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The General creeps me out 1.5 times

GeneralStupid jingle that is stuck in my head, *singing* "call 1-800-GENERAL now!" Please tell me that your brain has not had the unfortunate displeasure of processing this dumb ad. A 3D (very poorly animated) character called the General (as in military general) answers the phone and claims he can help you save on car insurance. Give me the robo-dancing stylings of the smooth Geico lizard any day. First off, I have a problem with the fact that I am supposed to trust a stupid, very-weirdly moving 3D-animated character with my car insurance needs, much less my money. The not-so-well-done 3D implies that they didn't pay enough to have it done correctly, which also doesn't inspire much consumer confidence. The demeanor of the 3D General is one of a gruff and frankly ridiculous tone that I simply don't care for. I also don't like the fun this ad potentially pokes at our soldiers (though I am sure that was not the original intent). Not a very well done ad, if you ask me (not that you have to take my word for it). I've seen this ad both in TV commercials and online.
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