Have you seen this ad?

Greetings Faithful Readers...

I've been holding off writing this post for a little while, but I have to get it out. Have you seen the TV ad yet...you know the one...the Walmart ad for this Christmas? No, not the cute one with the kids running down the stairs with huge smiles on Christmas morning... No, not the one with the register lights blinking to the tune of "Carol of the Bells"

I'm talking about the one with the mom talking about all of the awesome gifts she is going to buy at great, low prices for the kids....some toys, a video game, and a copy of "Black Ice" by AC/DC. Nothing says stocking stuffer like a CD full of tremor inducing guitar solos, nearly incoherent lyrics, and tunes with names like "Smash N Grab" or "War Machine".

I can just picture it:

Mom: "Alright...let's see what Santa put in your stockings this year... [gives a knowing wink to Dad]

Girl: "Cool! Jonas Brothers lip gloss! That Kevin...he's so dreamy!"

Boy: "WOW! Mom! Look what Santa gave me in my stocking! Just what I wanted! AC/DC!!! Now I have something to listen to while I unleash my inner rage on the contents of my room! Mom..dad...you're the best"

[all smiling...]

SCENE

Don't get me wrong...I enjoy the occasional track off the "Back in Black" album... but it just seems a little off-putting to see it on a Walmart Christmas ad being hocked by a suburban soccer mom.

In any case, for those about to rock...Merry Christmas!

BV