Look at your comment. Back to mine. Back to yours NOW BACK TO MINE. Sadly, it isn't mine. But if you stopped trolling and started posting legitimate crap it could LOOK like mine. Look down, back up, where are you? You're scrolling through comments, finding the ones that your comment could look like. Back at mine, what is it? It's a highly effective counter-troll. Look again, MY COMMENT NOW HAS MANY THUMBS UP.
Ok, I watched the rules video. It says that you have to read and agree to the official rules. You even had to send an e-mail to taxslayer saying you accepted the "official" rules. The official written rules on the taxslayer site state that videos must be submitted by April 15th. Legally, the "official rules" are THE rules so they trump the video.
Let's be honest here, they have two conflicting communications on there site, one is a video, which I think we can all agree is "official" based off the fact that we are all entering a video contest! So, why wouldn't that communication be legit. Secondly, who cares? It's there $25,000 that they have to spend, Why not have the best video win? It's a fair competition whether it was one week before or one week after.
Don't we all just want to show our best work and give them something they feel is really worth their 25Gs? Why split hairs? We all gave our best effort and put forth a video that we would like to see represent their company. So, let's let the best video win.
Look at the posting dates for the top rated entries. Most of them were posted just before April 15. That means people worked until the last second and uploaded videos that they probably would have liked to spend more time on. Someone who ignores the rules and posts a late entry has an unfair advantage because they didn't have to rush. Not everyone was able to put forth their best effort because they followed they rules and posted their video before the deadline.
That's one way to look at it. I didn't ignore the rules. I found out about this contest at the last minute and had 4 days to do what you see. So chances are most of these entries had way more time to do their commercials. I'm not new to these contests, I've seen people pitch a fit over all sorts of minor details. In the end, it's either a great film that wins or it gets beat by a better film. I didn't see your commercial in there blakez232,looks like you just joined Youtube 4 days ago? Who r u?
Tom, you are one of the best directors i've seen... but i am young... so I have a limited frame of reference... but i still think you'd stand up with the best and look good!
Yet you are so wise...your parents must have taught you well! Someday you will be using TaxSlayer and we'll be doing Christopher Walken voices together! Oh God, your mom's gonna kill me.
this is the worst.
BornFromDeath 5 months ago
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Look at your comment. Back to mine. Back to yours NOW BACK TO MINE. Sadly, it isn't mine. But if you stopped trolling and started posting legitimate crap it could LOOK like mine. Look down, back up, where are you? You're scrolling through comments, finding the ones that your comment could look like. Back at mine, what is it? It's a highly effective counter-troll. Look again, MY COMMENT NOW HAS MANY THUMBS UP.
Anything is possible when you copy and paste.
im on a laptop
TheMissHughes 6 months ago
isnt that the chick from wedding planner?
oatmeal11000 7 months ago
That barely even sounded like him, shit sucks.
Grishnoob 8 months ago
Not even close. Kevin Pollak
spaceoreo 1 year ago
Yeah, of all the ones i've seen this is the best. Nice camera too!
kudjo24 1 year ago
Wow! Amazing acting!!! Especially the girl in the green dress!!!! She deserves an academy award for this!
upbreakme10 2 years ago
i like christpher walken (mark) more each time I watch this taxslayer contest commercial
you guys (tom & zak) did such a good job!
nicolewozny 2 years ago
WOW! very professional
thebluecadet 2 years ago 2
this taxslayer video makes me want to watch a christopher wlaken movie!
WayneGreathouse 2 years ago
i thought the same thing!
and i think I'll check out taxslayer
looks like the commercial worked!
michaelbay99 2 years ago
you did a great job!
mckennanicole7 2 years ago 2
Good up until the chick reading her lines.
cbmanley 2 years ago
ah.. the deadline was the 15th....
poprocksrock81 2 years ago
The TaxSlayer video said the 30th and final judging would take place on May 15th.
RedHorizonFilmsINC 2 years ago
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Ok, I watched the rules video. It says that you have to read and agree to the official rules. You even had to send an e-mail to taxslayer saying you accepted the "official" rules. The official written rules on the taxslayer site state that videos must be submitted by April 15th. Legally, the "official rules" are THE rules so they trump the video.
blakez232 2 years ago
check out the contest video... re-read the rules... has to be posted by the 30th...
seasidechiro 2 years ago
i just went to the website and it says
"1. All video submissions must be posted to YouTube between now and April 15, 2009."
ThatsErapProductions 2 years ago
watch the video on the website.. it says must be in by april 30th
thebluecadet 2 years ago 3
I saw it, but i don't understand how a video would take precedence over the official rules. They should have made changes to the site
ThatsErapProductions 2 years ago
Let's be honest here, they have two conflicting communications on there site, one is a video, which I think we can all agree is "official" based off the fact that we are all entering a video contest! So, why wouldn't that communication be legit. Secondly, who cares? It's there $25,000 that they have to spend, Why not have the best video win? It's a fair competition whether it was one week before or one week after.
RedHorizonFilmsINC 2 years ago
Don't we all just want to show our best work and give them something they feel is really worth their 25Gs? Why split hairs? We all gave our best effort and put forth a video that we would like to see represent their company. So, let's let the best video win.
RedHorizonFilmsINC 2 years ago
Look at the posting dates for the top rated entries. Most of them were posted just before April 15. That means people worked until the last second and uploaded videos that they probably would have liked to spend more time on. Someone who ignores the rules and posts a late entry has an unfair advantage because they didn't have to rush. Not everyone was able to put forth their best effort because they followed they rules and posted their video before the deadline.
blakez232 2 years ago
That's one way to look at it. I didn't ignore the rules. I found out about this contest at the last minute and had 4 days to do what you see. So chances are most of these entries had way more time to do their commercials. I'm not new to these contests, I've seen people pitch a fit over all sorts of minor details. In the end, it's either a great film that wins or it gets beat by a better film. I didn't see your commercial in there blakez232,looks like you just joined Youtube 4 days ago? Who r u?
RedHorizonFilmsINC 2 years ago
I'm the real Christopher Walken and I am p*ssed!
blakez232 2 years ago
That's interesting...cause your profile says your 36!
MojavePhilosophy 2 years ago 4
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!
MojavePhilosophy 2 years ago
Seems unanimous - everyone loves it!
NalaniBeilhart 2 years ago 2
you have really knocked this one out of the park.
taxslayer will love this. contest winner no doubt.
well done wozny
seasidewellness 2 years ago 2
nice! went on the taxslayer site... nice product. you did a great job highlighting it and positioning it against the competition.
michaelbay99 2 years ago 2
looking good.
when does the taxslayer contest "viewing/ranking" period end?
nikkiackermann 2 years ago 2
Showed my wife, she loved it!
taxslayer a good tax filing service online huh?!?! hasta turbo tax.
seasidechiro 2 years ago 2
Christopher Walken voices will be fun!
Go taxslayer!
NalaniBeilhart 2 years ago
taxslayer would b smart to use this as a marketing campaign - memorable!
nicolewozny 2 years ago 2
Tom, you are one of the best directors i've seen... but i am young... so I have a limited frame of reference... but i still think you'd stand up with the best and look good!
fo shizzle god dizzle
NalaniBeilhart 2 years ago 2
Yet you are so wise...your parents must have taught you well! Someday you will be using TaxSlayer and we'll be doing Christopher Walken voices together! Oh God, your mom's gonna kill me.
RedHorizonFilmsINC 2 years ago
luv it! think the director is hot too!
nikkiackermann 2 years ago 2
You're no Sucker Zak!!!! Haha. I gotta get me one of these swords.
LABoxingUSA 2 years ago 2
u rawk! cuz I SAY SO! :)
mckennanicole7 2 years ago 2
your work just gets better and better. really nice.
michaelbay99 2 years ago 2
Nicely done!
Your experience in directing and marketing shows in this commercial!
winner for sure
WayneGreathouse 2 years ago
great video. love the acting!
Really nice promo of taxslayer too!
seasidechiro 2 years ago
XCELLENT!!! We have a winner!! Five stars!
markerama 2 years ago
Yes Sir! You were awesome. We have to do another one of these! You do one hell of a Christopher Walken. TaxSlayer and I were lucky to have you!
RedHorizonFilmsINC 2 years ago
Absolutely...great acting BTW!...
looked like you had too much fun...lol
you played the scumbag taxman part superbly :)
gxcope 2 years ago 3
5/5
gxcope 2 years ago
Thank you very much!!!!
RedHorizonFilmsINC 2 years ago
zak's looks are great at the end of the commercial!
nicolewozny 2 years ago
omg, I love you markerama!!!
GravityFair 2 years ago
Now that was a great commercial!
missfilms 2 years ago
luv it!
nicolewozny 2 years ago
great job! winner for sure
zakareeFILM 2 years ago