Bank of America Commercial

[Bleacher Creature]

Has anyone seen this commercial from Bank of America where they are talking about how they are improving their ATMs? It's not really that interesting of a spot, but there is one part where they are trying to get across the point that they have ATMs in every state. They show a map, with a state turning red to signify coverage. In a couple of seconds, the whole country turns red.

Please tell me if I'm getting too sensitive about this kind of thing, but BOA has a real interest in seeing this country turn all red. Am I just being ridiculous???

[davidinalameda]

1. good question

but since BofA still has some ties to the SF Bay Area, it's doubtful that the company would be too blatent about any political agenda

[democracyindanger]

2. Haven't seen it,

and normally I'm pretty doubtful of people reading too much into ads, but in this case, you may have a point.

Red does 'pop' better on a TV than blue, and white is a bland color. But considering that red/blue states are a clear part of the political dialogue these days, you'd think somebody would've said something.

However, don't underestimate the general cluelesness of advertising folks.

[TwentyFive]

3. Bankers are almost always republican - all they care about is $$$$$$$$$$$$

No, I don't think you're paranoid. When it comes to money, bankers are the most anal people I've ever met in my entire life. These people are a natural constituency of the republican party.

Go out to eat at a restaurant with a banker or bean counter accountant type - chances are they will tip 10% and not think twice. If they eat more than half, they offer to split the bill 50/50. If they eat less than half, they count out their order, forget to add in tax, then figure 10% for the tip.

These people figure their best shot at getting wealthy, is to screw the entire world out of nickels and dimes. (But today, it's $30 service fees.)

[pstokely]

4. those are Diebold ATMS, did you notice nt

[mailotto]

5. They must just need more customers.

I use online banking

[spindoctor]

6. You're being ridiculous

It's just a color.

Hey! Maybe they are a secret communist organization?