by tvff
What Happened to Truth in Advertising?
Why do they call it an Irish Potato when there are absolutely no coconuts to be found in the Emerald Isle?
Of course, I suppose one could be carried there by an African swallow, but I thought they only made it as far as Mercia.
Photo: Melody Kramer
what is this irish potato thing of which you barely speak?
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-an-irish-potato.htm
apparently it is this.
To further the cause:
Billy: Let’s keep going, for $200.
Bobby Wheat: For $200 – alright: “And How About This Beef Jerky? What Kind of Mystery Meat Is This?
[ Tommy buzzes in ]
Tommy: It’s kind of saying, “Am I beef? Am I jerky? Am I jerky? Am I beef..? Just what am I!” [ incorrect answer ]
Barry: [ buzzes in ] It’s kind of saying, “Do you chew me? Am I a cigar? Am I am actual food product..?” [ incorrect answer ]
Barry: [ buzzes in ] Who are the ad wizards who came up with this one?! [ incorrect answer ]
Bobby Wheat: Sorry! The correct answer is: “Forget about this beef jerky! What about these Big Gulps?! Could we possibly need this much Mountain Dew?” Billy, you still have control of the board!
Billy: Back to “Cereals”, for $200.
Bobby Wheat: “Cereals”, for $200: “Grape Nuts – You Open It Up, No Grapes, No Nuts! What’s the Deal?”
[ Tommy buzzes in ]
Tommy: I think it’s just an expression.
Bobby Wheat: [ surprised ] Oh. That’s correct!
melody robin looks neat sure taste great too
uh, is this from snl ?
Yeah, it’s a skit with Jerry Seinfeld back in the early 90’s when he hosts a game show. Everyone talks like Seinfeld during the entire thing. I tried to find the video, but the SNL goons have removed it from youtube and not placed it on their own website or hulu.
I was always pulling for “Who are the ad wizards who came up with this one?” to turn up as the right answer.
…Don’t think it ever did, sadly.