Subliminal Message

fearlessfreap24 · fearlessfreap24 #1 (**permalink**)

08-21-2007, 07:53 AM

My wife and I were watching the Dell video for the colored Inspirons or whatever. after seeing it 3 or 4 times, she told me to listen to the lyrics of the song. It sounds as if Dell is subliminally taking shots at Apple. It could be us, but see for yourself.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKYgGyX4pkE

vxd · vxd #2 (**permalink**)

08-21-2007, 08:29 AM

How? Really good commercial though. I really like it. Haha

Audio.Trench · Audio.Trench #3 (**permalink**)

08-21-2007, 10:41 AM

Uhh how exactly is this subliminal messaging? I've watched this 7 times now.

fleurya · fleurya #4 (**permalink**)

08-21-2007, 10:48 AM

I don't get it. Maybe I need to read a transcript or something. Great commercial though: very surprising coming from a company like Dell. They must have hired for good ad people to take up this campaign.

cwa107 · cwa107 #5 (**permalink**)

08-21-2007, 10:48 AM

I'm missing it. These are the lyrics:

"Time after time those fanatical minds try to rule all the world
Telling us all it's them who's in charge of it all
I've got a tricked out magic stick that will make them all fall
We've got the power now .."

fearlessfreap24 · fearlessfreap24 #6 (**permalink**)

08-21-2007, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwa107

I'm missing it. These are the lyrics:

"Time after time those fanatical minds try to rule all the world
Telling us all it's them who's in charge of it all

= Apple

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwa107

I've got a tricked out magic stick that will make them all fall
We've got the power now .."

= Dell

fleurya · fleurya #7 (**permalink**)

08-21-2007, 11:01 AM

If anyone could be characterized as "trying to rule the world" in terms of PC hardware, I think that would actually go to a mammoth company like Dell, or MS in terms of software, not the very small market share of Apple.

IDK, I think it's just a weird background song.

Village Idiot · Village Idiot #8 (**permalink**)

08-21-2007, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwa107

I'm missing it. These are the lyrics:

"Time after time those fanatical minds try to rule all the world
Telling us all it's them who's in charge of it all
I've got a tricked out magic stick that will make them all fall
We've got the power now .."

Quote:

Originally Posted by fleurya

If anyone could be characterized as "trying to rule the world" in terms of PC hardware, I think that would actually go to a mammoth company like Dell, or MS in terms of software, not the very small market share of Apple.

IDK, I think it's just a weird background song.

I get what he's saying. "fanatical minds", Apple users that often seem fanatical to conver the rest of the world.

"tricked out magic stick" Cheap, small, inexpensive, put powerful notebooks with COLOR!!!!!

"We've got the power now" - Duh...Penryn coming soon

It is looking into it a bit much, but just an interesting interpretation if you ask me.

fleurya · fleurya #9 (**permalink**)

08-21-2007, 01:04 PM

I think it's way over the head of the average consumer who knows little about computers, you know, Dell's primary customer base.

Ghostshadow · Ghostshadow #10 (**permalink**)

08-21-2007, 01:56 PM

I seen another dell commercial it definitely sounded like they were trying to take shots at apple. I can't find it on the web though.

iKitten · iKitten #11 (**permalink**)

08-21-2007, 02:03 PM

I agree about the lyrics taking a shot at Apple, but I enjoyed hearing the song! I never watch tv ~ glad you posted it.

vxd · vxd #12 (**permalink**)

08-21-2007, 07:56 PM

I don't think they are taking a shot at Apple. Why would they?

It's a Song by some band. The people who made the ad probably liked it and thought it suited the commercial and made it memorable.

It's like when a group a people are laughing when you walk pass them, you think they are laughing at But they are not they could be laughing at anything.

And ASUS user could be watching this ad and think Dell is taking a shot at them but no it's just an effective song.

Where are all the designer to back me up on this?

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #13 (**permalink**)

08-21-2007, 08:02 PM

Remember though, the Penryn will probably be around on a Mac also now that Apple is using Intel CPU's.

Interesting commercial though. One of the best I have seen Dell ever do. Would catch the average consumers eye.

D3v1L80Y · D3v1L80Y #14 (**permalink**)

08-21-2007, 08:51 PM

Paranoia will destroy ya

fleurya · fleurya #15 (**permalink**)

08-21-2007, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by D3v1L80Y

Paranoia will destroy ya

How do you know I'm paranoid? Have you been watching me???

fleurya #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 18, 2006 Location: Anytown, USA Posts: 4,878 Mac Specs: 27" iMac 2.7GHz Core i5, iPhone 4S, 3rd gen iPad	08-21-2007, 10:48 AM I don't get it. Maybe I need to read a transcript or something. Great commercial though: very surprising coming from a company like Dell. They must have hired for good ad people to take up this campaign. "Give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others"
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cwa107 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 20, 2006 Location: Middletown, Pennsylvania Posts: 25,951 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, Core i7/2GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB Crucial M4 SSD	08-21-2007, 10:48 AM I'm missing it. These are the lyrics: "Time after time those fanatical minds try to rule all the world Telling us all it's them who's in charge of it all I've got a tricked out magic stick that will make them all fall We've got the power now .." Liquid and computers don't mix. It might seem simple, but we see an incredible amount of people post here about spills. Keep drinks and other liquids away from your expensive electronics!
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fleurya #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 18, 2006 Location: Anytown, USA Posts: 4,878 Mac Specs: 27" iMac 2.7GHz Core i5, iPhone 4S, 3rd gen iPad	08-21-2007, 11:01 AM If anyone could be characterized as "trying to rule the world" in terms of PC hardware, I think that would actually go to a mammoth company like Dell, or MS in terms of software, not the very small market share of Apple. IDK, I think it's just a weird background song. "Give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others"
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Member Since: Nov 18, 2006 Location: Anytown, USA Posts: 4,878 Mac Specs: 27" iMac 2.7GHz Core i5, iPhone 4S, 3rd gen iPad	08-21-2007, 01:04 PM I think it's way over the head of the average consumer who knows little about computers, you know, Dell's primary customer base. "Give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others"
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fearlessfreap24 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 09, 2005 Location: Near San Diego, CA Posts: 2,339 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro 13" \| MacBook Pro 13" \| Mac Mini 2GHz C2D	08-21-2007, 07:53 AM My wife and I were watching the Dell video for the colored Inspirons or whatever. after seeing it 3 or 4 times, she told me to listen to the lyrics of the song. It sounds as if Dell is subliminally taking shots at Apple. It could be us, but see for yourself. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKYgGyX4pkE
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vxd #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 19, 2007 Posts: 119	08-21-2007, 08:29 AM How? Really good commercial though. I really like it. Haha
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Ghostshadow #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 21, 2005 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,065 Mac Specs: iBook G3 - You'll be missed.	08-21-2007, 01:56 PM I seen another dell commercial it definitely sounded like they were trying to take shots at apple. I can't find it on the web though.
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vxd #12 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 19, 2007 Posts: 119	08-21-2007, 07:56 PM I don't think they are taking a shot at Apple. Why would they? It's a Song by some band. The people who made the ad probably liked it and thought it suited the commercial and made it memorable. It's like when a group a people are laughing when you walk pass them, you think they are laughing at But they are not they could be laughing at anything. And ASUS user could be watching this ad and think Dell is taking a shot at them but no it's just an effective song. Where are all the designer to back me up on this?
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