Mike Rowe has a commercial where he is talking with "Fiona" regarding a Ford Tire Sale. "Who has 11 major brands to choose from?"
Who has 11 major brands (of tires) from which to choose?
Who has 11 major brands of tire choice?
Who gives you the choice of 11 major brands of tires?
I choose better grammar.
One person's commentary on how sloppy people have become with the spoken and written word. It all started with one commercial having glaringly bad grammar. I thought I would run out of material if I posted weekly. I was wrong. There are advertisers that need to go to grammar school.
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Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Episode 100: Go Further (with your tagline)
When it comes to basic in grammar, a sentence normally has two words: noun and a verb. A person could argue that there are a few instances where one word says it all: "Stop!" "Go!" All parents know the first sentence that their children learn: "No."
It is very hard to coin a one word phrase for advertising purposes. Ford Motors is attempting to get car owners to maintain their vehicles using the tagline "Go Further." Go further than what? Go further where? Go further how? I blame it all on the infamous "Got Milk" campaign. Two word phrases can be trademarked. Trademarked phrases can still contain bad grammar.
I recommend: "Get more fun for your money." How about: "We keep you moving in the right direction."
Oh, by the way - #101 will also be from Ford.
It is very hard to coin a one word phrase for advertising purposes. Ford Motors is attempting to get car owners to maintain their vehicles using the tagline "Go Further." Go further than what? Go further where? Go further how? I blame it all on the infamous "Got Milk" campaign. Two word phrases can be trademarked. Trademarked phrases can still contain bad grammar.
I recommend: "Get more fun for your money." How about: "We keep you moving in the right direction."
Oh, by the way - #101 will also be from Ford.
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