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Transformers Movie director Michael Bay pokes fun at himself in the new Verizon Fios ad, complete with Transformers Movie clips and a giant Bumblebee... and explosions.
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Posted by Autobotic9 on February 15th, 2008 @ 3:07pm CST
LOL! That was hilarious. BOOM, BOOM!!
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Posted by Uniprimus on February 15th, 2008 @ 3:10pm CST
Verizon rules simply because of this.
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Posted by SavageCam on February 15th, 2008 @ 3:19pm CST
HAHAHAHA! That was great! Bay always stays right in his "zone", namely cool explosions and "awesome" special effects! With him, you always know what you'll get. Nice work, Verizon.
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Posted by Blitzwing the warrior on February 15th, 2008 @ 3:20pm CST
I love his cat
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Posted by Duo Prime on February 15th, 2008 @ 3:44pm CST
Dare I say....That Ad Was Awesome!!!
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Posted by Keeperofthespark on February 15th, 2008 @ 3:56pm CST
Well, that was aweosme. But the small clip of Pearl Harbor, not aweosme. Everything else, awesome indeed.
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Posted by Liege Evilmus on February 15th, 2008 @ 4:01pm CST
I want an explosion machine.
I'm tired of making bombs the hard way.
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Posted by Ultra Magnus on February 15th, 2008 @ 4:09pm CST
That was... REALLY funny.
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Posted by Pyrostrata on February 15th, 2008 @ 4:14pm CST
LOL! The exploding BBQ and swimming pool.....pure gold!
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Posted by Dr. Caelus on February 15th, 2008 @ 4:15pm CST
I really wasn't fond of this guy when he was announced, but because of his sense of humor, he's grown on me.
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Posted by darkqueen01 on February 15th, 2008 @ 4:21pm CST
Nice to see that Bay has a sense of humor.
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Posted by Deadpool. on February 15th, 2008 @ 5:11pm CST
That was..... AWESOME!
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Posted by Tyrenol on February 15th, 2008 @ 5:39pm CST
We need more guys to wake up in the morning and make the decision to go forward; as oppose to the spineless, easily scared cowards I've been meeting as of late.
I also respect the guy's sense of humor, but he needs to cut down on the explosives. _=
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Posted by prowl13f on February 15th, 2008 @ 5:48pm CST
That was funny enough to watch twice. AWESOME PUSSYCAT had me droppin to the floor!
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Posted by First-Aid on February 15th, 2008 @ 5:49pm CST
I want that grill...bet it would cut down on the cooking time for steaks...
simply...totally...awesome...
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Posted by Solrac333 on February 15th, 2008 @ 5:52pm CST
AWESOME!!!
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Posted by Saberspark model H. on February 15th, 2008 @ 7:38pm CST
When Bay wakes up he already has all the explosion triggers in hand. I want an awesome breakfast BOOM!
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Posted by Stormrider on February 15th, 2008 @ 7:50pm CST
It would have been funnier if he blew up the TV.
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Posted by Skowl on February 15th, 2008 @ 7:56pm CST
I admire the guy for being able to make fun of himself, most people in Hollywood have their heads too far up their own ass to be able to do that.
I also noticed how he's got an 08 Bumblebee and a Leader Megatron toy on his desk next to his big (I presume "awesome"?) TV...
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Posted by OptimusShr on February 15th, 2008 @ 8:32pm CST
I want an exploding pool so I can scare the crap out of people.
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Posted by Autobot Snake Eyes on February 15th, 2008 @ 9:45pm CST
That was so funny!! Mike isnt afraid to poke fun at how simple his movies are.
BOOM!! BOOM!!
he even has a exploding pool and leader megs if you look closely. That would be so cool to have that BB they used in the film.
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Posted by UltraPrimal on February 15th, 2008 @ 10:09pm CST
Awesome!
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Posted by Firebird on February 15th, 2008 @ 10:22pm CST
Not only was that ad better than all the other Fios ads I've seen, It was (as Bay says) pretty Awesome!
I am glad they showed the shot of Bonecrusher, He is awesome too.
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Posted by dragons on February 15th, 2008 @ 10:29pm CST
it was good but really didnt make me laugh awseome got anyyoing couple of times but i can stand to watchit over and over again
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Posted by Autobot032 on February 15th, 2008 @ 10:34pm CST
I roffled.
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Posted by 8 bit on February 15th, 2008 @ 11:14pm CST
The framed picture of explosions was a nice touch. Good commercial!
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Posted by kuzzy on February 15th, 2008 @ 11:28pm CST
damn it i have to say it, that was awsome
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Posted by SnipeShade on February 16th, 2008 @ 2:37pm CST
lol. Simply hilarious!
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Posted by DevastaTTor on February 18th, 2008 @ 7:53am CST
Brillient.... or should I say...
AWESOME.
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Posted by Omega Charge on February 18th, 2008 @ 9:27am CST
Most fast-paced commercial for Verizon I've ever seen.
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Posted by Sentry Prime on February 18th, 2008 @ 11:19pm CST
Seems Mr. Bay is looking to kick start a television advertising campaign -
Last night I saw him in an advert for the Commonwealth Bank Australia, in which he spoofs himself by making a over the top ad in which a "Croc Dundee" style hero fights off hoardes of "Mad-Max" road-warrior Koalas (wtf??)
...apparently it required the use of 7 helicopters...
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Posted by Heavy B on February 23rd, 2008 @ 7:21pm CST
boy, he wasn't pushing trasformers too hard. just sevral movie clips and 2 1/2 story bumblebee
that being said. i want an awesome cat
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Posted by Autobot032 on February 23rd, 2008 @ 7:47pm CST
Dr. Heavy B wrote:boy, he wasn't pushing trasformers too hard. just sevral movie clips and 2 1/2 story bumblebee
that being said. i want an awesome cat
No...I don't think so. That's one cat that could awesomely hurt you.
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