I’m sure it’s no surprise that I love the western genre. Books. Movies. Stationary. Home decor. Give me a cowboy, a horse, and a rugged landscape, and I’m instantly intrigued. Make me laugh along the way, and it’s even better.
Since I know you love cowboys, too, and since we could all use some extra smiles in our day, I thought I’d have some fun by counting down my TOP 5 WESTERN TV COMMERCIALS.
#5 – Jesse?
Over the years, GEICO has done several fun commercials with old west themes. Three of them made my list. But they all started with this split-time gem from 2014.
This commercial proves what all of us at Petticoats & Pistols already know – westerns are better for everyone if they have a happy ending. If Jesse had just stayed with Daisy, tragedy would have been averted. Romance saves lives, people!
#4 – Showdown Narration
This one has great tongue-in-cheek humor as it pokes fun at the classic oater movies of the 60’s and 70’s.
Anyone manage to count how many deer heads were mounted on the walls in that saloon?
#3 – Dancing Mustache
No actor (except for maybe John Wayne) better epitomizes the old west than Sam Elliott. Every time I hear his voice, my vision takes on a sepia tone, and I start looking around for tumbleweeds. This commercial for Doritos was better than the Super Bowl in 2020.
#2 – Hunky Delivery
This one is for all of you contemporary western romance lovers. It doesn’t utilize humor, but it made my top 2 simply because I dream about having a cowboy deliver my groceries on horseback out on a ranch. I’d buy all my meat from HEB forever if this happened in the real world. Too bad it’s just another romantic fantasy.
#1 – Overscheduled Cowboys
This is my new favorite. It’s another one by GEICO, and it cracks me up. Nothing like taking a modern day issue and forcing it onto a bygone era for comedic effect. Genius! Don’t miss you spur fittin’, lasso lesson, or bean eatin’ with the new leather cowboy planners available at Slaton’s Mercantile. Never be late for being thrown through a saloon window again. Stop by at high noon or high 2 o’clock to get your cowboy planner before these little doggies are gone.
Did you catch the name of the little lady getting lasso lessons? Yep – Daisy. I gotta wonder if that’s an homage to the Daisy from the first ad. She’s getting lasso lessons so she can rope a man who won’t ride off into the sunset without her. Ha!
Which of these is your favorite?
I loved the Dancing Mustache
Me, too, Janice. That was a genius piece of advertising.
I like Stand Off
That one make me laugh every time, Debra. 🙂
Sam Elliot all the way!
He really is the best, isn’t he?
ANYTHING by Geico.
They have a really great track record for funny commercials. And in so many different genres. Working in their ad department must be fun.
LOL you forgot the cowboys bringing in the CAT herd from a few years ago and then the Clydes in any super bowl commercials – they will be there on Sunday again!
Herding cats commercials is my all time favorite commercial! My husband and I have talked about it over and over for years! We have looked it up and watched it so many times but we still laugh and laugh at it! THE BEST!!!!
You’re right, Valri. That one is a classic. I can’t believe I forgot about it!
Yes! How could I forget the herding cats? Great addition, Teresa!
Excellent out of the box post. Very refreshing and brought us a smile in the morning.
Perfect! That’s what I was aiming for. A little laughter to help us get through the day.
I love the dancing mustache. Though the scheduling issues one is a close second.
Those are such fun, aren’t they Kerah? Makes me smile every time.
oh my goodness, thanks for sharing. I loved them all especially the overscheduled with planners. LOL
So glad you enjoyed them, Lori. It was a hoot for me to rewatch them too.
As much as I love Sam Elliot, but the Words Can Hurt commercial is my favorite of these. It still makes me laugh.
Me, too, Christy. For years, my family has quoted “Jesse?” at random times. Always makes me grin.
They were all good, but Sam Elliot got my attention!!!!
The commercial starts out ahead in the running just from him being there. 🙂
Love Sam Elliot but the scheduling one gets my vote this time.
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Sam Elliott all the way!!! And, any Clydesdale commercial, too!! I have to say, I agree about HEB!!!!
Sam is the quintessential cowboy. Love him!
I think The Dancing Mustache is #1 for me. I love the end when Sam Elliott’s horse shakes his head. He will not humiliate himself by dancing ?
Too much horse sense. Ha!
#1 – Overscheduled Cowboys
excellent choice, Connie. 😉
Dancing Mustache— love it!!
I still remember the first time I saw that mustache dance. I laughed so hard. Then I couldn’t wait to watch it again. Such a genius idea!
My favorite one is Dancing Mustache , thank you so much for sharing these commercials. Have a great rest of the week and stay safe.
Thanks, Alicia. Be blessed this week!
Dancing mustache.
denise
That one is so fun!
Thank you for sharing. God bless you.
I’m glad you enjoyed them, Debbie. Blessings to you as well!
Numbers 5 and 3 are my favorites. Although, number 1 does ring true for so much of my life.
Maybe that’s part of the reason I enjoyed #1 so much, I could relate to the overscheduling. Thanks, Patricia!
Thank you for the chuckle. Not sure I could pick one I like best as they are all entertaining.