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Echo chainsaw commercial shows TSA at their worst
Echo power tools has a new television ad for their chainsaws that takes some liberties - though some would say not many - with the intimacy of TSA pat downs. The comical commercial features a man passing through airport security being subjected to a fairly aggressive, yet thorough, pat down of his crotch. Meanwhile, inattentive agents allow his chainsaw to pass through the X-ray machine undetected. He comments that, while he's willing to put up with a lot of things, he requires that his chainsaw be reliable.
Is the commercial an exaggeration of how handsy TSA agents get during pat downs? Some would argue that they've seen way more ridiculous things happen at airport security checkpoints. All in all, it's a pretty funny and topical ad.
What do you think? Is this a parody of what really happens during TSA pat downs or is it close to accurate? Share your thoughts in the comments.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Aleida Apr 19th 2011 9:38PM
I think it's hilarious. Is it a little crazy? Sure, but it's just poking a bit of fun at how airport security has gotten lately. I don't have an issue with it but I also haven't been on a plane in a few years. However, compared to the last time I flew anywhere, the pat downs that I get when going to a concert are/were more thorough.
thompson.emilye Apr 19th 2011 10:17PM
I dislike the commercial. The parody of TSA agents is way over the top. Going through the airport on a weekly basis I know that agents are simply doing their job trying to keep me and everyone else safe. I've been patted down on occasion, but agents have been respectful. The idea that the TSA grope this man, and yet his chainsaw passes through is ridiculous. I think people need to get over this obsession with the TSA.
Albert911emt May 23rd 2011 11:05AM
It's called "humor". Some people have been known to use "humor" to poke fun, or otherwise point out the ridiculousness or people, institutions, corporations, etc. Generally people like "humor". Maybe you should try it out.
Daniel Boone Apr 19th 2011 10:53PM
It's an obvious parody. ECHO is telling us that many things we put up in life are a pain in the "axe", When chopping down trees like I do for a living, I certainly don't need the issues that other brands have!