VIDEO: The Craziest Commercials Of 2008!

With 2008 coming to a close, the holidays have brought up some laughs, some jeers and some pretty fun and exciting times. Judging by these local TV ads, such small businesses (ones that the Grinch himself may call “a bit over the top”) do exist. Which calls to mind a platitude that mom always reminds me of around the holidays: Better to get a lump of coal than a lead-painted tea set. The Urban Daily takes a look back at some of the craziest holiday commercials for the oh-eight!

Jones Big Ass Truck Rental And Storage –

With “being intoxicated” being actually funny in the normal sense, there’s an odd quality to this when it comes down to paying a drunk to hold your stuff. Joking about destroying it is not the Yuletide spirit. But with homeboy offering to stash weed on his behalf is awfully generous.

Memorable quote: “Do you know how big a bus is?”

Silas Deane Pawn Shop –

Arnold Schwarzenegger impersonations have been played out since 1999, honestly. Maybe Billboards and Internet banners would work better. With a slogan like, “Get down here now; get down here now,” how could you go wrong? Check out the video below to see how… 

Memorable quote: “What are you doing? Arghh!”

Norton’s Furniture –

According to this commercial, here are the reasons you should ship at Norton’s Furniture:

1.) They’ll give you credit even if you don’

t know what credit is.

2.) You can count on the fact that the owner’

s name is Marc.

3.) Giant tuxedoed frogs often relax there.

4.) Except when concealed men with hedge clippers go on the attack.

Memorable quote: “Now, seriously. If you can’t get credit in my store,” (coffee break) “you can’t get credit anywhere.”

Crazy Gideon’s –

Clearly someone forgot to tell Gideon that the “crazy” portion of the name is supposed to refer to the store’

s irrationally low prices, not actual psychotic rage.

Memorable quote: “Hurry before I change my mind!”

(About what, killing me with a television set?)

Hobbymasters –

Some notable facts:

1.) This place is so big, you cold easily get lost in there.

2.) Arlene and Charlie can find you anywhere you may try to hide.

3.) Charlie has no qualms about throwing shit at you.

4.) This is how the terrorists win.

Memorable quote: “Not if I spot you first!”