It seems like everyone has been talking about the “racist” bent on the new VW Super Bowl ad. Really. Really? I mean REALLY?!?!?! Come on now! Everything does not have to be PC people!
Using the iconic Beetle, in a commercial, with a song from a 70’s iconic show, using a Jamaican accent, which people associate with the song: “Be Happy” is just cute. It makes you smile…or laugh, whichever way you lean.
I won’t sit here and type that I love the commercial, because I really hoped we’d see more of Little Darth…but have you driven the 2013 Beetle Convertible? It does make you happy! It made me so happy I’m going to get one. Seriously. Mine will be…wait! Why should I share that info with you? I don’t want everyone to have the same Beetle Convertible I plan to get. Uh, sorry…focus…focus. Okay, so go drive one and see if it makes you feel happy or racist.
I mean this has been a long awaited convertible for VW lovers missing the rag top bug. It is so fun, fast, smooth, and the top goes down in 9 seconds then back up in 11 seconds! You can even drive less than 30mph and put the top up or down. (Not recommended, but you can.)
So really think about this folks…do you truly in your heart of hearts think VW would try to imply racism with the 2013 Beetle Convertible Super Bowl ad and hurt new car sales? Or is it more likely they meant to use the song, “Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin from 1988? I mean, dang, if you listen to the lyrics…driving a 2013 Beetle Convertible would make you happy if you’re living the life in the lyrics. Check them out:
Don’t Worry, Be Happy
Performed by Bobby McFerrin
Here is a little song I wrote
You might want to sing it note for note
Don’t worry be happy
In every life we have some trouble
When you worry you make it double
Don’t worry, be happy……
Ain’t got no place to lay your head
Somebody came and took your bed
Don’t worry, be happy
The land lord say your rent is late
He may have to litigate
Don’t worry, be happy
Look at me I am happy
Don’t worry, be happy
Here I give you my phone number
When you worry call me
I make you happy
Don’t worry, be happy
Ain’t got no cash, ain’t got no style
Ain’t got not girl to make you smile
But don’t worry be happy
Cause when you worry
Your face will frown
And that will bring everybody down
So don’t worry, be happy (now)…..
There is this little song I wrote
I hope you learn it note for note
Like good little children
Don’t worry, be happy
Listen to what I say
In your life expect some trouble
But when you worry
You make it double
Don’t worry, be happy……
Don’t worry don’t do it, be happy
Put a smile on your face
Don’t bring everybody down like this
Don’t worry, it will soon past
Whatever it is
Don’t worry, be happy
Don’t worry, be happy…driving a 2013 Beetle Convertible. Das Auto.
Leith Volkswagen of Cary 