John Oliver concluded this Sunday’s “Last Week Tonight” with a quick, but deep dive into how local car dealerships make their ads. And, spoiler alert, it turns out a lot of car salesmen are using the same ad copy.
In tonight’s show, John Oliver rejoiced in the eccentricity of the small-time car dealer — who have always been kind of expected to be wacky and off-beat, and that is definitely made clear in some of their ads. For example, one ad featured the dealership owner saying a version of, “I’m in a pickle! My doctor told me to calm down before my heart explodes,” before saying, “The only way for me to calm down is to help you get a nicer, newer car.” And for some reason, the guy was dressed like a pickle, right next to someone in a very creepy Uncle Sam costume.
“Ok, I don’t mind that.
In tonight’s show, John Oliver rejoiced in the eccentricity of the small-time car dealer — who have always been kind of expected to be wacky and off-beat, and that is definitely made clear in some of their ads. For example, one ad featured the dealership owner saying a version of, “I’m in a pickle! My doctor told me to calm down before my heart explodes,” before saying, “The only way for me to calm down is to help you get a nicer, newer car.” And for some reason, the guy was dressed like a pickle, right next to someone in a very creepy Uncle Sam costume.
“Ok, I don’t mind that.
- 6/14/2021
- by Samson Amore
- The Wrap
Similar News
“Hopefully, whatever their plans are, they include me”: Jon Hamm Wants to Play the One Marvel Villain Who Seems to be the Only Viable Kang Replacement in Avengers 6
- 3/18/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Emmy Experts predict Jon Hamm (‘Fargo’) or Tom Hollander (‘Feud’) will win Best Movie/Limited Actor
- 3/18/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
‘Palm Royale’ — Everything We Know About Kristen Wiig’s Apple TV+ Series
- 3/17/2024
- by Hunter Wooden
- Collider.com
NBC Cancels Two Reality Shows In Programming Shakeup
- 3/19/2024
- by Matthew Swigonski
- TV Shows Ace
‘Jack Ryan’ Producer Amy Berg Slams Former Boss Dan Schneider as a ‘Psychological Tormenter’ Responsible for Years of Panic Attacks
- 3/18/2024
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Dan Schneider Denies Child Sexualization, Toxic Workplace Claims in ID’s ‘Quiet On Set’ Docuseries
- 3/18/2024
- by Raquel 'Rocky' Harris
- The Wrap
John Oliver Mocks Mike Johnson’s Choice for GOP Retreat Location: ‘Like the Wes Anderson Remake of ‘The Shining”
- 3/18/2024
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
On Last Week Tonight, the Jokes Are Beside the Point—Literally
- 3/18/2024
- by Bill Carter
- LateNighter
John Oliver Takes Swipe At Kate Middleton’s Photoshop Fail & Gets ‘Jersey Shore’ Star Snooki Cameo
- 3/18/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.