Babies on skates -- and investing
The search term "babies on skates" is tearing it up on Google Trends right now as a result of this might-be-amusing, might-seem-creepy ad:
I must say I found myself laughing at the computer-generated skater tots, just as I crack up at the E*trade commercials with this jaded "baby":
Why it's funny to me, I don't know. I'm in no hurry for babies to grow up; since mine are now 6 and 8, I'm already missing their infant selves.









Comments
i LOVE the etrade baby. especially in the commercial where his friend starts belting out "take these broken wings."
Posted by: Maryann | July 9, 2009 2:53 PM
The e-Trade commercials are the best--the best...the "..and I'm, like, I'm renting a clown" one and the "why don't you try reading the rules,shankapotamus" one, too.
The Evian one would get my attention a couple of times, but it wouldn't be shhhhh-worthy like the e-Trade ones have been.
Posted by: Bucky | July 9, 2009 7:22 PM
I'm with you, Kate. I don't know why these ads crack me up but they do. And that eTrade kid and his "shankapotomus" line gets me every time.
Posted by: Cheryl Clemens | July 10, 2009 10:24 AM
Are the ETRADE baby commercials funny? Why is it entertaining to superimpose adult lips on a baby or make them moonwalk or break dance? I think it's kind of bizarre and creepy actually.
Posted by: James | July 10, 2009 12:41 PM
I think the only people who enjoy these weird baby commercials are those types of women who go into gaga hysterics everytime they see a baby doing ANYTHING. OMG!!! It's a BABY! And he's talking like an ADULT! HAHAHAHAHAHA! Get a life ladies...
Posted by: R Carter | July 10, 2009 12:47 PM
This is funny? People who think fake babies dancing and doing tricks(honestly don't the babies look like they are high?), probably think that Carlos Mencia is funny.
Posted by: dales | July 11, 2009 8:02 AM
I think that adult words coming from babies looks kind of stupid. Kids dont have to be in a hurry to grow up and we shouldnt appear as though we are helping them. However, people are often amused at kids and what they do, and kids can make for a great picture. I often take pictures of kids, although not in a situation where they are acting like adults, more likely when they are acting like kids. Mary Cassatt made a career out of painting kids and moms. The big difference between her work and the commercials is that her main focus wasnt to make money. Thanks.
Posted by: Clay | July 13, 2009 11:55 AM