waving android

I am currently a software engineer at Google, where as a member of the Android platform team I build frameworks and user interfaces.

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Mass marketing.

February 6th, 2006

Most of the advertisements that accompanied the generally dull Super Bowl XL were themselves generally dull. My favorite, I think, was “Stunt City”, mostly for the mini-gag with the coffee at the end.

Other popular spots at our viewing included FedEx’s “Stick” and Nationwide’s “Gondola” starring Fabio. Trying too hard: Burger King, Full Throttle (seemingly claiming a secret ingredient), and Caddy. (Not trying hard enough: Mick Jagger.)

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