Why did Hershey's ruin its Kisses holiday commercial? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Hawkee · 10-30-2021, 05:50 AM

Last year I saw that Hershey's updated it's classic holiday commercial and ruined it and I hope they don't air it this year. The commercial begins with the Hershey Kisses doing We Wish You A Merry Christmas then an arm removes one of the Kisses and then it cuts to a scene with a mother and daughter baking cookies. I don't know why Hershey's ruined such a great commercial classic that they should be ashamed at what they did. Bring back the original Hershey's Kisses holiday commercial because it was so cool and traditional for Hershey's
Bestie

icecream · 10-30-2021, 01:17 PM

Yes. At one point Hershey's said they would never change that commercial, it was a classic.

stevea · 10-30-2021, 09:58 PM

Last year, IIRC, they got some flak for changing it--so they brought back the original, but kept the spoiled new one in the mix.

I'd hope they learned the lesson, but I wouldn't bet on it. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

Hawkee · 11-03-2021, 02:38 AM

I think Hershey's did a wrong thing by ruining a classic holiday commercial that has aired since 1989 and they should make a new Hershey's Kisses holiday commercial this year. Because besides the regular commercials holiday commercials are special to see every year and Hershey's really ruined this commercial
Bestie

DadTheKing · 11-03-2021, 04:35 PM

Hi, Bestie! I agree, Hershey should publicly apologize for that commercial. If they want a new commercial, make an original one, don't ruin a classic.
DTK

stevea · 11-25-2021, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by stevea

Last year, IIRC, they got some flak for changing it--so they brought back the original, but kept the spoiled new one in the mix.

I'd hope they learned the lesson, but I wouldn't bet on it. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

They didn't learn anything -- both the ruined one and the original are back.
I'll never eat another HK again.

stevea · 11-25-2022, 01:35 PM

Here we are, a year later. They still haven't learned a thing.

GentlemanJim · 11-26-2022, 06:51 PM

I just assumed it was an "inclusiveness" gesture?

stevea · 11-26-2022, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GentlemanJim

I just assumed it was an "inclusiveness" gesture?

Yeah I get that, but it's just candies as bells. Simple, no exclusion of any kind.

I can't imagine anyone could have found a reason to complain about the original.

It's like they said, "It's a great Christmas commercial. Let's fix it."

GentlemanJim · 11-27-2022, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by stevea

Yeah I get that, but it's just candies as bells. Simple, no exclusion of any kind.

I can't imagine anyone could have found a reason to complain about the original.

It's like they said, "It's a great Christmas commercial. Let's fix it."

Just "me", but I don't think it was a matter of any "complaint" so much as "what can we do to expand our customer base?"

I was fine with the original version too. But somewhere there is a room full of stockholders who believe their good fortunes depend upon the hard work of others. And for them ANYTHING that might sell just two more bags full, is a great idea.

stevea · 11-27-2022, 09:26 AM

True.

Looking at it as glass-half-full, they DID bring the original back, and kept them both.

stevea · 11-20-2023, 10:53 PM

Well, another year gone by. So far, I've seen it twice tonight, both in original form. There is hope!

stevea · 12-04-2023, 11:03 PM

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

They still haven't learned.

Edward216 · 12-05-2023, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by stevea

They didn't learn anything -- both the ruined one and the original are back.
I'll never eat another HK again.

Wow, are you being completely ridiculous over a stupid TV commercial! LOL!

Oh well that's just more Hershey's Kisses for me to eat.

Ed.

Dude111 · 12-06-2023, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawkee

Last year I saw that Hershey's updated it's classic holiday commercial and ruined it and I hope they don't air it this year.

Yes sadly nothing should be a surprise now Hawk...... Everything has gone to crap

10-30-2021, 05:50 AM	#1
Hawkee Michael Fassbender Fanatic Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jan 17, 2016 Location: California Posts: 10,862	Why did Hershey's ruin its Kisses holiday commercial? Last year I saw that Hershey's updated it's classic holiday commercial and ruined it and I hope they don't air it this year. The commercial begins with the Hershey Kisses doing We Wish You A Merry Christmas then an arm removes one of the Kisses and then it cuts to a scene with a mother and daughter baking cookies. I don't know why Hershey's ruined such a great commercial classic that they should be ashamed at what they did. Bring back the original Hershey's Kisses holiday commercial because it was so cool and traditional for Hershey's Bestie
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10-30-2021, 01:17 PM	#2
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11-26-2022, 06:51 PM	#8
GentlemanJim Concerns, Support, & Feedback Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 26, 2019 Location: The back country Posts: 5,443	I just assumed it was an "inclusiveness" gesture?
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10-30-2021, 09:58 PM	#3
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 45,064	Last year, IIRC, they got some flak for changing it--so they brought back the original, but kept the spoiled new one in the mix. I'd hope they learned the lesson, but I wouldn't bet on it. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

11-03-2021, 02:38 AM	#4
Hawkee Michael Fassbender Fanatic Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jan 17, 2016 Location: California Posts: 10,862	I think Hershey's did a wrong thing by ruining a classic holiday commercial that has aired since 1989 and they should make a new Hershey's Kisses holiday commercial this year. Because besides the regular commercials holiday commercials are special to see every year and Hershey's really ruined this commercial Bestie

11-03-2021, 04:35 PM	#5
DadTheKing Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 21, 2016 Location: California Posts: 2,272	Hi, Bestie! I agree, Hershey should publicly apologize for that commercial. If they want a new commercial, make an original one, don't ruin a classic. DTK

11-25-2022, 01:35 PM	#7
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 45,064	Here we are, a year later. They still haven't learned a thing.

11-27-2022, 09:26 AM	#11
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 45,064	True. Looking at it as glass-half-full, they DID bring the original back, and kept them both.

11-20-2023, 10:53 PM	#12
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 45,064	Well, another year gone by. So far, I've seen it twice tonight, both in original form. There is hope!

12-04-2023, 11:03 PM	#13
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 45,064	If it ain't broke, don't fix it. They still haven't learned.