12731_vw_neighbors
Commercial for Volkswagen Bug (Beetle). Commercial turns the old saying “Keeping up with the Jones’” on its head by depicting two neighbors in identical houses who each receive $3,000. Mr. Jones uses the money to purchase a $3,000 car, which pulls into the driveway.Mr. Crampler, on the other hand, uses his money to buy: a new refrigerator, a new oven range (stove), a new washer, a new dryer, a record player, two new television sets, and a brand new Volkswagen. The new items are shown veing delivered into the neighbor’s house and driveway while Mr. Jones looks on with jealousy. It is now Mr. Jones who has to keep up with his nieghbor.