I find it bizarre that the Number One commercial that appeared on this year’s Super Bowl was voted to be Paul Harvey’s speech “So God Made A Farmer.” It’s a powerful reminder of what America used to be. A land made up of honest, decent, hard working people who believed and respected God, their fellow citizens, their family and their country.
Now, what are we?
How far we have come down from that most wonderful dream and way of life? How much lower are we to go?
The fact that this advertisement was voted and selected to be the best can only mean that we Americans want our old life back. We are longing for it, praying for it and dreaming for it. But alas, if we continue on the path we are on, all we will ever see of what we used to be, will only be visible and remembered in an old televised Super Bowl commercial.
How sad is that?
Perhaps when these next four years are over, we can make our way back home. Until then, it’s every man, woman and child for themselves.
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Note: Paul Harvey was a famous radio broadcaster from the 1950′s to 1990′s. Many of his broadcasts would reach an audience upwards of 24 million people a week. According to The NY Times, Paul Harvey:
- ”personalized the radio news with his right-wing opinions, but laced them with his own trademarks: a hypnotic timbre, extended pauses for effect, heart-warming tales of average Americans and folksy observations that evoked the heartland, family values and the old-fashioned plain talk one heard around the dinner table on Sunday.”
- “He railed against welfare cheats and defended the death penalty. He worried about the national debt, big government, bureaucrats who lacked common sense, permissive parents, leftist radicals and America succumbing to moral decay. He championed rugged individualism, love of God and country, and the fundamental decency of ordinary people.
Thanks for posting the commercial. Didn’t watch the SuperBowl but like you I’m very surprised that a commercial with traditional family values was voted best. Loved the pic of the family blessing their food before dinner. Maybe there are more of us out there than we think:). Who could ever forget that voice!
I didn’t watch the Super Bowl either and was shocked that this commercial was voted #1. How amazing is that? America used to be the greatest place on earth. Why are they pushing us to be more like Europe?? While Europe only wants to me more like us? I don’t get it.
People want a job, good work, a home and a family….belief in something bigger than ourselves and involvement in our towns. Perhaps it was good for us to be reminded and perhaps many young people didn’t know what we are losing. Kudos to the advertiser!
I loved this commercial and I miss Paul Harvey. I notice the writer couldn’t resist taking a jab at him and calling his opinions right wing instead of just good American values.
That’s the NY Times for ya! That segment was taken from the obit they ran when Paul Harvey died. Doesn’t matter. Because the advertiser used Paul’s words TODAY and it spoke so much more louder.
Good values don’t go out of style: honesty, hard work, a job, friends and family, belief in a higher power, involvement in our towns and neighborhoods………..I pray these values come back to America soon. To each and every single one of us.
My husband had told me about the commercial as I dont watch football unless its Notre Dame. It’s true that good values, honesty, hard work, friends, family, a belief n whatever God you choose never goes out of style. I think that it just got lost along the way especially the 80′ and 90′s
I am working hard every day to get back to that. To feel the calm of the Lord in my life, to be thankful that both Will and I work hard and raised our kids to work the same way. I am trying my hardest to only buy American and to support American companies. I am budgeting the way my grandmother and mom did, in fact I am using there budgets as a guide line. I will be debt free in one year. But even as that happens I am doing my best to reinvest in my community by shopping the local stores, such as the Korean market that is owned by one very hard working family. They are part of my community, they give back to the food bank and to the sports teams and the Church. I will support them as much as I can.
If everyone made one or two changes to support local business or small farmers or the local deli or fruit stand think of the changes we could make. Yes gas is 3 cents cheaper at wawa but the guy on the corner who took the business over from his dad has been there so long he knew my grandfather. I will pay the extra 3 cents and support him and save it somewhere else.
And if anyone thinks Im preachy oh well. I believe in God, no matter what you call him your family has the right to worship him peacefully, without persecution or hatred. Because if you do not protect your neighbors when they come for them…who will protect you when they come for you.
Sorry jumping down off my soap box..you know how I get sometimes
It’s perfectly fine, Judy. I just started going to meetings in my town that gets together once every month and does good deeds for our aging community. I want to help and become involved.
That advertisement was very moving.
Who knew?
I used to hear Paul Harvey on the radio but I didn’t understand and didn’t pay attention. Big loss on my part. But, now I know.