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pimplink · 06-04-2003, 01:38 PM

WTF is up with that flash banner that shows up at GFY with the shark eating fish. I know its a nice little game and anything but its not advertising anything particular and definitely does not click through to anything. Is this some sort of Milton-esque allegory regarding the travails of a small webmaster in pond filled with traffic sharks... or is it just a ghetto version of "Finding Nemo"

benthompson · 06-04-2003, 01:42 PM

that is what I wondered also..

Maybe that spot did not sell..

JamesK · 06-04-2003, 01:45 PM

some1 post the "old news is so exciting" pic here

pimplink · 06-04-2003, 01:46 PM

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Originally posted by Wildcard
some1 post the "old news is so exciting" pic here

LOL, just noticed it recently, haven't logged on in awhile

DarkJedi · 06-04-2003, 01:46 PM

its not a shark - its tuna

JamesK · 06-04-2003, 01:48 PM

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Originally posted by pimplink

LOL, just noticed it recently, haven't logged on in awhile

my postcount is higher than yours, wanna buy my username?

PostWhore · 06-04-2003, 01:49 PM

Scott McD · 06-04-2003, 01:51 PM

ldinternet · 06-04-2003, 01:56 PM

My guess is that the games banners draw attention towards the top of the page... familiarizing readers with the banner spots leads to better ad exposure, even a short millisecond glance to see if the game is there can lead to a clickthru and a signup.

It's like driving past a certain landmark on the way to Walmart... if there's a hot chick there randomly, 10% of the time, most people will check it out every time they drive past.

Very subtle. Nice gimmick.

pimplink · 06-04-2003, 01:57 PM

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Originally posted by Scott McD

Yeahhhhh!!!!! lol

MetaMan · 06-04-2003, 01:57 PM

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Originally posted by ldinternet
My guess is that the games banners draw attention towards the top of the page... familiarizing readers with the banner spots leads to better ad exposure, even a short millisecond glance to see if the game is there can lead to a clickthru and a signup.

It's like driving past a certain landmark on the way to Walmart... if there's a hot chick there 10% of the time, most people will check it out every time they drive past.

Very subtle. Nice gimmick.

or the big fish eat the little one,

look at em go!

pimplink · 06-04-2003, 01:58 PM

Interesting theory. If its true, it would definitely counteract the problem facing banner advertisers--most people develop a tolerance and desensitization to banner advertising.

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Originally posted by ldinternet
My guess is that the games banners draw attention towards the top of the page... familiarizing readers with the banner spots leads to better ad exposure, even a short millisecond glance to see if the game is there can lead to a clickthru and a signup.

It's like driving past a certain landmark on the way to Walmart... if there's a hot chick there randomly, 10% of the time, most people will check it out every time they drive past.

Very subtle. Nice gimmick.

Jer · 06-04-2003, 01:59 PM

it might be a teaser

pimplink · 06-04-2003, 02:01 PM

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Originally posted by Jer
it might be a teaser

Another good point. and a plausible explanation.

Similar to the teaser billboards that movie companies put out that make you guess what the fuck they are pushing....

I remember when Mysterymen was about to be released, there would be cryptic billboards advertising the characters but not telling you anything about the movie.

chuk · 06-04-2003, 02:31 PM

I don't care what it's for. I kept my fish alive for 21 seconds once

foolio · 06-04-2003, 04:14 PM

my high score is 8

pimplink · 06-04-2003, 04:55 PM

My record is 39 lol

06-04-2003, 01:38 PM	#1
pimplink Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Closer than you think Posts: 9,535	Wtf!!!?? WTF is up with that flash banner that shows up at GFY with the shark eating fish. I know its a nice little game and anything but its not advertising anything particular and definitely does not click through to anything. Is this some sort of Milton-esque allegory regarding the travails of a small webmaster in pond filled with traffic sharks... or is it just a ghetto version of "Finding Nemo" __________________ Need Mainstream Content and SEO? SEO * Website Copy * Blogs Blogging - PR Work - Forum Marketing - Social Marketing - Link building - Articles 100% Guaranteed Content!

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benthompson Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 553	that is what I wondered also.. Maybe that spot did not sell.. __________________ No signature.. I am bored of the signatures aswell..

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DarkJedi No Refunds Issued. Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: GFY Posts: 28,300	its not a shark - its tuna

06-04-2003, 01:56 PM	#9
ldinternet Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 8,245	My guess is that the games banners draw attention towards the top of the page... familiarizing readers with the banner spots leads to better ad exposure, even a short millisecond glance to see if the game is there can lead to a clickthru and a signup. It's like driving past a certain landmark on the way to Walmart... if there's a hot chick there randomly, 10% of the time, most people will check it out every time they drive past. Very subtle. Nice gimmick.

06-04-2003, 01:59 PM	#13
Jer God is Brazilian Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Brazil Posts: 10,601	it might be a teaser

06-04-2003, 02:31 PM	#15
chuk Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: WI Posts: 682	I don't care what it's for. I kept my fish alive for 21 seconds once

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06-04-2003, 04:55 PM	#17
pimplink Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Closer than you think Posts: 9,535	My record is 39 lol __________________ Need Mainstream Content and SEO? SEO * Website Copy * Blogs Blogging - PR Work - Forum Marketing - Social Marketing - Link building - Articles 100% Guaranteed Content!