Comments on: Videos: Volkswagen’s bizarre “GTI Fast” commercials

By: links for 2006-11-20 « Zero influence

links for 2006-11-20 « Zero influence — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 00:24:56 +0000

[...] Videos: Volkswagen’s bizarre “GTI Fast” commercials | Leftlane – Car News For Enthusiasts Lately we’ve received a lot of requests for Volkswagen’s “GTI Fast” series of commercials. If you’re a VW fan and haven’t had a chance to see these wacky commercials yet, you’re in luck. See all four of 30-second TV spots — “Rain,” “Streamlined,” “Wind, (tags: car commercial advertising marketing Video) [...]

By: Barely A Blog » Make Friends with Your ‘Fast’

Barely A Blog » Make Friends with Your ‘Fast’ — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 00:03:18 +0000

[...] Here you can view some ads with “fast” in the background. Lefty magazines have crowed about the anti-fem angle of the commercials. The emphasis on speed has displeased the same habitual joy killers: “irresponsible” they call it. [...]

By: Toolmonger » Blog Archive » Finds: Festool Rotex RO 150 REQ - all tools, all the time.

Mon, 21 Aug 2006 19:04:44 +0000

[...] Now that you you know how impatient we are, you can see how the Rotex RO 150 FEQ from Festool appeals to our inner “lazy.” (You know, like those really freaky Volkswagen “fast” commercials? No? Oh well.) It switches from random orbital sanding to rotary sanding, which means you can take off a little or a lot without swapping tools.The Rotex unit is a pretty compact package when you consider the functionality it carries into battle. In random orbital sanding mode it makes a nice finish sander for fine sanding and polishing. But, switch to rotary orbital motion with the flip of a switch and you can handle rough sanding jobs. Changing sanding pads is easy as well as it uses a hook and loop style system requiring no extra tools to make the switch. [...]

By: nnnn

nnnn — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 14:29:36 +0000

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By: djsiknaz

djsiknaz — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 16:54:29 +0000

fast is a great icon, regardless of how “sexist” or “biased” the commercials may seem…i can’t tell you how many automobile commercials specifically target women for the sake of increased sales…the new GTI’s are pretty dope, i’v test driven the 05 and 06 but due to costs i bought a slightly used 04 GTI for myself and am thoroughly impressed with it is performance and handling, previously being a 300zx owner and working for nissan i decided to make the switch to VW and run with those due to personal preferences and affordability.

By: Menstrual Cramp

Menstrual Cramp — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 17:45:53 +0000

fangoo! BONO!

By: Menstrual Cramp

Menstrual Cramp — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 17:44:24 +0000

They are pretty good, but I’m confused as to why the “fast” is speaking in the third person, like Bob Dole. The “my fast doesn’t like…” should be the voice of the character, no? A bit of a hole in the scheme.

By: Jimmy Fresh

Jimmy Fresh — Mon, 29 May 2006 17:27:46 +0000

The commercials are pure genius. Makes me want to buy one now! Although I want to wait for the new Audi TT which is the same car w/ a nicer body…bad side is it costs $10K more. At least the GTI comes with a toy Fast…worth the $25K itself…and smoking my friends SI.

By: mary

mary — Sat, 20 May 2006 22:33:05 +0000

all cool yet a bit creepy….BUT where is the one for the females who have a fast????? lets shut up the whiney guys so we can enjoy our fast too!!!!!!!!

By: mendax.org

mendax.org — Sun, 14 May 2006 00:17:20 +0000

[...] Uhm, so, anyway, VW. Ads. Oh yeah. The first bizarre series of ads that I saw were based upon the GTI. They came up with a cool, albeit rather creepy mascot called Fast. It’s a sleek little ball of evil that makes me laugh and shrink away all at once. [...]

By: Thank You

Thank You — Thu, 11 May 2006 16:18:13 +0000

Dear friend Lee Stender, isn’t Groening an anarchist? As well, that Homer Simpson creation…YUK!

By: Das Heimlichtun Kode

Das Heimlichtun Kode — Wed, 10 May 2006 00:03:19 +0000

Hey Sako, females could probably carry the market for VW. I think females may be even more loyal to the marque than males. VW has always shown a strong favour to women.

By: Humuhumunukanukaapuaa

Humuhumunukanukaapuaa — Tue, 09 May 2006 04:46:17 +0000

Too priceless. Very funny. Funny. Funny. Funny. I’ll crease up my face from grinning at these ads.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Tue, 09 May 2006 04:00:17 +0000

i love my new fast =)

By: Preveen

Preveen — Sun, 30 Apr 2006 17:51:15 +0000

Man, these are stupid. The rain one is good, but the others suck. One streamlines the car by putting the windows up and one puts it down to listen to the engine? Great call. Extra wieght slow down the car? Whats the use of advertising a 200hp figure if this guy feels the additional weight slows the car down. Should try throwing out the little talking head and drive naked to see if he can go faster. These marketing types don’t seem to know jack about what they are selling. Nice car, even the little head has promise, but badly let down by this ad campaign.

By: Sandy Zar

Sandy Zar — Sat, 29 Apr 2006 23:20:17 +0000

They’re pretty cool! My brother Ira wants one.

By: John Schmeegel

John Schmeegel — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 19:54:56 +0000

For all the people who hate the “Fast” commercials, you guys are just uptight mofos who don’t have any sense of humor. It’s a commercial that’s meant to be funny and to draw you in to find out more about the car. It definitely stands out compare to any other car commercials out there.

FAST Rules!

By: DuracellStu

DuracellStu — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 14:04:08 +0000

Where can I get thatkind off figure?? I mean the little guy!! =) Awesome!

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 05:07:04 +0000

My Fast is the boss!

By: Gabriel

Gabriel — Sat, 15 Apr 2006 02:57:36 +0000

Thoses things dont really talk to they and what does it to!

By: Carl

Carl — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 08:39:25 +0000

Those comercials are awesome! It almost made me want to buy a VW, almost.

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By: Big Jon

Big Jon — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 19:33:26 +0000

Ok, some people need to get whatever is stuck in their ass out. Its a commercial and a damn hilarious one at that, i bet some of these idiots on this board are the ones that had the Corvette commercial ripped off the air. Some of you really need to get a life and get laid. Period.

By: Uncle D

Uncle D — Sun, 02 Apr 2006 11:09:51 +0000

You get a fast when you buy the car. One is sent to you. Car is a lot of fun to drive. Just bought one, not cause of the commercials

By: Phil Brown

Phil Brown — Fri, 31 Mar 2006 17:55:22 +0000

As if there aren’t enough cases in the country/world of “men” mistreating women, now we have a major company promoting it. The whole idea is simply rude, if not disgusting. Another wonderful way to teach our upcoming generation the “proper” way to care for a lady. Bravo, idiots.

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By: Nate

Nate — Wed, 22 Mar 2006 18:22:20 +0000

I want a fast. These commericals are the greatest thing since the remote control. They need to make more. This fast has bright future and is going to be around for a long, long time.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 22 Mar 2006 01:04:20 +0000

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By: subby-ru

subby-ru — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 22:28:40 +0000

Commercials are hillarious. But since when is a 200hp car that barely manages a 7.0 second 0-60 sprint considered fast. Come on Vee-dub the new civic Si isn’t playing around and it’s cheaper, the wrx hasn’t gotten any slower, even mitsubishi’s got you beat with their boat they call the eclipse. Hell even hyuandai has you matched on acceleration, so maybe the commercials should say “as good as korean engineering, for a couple thousand more, and a shorter warranty”.

By: Chaan

Chaan — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 22:05:16 +0000

I haven´t seen many car commercials that good. I mean – that Really makes you want to get in the car shown… to try it out.

By: rayray yo

rayray yo — Fri, 17 Mar 2006 02:42:18 +0000

omg these commercials are so gay. i don’t even get it

By: Blade

Blade — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 02:24:31 +0000

These commercials are Brilliant. I don’t know if they should be for Volks though. No offense to the Volk peeps, I just think it would be better suited for something more sporty. But then again the demographic these commercials are targeting are likely to buy this car. No wait, There’s the Civic Si!! Damn, I wish Honda would have come up with the “fast”.

By: roni

roni — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 03:44:34 +0000

I LOVE THESE COMMERCIALS. FUNNY & ORIGINAL…