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Tiger Woods Will Be Doing Infomercials Soon
Posted Aug 22nd 2007 9:23PM by Ryan Wilson
The FanHouse previously noted the Tiger Woods-Roger Federer Nike ad, but the world's best golfer and tennis player are back, this time with one of the world's best soccer players, Thierry Henry, in a commercial about ... razors.
Yeah, I thought it was kinda weird too. But it get's weirder: Henry replaces David Beckham as the spokesperson for Gillette Fusion Power Blades. I don't think that distinction much matters to the U.S.-viewing audiences. The Gillette folks could've replaced Becks with Eric Cantona and the "who the hell is that guy with Tiger and Roger?" response would've been the same.
It's not surprising to see professional athletes hawking random junk, but this seems so ... beneath Woods. I mean, he's all about American Express, fancy watches and old-people mobiles. Razor ads are something you do right after you declare bankruptcy and right before your two-week stint on Hollywood Squares. I'm not knocking Tiger -- it's not like he's decided to become a pro wrestler or something -- and I'm sure he got a nice chunk of change for a few hours' work, it's just bizarre.
If you're into this type of thing -- and I can't imagine you would be, but I thought the same thing about the American Office -- behind-the-scenes footage of the making of the commercial after the jump. Woohoo!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
8-22-2007 @ 10:59PM
herewegoagain said...
This article makes no sense. Does the author have a problem with Tiger or with razor blades. Maybe his problem is with French soccer players?
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8-23-2007 @ 9:45AM
kola busari said...
it very nice,good combination
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8-23-2007 @ 7:50PM
Merv said...
As a big fan of Thierry Henry, I enjoyed the commercial and behind the scenes footage. Though, I've previously seen them over at youtube. It's sad to say the only people who probably have never heard of Thierry are mostly in America. I think it's great that 3 top athletes from various sports have come together to support the product. Even if it is only "razors". Probably one of the few product endorsements that fans can actually aford to purchase. ;)
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8-30-2007 @ 1:08AM
verily said...
Everyone remembers people like Agassi and Sampras doing those types of commercials. And they apparently made INSANE amounts of money doing it. Just about every man shaves at one time or another, I imagine. Gillette, a top recognized brand, must be rolling in it!
Verily
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9-01-2007 @ 7:32PM
Jean said...
AOL, you have to carefully screen what your writers publish on-line. This article really does not make a point. I believe the writer was trying to be funny but it fell short of that mark.
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9-03-2007 @ 6:47PM
Edward Williams said...
Tiger knows what he wants, and he has the focus and determmination to do whatever. Business is just that, on the golf course or off. one should do what-ever he seeks out and do it well, senior citizen. ed
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9-05-2007 @ 10:05PM
Don Simeone said...
How is that like an infomercial? Is this reporter stupid? Like Michael Jordan didn't do a million commercials. this is a non story
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