In a way, I wasn’t so surprised. Actually, this is just the most recent in a long line of poorly produced promotional videos for the software giant. Need proof? There’s a decent chance you may have already seen this gem promoting Windows 386 from years ago.

Then there’s this old ad from Japan:

Let’s not forget about this one either:

Sometimes the ads don’t make that much sense:

Sure, there are some decent commercials too. Personally, I’m a huge fan of the Bill Gates and Jerry Seinfeld ads which aired a while ago. I guess I’m just surprised that such a successful company has done such a phenomenal job of mucking up promotions for their own products.

“This is one of those inventions, like the wheel or the incandescent light bulb, that will forever change the landscape of our culture.”

and

“So far, I have put it on a burger, a hot hog and, this morning, a Jalapeno bagel. It’s God’s gift to deliciousness!”

What could it possibly be besides BACONNAISE.

That’s right. Bacon + Mayonnaise. Baconnaise. From the J&D’s people who brought us BACON SALT: for those of us who want heart disease just *that* much faster. No joke, their company’s slogan is “EVERYTHING SHOULD TASTE LIKE BACON.”

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