Man Behind Herman Cain’s Unusual Smoking Ad Speaks Out on ‘America Live’ with Megyn Kelly
- Posted on October 25, 2011 at 4:51pm by
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Most of you have probably already seen and, have a pretty strong opinion — either good or bad — about Herman Cain’s new “smoking” ad. Now, the creator and star of that ad, Cain’s Chief of Staff Mark Block, is sharing the method to his madness.
Speaking to Fox News‘ Megyn Kelly on Tuesday, Block said “we’re on a roll“ and insisted the rather strange ad contained ”no subliminal messages” about smoking. “I would personally encourage people not to smoke, but as people on the staff said, ‘Just let Block be Block,’” he said.
Block agreed with Kelly about the ads overall message, saying it was meant to appeal to real people living real lives, whether they are from Motor City or a farm in the Midwest.
“I tell you, you walk into a veterans’ bar in Iowa and they are all smoking,” Block said. “I’m not the only one who smokes in America, for God’s sake – it’s just a choice that I’ve made, and it was at the end of the ad.”
Block then stated that the real message behind the GOP contender’s unorthodox ad is simply to tell Americans that “the Cain-train is on a roll.”
Block also took time during the segment to assure critics that, while the campaign is “organic,” it does have established operations in Iowa, Florida, New Hapshire, South Carolina and other key states.
Watch the full interview below:
To refresh, the original ad, complete with its pulsating techno-music is featured below:
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Comments (133)
ihveit
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 5:32pmOUTLAW TOBACCO products says the govt.. but LEGALIZE GRASS.. yea right… sitting in a restaurant full of dope smokers is the thing of the future.. and if you think cig smoke was bad just hang in there.. food and a free high guaranteed
Report Post »will
kralspaces
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 7:18pmOnce a law is on the books, it’s impossible to get it off. There will never be smoking of any kind in restaurants again. Mark Block was standing out side. About the only indoors place to smoke is at veteran halls and your own private homes. I find farts just as offensive. Will there be a law soon?
Report Post »Founding Father2
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 7:51pmThe Daily Caller came up with another remix of Cain’s ad… HILLARIOUS!!! http://www.thedailycandidate.com/video/2011/oct/dc_cain_ad.html
This is why you shouldn’t smoke, but it is your freedom to do so.
Report Post »Cat
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 8:18pmMegyn is a doll, but Mark is slick.
Report Post »He got her so excited, she wiped her mic-pack off.
RighteousTyrant
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 8:45pmI’d take the smell of green over tobacco any day, and at least with the secondhand from that stuff you might get to enjoy the benefits! Can’t say that for tobacco, it just stinks everything up.
Report Post »tifosa
Posted on October 26, 2011 at 4:17amCain’s Koch-backed candidacy is actually quite entertaining to watch. (#KochCainConnection.) Keep it up please. (btw, the fun was recently “trump”ed only by Perry’s return to the birtherism.)
Report Post »Miami
Posted on October 26, 2011 at 4:56amRighteousTyrant
Says the man? who sells his freedom for a vice…
Giving people what they urge in exchange for what they do not value. Just look at the morons calling for a Cuba like slave State as an option to our freedom.
tifosa
Anyone with common sense would be better than Obama and his Marxist Ideology.
Report Post »billwhit1357
Posted on October 26, 2011 at 5:55amBolsinoo said, “Still Romney is the most solid candidate in the GOP! Cain has no experience and smart people don‘t vote for someone with no experience for the job they’re applying for”
Lol, did you vote for Obama? What kind of Record and Acomplishments did the Failed Idiot have in 2008? NONE! And what he now has really sucks bigtime! No, Herman Cain has more Common Sense and Intelligence in his SNOT than Obambi will ever hope to have in his entire worthless life!
I will be Raising Cain in 2012! Herman Cain for President in 2012!
Report Post »charleyrocks
Posted on October 26, 2011 at 8:59amherman Cain is the right vote. He is very conservative and has all the answers. Just listen to him, he is a mature smart business man, who understands the economics of the system. Vote for him folks he is a little like glenn
Report Post »momrules
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 5:30pmI loved the in your face attitude of the ad directed to the PC crowd. Mark Block was right about real America and real Americans want the government and those self righteous PC police out of our lives.
Report Post »Lucy Larue
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 6:00pmMOMRULES,
Report Post »Amen! Amen! Amen!
You said it so well!
My dream ticket is Cain and Gingrich! I do not care which one is President or Vice President.
It was so damn refreshing to see a guy light up!
NO ROMNEY!
lukerw
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 6:25pm@LUCY LARUE
Report Post »I love you!
RepubliCorp
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 6:27pmI agree, this was a slap at the PC libturds & smoking Nazis. Come off as (your day is done)
Report Post »avenger
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 6:45pmyou bet ..screw pc freaks…
Report Post »Islesfordian
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 7:08pmThe funniest bit in SNL a week ago was their depection of Bloomberg kissing OWS butt but then warning them that if he saw one person lighting of a smoke “the gloves will come off and the badges will be covered”.
I want a T-shirt with Block taking a drag and the words, “Occupy THIS, liberals”
It might become a better sell than the Gadsden flag.
Report Post »Nobel Reggie
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 7:14pmPure Genius. NOT Politically Correct. NOT conforming. NOT glossy Madison Ave quality. The liberals focus on the smoking because they’ve trained themselves to believe their own propaganda. While they are dividing people into groups, Herman Cain is breaking down walls and freeing us of think out of the box again!
Report Post »republitarian
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 7:23pmOne word.
REBELLION
Love it!
Report Post »ChristyJo0354
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 9:36pmAmen Sister! Well said!
Report Post »EddardStark
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 9:39pmI didn’t realize that smoking equalled “Real America.”
“Yeah, eff those PC ******** smoking is the COOLEST! Cain Train!”
Hilarious.
Report Post »Chuck Stein
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 9:43pmOK, folks, time to get on the Cain Train. Either that or you laying track for Romney’s nomination.
Report Post »bolsen00
Posted on October 26, 2011 at 1:43amStill Romney is the most solid candidate in the GOP! Cain has no experience and smart people don‘t vote for someone with no experience for the job they’re applying for. Sorry folks…any comments to the contrary are just ridiculousness! It‘s astounding how many idiots are thinking they’ll just trade one black man in the White House with no experience for another to prove they’re not racist! I’m seeing rebelliousness off the charts to the extreme right cliff, being lead by Rush and Beck everyday. I’ve listened everyday for a while, but their recommendations for GOP candidates and total trashing of others like Romney has made me jump off their bandwagon…and clearly I’m not the only one! Rush was gushing all over Romney last election and bragging that he met all the criteria for being conservative was the right choice for president…Now, with nothing different, Rush does nothing but attack! I‘ve lost all respect for Rush and Beck’s comments on the candidates, they are wrong for insulting some while promoting others endlessly, and I hope their ratings suffer along with their pocketbooks for doing so much harm to the GOP! Shame on them for their biased crap! I hope Romney wins big and Rush and Beck have to live with it for a long time! They’re so disappointing!
Report Post »Dismayed Veteran
Posted on October 26, 2011 at 10:55am@BOLSENOO
If I vote for Cain, I am not voting for a black man. I would be voting for a CEO of a major corporation. We very rarely get the chance to put a person with business knowledge and skill into the Presidency.
Report Post »vernva
Posted on October 26, 2011 at 12:50pm@ Bolsen00
Report Post »Open your eyes. The biggest problem with politics is politicians. If there were no career politicians this country would be pro business, pro jobs and have no debt. Politicians may say and act like they care about you, but they are very much self serving. We need to oust all the professional politicians especially ones who say they are for us but aren’t. Although from a federal point of view (constitutionally) a state can mandate insurance like Mass, a true small government person would never even dream of such a thing. Small government applies to states and federal affairs. Romney is playing for the RINO vote. He is only solid since he was anointed by the media and there is an element of “I feel bad since you lost last time”. His immigration beliefs have fluctuated based on the day of the week, his health care beliefs have changed with the times and he is basically a career politician. Time for REAL CHANGE. A non politician as the EXECUTIVE officer (per the constitution the president is the executive.)
Jack1988
Posted on October 26, 2011 at 2:43pmAmen to MOMRULES! Love CAIN :)
Report Post »Rational Man
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 5:30pmReally slow news day?
Report Post »TelepromoterNChief
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 5:30pmAmerica is real for a real conservative black man in office.
Report Post »Half white half black never make black.
Obama is even a fraud at being black.
Yo.
babylonvi
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 6:39pmThough Cain and Newt are nice guys, don’t be fooled, neither are true conservatives in the ‘Tea Party’ sense. I believe that: As a former Republican House Speaker, Newt is an establishment Republican globalist. He is the smartest candidate in the field by far but he would have to he is not a globalist or crony capitalist like Obama and Bush. Cain on the other hand is a fast talking Globalist who will surely hand us over to the International bankers who are really calling the shots in this country. You don’t get to be a FED Director(and President) if you are not in the globalist banker camp. And these two are the BEST of the lot. At least we will be sold into global slavery much more slowly than if King Barry continues his reign.
Report Post »bolsen00
Posted on October 26, 2011 at 1:58amBabalonvi–This is too much! What a load of crap! Newt Gingrich isn‘t smart at all but you’re easily fooled! Newt hasn’t done very many smart things in his life, and could NEVER have kept up with Romney in school or anywhere else! The pillsbury dough boy Gingrich has a fatal problem with the zipper on his pants…it just keeps coming down! Newt gets on stage and tries to act like the wise Grandfatherly figure….yeah…cough.. cough…choke…choke! With the amount of time Gingrich has spent sleeping his way around Washington while abusing his position as Speaker, it’s surprising he got anything done at all! His little wife Callista (his mistress for 6 years while he cheated on wifey #2) thinks she’s going to be the first lady??? Newt just hopes she keeps herself really busy while he gets busy in the Oval Office like clinton! Gingrich and Clinton always used to have brag sessions about who they were running around with behind their wives backs…until Clinton got caught! Then Clinton threatened Newt with exposing his affairs to the public if he didn’t stop criticizing Clinton in public for a show in front of the cameras! Gingrich has no loyalty, no honesty, no integrity, no character, and was run out of Washington for his lack of remorse and he is one LIFETIME politician that NEVER needs to find his way back to Washington! He is the worst of Washington! Cain is just plain unqualified and making stuff up as he goes and getting himself into a lot of trouble f
Report Post »jollylama
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 5:27pmGenius Ad! – drives the PC nut jobs crazy. I hope the tobacco companies get behind Cain and Joe Camel becomes the mascot of the campaign… You’ve come a long way baby.. I’d walk a mile for Cain.
Report Post »The10thAmendment
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 5:34pmJust watched the FIVE show on Fox (please don’t stone me!). The ONLY one who sort of GOT IT was Greg Gutfeld. If he had time to think about it I think he would sort it out, and agree that it’s not just a good ad, but a BRILLIANT ad.
It also proves to me how dumb Dana Perino is. We already knew that Bob Beckel was a worthless sack of crap. The other 2 on their might have good intentions but are dumber than a bag of hammers.
Report Post »ruthere
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 5:20pmOff subject, but is anybody having a problem starting the gbtv 2 hour show? It isn’t coming up as live on my computer.
Report Post »MIBUGNU2
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 5:29pmLike this Guy..
Report Post »JL320
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 5:55pmI have problems sometimes with it. Haven’t tried it today. I know someone else who only uses roku for GBTV and has so many problems with it reloading hes about to cancel. We have been sending emails, and I see problems from people on the roku forums, but they just haven’t got it fixed. Hope they do soon, I’m afraid alot of people are getting frustrated with it.
Report Post »jblaze
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 9:47pmIt may depend on your internet provider, your computer or wireless! You may have to upgrade any one of those or all. This is rather new technology, unfortunately, but if you want to watch Beck you will have to go the distance! For me it is worth the effort to get the truth in this completely upside down world! I find my Apple products work best with GBTV because of the APP which connects you immediately.
Report Post »hillbillyinny
Posted on October 26, 2011 at 12:05amI’m stuck with DSL in “rural America”! It’s a real pain, and some days I can’t view when it is live, but must view later–it’s worth it though! OK iin the AM (with “gaps”).
Report Post »themitch
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 5:19pmDon’t smoke, never have & never will——–I find this a very effective ad, also a powerful ad——-
Report Post »a lot or nothing can be read into this ad——political correctness is and has done a number on this country—–we need a lot less government intrusion into our lives——–I’m still for a Mitt/Marco ticket, but Go Herman, Go————you would make a great and refreshing President!!!
Hickory
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 5:18pmGo Herman, go.
Report Post »mrbuff1959
Posted on October 26, 2011 at 12:07amThis honky is for Herman. 2012.
Report Post »uv
Posted on October 26, 2011 at 3:12pmPlease use proper noun: This cracka for Cain!
Report Post »LVNAmerica
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 5:11pmSadly, he is not correct – Veterans are not allowed to smoke in their own clubs here in Iowa thanks to the Nanny state. They must stand outside of their club to smoke. If you want to smoke in a Casino – that’s ok, but not in a private club or restaurant. I think the ad speaks volumes about the Nanny State and Loved it! go Herman, GO!
Report Post »loriann12
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 6:43pmThat was my take, that it stresses the freedom of choice that government shouldn’t take away. Did you know some military BASES (as in the WHOLE base) went non-smoking? That’s a bit too far. You have to go off base to have a cigarette? Really, I mean REALLY?
Report Post »maltrumpet
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 5:10pmI think they did this to draw out the hypocrisy of the MSM. Knowing they would attack it would give the opportunity to ask about obama’s smoking. And the smile at the end is the invitation to MSM to “open mouth, insert foot”
Report Post »dannyo
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 5:09pmuh, obama smokes, although mister transparency or his willing press never bring it up..
Report Post »dannyo
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 5:08pmuh, OBAMA SMOKES, although mister transparency or his dirty kneed press never talk about it…next….
Report Post »cashprize
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 5:08pmI like the fact that it drives liberals crazy!
Report Post »FEMALL
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 5:07pmBet if it was a toke instead of a smoke they’d be down with it. Idiots.
O= Illegal smoker in government building
Report Post »dennybug
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 5:04pmWe‘re a bunch of racist remember what they’re say’n?
!!!! Go CAIN !!!!!
Report Post »sandrunner
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 5:02pmIt is America…just be yourself.
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 5:02pmGo Cain…The NON RINO!!!!
Report Post »commonsenseguy
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 5:02pmmost people will miss the point of the ad, what is sad is the message is lost,because all people can talk about is smoking, but it is still a good campaign ad,
Report Post »Islesfordian
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 6:27pmWhat really is the message of the ad? That Cain is a differenet kind of candidate and will restore American freedom? I catually think the smoking, if it sin’t a joke, is a bold and ballsy way of driving that point home.
He couldn’t exactly pull out a 45magnum and say”Go ahead, make my day”, but this was a mellower way of making the same point. Effectively I read it as saying, “I’m not like these other (pansy) Republicans”.
Report Post »Onlybev
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 6:36pmI think it is a brilliant ad. I was going to vote for Cain anyway. He’s not like the rest and that is what we need. GO HERMAN!!
Report Post »Islesfordian
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 6:50pmIf Dennis Hopper were still alive he could play him in the movie. Gary Oldman will have to do.
Report Post »South Philly Boy
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 5:01pmGo Herman Go
Report Post »HKS
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 4:59pmI like the concept, not playing to the politically correct, a refreshing twist.
Report Post »AnAppealToGod
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 5:02pmPolitical correctness is one of the reasons our country is in shambles and completely frail.
Report Post »Apple Bite
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 11:53pmI’m a non-smoker and I love this ad.
And as for Herman’s “creepy” smile at the end, I think he was trying to keep from laughing at the dolts who thought this ad was so offensive, just because his Chief of Staff was smoking at the end.
We’re all different despite being American. We’re not all wholesome folk with a freshly baked apple pie in the kitchen window cooling off, waiting for us after work. That’s the old lie politicians keep using, and it’s just not true at all.
And smoking a cigarette doesn’t make you un-American, simpletons.
Report Post »stoptheliesbho
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 4:58pmHahahahahahahahahahahaha!!! “For God’s sake, I’m not the only one who smokes in America!” He didn’t even address why the hellfire he let them keep that in there! It was purposeful – I don’t think anyone would question that. With all the editing tools we have today, they COULD’VE taken that part out – they clearly did not want to. That said, I still think the ad was fine (random old dude smoking, notwithstanding) and THE CAIN TRAIN IS ON A ROLL!! CAIN 2012!!!
Report Post »knighttemplar999
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 4:58pmLet me tell you one thing, hold on a minute while I light a cig, okay now let me be perfectly clear, puff, puff, I just want to say that, cough, hack, cough, I’d like to say, puff, puff, puff, that ad is perfectly ok with me, puff, puff.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 5:56pmThe UN investigating a Village of the oldest people in the World in Asia… found that they asked for Cigarettes… and told them that it was bad for their health. Whereupon, the head villiager said: No one ever told us!
Report Post »My Doctor said that I am a Delta Type… because I’ve been a heavy smoker for 57 years. To each, his own!
ADNIL
Posted on October 26, 2011 at 8:56amOur candy azzed, sheik bowing, peace prize recipient-war mongering, American bashing, promise breaking, lying, power grubbing, politically correct, usurper-in-chief, HIDES to have his smokes. Can’t stand to look at him anymore.
Report Post »Loved Cain’s ad. Like his smile, too. It spoke volumes. BRILLIANT!!! The rest can cry sour grapes.
George_Was_Right
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 4:58pmSO politically INCORRECT…
Herman Cain is going to WIN in a LANDSLIDE……
Report Post »……Excuse me, I need a cigarette…
Rational Man
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 5:30pmWhere is that poster who has the avatar of Obama with a cigarette sticking out of his mouth. Always ends his posts with, “hey buddy, gotta light”.
Report Post »Eblaze44
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 6:03pmHerman Cain is not going to win – watch and see Obama get re-elected as Fox helps split up the vote with it’s total support of Romney.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 4:57pmWhat’s the problem they elected a smoker in the last election..BHO
TEA!
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 4:54pmChoice is about Freedom… Limit is about Control and Slavery!
Report Post »The10thAmendment
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 5:11pmI think it’s a great ad. Even though I’ve never smoked, it’s not something that should EVER be regulated by an SS wing of the Federal Government. The fallacy of second hand smoke is so ridiculous that only a useful idiot could believe it. I participate in MMA and used to be a ball player in College. I also chill with people who smoke and sometimes their smoke billows like a cloud. I can still run a marathon, play several hours of hoops, and train for hours how to be a better fighter.
But this isn’t an ad about smoking. It’s an ad analogy against the fallacious idea of regulations imposed on a free people who are Constitutionally protected against such acts of immoral regulations.
I think it’s brilliant!
Report Post »cgerm
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 5:21pm@ tenthamendment…..You have just said what I always said, this smoking vendetta is another form of control and another reason to raise more taxes. So sick of it already, all the cars on the road are more dangerous to lungs then cig smoke for god’s sake.
Report Post »ihveit
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 5:29pmThe10thAmendment SAID:
I think it’s a great ad. Even though I’ve never smoked, it’s not something that should EVER be regulated by an SS wing of the Federal Government. The fallacy of second hand smoke is so ridiculous that only a useful idiot could believe it. I participate in MMA and used to be a ball player in College. I also chill with people who smoke and sometimes their smoke billows like a cloud. I can still run a marathon, play several hours of hoops, and train for hours how to be a better fighter.
i am one who smoked since the age of about 13 quit about 10 years ago.. thats some 40 odd years of cigs…. when they started this no smoking crap in places like taco bell (which was the first one here) i refused to go and eat there for a long time..
now we do go but i still have a problem with the govt TELLING PEOPLE WERE THEY CAN SMOKE.. pretty soon cigarettes will be outlawed.. as soon as they can figure out how to get tax money from someone else..
anyhow in the near future could might be arrested for smoking tobacco but have to sit around a bunch of brain dead idiots who are smoking pot….
Report Post »will
The10thAmendment
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 5:31pm@ cgerm
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 5:21pm
@ tenthamendment…..You have just said what I always said, this smoking vendetta is another form of control and another reason to raise more taxes. So sick of it already, all the cars on the road are more dangerous to lungs then cig smoke for god’s sake.
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93% of ALL taxation on tobacco, manufacture of smoking and smokeless tobacco, packaging, etc is about federal revenue.
It’s better known as the immoral tax.
Report Post »The10thAmendment
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 6:06pm@ ihveit
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 5:29pm
The10thAmendment SAID:
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I saw a person removed from Baptist Hospital in Nashville (about a mile or 2 from Vanderbilt University). He had been smoking a cigarette in what was marked pretty clearly as a smoking area outside on a Hospital patio. Even though the sign stated that, the Hospital had changed it’s smoking policy to extend to Hospital property border. So why was the guy removed by police? Because he didn’t put the cigarette out fast enough to please security who called the local police because the guy was “resisting” by taking a last puff of the cigarette. I don’t know how that story ultimately turned out, but it’s stuck in my mind for a couple of years.