Things That make Me Cringe: Meatloaf, Tiffany Sing for GoPhone

April 8, 2008

Oh, Meatloaf. Oh, Tiffany. What happened? One minute you're engaging in some outlandish onstage dramatics or coyly crooning "I Think We're Alone Now," and the next minute you're playing. . . middle-aged suburban parents (with magic powers?) in an AT&T commercial. Sigh. It's not just that this whole ad, a family performance of Meatloaf's "Paradise By the Dashboard Light" with new lyrics about getting this teenage kid his GoPhone, is silly or way too long — though it is both those things. It's mostly just really awkward to watch.

To see what I mean (warning: cringing and blushing will probably occur), read more.

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spazzydana 5 years

whats the big deal?

LuxuryAddict 5 years

Oh gosh ever since this commercial came out it's been stuck in my head!

sharktooth 5 years

u guys suck!!!!! that was GREAT hes prob. the best singer ull ever see

aistea311 5 years

I agree, this commercial was fun and theatrical. It works because it grabbed your attention with the weird pairing and great singing. Rock out Meatloaf, I like it!

darkdennis 5 years

Meat Loaf is far from a has been. It's a fun commercial. And If Tiffany wants to make a few dollars in commercial, I don't see why she shouldn't.

verily 5 years

I saw this on TV and immediately thought 'Wow, Meatloaf. You've sunk so low...' It probably wouldn't be that bad if he didn't sing a sell-out version of one of his classic songs in it.

meatloaffan 5 years

meat has been great since day one, he is a true legend. he also is blessed not only with a great voice but a brilliant sense of humor. the people that keep knocking him down are jealous they could never have kept up the pace he has, so many rockers today are has beens after a short time. rock on meat, commercial is good and funny. thanks for the wonderful years, love ya meat

jennjennnbubba 5 years

the son dancing was the best part!! spirit fingers and all :nerdgirl:

irischaotic 5 years

sorry he isnt a Has-been and a wash out i was at his latest concert and he was amazing as he was when i saw him years ago...i really enjoyed seeing tiffany and meatloaf preforming...he was (IS) adorable!

redheath 5 years

Lighten up... it was meant to be funny and it was. It spoofed a few things each start had done. Take it at face value and enjoy it :D

2outof3aintbad 5 years

this video ROCKED! I have no idea who you guys think you are, but I am sucker for a good commercial for a mobile phone, especially when its Meatloaf style. He brought back the ballad in a explosive advertisement for a phone. Would anything else be apbropriate to put the 'loaf into our lives? Bottom line, when the day is done and the sun is down, and the moonlights shining through, I love seeing this commercial. Tiffany brings in a leg of raw meat, AWESOME! The kids rockn face, FANTASTIC!

LaLaLaurie06 5 years

I actually liked this one.

tdamji 5 years

poor Tiffany. so sad. As far as Meaty's career goes, this doesn't seem that out of the ordinary. i mean, aren't these types of ads perfect for washed-up losers like him?

snapsh0t 5 years

His name was Robert Paulson. :P

radarkitty 5 years

Way to ruin your own song Meatloaf! Geez.

Lightenup79 5 years

Come on, it was meant to be funny.... lighten up. It was far more entertaining than his PBS concert.

duck duck goose 5 years

(And the son looks like an overgrown toddler.)

duck duck goose 5 years

Tiffany is supposed to have married Meatloaf in this unsavory mess? (She's the *Mom* -- seriously?) Miscast!

bransugar79 5 years

I saw this thing this morning and it was so horrific I was speechless. Meatloaf I expect this from, but Tiffany? Why oh why Tiffany?

CaterpillarGirl 5 years

the worst is that the kid looks like he is messin his pants when he attempts to lip sync.

yiddidea 5 years

There is an art to making this type of advertising and when done well can actually revitalize a fading celeb's 15 minutes of fame. This, in contrast, is an example of how to completely END a fading celebrity's career. Yikes.

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