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2013-09-09 12:19 PM

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Subject: The Return of Jean-Claude?

I usually don't may much mind to commercials, but for some reason, this one caught my eye - maybe becuase I was a fan when I was a kid and didn't recognize terrible acting. 

It's a mix of entertaining, amazement he still has those skill/abilities/flexibility, but at the same time, sort of looks creepy?  Something's off, like some plastic surgery or false teeth or something?

http://ftw.usatoday.com/2013/09/lets-talk-about-jean-claude-van-dammes-godaddy-commercial/



2013-09-09 3:17 PM
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This commercial disturbed me.  At first I thought, "No way, that's not really the stud I idolized from Bloodsport or Kickboxer", but alas, it is. 

Very disappointed.

 

2013-09-09 3:22 PM
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I was watching football with my friend last night. He rewound that commercial twice. We were both cracking up at his facial expressions!
2013-09-09 4:05 PM
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lol, I was a huge fan of his during his early films.  I'm not quite sure where I turned, but I think it was when his arrogance and drug use became a lot more public.

I know he's fessed up to a lot of his mistakes, so I'll leave it at that and wish him well on his new career.  The commercial is in that creepy zone, but it is memorable enough to get people talking.  I believe that's all you can ask for out of an add agency.  ;-)

2013-09-09 4:06 PM
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I heard he pulled out of Tahoe because of the elevation.
2013-09-09 4:12 PM
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there is a lot my forehead on Jean Claude than I remembered!


2013-09-09 4:16 PM
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Expendables 2?

2013-09-09 5:21 PM
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Whoa.  That's just weird.  It makes me a little uncomfortable.

I'm going to go find my vhs tape of Blood Sport now...

...and burn it.

2013-09-09 7:45 PM
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Whoa.  That's just weird.  It makes me a little uncomfortable.

I'm going to go find my vhs tape of Blood Sport now...

...and burn it.

 

I've caught Bloodsport several times on Cinemax Asia in the past few months.  WOW that acting was terrible. 

2013-09-10 7:38 AM
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Originally posted by TriMyBest

Whoa.  That's just weird.  It makes me a little uncomfortable.

I'm going to go find my vhs tape of Blood Sport now...

...and burn it.

 

I've caught Bloodsport several times on Cinemax Asia in the past few months.  WOW that acting was terrible. 

I always remember the faces he made in the "blind fight scene"  haha

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QM-MY_kyxAU

(Coolness starts at 1:50 in the clip)

2013-09-10 7:49 AM
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I thought it was pretty funny

ehhh go time


2013-09-10 8:36 AM
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Originally posted by Left Brain I heard he pulled out of Tahoe because of the elevation.

You're killing me with the Tahoe one liners.... every thread you got one! Laughing

2013-09-10 8:37 AM
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Originally posted by ratherbeswimming I was watching football with my friend last night. He rewound that commercial twice. We were both cracking up at his facial expressions!

Yes.  The facial expressions (especially the creepy look while raising his eyebrows) was definitely both funny and creepy.  An odd commercial, but I'm sure it is exactly what Go Daddy was trying to accomplish.

2013-09-10 8:38 AM
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As for the commercial I saw that on TV too... Initial thoughts... a bit weird, a bit impressive he still has some "skills", and a bit disappointing that his acting abilities haven't improved over the last 3 decades. 
2013-09-10 8:58 AM
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Mixed emotions for me as well. I really like him back in the day as I was so impressed with his fitness and flexibility. Acting, not so much.  This a little sad, the facial expressions, and the stupidity of the commercial.  I guess you have to take what you get to stay in front of the camera.  
2013-09-10 8:59 AM
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I thought it was pretty funny, in a surreal sort of way. I also liked the fact that no dogs were given CPR or run to death.


2013-09-10 9:32 AM
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Originally posted by ratherbeswimming I was watching football with my friend last night. He rewound that commercial twice. We were both cracking up at his facial expressions!

Yes.  The facial expressions (especially the creepy look while raising his eyebrows) was definitely both funny and creepy.  An odd commercial, but I'm sure it is exactly what Go Daddy was trying to accomplish.

To get us talking about it Haha

2013-09-10 10:56 AM
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Originally posted by BrianRunsPhilly I thought it was pretty funny, in a surreal sort of way. I also liked the fact that no dogs were given CPR or run to death.

Ssshhh!  Don't wake the 'pc police' or we'll hear all kinds of whining about the white flour being a GMO, or that JC VD had an open flame in a closed space.  Yell

2013-09-10 11:24 AM
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Crazy crack head.
2013-09-10 10:52 PM
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He looks a little like a bruneette Max Headroom.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGUk6GwDvdo
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