Rock Heroes at Wal-Mart

"Rock Heroes. The biggest collection of rock hits from your favorite video games"

Is that really the tagline for a new CD compilation being sold at Wal-Mart?

Yes, it is.

Have Rock Band and Guitar Hero become so popular that the now spawn CD collections?

Yes, they have.

But the ad goes on:

"Includes, The Scorpions, Billy Idol, Kiss, Boston, Survivor. Rock Heroes. All remastered. Alice Cooper, Ratt, Night Ranger, and Many More. Rock Heroes. In stores now. Only at Wal-Mart."

Of course while the hyper-masculine voice is spouting these words, the viewer is treated to a few bars of songs such as "Rebel Yell," and "Rock you Like a Hurricane," accompanied by clips of the artists in full form. Then, in case you couldn't hear the announcer, or didn't recognize the song, the name of each artist EXPLODES ONTO THE SCREEN IN HUGE SOLID GOLD LETTERS WITH FLAMING RED OUTLINE*

RATT

NIGHT RANGER

And many more.

Save money. Live better. Klaus Varley.

Oops. I mean, Wal-Mart.

Man, this stuff gets in your head. Maybe it's not such a cheesy advertisement after all.

Nah, it is.

-KV

*(Apparently I do not have "flaming red outline" capability)