes :)

LooksLikeCRicci's Free Legal Tip of the Day: If you're going to profit off of high-profile/borderline illegal pornography, ALWAYS report your earnings to the I.R.S. and pay your applicable taxes :)

I always figured he had them sign model releases after the shooting was complete. Although I would imagine that one could argue that such an agreement is not legally binding since the women are three sheets to the wind aka "diminished capacity".

Am I off base, madame attorney? ;)

Yeah, I think that's the way he would have had to have done it. I've had this very argument with folks before: In my opinion, there is NO way these ladies could have signed an informed consent form being in the condition they were in. Not sure how the rules are in Ft. Lauderdale or wherever else they may have filmed, but in Montana, if you're intoxicated, YOU ARE UNABLE to give consent to ANYTHING.

Joe Francis has been sued a number of times. I *think*that several of the successful cases were built off of this principle. In any case, it's still shady business... but I did see that he's got a "Guys Gone Wild" set too, just for ladies like CD and myself. :p

In the new version of the Audrey Moate segment, as the scary guy who lived in the swamp sneaks up on Audrey and her boyfriend in their car, they not only play the ~edgy~ heavy metal music, but also added the sound effects of a woman moaning. It squicked me out more than the commercials with the sex toys ever did. :P

Ohh I know; I was getting ready to post that myself. It was that hilarious, overkill moaning---just the kind you'd expect with the lame-o Spike touch. I'm sure Ms. Moate's daughter really appreciated that.

In the new version of the Audrey Moate segment, as the scary guy who lived in the swamp sneaks up on Audrey and her boyfriend in their car, they not only play the ~edgy~ heavy metal music, but also added the sound effects of a woman moaning. It squicked me out more than the commercials with the sex toys ever did. :P

:rolleyes:

You stay classy, Spike TV.

I agree 100%!! I was thinking of emailing a complaint or something.

LOL! I totally hadn't noticed that in the Audrey Moate segment. I'll have to check that out again...

On the topic of innappropriate commercials, with reruns of family type shows on cable, I don't think anyone is paying attention to what ads are running with what show.

DS and I were watching a rerun of Tool Time at noon (during what was the christmas school break, which means school kids could have been watching tv at this time of day).

One of the commercials was a levi's jeans ad from their "live life unbuttoned" campaign. It's the ad where the guy and girl are complete strangers and are confessing their lies to each other "I'm not really from LA, I live in detroit" and "I'm not really the manager of the band" and crap like that, as they are undressing each other and going up the steps of an apartment building.

They finally get into the apartment, which belongs to neither one of them, but just happens to be convenient for a little anonymous sex.

It was pretty hot and heavy for mid-day during Tool Time. And it was during christmas, which I figured meant they were trying to sell us some xmas presents. After seeing that ad, I'm telling you, Levi's were NOT on my christmas list to buy for my teens. LOL

Their timing was all off with that ad. (When it first started, it was so hot, I thought it was going to be a condom ad.) It should have been shown at night during tv shows aimed at adults, not on a channel showing family programs, imo.