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Did you see the commercial where John McEnroe repeats his famous catch phrase?

Yeah, I liked that one too.
It's just, I think I've seen it before.

More than once.

You know what, I'm right.


John McEnroe is famous for many things. 7 Grand Slam singles titles. 9 doubles titles. A best selling book. Broadcasting. Etc. Etc.

But to advertisers, there is only one thing that matters, his catch phrase.

If you are a creative person and Johnnie Mac is your spokesman, it's an unwritten law that you have to make him say it.

Number 1 rule of John McEnroe marketing: You cannot be serious!








Oh and this rule goes for newscasters too.


In case you're wondering what McEnroe advertised before his catch phrase was born, here's a clue:

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God, he looks like the ultimate whiny, spoiled brat in the first picture. His parents should have beat him more. What a cunt.

said E on September 24, 2009 1:12 PM.
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