What Would You Do For A Klondike Bar An iPhone?

It is a question that has an answer as amusing as it is disturbing.  In this age of instant gratification, rewarding narcissistic and addictive behaviors; I have often asked people that exact question.

Virgin Mobile’s latest commercial is about people who make, “Happy Accidents”, accidents that lead them to a new Virgin Mobile phone.  In this case, the phone is of course and iPhone.  With claims of “Unlimited Data and Messaging with no contract”; How far will some people go to justify leaving their contract with Mr. Big Time Wireless Provider?  While Many of them claim to have unlimited data and messaging, studies have shown the companies that actually lives up to their promises.  Can a no contract plan and an iPhone sweeten the deal?  Is it more cost effective for some to pay the cancellation fees and pay around $600 or so for a new phone from another service provider to have a “No contract”, agreement?  Virgin Mobile thinks so, and here is their comedic solution to stand out to grab your attention.  Let’s take a look at the comedic stereotypes Virgin Mobile would like to target.

iJerk™ Meter: LOW – Little to none; subconscious cues, ridicule & anti-social behavior.

For the Hipsters who throw parties in a cramped apartment.

0:05 – “The No-Look Pass” This guy threw phone off a balcony and possibly endangering a passing pedestrian with a soft spot on their head. (I highlighted the phone in the air with my John Madden skills)

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For the Narcissist who likes to remind women what he thinks they are only good for.

0:11 – Dropping their cell phone in the drink of another.  Sending an instant message to your girlfriend for making you feel stupid. Girlfriend just made you feel stupid? Send her an instant message, right into her drink.  “Oops, LOL”

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For the commuter who always believed that it was bound to happen anyway.

0:13 – Blame it on the youths of today. Volunteering youths to assault you for your phone in broad daylight, so you can report it stolen.  Sending the youths to jail when the police track it via GPS.

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For the guy who was always jumped and beat because he didn’t have a phone worth taking in the first place.

0:16 – Animal cruelty. Don’t care if it hits a dog, I’m young. Destructive youth. “We Are Young!”

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For those who don’t care about the environment violations.

0:17 – Toxic Water: Tampering with Federal Regulations, Violating health and Disposal codes.

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For those who heard rumors about cancer causing cellphones.

0:18 – Poetic Justice or Irony? Microwaving it, thus having to buy a new microwave eventually.

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For those who loved the kid game, “Put the blocks in the correct hole shape”

0:19 – The trash can, batteries should be recycled.

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For the Lower-Middle Class

0:20 – Lost in the laundry machine. Waterproof fail.

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For the Aspiring Elitist and Egotistical

0:21 –  “I left my cell phone in the back of a cab!”

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Always be sure to read the fine print.

Frame 00:26 –  I highlighted, circled and pointed to their data claims that are in small print.

Take Away:

Though it is obvious that Virgin Mobile doesn’t condone such irresponsible behavior, they would like for you to find a creative way to break free from your current wireless provider’s contract agreement.  I would advise more research before doing anything, of course.