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Christmas Ads on TV... already

Neadine · 2010-10-19 18:31:28

Is it just me or does anyone else things that it is WRONG to start advertising Christmas this early?? I'm still getting used to the idea that we are not getting a summer this year, it's not even Halloween yet, almost, but not yet. And I just say first Christmas ad, I'm in shock.

19-10-2010 7:31pm

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Is it just me or does anyone else things that it is WRONG to start advertising Christmas this early??
I'm still getting used to the idea that we are not getting a summer this year, it's not even Halloween yet, almost, but not yet. And I just say first Christmas ad, I'm in shock.

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#2 19-10-2010 7:32pm

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Argos have a weird one with Bing Crosby rapping.

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#3 19-10-2010 7:33pm

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So this has been going on longer than just the last 5 minutes.
One of these years they are going to decide to advertise Christmas all year round, Christmas tress for sale in July, avoid the rush.

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#4 19-10-2010 7:34pm

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But yeah, common decency would suggest waiting til after Hallowe'en at least.

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#5 19-10-2010 7:34pm

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Holidays are comin'
Holidays are comin'................

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#6 19-10-2010 7:35pm

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Neadine wrote: »

Is it just me or does anyone else things that it is WRONG to start advertising Christmas this early??
I'm still getting used to the idea that we are not getting a summer this year, it's not even Halloween yet, almost, but not yet. And I just say first Christmas ad, I'm in shock.

This happens every year and roughly at this time of year. Whats so shocking about this year?

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#7 19-10-2010 7:35pm

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Luxie wrote: »

Argos have a weird one with Bing Crosby rapping.

I think thats an awful advert to be honest.

I don't mind being reminded that Xmas is coming up sometimes - but bombarded at times, its gets too much.

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#8 19-10-2010 7:36pm

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shaaane wrote: »

This happens every year and roughly at this time of year. Whats so shocking about this year?

It seems to be getting earlier and earlier.
Don't they usually wait till after Halloween??

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#9 19-10-2010 7:37pm

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MrStuffins wrote: »

Holidays are comin'
Holidays are comin'................

Noooooo, stop.
La, la, la, la, la, la, la.

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#10 19-10-2010 7:38pm

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I've seen Santa at Switzers.

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#11 19-10-2010 7:38pm

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I hate the people who start their whinging earlier and eariler each year.

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#12 19-10-2010 7:39pm

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You can never celebrate Christmas too early.

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#13 19-10-2010 7:39pm

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Renn wrote: »

I hate the people who start their whinging earlier and eariler each year.

I'm not 'whinging', I actually really like Christmas, but come on, Santa in October, that's just not right.

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#14 19-10-2010 7:40pm

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i refuse to celebrate until at least November...it's not Christmas until the lights in town light up

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#15 19-10-2010 7:41pm

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nommm wrote: »

You can never celebrate Christmas too early.

Hmmmm, don't we celebrate Christmas at the same time every year??!!
I have no problem with Christmas celebrations, but advertising silly things months in advance...

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Neadine wrote: »

It seems to be getting earlier and earlier.
Don't they usually wait till after Halloween??

Not in the last 10 years at least. Worked in Argos myself a few years back and I remember getting some xmas stock in late july or early august.

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#17 19-10-2010 7:46pm

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shaaane wrote: »

Not in the last 10 years at least. Worked in Argos myself a few years back and I remember getting some xmas stock in late july or early august.

Maybe it's something that I am so traumatised by I have sub-consciously blocked all memory of early Christmas advertising!

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#18 19-10-2010 7:49pm

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Luxie wrote: »

Argos have a weird one with Bing Crosby rapping.

Bah buh buh buh boom boom boom shake the room?

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#19 19-10-2010 7:50pm

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shaaane wrote: »

Not in the last 10 years at least. Worked in Argos myself a few years back and I remember getting some xmas stock in late july or early august.

Ordering in stock in good time is one thing, ads are another though.

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#20 19-10-2010 7:58pm

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last year I spent Christmas day in a hotel alone, because my dad's an abusive alcoholic and my family are dysfunctional and alienated from one another.

Nice! Order anything from room service?

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#21 19-10-2010 8:16pm

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they don't do room service.

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#22 19-10-2010 8:20pm

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they don't do room service.

Well, look on the bright side - now you know what to ask Santa for this year.

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#23 19-10-2010 8:22pm

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hmmm.

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#24 19-10-2010 8:36pm

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I can't fuggin wait for Christmas!!!!

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#25 19-10-2010 8:46pm

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Slightly off-topic but a family a few doors down from me has the Christmas tree up already??!!

I say...Crumbs!

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#26 19-10-2010 8:57pm

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fonecrusher1 wrote: »

Slightly off-topic but a family a few doors down from me has the Christmas tree up already??!!

I say...Crumbs!

I say torch the place. A flaming sh1tbag or two at the very least.

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#27 19-10-2010 9:10pm

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Luxie wrote: »

Argos have a weird one with Bing Crosby rapping.

he beat his children

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#28 19-10-2010 9:15pm

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JohnathanM wrote: »

I say torch the place. A flaming sh1tbag or two at the very least.

Its a bit early alright.

I don't acknowledge Chrstmas until around the second week of December. For me its a 2/3 week long season not 3 months.:pac:

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#29 19-10-2010 9:48pm

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I guess they are trying to get in before the budget. IBTB

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#30 19-10-2010 10:14pm

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The worst are the Christmas party ads starting around June to be honest.

Have noticed a few Christmas ads on tv, anymore before the beginning of next month and my tv will be going out the window.

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#31 19-10-2010 10:38pm

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This topic comes up every year

2005 - Sep 19 http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=303815
2006- Sep 26 http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2054995614
2007- Oct 3 http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055160075
2008 - Sep 14 http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055377611

So if anything it's getting later.

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#32 19-10-2010 10:48pm

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I love Xmas, merry xmas everybody:).

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#33 19-10-2010 11:19pm

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Warm fires, roast turkey, family fights, love the buildup to xmas more than xmas:D

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#34 19-10-2010 11:36pm

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I fcuking hate Christmas with a passion-i try not to think about it all till 2 weeks before it.

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