11:45 am February 8, 2010, by John Kessler
The folks at Slashfood have spoken, and they give the animatronic chickens hawking breakfast at Denny’s the top spot on their list.
Writes Michael Thomas Hastings:
“They squawk. They bulge their eyes. They move their little beaks as if controlled by puppeteers. They probably were. It doesn’t matter — like a bizarre Conan O’Brien skit, the inept special effects just make it funnier. Bravo, Denny’s!”
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Do you agree, or were you more a fan of the Betty White Snickers commercial?
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Guest
February 8th, 2010
1:26 pm
how many rednecks will be lining up tonight for a FREE meal at Denny’s tomorrow
Rob
February 8th, 2010
1:26 pm
That was funny and the Betty White Snickers ad was hysterical. The Doritos ad rocked also, “Keep your hands off my momma and my Doritos”
Jim R.
February 8th, 2010
2:07 pm
Just out of curiosity where do obviously well-bred non-redneck “Guest’s” line up to dine? May not have been food, but the Simpson’s Coke add was my favorite. Seeya in line at Denny’s!
Alabama Jack
February 8th, 2010
3:50 pm
Guest
February 8th, 2010
1:26 pm
how many rednecks will be lining up tonight for a FREE meal at Denny’s tomorrow
Don’t know how many but most will be wearing red dawg gear.
Petie The Crab
February 8th, 2010
3:54 pm
I disagree. I think the little black kid slapping the pimp Daddy was the best.
Carrie Neal Walden
February 8th, 2010
5:02 pm
The Doritos dog and the coffin guy were my #1 and #2 for food!! The dog was also right up there for funniest.
miss daisy
February 8th, 2010
5:58 pm
I liked the lil’ bull and Clydesdale BFF comercial. It almost made me cry.
tomkat
February 8th, 2010
7:14 pm
I am one of Bernie Madoff’s vitims. I am hungry. I will join the throng of rednecks at Denney’s.
Betty White & Snickers was the best.
Jimbo
February 8th, 2010
9:14 pm
I heard screaming chickens in my sleep last night:-( Once was funny…after that, it got old, fast. The Doritos dog spot worked best for me.