Flo is worse than a tranny. And I put on my polo shirt and put my hair in a ponytail and showed up." Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 277 likes. In 1999, her first national commercial for Bud Light aired during the Super Bowl. It may not display this or other websites correctly. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Log In. According to Courtney, it takes one hour to prepare Flo's hair and another to apply her make-up. Plus they made it nearly impossible to cancel their useless policy. See more of I hate Flo from Progressive! Flo is a cashier and is recognizable by her extremely upbeat personality, brilliant white uniform, heavy makeup, and retro hairstyle. "[15] This was later echoed in an article from Duane Dudek in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on May 20, 2014, who credits Flo for inspiring a new trend of female commercial pitch people and cementing her legacy alongside Josephine and Palmolive Dishwashing Detergent's Madge the Manicurist. Jim Cashman plays Jamie, Flo's sidekick. [16], Flo was added as a downloadable character in the video game ModNation Racers in late 2010, complete with her own Progressive kart.[17][18]. Stephanie, an actress, stand-up comic and member of acclaimed improvisational group, The Groundlings, has made Flo famous worldwide. There are multiple websites and social media groups that are either dedicated to or talking about her. , he just laughed and said more BS "" I'd like to see what they told law enforcement officials who were searching for a driver on that same system, it's not going to be the server is down for maintenance.' October 31, 2019 at 11:34 AM. In the episode, "The Goldberg Girls," Beverly is on a mission to form a group of friends. I don't care for Flo, I'm more of a Mara guy. As a member of The Groundlings Theatre & School in Los Angeles, she starred in numerous productions, including comedy titles like Groundlings Good Time Pig Farm, Groundlings Space Camp, Cooking with Gas, and currently still appears online in The Crazy Uncle Joe Show (via The Groundlings Theatre & School). The singing at the end makes it all worth it. Just go with the Flo, it aint that deep. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I don't understand how anyone can say they don't mind FloBy law we have to pay for insurance, we shouldn't have to be subjected to them insulting us with our own money. [13][14], Advertising Age described Flo as "a weirdly sincere, post-modern Josephine the Plumber who just really wants to help. The Elite Nah i hate all buffoons equally--its a crutch for non-creative adtards to base any kind of schmaltz and just let a Gecko-Emu or female (Flo) or male (Pat) clown schlep their way through 30 or 60 seconds and then throw the brand at the end--its the WORST and u just know theres a lot of self-back patting on how CLEVER their 'creative' is Conveniently, Progressive sent me an email wishing me a Happy Birthday with a perfectly shoppable photo of my television viewing arch nemesis. Stephanie Courtney is an American actress and comedian who has a net worth of $6 million dollars. 95. But Flo would never have become a household name without actress Stephanie Courtney, whose comedic skills brought Flo to her larger-than-life status. "The writers are very open to what I think; there may be some improv here now and then, that is encouraged, by the way. and bounces the ball off Shaq's head is the best one. [16], Flo was added as a downloadable character in the video game ModNation Racers in late 2010, complete with her own Progressive kart. If we call Darryl "Big Foot", can we agree to call Flo "Lard Ass"? By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. [8] Referring to her work in The Groundlings, she said, "Flo could be one of my improv characters, always on and sort of cracked in a weird way. The one where it mocks Ford commercials is pretty good. These days, Flo also works a side job, joining a new crew of commercial chatbots equipped with artificial intelligence to mimic human conversations, grasp consumer questions and take swift action. Click to reveal In the two . , New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Man, I think the best/funniest insurance commercial on tv right now is the Progressive ad where Jamie and Alan are like "Psh Flo" all badass like then Flo's right there and it just cuts to Jamie sprinting full speed. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Flo is so inoffensively bland and purposely desexualized, the only personality she has left is that Annoying Aunt reminding the new teen driver or college grad to check their insurance. I was there with her along with a friend of mine who is in IT. CMO Jeff Charney of Arnold Worldwide (the agency behind the agency) said, "[Flo] was authentic and real. In 2011, Progressive introduced Flo's Australian counterpart, Kitty,[6] played by Holly Austin. Published on November 10, 2014. Flo from Progressive is actually seasoned actress Stephanie Courtney. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Not now. Why do we love Flo so much? Flo is a cashier and is recognizable by her extremely upbeat personality, brilliant white uniform, heavy makeup, and retro hairstyle. For some reason the chevy ads i really hate that guy is super irritating. [5] Flo has appeared in more than 100 advertisements. Start a new thread to share your experiences with like-minded people. You might recognize her from the role of Diane on the extremely short-lived 2007 ABC comedy Cavemen, which was based on the GEICO caveman ads. See more of I hate Flo from Progressive! As cute as their app and website are, it is practically impossible to cancel their policies. Keep your eyes peeled for Stephanie Courtney on all-new episodes of The Goldbergs, airing on Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. 1-48 of 499 results for "progressive flo" RESULTS. Privacy Policy. Log In. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. Not now. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Tomorrow is my Birthday. [10], In November 2014, Progressive aired its 100th advertisement featuring Flo and introduced other members of her family including her mother, father, brother, sister, and grandfather. Privacy Policy. The same article also reported that she was the subject of a popular Halloween costume. Progressive is great. Can I get a shop thread out of it to help me truly have a wonderful birthday? It happens when you watch too much damn tv or have it in the background. ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Flo_(Progressive_Insurance)&oldid=1142555157, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 3 March 2023, at 02:24. I'd rather slide down a 50ft razor blade Into a tub of Alcohol. I didn't even know Progressive operated in Canada. she joked. She's also a memorable character and definitely a recognizable one. They brought back this from 4 years ago. You want to ask her where . Insurer Introduces Auto Quoting Tool with Flo Chatbot for Messenger. 1 employee, but the power has gotten to her," she says. This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast 14 16 16 comments Best *. As of this writing, she's been in a total of 26 episodes, with the most recent being Season 10, Episode 4. Every time I see one of those Progressive Insurance commercials with her and her stupid posse of cringe-inducing idiots, it ruins my mood.I will never buy Progressive Insurance because of it. She is so annoying. Thanks! I HATE Flo from the progressive commercial! Please make sure to upvote well written unpopular/controversial opinions, and downvote badly written opinions OR popular opinions. Like many in Hollywood, Courtney worked her way up and had multiple "survival" jobs to keep her going (via Backstage). Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2b0eceaf100a59 Greedy predators!!! Phillip Pell. why can't they all be like Farmers? Don't Break out the Tissues Yet! Once she landed her gig with Progressive, Stephanie continued to appear in countless TV shows like House, 2 Broke Girls, and You're the Worst. And that Jaimie guy is even worse than Flo. The day she leased the vehicle she called up her insurer which was Progressive Insurance. Portrayed by actress and comedian Stephanie Courtney, the character has developed a fan base on social networks and has become an iconic advertising mascot. FREE delivery Thu, . Progressive's Flo is Pretty Popular, Successor to the Geico Gecko By Vince Grzegorek on Mon, Jun 7, 2010 at 2:48 pm . Forgot account? Maybe the follow up could be the couple moves in together (future) and needs renters insurance. I hate Jamie!!! But where exactly have you seen Essie before? I don't know why, but I just find it so fucking funny, so no OP, I disagree. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Create new account. I never minded Flo. Progressive commercials aren't good, but they are better than Geico's. I hate the progressive commercials, mainly because of Flo, she's just the worst. described as "love her or hate her" or "badvertising". 1 level 2 Flo from Progressive debuted in 2008, passed her 100th ad milestone in 2014, and is still going strong today (via Ad Age). Before Progressive, Stephanie had been cast in an episode of ER, and played switchboard operator Marge (along with Kristen Schaal) in a handful of episodes of Mad Men. and our ET on ABC. Lily Adams from AT&T is much, much better. June 17, 2020 at 10:55 PM. And in 1999, her first primetime appearance was as a blond in stark contrast to Flo's brunette 'do in a Bud Light Super Bowl commercial (via The News Wheel). [11], In October 2009, the Boston Herald referred to Flo as "the commercial break's new sweetheart" and said Courtney was "attaining TV ad icon status". The first question I asked the Progressive rep was why he was able to pull up her information after he just told us that her policy and information were on an older system(especially since he had her verify her social security number, phone number and email). Yeah, when I get insurance I will make sure NOT to use progressive. I just realized last night that Bevs friend Essie on the Goldbergs is Flo from the Progressive commercials. "[9] She thinks that the GEICO gecko "puts out more sexual vibes than Flo does". They have delayed my claim so much I was put in collections and I think they are trying to run out the prescription period. I don't really like the test of their commercials much. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. You know her as Flo, the white-clad, swoop-haired, sun-shiny character from TV ads promoting Progressive Insurance. 277 people like this. The one where it mocks Chevy commercials is pretty good. You would hate her even more if you knew how difficult it is to cancel one of their policies. I could be propped up on a gurney or something. We want to create an inspiring environment for our members and have defined a set of guidelines. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Performance & security by Cloudflare. I would have to shut it of at time because I couldnt take it. Courtney's skills and appearances actually extend far beyond sketch comedy. But Stephanie is so much more than just Flo from Progressive. She asked that the leased vehicle be placed on the same policy as her other car. ", "ModNation Monday: Carnival Parts Pack and 'Free' Progressive Kart next week! Flo is a fictional salesperson character appearing in more than 100 advertisements for Progressive Insurance since 2008. Avoid the Christmas rush and start hating her now. I bet she wishes she got a better role to be famous with but I can't hold it against her that she keeps working. Progressive introduced Flo's Australian counterpart, Kitty, . But Stephanie is so much more than just Flo from Progressive. She calls it the The Yentas but later it's changed to The Frentas. Progressive is so corporate with a fake employee cast with a false corporate subculture which absolutely terrible and the characters are bad. You are using an out of date browser. Please help the CIH Forums by disabling AdBlock Plus on this page. My friend who was in IT who was also there called major BS. I reported them to the insurance commissioner. In fact, it was while with The Groundlings, Courtney met, and later married, lighting director Scott Kolanach. I hate Flo the Progressive Girl. Most insurance commercials are bad but yeah, progressive > geico. I may be super bias though because I have progressive and one of my biggest clients is a defense firm for them. Price and other details may vary based on product size and color. All of these characters were also played by Courtney, who was reported to have spent about 12 hours doing hair and makeup transitions for the recording. 267 people follow this. In 2020, another Progressive employee was added, Mara, portrayed by Natalie Palamides. According to a statement made by Progressive, which was reiterated on Adweek's website, their goal now is to connect with Millenials by showing the humanity of their company. [11], In October 2009, the Boston Herald referred to Flo as "the commercial break's new sweetheart" and said Courtney was "attaining TV ad icon status". I just replied to another Progressive post with this story that I was part of around three years ago. Press J to jump to the feed. ""I don't know, how much plastic surgery would it take?" He adds more amusing titles to his appearance list including Groundlings Zombie Apocalypse and Groundlings Showcase Showdown, showing that the two LA actors share not only onscreen chemistry, but also a fantastic and similar sense of humor. For more information, please see our In a lot of advertising, youre sold perfection and thats pleasing but ultimately, not realistic. 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,341. . I would like to talk to you Flo about moving in unison with me. [1] [2] [3] Broadcast history [ edit] There are multiple websites and social media groups that are either dedicated to or talking about her. Probably in the minority, here.but the caveman commercials just absolutely grate on my last nerve. CMO Jeff Charney of Arnold Worldwide (the agency behind the agency) said . on Facebook. #TheGoldbergs, When her kids leave for college, Essie Carp goes on to be a famous insurance pitch woman! Honestly, I missed this commercial. About See All. Born in Stony Point, N.Y., the 50-year-old worked hard to earn her big break, moving first to Manhattan and then Los Angeles to make her mark on the acting scene. Now this is the worst. Did I mention I hate them? Privacy Policy. She is so annoying. You have to check your insurance periodically, just like annoying Aunt Flo's visits. Some . 4 Earptastic 20 days ago As an older guy who has seen Flo for so many years I have to give her a pass. and our In fact, I always kinda liked her. Turns out, she was ideal for the waitress role. The Progressive rep just clamed up and didn't say a word, which is usually a good indication of lying. The Pro-Flo ads often times mock her a bit and I appreciate that kind of self-deprecation in a product spokesperson. Portrayed by actress and comedian Stephanie Courtney, the character has developed a fan base on social networks and has become an iconic advertising mascot.[1][2][3]. She has; the brand is flourishing. Or do you just watch US news channels gutter? This is a scam that Progressive Insurance pulls everyone needs to know about. Actor who plays Flo is/was a member of the groundlings. #TheGoldbergs pic.twitter.com/UaaW7gQR5b.