2000

0h 9m

7.3(223 votes)

Animation

Comedy

Overview

A hilarious collection of animated television commercials that were rejected because of their creator's failing grip on sanity.

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Videos & Trailers

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Cast & Crew

3 members

Acting

Robert May

Guy #1 / Guy #2 / Fluffy Guy / Ticks Announcer / Left Hand Characters (voice)

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Acting

Jennifer Nyholm

Mother (voice)

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Directing

Don Hertzfeldt

Spoon Guy / Banana / Queen of France (voice)

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