This one was very well executed, bravo to them. They captured the guy and the relationship the city has with him. There won't be another one like that for some time.
The city doesn't know Derek Jeter, besides dating gorgeous women, he has never let his guard down. All we know about him is he shows up to work, plays hard, and does really well with women. His interviews are bland and vanilla, and we know almost nothing about him. I am a diehard Yankees fan and he was a great ballplayer, but he would never crack my list of favorite athletes, like Messier, Henrik, Simms, Strahan, Eli, Mo, etc.
or a Gatorade drinker or a baseball fan... What cannot be argued is that Jeter played the game with class, he was an integral part of multiple championships, never got embroiled in the PED madness that defined his era, represented his team, fans and city unbelievably well, and became a well-deserved hero to countless kids worldwide.
I'm not sure what mental issues people have that causes them to diminish a two decade career of model professional athleticism. But I'm glad I'm not afflicted with such negativity.
But
1. That doesn't mean I watch some contrived commercial of him mingling with the People and get "chills" for a totally fake event to sell a sugared drink.
2. He was nothing but a great player, I would never deny it nor do I want to since I am a Yankees fan, but that doesn't mean that I thought Jeter a compelling figure--his interviews were terrible, he told almost nothing aboiut himself, and never did or said anything that was not scripted to remain vanilla.
But
1. That doesn't mean I watch some contrived commercial of him mingling with the People and get "chills" for a totally fake event to sell a sugared drink.
2. He was nothing but a great player, I would never deny it nor do I want to since I am a Yankees fan, but that doesn't mean that I thought Jeter a compelling figure--his interviews were terrible, he told almost nothing aboiut himself, and never did or said anything that was not scripted to remain vanilla.
But
1. That doesn't mean I watch some contrived commercial of him mingling with the People and get "chills" for a totally fake event to sell a sugared drink.
2. He was nothing but a great player, I would never deny it nor do I want to since I am a Yankees fan, but that doesn't mean that I thought Jeter a compelling figure--his interviews were terrible, he told almost nothing aboiut himself, and never did or said anything that was not scripted to remain vanilla.
It is my opinion and simply because you don't deify somebody and/or don't think a commercial gives you "chills" does it mean you are a negative person.
RE: Regardless of whether or not you're a Yankee fan
and became a well-deserved hero to countless kids worldwide.
I'm not sure what mental issues people have that causes them to diminish a two decade career of model professional athleticism. But I'm glad I'm not afflicted with such negativity.
Wow....anyobody who doesn't worship Jeter like you do has mental issues. The fact that you are a grown man who clearly worships an athlete is maybe a sign that you've got some issues of your own. Time to take that Jeter poster down from your bedroom boss.
RE: RE: Regardless of whether or not you're a Yankee fan
and became a well-deserved hero to countless kids worldwide.
I'm not sure what mental issues people have that causes them to diminish a two decade career of model professional athleticism. But I'm glad I'm not afflicted with such negativity.
Wow....anyobody who doesn't worship Jeter like you do has mental issues. The fact that you are a grown man who clearly worships an athlete is maybe a sign that you've got some issues of your own. Time to take that Jeter poster down from your bedroom boss.
Worship? Please. It's called respect.
And I guarantee the only Jersey hanging in my house is my own. A conference championship and bowl game champion Jersey from my first year playing ball. Dedicated to my pops, rip.
But
... that doesn't mean that I thought Jeter a compelling figure--his interviews were terrible, he told almost nothing aboiut himself, and never did or said anything that was not scripted to remain vanilla.
"If you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all." The definition of class. Something most people - famous or not - struggle with.
and the worst you've ever read about him is that he has one night stands where he gives his conquests gift baskets.
That alone should tell you what kind of guy Jeter is, putting aside the fact that anyone who makes a living doing any kind of charity/fundraising in NYC has nothing but good things to say about the guy and what great lengths he goes to help them out.
RE: The guy had a 20 year career under the NYC microscope
and the worst you've ever read about him is that he has one night stands where he gives his conquests gift baskets.
That alone should tell you what kind of guy Jeter is, putting aside the fact that anyone who makes a living doing any kind of charity/fundraising in NYC has nothing but good things to say about the guy and what great lengths he goes to help them out.
Nobody says he wasn't a good guy. Sounds like a strawman argument.
The point is that the ad was contrived nonsense. The day Jeter walks to the stadium without cameras and selling Gatorade (and probably getting paid handsomely for that walk)will be the day that I am impressed.
My only points were that I never got the love for Jeter as compared to other New York heroes like Mess, Henrik, Simms, Strahan, Mo. Guys who gave more of themselves and let their guard down. Personally, I always felt Jeter was a blank face, somebody who we never really got to know. That is not negative, it is an opinion.
Carter said her first meeting with Jeter about the possibility of doing a commercial happened in March after he announced his retirement in a letter to fans on Facebook.
"The inspiration [for the commercial] came from the retirement letter, thanking the people of New York," Carter said.
It was also in that meeting Carter asked Jeter about what song to use for the spot. Jeter chose Sinatra's "My Way" because it epitomized his career, Carter said.
New York. I like the ad. I don't care that he doesn't talk about himself, that's not him. I'd rather have that then some attention whore who always wants it to be about them. I don't care that he's bland in interviews. Who really cares about that? He's a baseball player, not a philosopher.
RE: Behind-the-Scenes Look at Gatorade's Derek Jeter Tribute
Carter said her first meeting with Jeter about the possibility of doing a commercial happened in March after he announced his retirement in a letter to fans on Facebook.
"The inspiration [for the commercial] came from the retirement letter, thanking the people of New York," Carter said.
It was also in that meeting Carter asked Jeter about what song to use for the spot. Jeter chose Sinatra's "My Way" because it epitomized his career, Carter said.
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What about that was "behind the scenes"? I hate GMA, nauseating television.
I remember you being a diehard Pirates fan a few years back.
This guy never misses an opportunity to tell us all how much he hates baseball. Tedious bullshit
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I detest baseball, but I respect Jeter as a player & person.
This guy never misses an opportunity to tell us all how much he hates baseball. Tedious bullshit
Baseball sucks! That good enough for you pal?
The city doesn't know Derek Jeter, besides dating gorgeous women, he has never let his guard down. All we know about him is he shows up to work, plays hard, and does really well with women. His interviews are bland and vanilla, and we know almost nothing about him. I am a diehard Yankees fan and he was a great ballplayer, but he would never crack my list of favorite athletes, like Messier, Henrik, Simms, Strahan, Eli, Mo, etc.
I'm not sure what mental issues people have that causes them to diminish a two decade career of model professional athleticism. But I'm glad I'm not afflicted with such negativity.
1. That doesn't mean I watch some contrived commercial of him mingling with the People and get "chills" for a totally fake event to sell a sugared drink.
2. He was nothing but a great player, I would never deny it nor do I want to since I am a Yankees fan, but that doesn't mean that I thought Jeter a compelling figure--his interviews were terrible, he told almost nothing aboiut himself, and never did or said anything that was not scripted to remain vanilla.
1. That doesn't mean I watch some contrived commercial of him mingling with the People and get "chills" for a totally fake event to sell a sugared drink.
2. He was nothing but a great player, I would never deny it nor do I want to since I am a Yankees fan, but that doesn't mean that I thought Jeter a compelling figure--his interviews were terrible, he told almost nothing aboiut himself, and never did or said anything that was not scripted to remain vanilla.
So.
1. That doesn't mean I watch some contrived commercial of him mingling with the People and get "chills" for a totally fake event to sell a sugared drink.
2. He was nothing but a great player, I would never deny it nor do I want to since I am a Yankees fan, but that doesn't mean that I thought Jeter a compelling figure--his interviews were terrible, he told almost nothing aboiut himself, and never did or said anything that was not scripted to remain vanilla.
So.
I'm not sure what mental issues people have that causes them to diminish a two decade career of model professional athleticism. But I'm glad I'm not afflicted with such negativity.
Wow....anyobody who doesn't worship Jeter like you do has mental issues. The fact that you are a grown man who clearly worships an athlete is maybe a sign that you've got some issues of your own. Time to take that Jeter poster down from your bedroom boss.
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and became a well-deserved hero to countless kids worldwide.
I'm not sure what mental issues people have that causes them to diminish a two decade career of model professional athleticism. But I'm glad I'm not afflicted with such negativity.
Wow....anyobody who doesn't worship Jeter like you do has mental issues. The fact that you are a grown man who clearly worships an athlete is maybe a sign that you've got some issues of your own. Time to take that Jeter poster down from your bedroom boss.
Worship? Please. It's called respect.
And I guarantee the only Jersey hanging in my house is my own. A conference championship and bowl game champion Jersey from my first year playing ball. Dedicated to my pops, rip.
Fuckin ham n egg trash bag.
... that doesn't mean that I thought Jeter a compelling figure--his interviews were terrible, he told almost nothing aboiut himself, and never did or said anything that was not scripted to remain vanilla.
"If you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all." The definition of class. Something most people - famous or not - struggle with.
That alone should tell you what kind of guy Jeter is, putting aside the fact that anyone who makes a living doing any kind of charity/fundraising in NYC has nothing but good things to say about the guy and what great lengths he goes to help them out.
That alone should tell you what kind of guy Jeter is, putting aside the fact that anyone who makes a living doing any kind of charity/fundraising in NYC has nothing but good things to say about the guy and what great lengths he goes to help them out.
Nobody says he wasn't a good guy. Sounds like a strawman argument.
The point is that the ad was contrived nonsense. The day Jeter walks to the stadium without cameras and selling Gatorade (and probably getting paid handsomely for that walk)will be the day that I am impressed.
My only points were that I never got the love for Jeter as compared to other New York heroes like Mess, Henrik, Simms, Strahan, Mo. Guys who gave more of themselves and let their guard down. Personally, I always felt Jeter was a blank face, somebody who we never really got to know. That is not negative, it is an opinion.
Huh?
"The inspiration [for the commercial] came from the retirement letter, thanking the people of New York," Carter said.
It was also in that meeting Carter asked Jeter about what song to use for the spot. Jeter chose Sinatra's "My Way" because it epitomized his career, Carter said.
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Carter said her first meeting with Jeter about the possibility of doing a commercial happened in March after he announced his retirement in a letter to fans on Facebook.
"The inspiration [for the commercial] came from the retirement letter, thanking the people of New York," Carter said.
It was also in that meeting Carter asked Jeter about what song to use for the spot. Jeter chose Sinatra's "My Way" because it epitomized his career, Carter said.
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What about that was "behind the scenes"? I hate GMA, nauseating television.