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Title: Slim Jim TV Spot - 'Possum'

Introduction:In this highly unconventional and wildly imaginative Slim Jim TV spot, the brand pulls out all the stops to bring you a commercial that defies expectations. Prepare yourself for a rollercoaster ride of absurdity, as we follow the misadventures of a possum who has a newfound passion for Slim Jim's iconic meat snacks. Hold on tight and get ready to immerse yourself in a world where possums, snacks, and sheer absurdity collide.

Scene 1: The Possum's DiscoveryOur story begins on a warm summer night in a quiet suburban neighborhood. We see a dimly lit garbage can, with the lid slowly opening. Out pops a curious possum, its beady eyes wide with excitement. As if guided by an invisible force, it scurries away with something clutched in its small paws.

Scene 2: The Snack TransformationCut to an overhead shot of the possum's hideout – a secret basement filled with an impressive stockpile of Slim Jim snacks. Sensing an opportunity, the possum carefully lays its precious find among the other snacks. In a whimsical display of magic, the snack transforms the possum into a snacking aficionado, complete with shades, a leather jacket, and an unmistakable swagger.

Scene 3: The Snack Adventure BeginsNow fully embracing its newfound identity, our possum hero emerges from the dark, boldly strutting down the neighborhood streets. With each Slim Jim it munches on, the possum gains even more confidence, becoming the talk of the town. People stop in their tracks, jaws dropping, as their eyes follow the possum's every move.

Scene 4: Unlikely EncountersIn this scene, things take an unexpected turn as the possum's snacking adventures collide with the lives of other eccentric characters in the neighborhood. We witness a hilarious encounter with a grumpy cat who initially dismisses the possum's new persona. But as the possum extends a Slim Jim towards the disdainful feline, we witness a sudden bond forming between the two, creating a quirky and unlikely duo.

Scene 5: Community UnificationWord of the possum's adventures spreads like wildfire throughout the neighborhood, drawing the attention of other residents. The community gathers for a one-of-a-kind backyard barbeque, where everyone indulges in Slim Jim snacks, sharing in the communal experience fostered by the possum's audacious antics.

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Slim Jim TV commercial - Possum produced for Slim Jim was first shown on television on July 27, 2014.

Frequently Asked Questions about slim jim tv spot, 'possum'

actor Demetri Goritsas A subsequent campaign featured Slim Jim Guy (played by actor Demetri Goritsas), a human personification of a Slim Jim who would wreak havoc on the digestive system of anyone who ate it and used the slogan "Eat me!" These ads personified the irreverent personality of the brand and were also from North Castle Partners.

Levis worked with partner Joseph Cherry in the 1940s to have a local meatpacker concoct a small, easy-to-eat dried beef stick for snacking. He named the product Slim Jim and paired it with a top-hat-and-tails man as an emblem for the brand, hoping to make the snack an elegant accompaniment to cocktails.

According to Thrillist, perhaps taking inspiration from the "sophisticated" brand of cigarettes known as Virginia Slims, Levis dubbed his new bar snack "Slim Jims" as a way to market them as a mature, respectable type of snack for the discerning patron.

slim jim (plural slim jims) (informal) A thin strip of metal such as spring steel used to unlock automobile doors without a key. (informal) Someone or something very thin. (UK, historical) A narrow necktie worn by teddy boys.

Slim Jims are a “meat stick” long boi convenience store staple that are a blend of beef jerky and a pepperoni stick. They are a processed meat snack made and sold by the food conglomerate ConAgra.

“You want excitement? Snap into a Slim Jim!” If you grew up in the '90s, it was hard to miss the Slim Jim commercials featuring wrestling star “Macho Man” Randy Savage.

"Jim-jim" would appear to be a term describing a con artist, hipster, or other undesirable person. Whatever the definition was in 1964 to 1965 when Lou Reed wrote "Heroin," the general sense seems to be similar.

“Slim Jims begin as 60-pound frozen blocks of sliced meat labeled 'beef head meat,' which originates on the foreheads and cheeks of cattle,” The Times Magazine wrote after being given a “one-time peek” inside a factory in Garner, N.C. The meat is mixed with chicken, 30 spices and “lactic acid 'starter' culture” before ...

BEEF, PORK, MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, WATER, TEXTURED SOY FLOUR, CORN SYRUP, SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: NATURAL FLAVORS, DEXTROSE, PAPRIKA AND EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, MALTODEXTRIN, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, SOY LECITHIN, SODIUM NITRITE.

According to Thrillist, perhaps taking inspiration from the "sophisticated" brand of cigarettes known as Virginia Slims, Levis dubbed his new bar snack "Slim Jims" as a way to market them as a mature, respectable type of snack for the discerning patron.

”It's a saying that gym rats use in relationship to going to the gym,” senior Morgan Hobbs said. “It makes going sound more fun.” Looking past the barbaric grammar, “WE GO JIM” yields a much deeper meaning for gym goers than just a strange joke.

/dʒɪm/ /dʒɪm/ ​a first name for boys, short for James.

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