Comments on: Trends We’d Like to See More of: FRINGE’s Shortened Commercial Breaks

By: David

David — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:51:35 +0000

What is the actual point of having a break that lasts for less than 2 minutes – it annoyes me when they have short breaks on tv! PS – American tv has far too many breaks.

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:16:41 +0000

It may just be me, but there seem to be just as many commercials throughout the hour. By shortening the commercial breaks, have they just added additional breaks to recoup the time and money? I for one would rather have fewer and longer breaks so that I can get up for a bathroom break.

By: Moni

Moni — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 02:20:45 +0000

the short commercial breaks are fine… they warn us most of the time… “fringe will be back in 90 seconds” … you know how long you have, its not a surprise!!

By: Chris Pietschmann

Chris Pietschmann — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:27:01 +0000

I don’t know why they haven’t started doing this sooner!

By: James

James — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 06:10:40 +0000

OMG I HATE THOSE THINGS!

They get annoying as the episode progresses. Just flash a simple 90 second thing. I hate seeing the symbol over and over and the announcer say FRINGE WILL BE BACK IN

plus the commercials are so short i always miss the episode a couple of seconds when i fast forward. lolz

By: theTVaddict

theTVaddict — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:02:42 +0000

Jenny,

I’ve definitely noticed symbols hidden in different objects. Specifically a one way sign as the show returned from commercial – in front of Massive Dynamic. Unfortunately, I’m far too lazy to grab a screen cap! Hopefully someone out there will take the initiative.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:37:50 +0000

I love the short commercial breaks! Has anyone else noticed that there are symbols hidden in the different objects? An example is the apple which has little fetus’ where the seeds should be. The leaf last night had a triangle or pyramid, and the frog has some sort of symbol also.

By: Nel

Nel — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:23:22 +0000

When I first heard of this limited commercial breaks thing, I loved the idea. (I believe Dollhouse is going to do the same thing?) But not having a digital recorder myself…it’s definitely done the job of keeping me in the room. lol I’d gotten so used to knowing that I’d always have a few minutes worth of commercials during which I could go grab a snack, use the restroom, or run any other short random errand I wanted to squeeze in. But now I know that if I leave or change the channel I risk missing out some stuff. lol So like you, I just put down the remote and watch. At least it’ll help me cut down on those bad snacks I’d often go grab between the commercials. lol I’m on the FRINGE diet.

By: Hil

Hil — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:23:09 +0000

What is with those Microsoft ads? I try to figure them out and I fail. Are they trying to imitate their operating system?

I did actually watch all the commercials for Fringe. My only issue — 90 second bathroom break? I am so used to getting up and doing other things during long ad breaks that the count down left me a bit rushed.