Guest Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 At a recent ACE event Six Flags announced Mr. Six will be returning as the companys mascot. First thing that comes to mind when this is brought up is an article I read from Businessweek in May 2006 that read: The campaign, which cost about $40 million, irritated Snyder, who calls Mr. Six "creepy," and frightened little children http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/06_19/b3983081.htm So much for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I have heard this to and I personally think it's a GREAT idea! I really liked Mr. Six and even though the company claims he "scared children" I can't think of any other campaign the company did that was as widely recognizable. I'm assuming this is the reason why he's coming back. The original commercial with him was brilliant: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I think the "frightening children" quote was just to build up some anti-Burke management momentum, the ad campaign was clearly recongnizable. But now that theyre bringing him back its easy to make fun of that . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I always thought Mr. Six was kind of silly, but I have to admit that he's a unique character that fits in with the Six Flags brand. Honestly, I'm not sure where they got the idea that he "scares little children." Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECZenith Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 He's not so bad... and at least he's original. I mean... he's no talking mouse but whatever. I thought the commercials were amusing, I just hate the damn Vengaboys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Baynham Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Hi TPR Just watched the ^Mr Six advert^ for the first time, and it is seriously freaky. I bet the guy is in his thirties, and is wearing a prosthetic mask to make him appear like a pensioner... The result is too scary for words. Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginzo Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhM6wnRAMs4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemmy Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhM6wnRAMs4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipod ftw Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I forgot how great Mr. Six was! haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElToroExtreme Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 ^^ That was funny... Im glad to hear Mr. Six is coming back, I loved the commercials. The more flags more fun guy isn't that great! To me say fun don't show fun. Where Mr. Six an 80 year old dude busts a move to Vengaboys, thats fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 If you make it on Robot Chicken, you either suck or rock. Mr. Six, you rock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speeddeamon128 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I really hope they bring Mr. Six back. The newer commercials are lame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corkscrew Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 It would be so awesome if he actually did return. Mr Six was freakin' hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jds03 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 This one is truly legendary. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGfCiEbbbxs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packfanlv Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 ^I don't think that I had seen that one before. I love Mr. Six and am glad that he is returning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I never saw that one either! I'm guessing from the idea of the commercial that it was shown in regions that the park actually closes for the winter, which is funny since all the footage is from SFMM! I never liked the Asian dude from the new commercials, I liked the 'More Flags, More Fun' idea, but didn't like the presentation of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpenguy Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Mr. Six is original and an actual character. The "more flags more fun" bit doesn't really make sense, and is... well that's the whole thing right there. Hooray for Mr. Six! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Six Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Finally, a much deserved thread about me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Flags Addict Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I remember seeing that commercial a few years ago. Definitely one of the best. I never really liked the "More flags, more fun," and the "You are here," wasn't that great either. I think it is definitely a good move because everyone knows it is a six flags add because of the music & Mr. Six. It sticks with you a lot more. I wonder if this means Pandemonium at SFNE will go back to Mr. Six's Pandemonium? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electerik Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I like the one where the guy throws up in the trash can, with the tagline, "Another satisfied customer." Marketing genius! /I also prefer movies that promise to make me cry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astroworldfan1 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 This is my favorite Mr. Six commercial. Plus, it features Taz's Texas Tornado/Zonga! -Tatum http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cip0_9Q-Zc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I hope this time around they will use him correctly. I believe part of the reason they killed that ad campaign is because they could never properly leverage the exposure their new mascot got them. Mr. Six became a pop culture icon, but it didn't translate into results for the company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 The only problem I have with bringing him back is that I relate that character to a time when the parks, and customer service was at its absolute worst. I'm not sure if that has any bearing on the GP or not, but I'm just throwing it out there. To me, the idea of bringing back anything in association with a down period of your company is not particularly a great one. But then again, Shapiro hasn't called me to discuss it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldJJman Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 The only problem I have with bringing him back is that I relate that character to a time when the parks, and customer service was at its absolute worst. I'm not sure if that has any bearing on the GP or not, ..... That's the thing. I don't think it does. People that have interests tied to coaster websites, probably do. But I think that the GP, as a whole, don't really have a clue. I mean, the GP know the brand as regional amusement parks. Only those who had their park sold off, or erased (Astroworld) might have an idea as to the financial status of SFI. I for one hate "Mr. Six" (mostly for the music) but, I can easily see that he is a GREAT marketing tool for SF. Very unique, and easily identifiable. Like Joey said, I hope they market it wisely, which will include more of the insane commercials that will keep them unique. (They probably have to keep the music too Oh well. ) JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidcoaster 2 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 When I think Six Flags Mr. Six is the first thing that pops in my mind. When Six Flags Ohio/Worlds of Adventure and Six Flags Darien Lake were still in the company that commercal was one every half hour. The song is what makes Mr. Six so great. It was on the sound track at Conneaut Lake Park and you would be surprise how many people trys to do the Mr. Six dance on the midway when it plays. Its an classic. Now all I get is Marineland, Cedar Point and Waldameer along with Ravine Flyer 2 commercal that came out Very well. They could also use him for public apperences like this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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