Why are so many TV commercials stupid?

2 reasons: 1. So more people will understand the commercial. Smart people will understand it, but dumb people wouldn't understand it if commercials were so “smart” and intricate. 2. To sell more. read more

Ever since Geico and Old Spice Commercials started rolling out, commercials both on TV and the Internet have gotten more funny and weird. That way they stand out from the rest of the commercials and also are entertaining. Some commercials have a jingle, so they stick in your head. And some put hot girls in them to get your attention. read more

1) Agencies - It takes talented people to produce smart advertising. The advertising industry does attract some amazingly talented people. But, as with most fields, talent is often the exception, not the rule. Likewise, agencies that produce smart TV commercials are rare compared to the rest of the bunch. read more

We Are Being Attacked With Too Many Tv Commercials. One of the main reasons that we as consumers are bombarded with these endless commercials, is that the stars of the shows we like to watch, demand ridiculous pay for what they do. I know they are good, but their salaries need to be brought back to reality. read more