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Buttman Intro  Archived
Media Type
Video
Target Audiences
Youths and Young Adults
Languages
English
Cost
$2,000-$5,000
Produced For
Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth
Campaign
Y Campaign (ydouthink) 
Themes
Youth - Prevention
Description
Similar to a TV show opening, a super hero, Buttman, runs against psychedelic background wheel. The audience is introduced to the inept superhero in a comedic fashion. The combination of the theme music and Buttman's on-screen actions underscore his lack of power. Buttman's weakness and inability are blamed on his smoking habit.
Ad Status
Archived 
Year Produced
2003
Date Added
04/21/2004
 

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VIDEO: Buttman runs against psychedelic background wheel.

MUSIC: Buttman! His powers are weak...

VIDEO: Buttman lighting cigarette the wrong way.

MUSIC: ...his breath is strong.

SFX: Coughing.

MUSIC: Buttman!

MUSIC: His super power's all but gone...

BUTTMAN: Ah, no...

MUSIC: Buttman!

VIDEO: Buttman looking in mirror as he's brushing his teeth, smoking.

MUSIC: Buttman's stink gives him away...

VIDEO: Buttman tries to hitch a ride from a child on a scooter.

MUSIC: Buttman is a zero! America's most pathetic superhero...

VIDEO: Buttman tries to bum a cigarette from an old woman who hits him with her purse.

BUTTMAN: Excuse me ma'am, do you have a light? I need a light...

VIDEO: Little girl on slide at playground.

LITTLE GIRL: Oooh, you stink, mister!

VIDEO: Buttman walking down sidewalk, gets knocked by thief running.

VO: Help! He's got my purse!

SFX: Bodies colliding.

SUPER: Y logo.

ANNCR: Isn't smoking stupid?

SUPER: To be continued.

(c) Virginia Tobacco Settlement Foundation



Catalog ID  QYSH 8116 (E-30)
Length  30 s
Language  English


 
 

Reviews

Title: Buttman Intro spot feedback
Reviewer: Danny Saggese
Date Reviewed: July 23, 2008 
Comments
July '08 - The "Buttman" spots are most effective if all used together. Call Danny Saggese at the VTSF if you wish to discuss; 804-225-3624.

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