Submitted and Written by Jenny B

The holiday-themed commercials from my childhood always seem to be a lot cooler than commercials of today!

Happy Halloween from Once Upon a Win. Some more Halloween commercials full of nostalgia win after the jump.
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Submitted by Kate F, who you just can’t get wet

ZOMG! This is “without a doubt one of the best sand toys ever created!!!!!!!”

That’s quite the claim. I can’t think of other sand toys other than Sand Art.

SQUAAANNNDDD!!!!

Submitted and Written by surrido.smile, faster than a speeding, well, you know

If you watched TV at all in the late 1980’s then you remember the infamous Joe Isuzu. The notorious car salesman whose cars were more amazing than anyone’s and he had no trouble rubbing it in (even if it was a blatant lie!). Although he would tend to overinflate the qualities of the cars*, there would be disclaimers pasted over the ads that would keep him in check.

*Famous quotes included:

“It has more seats than the Astrodome!”
“If I’m lying, may lightning strike my mother!”
“You have my word on it!”

Submitted and Written by Danielle G

Before there was American Idol, there was Star Search, hosted by Ed McMahon. Star Search showcased us such future stars as Dave Chappelle, Norm MacDonald, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Aaliyah, Destiny’s Child, Alanis Morissette, Tiffany, Christina Aguilera, Drew Carey, Brad Garrett, Carlos Mencia, Adam Sandler, Sharon Stone, and Rosie O’Donnell (among many others who also went on to be famous).

Just my opinion here, but I’m going to rank that list in order of talent: Dave Chappelle, Rosie O’Donnell, Destiny’s Child (Beyonce, really), Norm MacDonald, Christina Aguilera, Justin Timberlake, Adam Sandler, Brad Garrett, Alanis Morisette, Drew Carey, Britney Spears, Tiffany, Sharon Stone, Carlos Mencia. Feel free to argue with that.

And here’s this week’s installment of awesomely terribly awesomely terribly awesome ’80s video. As always, recommendations for next week are welcomed in the comments.

“Our House” by Madness submitted by xjuggernaughtx
Fun song, fun band. I actually kind of enjoyed watching this.

“We Built This City” by Starship submitted by Miroku
Correctly identified by many commenters as “the worst song ever.” I recommend viewing this video with your sound on mute.

“I Know What Boys Like” by the Waitresses
Contender of the title of Least Sexy Video of All Time. Maybe runner up to this.

“Rock Me Tonight” by Billy Squier
My pick. This video made me realize that Billy Squier was more flamboyant than Freddie Mercury. I didn’t even know that was possible.

Previously:
’80s Music Video Thursday Strikes Back
’80s Music Video Thursday