Commercial? *viral? Yes.

Video added to viral channel (viral called by gold star member Krupo)

Confused about the use of viral. Does viral count for any commercial? Not just -viral- commercials?

Short answer is yes, because we use viral as a way to allow people who *don't* want to see ads filter them out by setting their profile to exclude all viral vids.

Long answer is it's a judgement call much like determining what belongs in the art channel.

I would argue, the fact that it's a commercial aside, the fact that it's a geeky IBM thing (IBM by default = geek) means it's more inclined be a commercial that you'll find shared online - hence, it's viral.

Now, given the content of the ad, this is one of those computer company ads where you withhold geek (although some may argue it should be applied anyway) because it's more of a satire/comedy ad rather than geek/comedy ad.

Our definitions are fluid and strong arguments for one or another interpretation are always up for acceptance based on the strength of your reasoning in the comments.

I did some super lazy reasoning, although it did make a subtle distinction between the too.

I don't know if this long-winded exposition helped at all, but it was certainly fun sharing my train of thought with you - hope this helps.

3 hours to go and it ain't gonna make it. *discard

Need room for another vid anyways.

Self-discarding this video (discard called by original submitter arrendek)

*save

Saving this video from queue deletion, sending it to the top of the queue for one more try. Originally submitted on Saturday 24th February 2007 (save called by gold star member dotdude)

Thanks! Let's give it another 24 hours, and then to the trash heap!

Just kidding. I do love this commercial.