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In a series of increasingly funny suggestions, Travis Broyles lists what he would be willing to do (hint: ANYTHING) for dollar amounts ranging from $5 to $100,000. While he will happily perform freelance copywriting, Travis also offers to draw your face on a balloon, tell your children which is your favorite (and tell the others what they can do to better their rank), try to fly in public, and host an event in your honor (albeit, not a culturally insensitive one such as a human auction.) Ad is read over a music bed by Word of Mouth intern Jan-Erik Asplund, and even he can't quite get through it without a chuckle.
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In a series of increasingly funny suggestions, Travis Broyles lists what he would be willing to do (hint: ANYTHING) for dollar amounts ranging from $5 to $100,000. While he will happily perform freelance copywriting, Travis also offers to draw your face on a balloon, tell your children which is your favorite (and tell the others what they can do to better their rank), try to fly in public, and host an event in your honor (albeit, not a culturally insensitive one such as a human auction.) Ad is read over a music bed by Word of Mouth intern Jan-Erik Asplund, and even he can't quite get through it without a chuckle.
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So Funny, Can't Do ItI laughed and came *this close* to buying this. But, the final 'lemonade means sex' just crossed the line of what I feel comfortable running at 2:45p on a Monday afternoon.
That said, the read is terrific and the ad is a scream. I'll keep it in mind for an evening broadcast. |
Broadcast History
Aired as a standalone sound piece on NHPR's Word of Mouth on 02-09-11.
Transcript
I do anything.
My name is Travis Broyles and I will do whatever* you want me to do for less money than whoever you are paying to do it now.
Below is a list of just some of the things I can do. I do want to stress that I DO ANYTHING so email me if your requested service is not listed here.
Things I Will Do For $5:
Stare at you for 5 minutes
Give a hug to the person of your choosing
Call you on the phone and seem genuinely interested for 10 minutes
Draw your face on a balloon
Sing Barenaked Ladies' "One Week" from memory to the best of my ability
6 minutes of copywriting
Things I Will Do For $10:
Write your new theme song
Perform your new theme song on your voicemail
Spin until I throw up or you lose interest
Rename your Pokémon
Host a conference call with you and a person that you've always thought was cool but never really got the chance to hang out w...
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Timing and Cues
IC: "I do anything."
OC: "...but the lemonade means sex, mostly." + 11 sec MUX fade.
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Megan Sukys
Posted on March 21, 2011 at 12:36 AM | Permalink
So funny, Just a Little too Saucy for Afternoon
I laughed and came *this close* to buying this. But, the final 'lemonade means sex' just crossed the line of what I feel comfortable running at 2:45p on a Monday afternoon.
My standard is, "Would I want to hear this in the car with my 6-year old?"
That said, the read is terrific and the ad is a scream. I'll keep it in mind for an evening broadcast.
And, if possible, I'd run it more than once. I think some listeners would find this a hoot.