I just switched to CBC music cause they have no commercials. THe morning host is really annoying but she plays enough music that its easy to tune her out. And then its like 4 hours of really good classical music.
Anyone remember they had some slobby looking guy with glasses do all the tv commercials? And one had a little girl say “you forgot the doot doot!” At the end
You know, I was kind of okay with the commercials until the jingle singing lady started getting in on the jokes. A tasty breakfast treat indeed. Make. It. Stop.
I want to rip my ears off when I hear their ads holy shit. If I ever need a company for getting approved, I’ll go anywhere but them. Worst part is that they have CFOX by the balls now
I'll never use them, since they did a Star Wars-in-all-but-name commercial after Carrie Fisher died. The jist was that Leia was mortgaging the Death Star to fund the rebellion, and I thought it was super fucking tasteless.
They're both terrible. Spence takes the cake for me for historical reasons. They have ALWAYS been terrible, to the point that I paid a slight premium to purchase my ring from a different local retailer, even though Spence was slightly cheaper
The worst Spence ad is the one where they go “WOOOOO!” at the end. Way back when I used to listen to the radio as my alarm, that was the worst when a guy is waking up.
My boyfriend has a Woody T. Bear teddy bear from when he was 2. It's all janky now but still keeps it on his bed. & he even bought a brand-new one at Value Village a few yrs ago. He's 37. I'm too young (35) to remember Woodward's.
Oh boy, you remind me of why I stopped listening to the radio. When I last listened to the radio, it was non-stop Alpine Credits ads (Approved! Devorppa!), Spence Diamonds (WOOO!), Hope Street (Hope Street dot C AYYYYYYYY!), Zukerman Law (Call us before your Spouse does!), Sleep Country Canada (Why buy a mattress anywhere else?!) ads.
Yea I can stand the other commercials but Spence is just god awful. I have no idea who though those commercials would be good for their business. Then again, I must be wrong because they are able to spend tons of money on radio ads every month. They must be still making tons of money.
Have you heard the recent one? It's so blatant they lampshade how over the top it is. "The holidays are coming up - you're going to be meeting your fiancée's family. This is true. They're going to be talking non-stop about her big, huge engagement ring. This is also true. You got her a big, big diamond, right?"
Their programs are still ok. Just they keep playing music shit on their main channel. Like book or theater shows are ok but if i wanna hear music ID listen to literally every other channel.
Whenever I'm in a different vehicle and hear the radio I'm instantly reminded why I've used satellite radio for almost a decade. Listening to local radio gives me ear cancer.
I used to hate hearing these ads growing up, but when I was ready to propose to my girlfriend, was the first place I went as it was the first place I thought of. They got deep into my subconscious- played the long game.
I hate these ads. While I dislike Kid Carson to a tee, he actually did a pretty good job making fun of the ad by doing a spot-on imitation of the CEO's voice.
Sometimes I like when radio hosts bring up current events and local stuff in between my music, so I'm not too out of the loop nowadays. Sometimes an entire news broadcast is too much for a 20 minute commute.
I turned the radio off the moment I heard that add. Later decided to change channels all together because the one I was listening to started playing Christmas music on November 12, and as a retail worker, I get enough of that shit in December.
Good point. I wish they wouldn't switch over to Christmas music until Dec 1st. I, too, work retail and have been hearing it for a couple of weeks now already.
I can honestly say that there has never been a jewelry store advertisement that hasn't become annoying after you hear it once. If I hear "Diamonds, on diamonds, on diamonds, one more time I go crazy.
Why do radio commercials always use echo effects on the announcers? Has it been found to draw people's attention more? Makes it less monotonous? Annoys TF outta is all it does.
Never was going to buy a diamond, but they made me extra sure in my decision. Just because you removed the scream doesn't mean I hate your commercials any less
Brilliant although I have and will continue to Stan for their commercials, not because diamonds are an ethical product or that I believe in the company, but for the sheer eccentricity and terribleness of their ads. It is an absolute legend to me
I stopped listening to the radio for this reason.
I just switched to CBC music cause they have no commercials. THe morning host is really annoying but she plays enough music that its easy to tune her out. And then its like 4 hours of really good classical music.
I listen to CityNews for 6 hours a day 5 days a week
Satellite radio is worth it solely to avoid commercials like that in my music.
This and covid.
yeah i can't handle radio ads. so abrasive. it is cbc, npr, and streaming for me. i guess those ads must "work" though
i wish my car connected to the bluetooth immediately, instead my choices are listening to annoying static, or an xm channel 1 ad.
Or the old days of...
One of my friends remixed that sound. It's hilarious.
I remember when it was United buy and sell, furniture warehouse.
Budget Budget Budget Brake and Muffler
Tbh, I kind of miss that one.
“You forgot the bump-bump”
Larry and Willie... Numba one station.... Jack FMMMM
How dare you make me happy with nostalgia
Doo doo doo doo doo doo, doo wahhhh
Anyone remember they had some slobby looking guy with glasses do all the tv commercials? And one had a little girl say “you forgot the doot doot!” At the end
SUN! WING! DOT! CEE-AYY!
Anything kid Carson says really crushes the souls of my ears. I can't believe he's back on the air.
You may want to place a cool wet Rag on your forehead
Okay Michael, I have placed a , cool, wet, rag on my forehead. Now what?
Alpine Credit
WHERE HOMEOWNERS GET APPROVED
You know, I was kind of okay with the commercials until the jingle singing lady started getting in on the jokes. A tasty breakfast treat indeed. Make. It. Stop.
They can go straight to hell
I want to rip my ears off when I hear their ads holy shit. If I ever need a company for getting approved, I’ll go anywhere but them. Worst part is that they have CFOX by the balls now
So much cringe, especially the last bit about waffles.
Making your home equity work for you!
I'll never use them, since they did a Star Wars-in-all-but-name commercial after Carrie Fisher died. The jist was that Leia was mortgaging the Death Star to fund the rebellion, and I thought it was super fucking tasteless.
I for one think they are running an excellent advertising campaign
Kirmac cares for KIDS!
And related to that…1-877 KARS 4 KIDS
I hate every ad they prey on compassion towards kids.
I remember like 20 years ago the jingle
My vote for worst sound bite, goes to the 730 AM radio ad.
That’s also on TV a lot, with Bill Good.
I hate their trumpets jingle.
Diamonds. On diamonds … on DIAMONDS.
Calum has a big idea. Calums big idea is to sell diamonds. In a diamond store. Calums a fucking genius.
Get her something rare…get her a diamond for only $199
That whole commercial sounded like it was written and recorded by a computer!
Alpine Credits is way worse than Spence.
Neeeh
They're both terrible. Spence takes the cake for me for historical reasons. They have ALWAYS been terrible, to the point that I paid a slight premium to purchase my ring from a different local retailer, even though Spence was slightly cheaper
The worst Spence ad is the one where they go “WOOOOO!” at the end. Way back when I used to listen to the radio as my alarm, that was the worst when a guy is waking up.
Wooooo isn't as bad as sirens in songs. Fuck sirens in any sort of media.
I always associated that scream with the original Alien Hominid game on Newgrounds.
A blast from the past: “Dollar 49 Day Woodward’s, dollar 49 day Tuesday”
I actually reference this often. Better times!
My boyfriend has a Woody T. Bear teddy bear from when he was 2. It's all janky now but still keeps it on his bed. & he even bought a brand-new one at Value Village a few yrs ago. He's 37. I'm too young (35) to remember Woodward's.
SPENCE DIAMONDS SELLS DIAMONDS FOR THAT DIAMONDS PERSON IN YOUR DIAMONDS CUSTOMIZE YOUR DIAMONDS FOR 10 DIAMONDS SPENCE DIAMONDS DIAMONDS FOR DIAMONDS
Yo dawg I heard you liked Diamonds...
Fuck Spence Diamonds.
Acorn stair lift
Commercials played during Wheel of Fortune. 👌
The new Sleep Country one.
TV has it too.
Oh god. I detest the Sleep Country ad!!
1-800-267-2001, AlaaaaarmForce!
ALARMFORCE IS LISTED ON THE TSX.
Call one eight-hundred, two six seven two thousand and one!
I would listen to 1000x this ad over Spence
Joel Matlin
I remember thinking, about 20 years back: "will they change their phone number to 2002 in the new year?"
I’m so happy we got to find out what Callum’s BIG big plans were
He's just getting started...
Anyone who shops at Spence diamonds can consider me their mortal enemy for supporting that business
Events and Adventures blah blah blah
I instantly change the station... Any diamond company now. They are all equally as bad. "Diamonds, on diamonds... on diamonds. Revolutionary"
Oh boy, you remind me of why I stopped listening to the radio. When I last listened to the radio, it was non-stop Alpine Credits ads (Approved! Devorppa!), Spence Diamonds (WOOO!), Hope Street (Hope Street dot C AYYYYYYYY!), Zukerman Law (Call us before your Spouse does!), Sleep Country Canada (Why buy a mattress anywhere else?!) ads.
Vancouver job shop is one I would add to this list from when I still listened to news radio for traffic.
Christine, we have a PROOOBLEM!
Yea I can stand the other commercials but Spence is just god awful. I have no idea who though those commercials would be good for their business. Then again, I must be wrong because they are able to spend tons of money on radio ads every month. They must be still making tons of money.
They were the reason I got satlite radio. Could not stand that guy telling me I was a bad man because I was not buying diamonds for my girlfriend
Have you heard the recent one? It's so blatant they lampshade how over the top it is. "The holidays are coming up - you're going to be meeting your fiancée's family. This is true. They're going to be talking non-stop about her big, huge engagement ring. This is also true. You got her a big, big diamond, right?"
Anytime I start feeling bad about paying for Spotify, I listen to commercial radio for 15 minutes, and I’m good.
Back in 2006, when Z turned into Crave, they went through two weeks of 'stunting'
Desktop version of
The true evil is the creator of those commercials. Alpine and diamonds, I wonder who that is.
SPROTS SHAW COLLEGE
Since 1903.
Spence, Alpine Credit, Capital Direct
I laughed so hard when I saw this. It’s so true.
WE SEE YOU!
Your reddit commenting antics aren't a match for our tactics!
Agreed. Radio is a fucking wasteland these days. CBC used to be a place of refuge but now it's utter crap too.
Agreed. CBC has really sunk. Still some good music sometimes, but the “personalities “!! Odario, PLEASE shut up and play the music!!!!!
Their programs are still ok. Just they keep playing music shit on their main channel. Like book or theater shows are ok but if i wanna hear music ID listen to literally every other channel.
Alpine Creeedit were home owners get approved!
Radio commercials here aren’t quite as annoying as in Toronto.
CARLOANME.CA CARLOANME.CA CARLOANME.CA CARLOANME.CA CARLOANME.CA
Lou Lamoriello selling Acura’s for Aurora Acura
Their newest commercial is just as bad as the others.
Netcoins blah blah
Ahh it’s a Calgary company so screw em even more
What about West side pest control from commercials.....
Leave a bad review on google and 'hit 'em where it hurts."
😭😭🤣🤣💀
You haven’t heard of the diamond ring surrounded by diamonds with a band covered in diamonds for only 3499.99$
This is the worst torture you could place on someone.
Fuckin' Spence Diamonds ruining radio for everyone across Canada.
So it's all Vancouver stations then?
I turn it OFF every damn time. Beyond aggravating to hear that stupid, ridiculous ad.
I used to give radio stations a five min penalty and would switch to another station for playing those ads... God awful...
Whenever I'm in a different vehicle and hear the radio I'm instantly reminded why I've used satellite radio for almost a decade. Listening to local radio gives me ear cancer.
I used to hate hearing these ads growing up, but when I was ready to propose to my girlfriend, was the first place I went as it was the first place I thought of. They got deep into my subconscious- played the long game.
I hate these ads. While I dislike Kid Carson to a tee, he actually did a pretty good job making fun of the ad by doing a spot-on imitation of the CEO's voice.
Diamonds on diamond ON DIAMONDS
I work on retail and listen to this e v e r y d a y
Retail solidarity. ✊🏼
It's been a while since I've left Vancouver, 10 years to be exact (and hence stopped the daily drowning myself in News 1130)
The screaming guy has gone, but has been replaced with an equally annoying cast of characters.
People still listen to the radio?
Yes.
I specifically get phones with radio tuners for this alone. Radios great. saves so much on the data plans.
Sometimes I like when radio hosts bring up current events and local stuff in between my music, so I'm not too out of the loop nowadays. Sometimes an entire news broadcast is too much for a 20 minute commute.
FUCK U SPENCE DIAMOND ADS
I turned the radio off the moment I heard that add. Later decided to change channels all together because the one I was listening to started playing Christmas music on November 12, and as a retail worker, I get enough of that shit in December.
Good point. I wish they wouldn't switch over to Christmas music until Dec 1st. I, too, work retail and have been hearing it for a couple of weeks now already.
I can honestly say that there has never been a jewelry store advertisement that hasn't become annoying after you hear it once. If I hear "Diamonds, on diamonds, on diamonds, one more time I go crazy.
Chalk it up as another free ad for Spence Diamonds.
When I first found out that you can try on any ring in the store I was thankful that I had my cool-wet rag
Wish there was a way to take these off the the air
Why do radio commercials always use echo effects on the announcers? Has it been found to draw people's attention more? Makes it less monotonous? Annoys TF outta is all it does.
spence diamonds ads are the worst, but to be fair i hate it enough to know the name, some ads i hate so much but idek what company i should be hating
Diamonds on diamonds ON DIAMONDS
Never was going to buy a diamond, but they made me extra sure in my decision. Just because you removed the scream doesn't mean I hate your commercials any less
It’s weird that pretty much every city in US/Canada has radio ads for diamond/jewelry stores. And they all sound the same.
Fun fact, the guy that went wooo on the radio was actually the owner of Spence, he did all the radio commercials.
WOOOÒOOOOOŐÔ!!!!
Spence diamond ads are so annoying that they keep more ppl away then they bring in. I'll never buy a diamond there.
Alpine Credit, if you’re reading this I turn off the radio the second your ad comes on.
Spence diamonds makes the absolute worst radio commercials
1.49 Day, Woodwards! 1.49 Day, Tuesday! I'm so freaking old lmao
and dont forget “every kiss begins with Kay”
In Edmonton. It is the stupid oodle noodle commercial. Drives me mad when it comes on at work
I actually like the jingle now as I know there's a Vancouver Redditor having a meltdown at that precise moment.
You just helped to increase the buzz around them. Ads just need to attack attention, they don’t need to be liked, they need to stand out.
OMG, you too! I have to turn the radio off during their newest ad. I would never shop there on principle.
In America, they will counter you with the monotone founder of Shane Co.
But right now at IK-EE-A you can find all the biggest deals on furniture! 😕
At least that little shit with the annoying voice doesnt do them anymore
Just get a bluetooth fm transmitter
I stopped listening to CFOX because of this.
I hated freeway frank!
Rentco! Rentco!
Rosemary Rocksalt bagels did not entice me with their commercials.
what's a spence diamonds 0.o
Haven't listened to the radio in years. Only listen to Spotify.
"Bro Jake" and "TDM" ....the talentless shit we put up with because there was nothing else....
Brilliant although I have and will continue to Stan for their commercials, not because diamonds are an ethical product or that I believe in the company, but for the sheer eccentricity and terribleness of their ads. It is an absolute legend to me