Rhetorical Analysis Of a Commercial

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Formal Rhetorical Analysis of Doug The Puppet I was browsing You Tube along with millions of other Americans, and I witnessed America’s next famous animated personality. A few weeks ago Ford released a new line of commercials for their new energy efficient coupe from the synergy automotive line, the Ford Fiesta. Although the coupe was the product being sold in the commercial, it was not the main focus of the ad. Ford Like Geico, Aflac, and numerous other companies, has picked up a goofy new mascot. Doug the puppet is the main character In Fords recent synergy commercial series Doug along with his salesman John argue over redundant humorous quarries. John regrets hiring Doug, and tries to keep him on a short leash. Unfortunately Doug doesn’t exactly follow the rules to the tee. He tries to smell Johns boss fingers, continuously interjects in conversation, and hits on potential woman customers during ads. In one commercial John tries to explain the perks of a new car. Doug has another issue on his mind, a back scratch. While John talks to the customer, Doug mocks him, and asks the customer to rub his back with a lint roller. As she rubs Doug goes into an orgasmic fit, shouting out random phrases and names like George Washington, and I love America! Its all fun and games until the woman’s boyfriend shows up, and John is left to repair the awkwardly tattered situation. Lets just say the boyfriend was slightly offended by Doug's sexual reactions to his girl. While John tries to hold Doug’s mouth, the puppet tries with all his might to get one last word out. When the couple leaves, the woman steals the lint roller for a memento. As she leaves the scene the puppet asks John, “ You think I have a shot with her? ”. Police sirens begin to blare at the end and Doug and John are fearful of sexual harassment charges. So they make a quick get away. The question I asked through
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