That Gap ad has me screaming, too
Let me start by apologizing for this post. I can't stand this commercial. It's a Gap holiday special which is called Talk to the Moose. I don't know why. There's no Rocky and Bullwinkle in the spot and no references to Northern Exposure. I might have liked the commercial if it had made some shout out to two of my TV faves.Instead we have adorable little girls frolicking in winter wear. I have nothing against the little ladies. Like I said, they're adorable. They really make those sweaters work, so kudos to Gap for showing off their products in a positive way. If only the singing were as positive.
This caterwauling, cheerleader romp just grates on my nerves like nails on a chalkboard. Take a look:
Whatever happened to "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire..." or even "Santa Claus is coming to town"? Nothing melodic is heard here, just the beat of an obnoxious chant that's topped by high-pitched, shrill screaming.
You know the best thing about this Gap ad? It's seasonal. It will be off the air in about two weeks and hopefully shelved for a long, long time. At least till next Christmas.

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