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Sascha was the first to ask us about this week’s faux meebo Super Bowl ad. First off, we have to give credit where credit is due. If you were scratching your head after watching our video, you probably haven’t seen either of these: the original 1997 VW Golf video or the spoof 1998 Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer version. SannaSK got it right – this was definitely an homage effort — a parody of a parody (and a slightly sneaky way to get out our “we’re hiring” message).
Yah, I know… we didn’t expect anyone to really remember these. But the song is catchy, I happen to own a five-year-old VW Jetta, and we were willing to do anything that involved making a really large pirate emoticon (a big thanks to Jason over at goodplastics.com).
So don’t worry, we’re not quitting our day jobs 
A few funny things… we had about three hours to make the film in total (Sandy’s landlord raised her rent so she needed the afternoon to go roof hunting). I got outbid twice on eBay before finally scoring that skeleton toy. We took the passenger shots by using masking tape and rubber bands to strap the camcorder to the passenger window and driving with the door open. Because the door was wide open, we did most of the filming over by Shoreline where we were pretty sure we wouldn’t get ticketed.
Speaking of getting ticketed, did you see the shot where we drive over the bridge? We really, really weren’t supposed to be there – turns out that’s a pedestrian bridge and the woman was surprised when we snuck up behind her. Emily over at DFJ gave us a few suggestions and one was an alternative ending that involved Sandy and me picking up Seth and then dropping him off on a curb once we realized he was stinky. However, Seth’s not really stinky and he was running around supplying the meebo crew with Quizno’s sandwiches.
Hope you enjoyed our quirky ad (don’t forget to check out the others too) and, for the football fans out there, we wish your team good luck this Sunday. For the big game, I’m heading down to Jersey’s to get some cheesesteaks and huddle around the big screen with the crowd.
Oh, and no emoticons were harmed in the production of this film 
Take Care!
-Elaine
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February 4th, 2007 at 12:00 am
first comment!
February 4th, 2007 at 1:00 am
and elaine == hawt
February 4th, 2007 at 3:31 am
I got the joke.
February 4th, 2007 at 5:47 am
OMG that was too funny! I remember the Bill Gates parody but never saw the first…Love the subliminal hint of hiring…hehe. Keep up the good work so I may keep loving meebo!
February 4th, 2007 at 9:19 am
I recommend this short movie which mocks Kim Jong Il and his special agents for buying Hennessy XO abroad :=)
The full 30-minute movie can be watched and downloaded (in WMV or Flash format) at:
http://nk007movie.googlepages.com/
February 4th, 2007 at 10:26 am
That was just hysterical. I love everything you guys do.
Thanks for the great product.
February 4th, 2007 at 10:30 am
that was rubish i hav never heard somin so BORIN
February 4th, 2007 at 11:46 am
hey, i’m having serious issues with the service and i was wondering if u could help. when i add a new buddy, it doesn’t save it, so the next time i loggin, the new person is not there. and, whenever i add a new buddy, it always says they’re offline. do u have any idea what’s going on?
~Shannon
February 4th, 2007 at 11:47 am
hello peoples how are you doin todayyy just kiddinn…????????????
February 4th, 2007 at 11:48 am
hello u peoplesssssssss???????????
February 4th, 2007 at 11:54 am
hey hjow r u , where do u go to skl xxxxx
February 4th, 2007 at 12:07 pm
hola mi nombre es eliseo y quiero conocer amigos
February 4th, 2007 at 12:08 pm
I completely loved it when I saw it. I couldn’t stop laughing the first time around. I was like “oh no, not again” at the beginning, but it grew on me.
Kudos to the work on it. Looks like some great improv filming skills (the passenger side views) paid off.
Later,
Daniel
February 4th, 2007 at 12:40 pm
like i said Later!! lol
February 4th, 2007 at 12:59 pm
So maybe there are two Daniel C’s? I’m confused on the last comment. “like i said Later!!”
February 4th, 2007 at 1:18 pm
What is your day jobs? I mean, we enjoy Meebo! free of advertising, so who pays you guys/gals?
=)
*hugs for Sandy!*
February 4th, 2007 at 1:19 pm
OMG am I cloned? Or is that my alter ego??
February 4th, 2007 at 5:04 pm
No, I don’t have an alter ego.
February 4th, 2007 at 5:08 pm
i love meebo but i cant figure out how to get a new id!
February 4th, 2007 at 5:12 pm
Here I sit having said YUP to covering the IT department on the weekend for one of Am-z-n.com’s sites for 10.5 hours while attempting to do a shift flip to nights then back to days. Yawns…
That was pretty cool actually, it was nice way to start out the day (night) seeing 2 people actually driving around smiling… with a hint of comedy.
That reminds me of the time I put a life-sized pink panther seat-belted in my passenger seat and drove around… or parked in front of a McDonald’s DT window and placing him in the drivers seat with a placard on the dash reading “Adding some Color and Expression to life…”
While inside eating I enjoyed the heads turning,fingers pointing and the smiles flowing… as customers inside and out as well as passers by noticed and enjoyed.
Now as for those stars in the car I can only imagine what kind of laughter those two generate in the office. Great job on not cracking up totally in front of the cam, I know it’s hard to do especially when having fun and trying to keep a straight face.
Can I adopt you all as my remote IT team ??? lol
February 4th, 2007 at 5:13 pm
What? Stop lying! Of COURSE I have an alter ego.
February 4th, 2007 at 6:53 pm
it’s a kewl ad where ever it came from, kudos!
February 4th, 2007 at 7:44 pm
Gawd dhamn…
Somewhat funny stuff.
And to the Daniels, we don’t need people like you flooding the forum with senseless shiznit…
February 4th, 2007 at 9:08 pm
I remember two VW commercials from awhile ago…”Da da da” by Trio and “Pink Moon” by Nick Drake were burned into my min dway back then. I think you guys did a good job for what you had to do it with and for the amount of time to do it in. Too bad I can’t leave my current job to help Meebo out. Maybe later when I come home.
February 4th, 2007 at 11:33 pm
say hi to my friends
February 5th, 2007 at 12:16 am
Awesome-ist commercials, hehe. I\’d love to be part of the Meebo team and all, but as of right now, a novice programmer wouldn\’t qualify for any of the positions. I love the challenge that you guys posted last week and can\’t wait for more. Well, keep up the good work!!
February 5th, 2007 at 1:12 am
I get it now. Homage.
February 5th, 2007 at 2:45 am
Hi
I didn’t really get it the first time I watched it….I then realised there was an original and watched that, then watched yours again, and its great!!! I heart Meebo
annelese….mmmwaahhh!!
February 5th, 2007 at 7:19 am
Loved it. Thought it was great. Knowing the background on the creation process makes it even better. (Not that you had to justify it.) Keep up the great work people!!!
February 5th, 2007 at 8:03 am
that was so0o0 co0o0ol…lol
February 5th, 2007 at 8:21 am
yer yer watever it is sooooooooooo boring
February 5th, 2007 at 8:39 am
So many times I thought to apply but then.. i am a 2 years old kid infront of you guys. Great Ad and great work.
And I must second the other guy who said:
Elaine==hawt
February 5th, 2007 at 9:38 am
I love Elaine
February 5th, 2007 at 11:02 am
ok so yea im lonley and sad i have no valentine!!!!! 3 hugs
2kisses
1 love and i dont have one
February 5th, 2007 at 11:04 am
* love hurts*
February 5th, 2007 at 11:12 am
i ´m new member. hello again.
meebo is good.
my english is not so good, but i hope you know waht i mean.
greatings papapombe
February 5th, 2007 at 12:47 pm
tran
February 5th, 2007 at 12:48 pm
q
February 5th, 2007 at 1:28 pm
Very cute! I remember the original commercial, and this was quite well done!
February 5th, 2007 at 2:33 pm
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February 5th, 2007 at 2:37 pm
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February 5th, 2007 at 2:37 pm
usuck
February 5th, 2007 at 5:59 pm
=) tha cool
February 5th, 2007 at 11:29 pm
thanks a lot
February 6th, 2007 at 3:09 am
I LOVE SONALI…………………………
February 6th, 2007 at 3:11 am
love her very much……………………..
February 6th, 2007 at 7:03 am
Elaine
Really, I think I went to highschool with you. Do you have a twin sister?
February 6th, 2007 at 8:05 am
Wow, guys… that took loads of skills and lots of patience, but as usual, you’ve outdone yourselves… great job, really funny, and well inspired
I still can’t believe you didn’t have professionalls doing it.
February 6th, 2007 at 9:23 am
I don’t Care
February 6th, 2007 at 2:28 pm
DOSE IT LOOK LIKE I CARE
February 6th, 2007 at 4:49 pm
hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
February 6th, 2007 at 5:42 pm
That’s impressive – driving a proper car! Not only is it a VW, but it’s got proper gears! But surely you are too young to remember the Casio VL-Tone ? Can I make a ring-tone of your version for my web site?
February 6th, 2007 at 7:48 pm
Your Meebo is wonderful mr creater…^_^
February 9th, 2007 at 8:47 am
I loved all 3 videos. I remember the VW one just didnt know about the other two. All three were very funny. I will have to look around a bit to see if there are anymore videos.
February 15th, 2007 at 3:36 pm
omg im here trying to copy n paste…but that wont work out becasue it wont come in the letters that i want it to…the letters in teh acualual form
ex. HII (the color pink)
ex. HII (black)
February 24th, 2007 at 12:08 pm
omg i love meebo.com my aim doesnt work so i just hop onto this and i love it u can sign onto msn meebo aim and many more! but i wish they had more fonts and colors!
thanks,
mk
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May 30th, 2007 at 1:54 am
i hate rainy days…do u?
July 29th, 2007 at 9:49 am
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March 20th, 2009 at 9:48 am
Great quality stuff.
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:31 am
Great thanks
Cool blog