Saturday, November 22, 2008

I Strenuously Object

I saw something horrible on TV last night that has forced me to call for a New Rule.

A little background. The last episode of Six Feet Under is the best series finale of any show, ever. EV-ER. And without ruining it for anyone that might care to watch, the song "Breathe Me" by Sia plays a very important and emotional part in the episode. The song and the episode are inseparable.

And now...NOW. I heard the song begin on my TV and turned around immediately expecting to see something Six Feet Under-ish. But no. It was a commercial. For a VIDEO GAME. I cannot figure out how that song is the perfect accompaniment for two elfin guys with swords attacking a monster made of rocks. But someone decided that it is. And now that song is tainted.

New Rule: Once a song has become iconically and intrinsically attached to the last episode of a long-running series, it may not subsequently be used for any other commercial purpose.

15 metawords:

Dr Zibbs said...

I haven't seen the episode but are you saying it's even better than the last episode of Newhart?

Gwen said...

This is only remotely related but I was on a date once and inquired about the music playing in his car and spent the next ten minutes on the receiving end of a dissertation about music for video games. I made out with someone else later.

Red said...

I watched the finale of SFU on YouTube even though I only watched Season 1 of the actual series. It was really damn good.

~E said...

I like the song.

*sigh* that's really all i can come up with at the moment

reb wins said...

If it helps, this time is the first I've heard that song and now I will associate it with you.

Dr Zibbs said...

You've just won an unimportant award on my blog.

Unknown said...

I could NOT agree with you more on this one....

MJenks said...

Which game was it?

words...words...words... said...

Zibbs: Yes, better. Although the last Newhart is a strong second.

Red: Cool! Cause I know you didn't dig that show.

Mjenks: Prince of Persia.

Candy's daily Dandy said...

Six feet under was a great show centered around family dysfuntion- a topic everyone can relate to. The season finale was amazing! I couldn't agree more.
It's kind of like hearing Ozzy's "crazy train" or ACDC "hells bells" anywhere other than a sporting event.

Unknown said...

Oo, I agree that the Six Feet Under finale was the best!! What a great show.

BeckEye said...

I KNOW!!!!

I Fucking Hate This.

And what is with all overly dramatic video game commercials anymore, anyway? It's like they're telling all these nerds, "Fantasy life is SO much better than real life. Just give up now."

180360 said...

That sucks. I miss Six Feet Under.

Jennifer and Sandi said...

Crap...I'm too poor to afford HBO......

Frickin economy!!

- Jennifer

LYDIA said...

So I have never seen this show - but I do know Sia. I love Sia. First time I saw that video it almost brought tears to my eyes (this is why I waited to comment on this post... this is some lame stuff.)

But I also love Prince of Persia. Though the song seems an odd choice for Prince of Persia.