Locking mailboxes commercial
The iconic Locking Mailboxes commercial!
For those who may not be familiar, the Locking Mailboxes commercial is a humorous and memorable advertisement that aired in the 1980s and 1990s. The commercial features a series of vignettes showcasing various individuals and families using their locking mailboxes to protect their mail and packages from unwanted visitors.
The commercial typically begins with a montage of people trying to deliver mail to various homes, only to be thwarted by the locking mailboxes. The would-be mail carriers are often depicted as frustrated and exasperated, while the homeowners are shown enjoying their secure and private mail delivery experience.
Some of the most memorable scenes from the commercial include:
- The "mailman's lament": A mail carrier is shown trying to deliver a package to a house with a locking mailbox, only to be thwarted by the homeowner's clever use of the lock.
- The "package thief": A group of mischievous kids are shown trying to steal a package from a neighbor's porch, only to be foiled by the locking mailbox.
- The "junk mail": A homeowner is shown sorting through a pile of unwanted junk mail, only to discover that the locking mailbox has kept the unwanted mail at bay.
Throughout the commercial, the narrator emphasizes the benefits of using locking mailboxes, including increased security, reduced identity theft, and a more convenient mail delivery experience.
The Locking Mailboxes commercial has become a beloved and iconic piece of advertising history, with many people still quoting lines from the commercial today.