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by drdec 1315 days ago
This is how ads were in the beginning of television, the characters in the snow would talk about the product.
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And to be honest, I mind those a lot less. In fact, on old shows they're an interesting historical look into a society. To the point that they're included as bonus features.
Like this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGDgnp7-uck

("Is that a PS Vita" in the middle of a dramatic, slow-paced show)

30 Rock executed this type of hamfisted product placement to great comedic effect, ending with a fourth wall break and "...can we have our money now?"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d36wUmJGzvA

And how ads on radio have been since forever.