Did Grayson Plagiarize One of His Ads?
- Posted on September 28, 2010 at 12:33pm by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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Rep. Alan Grayson (Photo: AP)
When it rains, it pours. Alan Grayson is getting soaked.
We‘ve brought you news today on Alan Grayson’s attack ads, and how those ads may now be backfiring. But now, there is an accusation that his campaign plagiarized a different ad.
Via Ben Smith at Politico:
I sent over the video of Alan Grayson’s “Let it Shine” ad … to adman Jimmy Siegel, who made a (slightly more understated) ad in very much the same style … for Eliot Spitzer in 2006.
He emails back:
Can I sue for plagarism [sic]? Be great if you wrote a column saying that you’re not allowed to shamelessly copy things in other mediums, but for some reason some media consultants have no shame. They should pay me the media buy.
And to add insult to injury, they did a lousy job.
Both ads are below. You decide:
(Old) Spitzer ad:
(Newer) Grayson ad:
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LSX
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 1:24pmFlorida Slogan:
We go from hanging chads to hiring a chump!
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Report Post »Fairfield County Tea Party
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 1:23pmHe’s a HACK! Sue the crap out of him
Report Post »MsCamelot
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 1:23pmJust goes to show that the Dems have NO new ideas.
Report Post »dressseller
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 1:22pmThere is absolutely NO WAY this guy gets re-elected. ……………………..Is there?
Report Post »dazyann010501
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 1:18pmWell eliot spitzer is a PIG and alan grayson is a PROGRESSIVE!!! They were both horrible ads. And when someone like alan grayson a PROGRESSIVE can‘t come up with his own ads and has to steal someone else’s ad like eliot spitzer the PIG than that is shameful in all ways.
Report Post »Star Spankled
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 1:17pmSomebody said “ Go Cheap” and he thought he heard “ Go Cheat ” !!
Report Post »JD Carp
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 1:16pmI think it’s a bit of a stretch trying to link these two adverts just because he used the same song, same theme of the little girl and the family background. Sorry, the truth is progressives have no originality because they have no original thoughts. They are only capably of parroting the themes that have worked in the past. By definition progressives have no core principles, they mimic the principles and actions of their “leaders’ who mimic their pointy headed Ivy League professors.
Report Post »Gary Smith
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 1:13pmI don’t mean to be offensive but who voted for this moron? Are there people in that district that actually think like him?
Report Post »roninshaman
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 1:11pmAs a creative professional I’ve got to agree with Mr. Smith. his commercial is much better. Better timing and imagery that lead to a more organic feel. In trying to personalize his add, Grayson made it look amateur and just low budget. Not a great way to go dude.
Report Post »beekeeper
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 2:08pmI also noted that Spitzer had the common sense to not be shown on-screen, cavorting with small children – the Greyson ad has a creepy feel to it, the Spitzer ad focuses on the kids, so it resonates with the viewer, the Greyson ad looks like they dug an old family 8mm reel out of the closet that was shot when their creepy uncle got out of rehab and stopped by for a visit.
Report Post »roninshaman
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 2:25pmI know, Right! Him sliding down the sliding board holding the little girl. That’s fine if your a parent to do, but It’s creeping sharing poorly shot footage of it with the people you want to vote for you.
Same version of the same song. Same visual themes in both videos. The Grayson video just looks eerie and weird. I’m not a fan of law suits, but in the defense of good taste, Sue!
Report Post »SummerB
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 1:10pmIt’s not Grayson that did the plagiarizing, but, rather, the advertising agency who put the piece together whether or not Grayson knew of the plagiarism. They may call O’Donnell kookies, but Grayson is a crazy nut job..
Report Post »Les Panek
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 1:09pmPlease God, help me to not hate despicable creatures like Dis-Grayson…
And please, please, please, God, may I not be represented by that upright-walking pig 35 days from now.
Amen.
I have said it here before: I will be donating my time in whatever ways I have to to cleanse district 8 of this plague, and restore some dignity to those of us who are informed and care. I humbly ask any of you outside of our district who can donate money to Dan Webster to please do so, as he is badly out-gunned monetarily. Thank you, we’re not all nuts here.
Report Post »mizflame98
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 1:07pmWho where the people who elected him to congress in the first place and how bad was his opponent?
Report Post »FaithHopeCharity45
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 1:06pmGrayson is a wack-a-doo!!! Voters in Florida wake up!!!!!
Report Post »Gita
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 1:04pmI live in his district and can’t wait to vote him out and I told him so. He’s not only a commie but an arrogant commie. He said his opponent, Daniel Webster, did not serve in the military so he was not worthy to serve in congress. Helllo! Grayson didn’t serve either!
Report Post »HEARDENOUGHCRAP
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 1:13pm“Arrogant Commie” is redundant, but I know the type of personality trait you speak of. In this ad, it is so obvious he is mearly “kissing babies” for votes.
Report Post »Rillobymorning
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 1:45pmHey Gita, did you remind him that our Commander and Chief , head of our entire US military, was never in the military either. Geez, what a jerk! I’m not in his district, but I’d love to be a fly on the wall and watch that man pack up his office!
Report Post »HEARDENOUGHCRAP
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 1:03pmDoes it surprise anyone that liberals take a good idea and either trash it, as in this instance, or expand it beyond all reason, such as welfare?
Report Post »Cabo King
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 12:59pmGrayson is an idiot, and i approved this blog
Report Post »prepper1776
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 12:56pmi live in graysons district and when a girl from his campaign came through the neighborhood she asked me why i wouldnt vote for him so rather than get in a long discussion with her , i just told her he was nuts.
Report Post »she said that she was hearing that alot and left. at first i laughed but then i kind of felt sorry for her, i think she was having a rough day. hopefully this clown wont get reelected . it very embarassing to admit he my congressman. (please dont make fun of me)
dressseller
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 1:19pmLOL. I won’t make fun of you. ………….. cause I have Bob Etheridge over here. :[
Gigantopithecus
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 2:07pmInstead of voting them out, what say we just throw them into the ring with a few blunt instruments, and let them fight each other to the death. Dufus Grayson vs. Paranoia Etheridge – I would pay to see that. When in Rome, do as the Romans :)
Report Post »Lovey
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 6:15pmGrayson, Etheridge…my heart goes out to you guys BUT try being from Harry Reid territory!
Report Post »Boardopopie
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 6:18pm@Gigantopithecus How about have Tina Turner announce it and Master Blaster come in on Grayson’s shoulders….. “Two men enter, one man leaves”
Report Post »COjohngalt
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 12:56pmMr. Grayson is always good for some canon fodder…me thinks that the Taliban Dan ad that completely takes quotes out of context needs more attention. Though theft is wrong and someone should take him to task for it, we should be more focused on shining the light on HIS words and actions…this is one scary dude!
Report Post »Mike777
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 12:52pm10,000 homes saved or created ?
Report Post »CultureWarriors
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 12:51pmA.G. is perhaps the biggest dork I’ve ever seen. I‘m sure the reason he’s mentally ill is because he was picked on as a kid. A truly despicable person … you would have to have deep seeded resentment issues to do the things he’s done. Pathetic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UtmTALMkU4
Report Post »tankchaser
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 12:49pmHumm. yes I would say plagiarized would fit here. Grayson should be ashamed of himself since he approved this theft, I mean add.
Report Post »Buck Bagaw
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 5:51pmAfter watching Grayson, I don’t believe he can be ashamed. To feel shame you first must have a conscience, and this creep doesn’t. Maybe he can take Rahmbo’s place after he escapes.
Report Post »Sledgehammer
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 12:46pmKnown to all with eyes and ears, This guy just ain’t right in the head!
Report Post »AMERICA4EVER
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 12:45pmI once in awhile surf the cable news channels other than Fox, usually for a laugh. I ran across a female host on msnbc calling Grayson on the carpet for taking out of context what his opponent had really said. Maybe msnbc has seen the light? Not………
Report Post »beekeeper
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 2:03pmEven a broken clock is twice a day… I wouldn’t read too much into it.
Report Post »beekeeper
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 2:10pmWow – Even a broken clock is RIGHT twice a day… I wouldn’t read too much into it.
(Sorry for the typo)
Report Post »NoName22
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 12:40pmSame playground, same song……
I just didn’t see the bumbling politician sliding down the red slide in the first ad.
Report Post »Gigantopithecus
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 1:50pmSaying they are doing it for the kids – the oldest Demwit trick in the book. Wonder if Spitzer was thinking of the kids when he was having sex with a prostitute. Can’t belief the dufus Grayson showed himself going down a slide and playing like a child, fitting for a Little Libturd with stunted maturity. Bet he cut in line on the slide.
Report Post »hifi74
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 6:56pmI’m still wondering who the creepy guy in the black combat boots, jeans and the white shirt in the corner was.
Report Post »skytrout72
Posted on September 29, 2010 at 5:05amThat was a little wierd. I kept thinking about the Frank and Beans guy from Something About Mary.
Report Post »Flagwaver
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 12:39pmWhy am I not surprised. Perhaps the Dems should make Grayson their poster child… he seems to be making all of the mistakes AND getting caught. If he were elected, then he’s be safe. For now, though, SUE THE PANTS OFF HIM!
Report Post »PatriotComeLately
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 12:46pmI agree, sue the pants off him. Keep him busy until No-Dem-ber 2nd, ‘cuz we don’t want him around here anymore
Spoken by a true Alan Dis-Grayson constituent
RightWrite
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 12:46pmThe perfect poster-boy for the Leftist agenda.
Report Post »CultureWarriors
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 12:55pmAs a public service we should let all Grayson voters know that due to high “normal” people turn out on Tuesday November 2nd, they should vote Thursday November. 4th!
Report Post »Down2TheC
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 12:57pmIf my kids got close to that psycho, I’d have to wash them thoroughly. (*shudder*)
Report Post »Independent Tess
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 12:57pmDefinitely sue! They couldn’t even use a different version of the same song. IT’S EXACTLY THE SAME!
Report Post »Original visuals was much better, too.
How pathetic……..
RKade
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 1:07pmDoes “Poster Child” mean “Mindless Twit” if so I’ll vote him Progressive/Dem Poster Boy!
Report Post »beekeeper
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 2:01pmThe Greyson ad makes him look almpst like a pedophile – sort of a cross between Buck Henry’s SNL character “Uncle Roy” and Phil Hartman’s Frankenstein characters. Of course. my impression might be skewed because I watched it without sound…
Uncle Roy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLT885Vw_0o
Phil Hartman’s Frankenstein: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLyJ4QMj-5M
Report Post »Teapartywoman
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 6:28pmGrayson makes me sick. Stop letting them get a way with this kind of stuff and stand up and fight, fight for American. This is out right wrong
Report Post »pajamash
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 7:07pmC’mon, who isn’t for redistribution of advertisement? ; )
Report Post »XdemXrepub
Posted on September 29, 2010 at 10:04amisn’t…that… a “religious” song ??? Oh no, the Taliban took over both parties.
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