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TV Yo Quiero Respect: Our Favorite Commercial Pitch Animals

Obit Taco Bell Dog
Today, we’ve got some sad news for dog and chalupa lovers alike: Gidget, the bug-eyed chihuahua who used to hawk beefy burritos for Taco Bell, has died at the ripe, old age of 15. In the world of TV pitch animals, Gidget was peerless. As the face of Taco Bell from 1997 to 2000, she (yes, despite the male voiceover, Gidget was a female) helped TB see some of its most successful years, and it’s not without good reason. People love talking animals, especially talking animals who are trying to sell you shit. Her fame even got her a co-starring role along side Reese Witherspoon in Legally Blonde 2! She was getting that Lassie money!

With all that she was able to accomplish, it was only right that pay homage. So in honor of Gidget’s long, celebrated life, we’ve decided to put together a list of TV’s best pitch animals

July 23, 2009 | Permalink | 2 Comments
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Technology How To Hijack A Drive-Thru

tacobell.jpgA few years ago, a video surfaced on the internet showing a crew of guys taking control of a Taco Bell’s drive-tru radio, letting them say whatever they wanted to the unsuspecting customers.

Well, now the culprits have put out a new video explaining exactly how you can pull off the prank. As it turns out, all you need is a CB radio and a toaster. Check out the instructional video after the jump…

March 19, 2008 | Permalink | Comment
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