Painfully Cheesy Tax Ad by Md. Comptroller Peter Franchot

Thanks to the eagle eyes at Consumerist for spotting this kind of amazing TV spot produced by Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot. The spot aims to remind Maryland residents to E-File their tax returns this year by aping those old Bud Light "Real Men of Genius" Ads. Note the Barry White-styled voice over. Note the screechy background soul singers. Note Franchot appearing at the end as though he's proud of himself. We suppose if anything, this thing is so astoundingly silly that it'll at least get the attention of taxpayers. Has anyone actually seen this on TV, or is it special to YouTube?

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[1] | volite

Sounds like Wesley Willis was in on this one.

Reply | February 10, 2009 12:59 PM

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IMGoph replied to comment from volite

shame he's not really around to have done so. i have to say, i give it a thumbs up. points for creativity all around.

Reply | February 10, 2009 2:49 PM

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[3] | econosize

I'm not sure about the Consumerist's eagle eyes. I heard about this yesterday morning on WAMU.

Reply | February 10, 2009 2:52 PM

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[4] | yonas

That was idiotic. They should have hired Tim & Eric for that commercial instead.

Reply | February 11, 2009 1:03 AM

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