Commercial Inspiration
The Mastercard commercial "series" now running on the Academy Awards broadcast is a stroke of genius. It's the ongoing saga of Badger, a lost dog finding making his way home across the United States. It uses the very successful MC meme of "xxx - $; yyy - $; zzz - $; aaa - priceless" along with a plotline that grabs dog-lovers and people-watchers alike.
We may have a hard time not watching the entire broadcast, just to see how the commercial turns out. It's much better than 90% of the show, thus far (although I could watch the footage of Michael Moore being stomped by the elephant-creature in LOTRs over and over!).
I'm not sure...and it's been a while since I saw the commercial. But based on my recollection, I'd guess that Badger is some breed of terrier, perhaps a Boston terrier or a mixed breed with terrier being the main part of the mix. I'll have to watch more closely next time it's on.
Posted by: Eric at May 1, 2004 09:31 AMBadger the lost dog is an Olde Boston Bulldogge. A bit larger than a Boston Terrier and can have floppy ears
Badger is a Boston Terrier. They come in varying sizes up to 25 lbs. I have an AKC pedigreed Boston who resembles Badger agreat deal.
Posted by: Jeff at May 25, 2004 03:29 PMWhoops...seems we have a difference of opinion here, folks!
Anyone care to break the tie?
Posted by: Eric at May 25, 2004 03:33 PMI have 4 boston terriers....all over 25lbs and all pure breeds. One looks exactly like Badger....he's a whooping 32lbs.
Forgot to mention, 3 of mine have floopy ears too. And , yep...they are AKC.
Posted by: CANDI at May 31, 2004 09:13 PMLooks like the Boston Terrier votes are exceeding those for Boston Bulldog. I tend to agree with the Terrier call, but I'm far from being an expert.
Posted by: Eric at May 31, 2004 09:17 PMBadger appears to be a Boston terrier -- maybe not 100%, but close enough. He's probably happy with whatever he is, though.
Posted by: R.G. at June 1, 2004 07:32 PMHE IS A BOSTON TERRIER! I have another question though. does anyone know of a website where i can download the Badger Mastercard Commercials? Greatly Appreciated! -CG
Posted by: ME at June 2, 2004 09:10 AMAbout the publisher
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What breed of dog is Badger?
Posted by: Christa at May 1, 2004 08:00 AM