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The girl in THAT Folger's commercial

Incest fanfic for a coffee commercial. Okay, I learned something new today. :shrug:
 
I think what does it are the looks that the two exchange near the end. I don't have a sister myself, but I just couldn't imagine interacting with one that way. Got a gag from my wife when I asked if her and her big brother ever talk or look at each other like that.

I have a much older sister who got married and moved out when I was 12. We live in different states, barely ever talk, and are basically strangers. When we see each other once a year, it's like "Hi." "Yeah. Hey." I can't even imagine what it's like to be close to a sibling.
 
I think the problem with that commercial is the actress was old enough to make it seem weird (although, i don't recall finding it odd at the time). If she had been around eight it would have worked better with the dialog. I'd bet the commercial's writer was imagining the little sister to be much younger, since her lines seem more like a little kid excited to have big brother home.
 
I've never seen that article before. But the weirdest part is the racist dig at West Africa. He can't get a decent cup of coffee in West Africa? AND he considers Folgers to be real coffee? WTF?
Yeah... that is really racist. With the rise of Nigerians and social media, this commercial, and the company, would get so roasted. (Pun intended).

TASTERS CHOICE "We're not racist like Folgers"
I hate remakes. I prefer the original ;)

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Yeah.... waaaaay less creepy and racist.

I think the problem with that commercial is the actress was old enough to make it seem weird (although, i don't recall finding it odd at the time). If she had been around eight it would have worked better with the dialog. I'd bet the commercial's writer was imagining the little sister to be much younger, since her lines seem more like a little kid excited to have big brother home.

Ok, NOW I see the value of a casting director...
 
I've never seen that article before. But the weirdest part is the racist dig at West Africa. He can't get a decent cup of coffee in West Africa? AND he considers Folgers to be real coffee? WTF?
Also - IT'S A FOLGER'S COMMERCIAL. Of course they're going to say it's better than anything else!
 
There’s an extended cut of the commercial.
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Ok, NOW I see the value of a casting director...
Or a producer? Much easier to hire an actor over 18 for a day - less paperwork, fewer restrictions, etc. The casting director could have been ordered to hire someone older than ideal.
 
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