In 2004, she joined Groundlings, a well-known comedy troupe. The current Progressive campaigns reunite her with Mad Men star Jon Hamm, as he attempts to woo her into going on a date. Log In. This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast 14 16 16 comments Best (via Yahoo! I hate all car insurance ads, but Progressive is the worst. 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. [1] [2] [3] Broadcast history [ edit] Cookie Notice For those of you who are not in the know (or may have suffered a minor head injury), Flo is actually a character portrayed by actress Stephanie Courtney. October 31, 2019 at 11:34 AM. They should have killed Flo like 3 years ago. ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Flo_(Progressive_Insurance)&oldid=1142555157, This page was last edited on 3 March 2023, at 02:24. And I put on my polo shirt and put my hair in a ponytail and showed up." 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. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. I reported them to the insurance commissioner. https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AfS_/progressive-flotection. She's adorable and doesn't sound like a dying goose. Privacy Policy. Visitor Posts. "I could be propped up on a gurney or something. Four Stars for Progressive's Flo on the Occasion of Her 100th Ad We Get to Meet the Family of the Woman Who Made Company a Household Name By Ken Wheaton. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. I really dig the car spoof and when Flo meets the that guy's family. MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio, Oct. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Admit it, you've always wanted to talk to Flo. As we've watched the character evolve over the years, Charney explained how Courtney first caught the company's eye:"We were trying to go back to our roots of improvisational comedy." Some of her commercials are better than others, though. The actress started her career performing comedic improv with the famous sketch comedy group, The Groundlings, in . Stephanie told Lohud how her career got started her first role ever was an unnamed waitress on Mr. Show With Bob and David sharing, "I went in for an audition eight years ago for a 'big box store' employee. See more of I hate Flo from Progressive! My friend who was in IT who was also there called major BS. They have delayed my claim so much I was put in collections and I think they are trying to run out the prescription period. For more information, please see our (Disclaimer: it's Flo I hate, not Stephanie Courtney herself.) Why do we love Flo so much? Forgot account? Distractify is a registered trademark. Offers may be subject to change without notice. [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. Cookie Notice Yes it's definitely awful to be thinking consciously about fucking insurance commercials, no doubt about it. I'd rather slide down a 50ft razor blade Into a tub of Alcohol. 1-48 of 499 results for "progressive flo" RESULTS. Now, if anyone doesn't mind the OTHER insurance idiot I would be shocked. With Flo, she was sort of originally this perfect little No. , New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. 277 people like this. The actress explained that her personal style and vibe is much more subtle and muted. and bounces the ball off Shaq's head is the best one. Portrayed by actress and comedian Stephanie Courtney, the character has developed a fan base on social networks and has become an iconic advertising mascot. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqobY3r203k. why can't they all be like Farmers? She has; the brand is flourishing. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. or. I feel like Progressive owes us a happy ending follow up story after Flo cock blocked those nice people in the laundry room. [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". Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Known for its cultivation of talented actors through improv workshops and sketch comedy performances including Kristen Wiigand Will Ferrell The Groundlings also helped launch the career of Flo's sidekick Jamie, played by Jim Cashman. I haven't dealt with that but they took 3 months to pay off my car and still haven't paid my medicals. I'll never understand people who allow Madison Avenue to live in their heads rent-free. Price and other details may vary based on product size and color. Did I mention I hate them? 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 has this uncanny aspect that makes her seem like a serial killer, Its the annoying ones that get your attention. the ads take aim and lay their claim to the heart and the soul of the spender. ", "ModNation Monday: Carnival Parts Pack and 'Free' Progressive Kart next week! Who is Flo from Progressive? Or do you just watch US news channels gutter? Greedy predators!!! Tomorrow is my Birthday. Get a quote Or call 1-855-347-3939. I just replied to another Progressive post with this story that I was part of around three years ago. To Continue Reading. #TheGoldbergs pic.twitter.com/UaaW7gQR5b. Flo's Progressive Evolution 100th Ad Starring the Insurance Girl Launched This Week By Ashley Rodriguez. That one was pretty spot on. Fictional salesperson appearing in a marketing campaign for Progressive Corporation, "The Strange Allure of the Progressive Insurance Girl", "Who is This Girl in Progressive Insurance TV Commercials? Yup, that is indeed Flo (Stephanie Courtney) from Progressive on The Goldbergs. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. About See All. ET on ABC. In 2020, another Progressive employee was added, Mara, portrayed by Natalie Palamides. I don't mind them. It may not display this or other websites correctly. How Stephanie Courtney became Flo from Progressive via GIPHY Courtney joined The Groundlings, an improvisational and sketch comedy theatre in Los Angeles, while she lived there. You know her as Flo, the white-clad, swoop-haired, sun-shiny character from TV ads promoting Progressive Insurance. [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. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. That was my first job that I had out here. Lily Adams from AT&T is much, much better. Flo is worse than a tranny. I hate the General. 1 employee, but the power has gotten to her," she says. Create new account. Progressive commercials aren't good, but they are better than Geico's. Was it Progressive that recently spoofed those stupid "real people" car commercials? The fictional upbeat store employee of Progressive Corporation was created by copywriter John Park and art director Steve Reepmeyer,[4] at the Boston-based agency Arnold Worldwide. Published on September 24, 2012. "I'm sort of East Coast so I like the off-white and the navy blues and the low-key preppy kind of thing," she said to People. Entertainment). Am I crazy or insane? Cookie Notice Don't Break out the Tissues Yet! But Flo would never have become a household name without actress Stephanie Courtney, whose comedic skills brought Flo to her larger-than-life status. or. she joked. In fact, Progressive created a "Flo" chatbot to enable customers to interact with Flo on Facebook Messenger, as well as other channels, to help customers with basic insurance questions. The actress started her career performing comedic improv with the famous sketch comedy group, The Groundlings, in Los Angeles. Can I get a shop thread out of it to help me truly have a wonderful birthday? [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]. I dropped Progressive Ins because of their Really Stupid and vomiting adds. Then hopefully if I post here they will be on your mind as a company not to use. 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. Avoid the Christmas rush and start hating her now. I don't know why, but I just find it so fucking funny, so no OP, I disagree. 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. #TheGoldbergs, When her kids leave for college, Essie Carp goes on to be a famous insurance pitch woman! There are multiple websites and social media groups that are either dedicated to or talking about her. The same article also reported that she was the subject of a popular Halloween costume. They should air that one more. Whether consciously or subconsciously the next time you consider switching insurance companies, progressive will definitely be on your mind. There are much MUCH worse commercials on TV for me to spend my hatred on. Depressive I Hate Insurance Funny Apron & Halloween Costume. CMO Jeff Charney of Arnold Worldwide (the agency behind the agency) said . FREE delivery Thu, . According to Courtney, it takes one hour to prepare Flo's hair and another to apply her make-up. In 2011, Progressive introduced Flo's Australian counterpart, Kitty,[6] played by Holly Austin. 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. From the Morton Salt Umbrella Girl to Progressive 's Flo, the last 100 years has seen the introduction of dozens of classic female ad icons. Flo from Progressivedebuted in 2008, passed her 100th ad milestone in 2014, and is still going strong today (via Ad Age). I HATE Flo from the progressive commercial! They brought back this from 4 years ago. I will never buy Progressive Insurance because of it. Copyright 2023 Distractify. 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). She's also a memorable character and definitely a recognizable one. on Facebook. The fashion 14% The pep talks 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 Phillip Pell. So glad I dropped progressive for the gecko! Always thought they were the dumbest ever. 52-year-old Stephanie has been the face of Progressive Insurance since 2008 and is considered one of the most iconic actors in advertising.. [12] The volume of commercials and the type of humor is off-putting to others, described as "love her or hate her" or "badvertising". She calls it the The Yentas but later it's changed to The Frentas. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. For instance, there's the series of AT&T commercials headlined by longtime actress Milana Vayntrub who portrays the lovable AT&T girl. [12] The volume of commercials and the type of humor is off-putting to others, described as "love her or hate her" or "badvertising". Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Courtney's skills and appearances actually extend far beyond sketch comedy. Please note that we are currently removing all political opinions as part of a trial period. Hi everyone! Stephanie, an actress, stand-up comic and member of acclaimed improvisational group, The Groundlings, has made Flo famous worldwide. In fact, I always kinda liked her. The Progressive rep just clamed up and didn't say a word, which is usually a good indication of lying. 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. I may be super bias though because I have progressive and one of my biggest clients is a defense firm for them. I would have to shut it of at time because I couldnt take it. We were introduced to the adorable Esther Karp (aka, Essie) back in Season 5 of The Goldbergs. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. 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. As of this writing, she's been in a total of 26 episodes, with the most recent being Season 10, Episode 4. She also shares that her improv experience has contributed to her success with Flo's character. The day she leased the vehicle she called up her insurer which was Progressive Insurance. 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. This exclusive content is only. But whether you love her or hate her, you can't ignore her. While Essie isn't a huge character, she's still been in sizeable number of episodes. 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,341. . They really aren't that bad. The worst one is the one where he is orchestrate a rehearsal chorus oooooo that is such a bad commercial. They want to show that the company behind Flo is made up of ordinary, hard-working, and honest people. Children are just God's little way of punishing us for having sex. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Yeah, when I get insurance I will make sure NOT to use progressive. Flo is a fictional salesperson character appearing in more than 100 advertisements for Progressive Insurance since 2008. . I hate the progressive commercials, mainly because of Flo, she's just the worst. if you watch cable news, you get bombarded by insurance some good, some meh and some horribl.e, I have a crush on Flo, I don't have a crush on the gecko. Published on November 10, 2014. JavaScript is disabled. I hate Flo. 'The Goldbergs' Isn't Quite Over, Out With Coach Rick and in With Coach Nick on 'The Goldbergs', Ren Was Recast in 'The Goldbergs,' but Fans Still Love Her. Now, Flo's voice is being added to the chatbot, creating an even more personal experience for customers who adore the personable lady in the white apron. And if you were worried Flo might disappear soon from your television some time soon, rest assured, Courtney says Flo is here to stay. [7] In 2014, other recurring characters were added to the advertisements. Please note, if you asked to talk with a live representative, we asked the Flo Chatbot to not respond for a while to assure your questions were answered or concerns addressed. Flo is a cashier and is recognizable by her extremely upbeat personality, brilliant white uniform, heavy makeup, and retro hairstyle. 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. I'd rather pay more for insurance with another company than give them money to pollute the airwaves with more of this garbage. [17][18], "The Strange Allure of the Progressive Insurance Girl", "Who is This Girl in Progressive Insurance TV Commercials? Biological clock ticking, reproductive impulses crying. 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. 277 likes. Press J to jump to the feed. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. [5] Flo has appeared in more than 100 advertisements. [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". She is so annoying. Flo is a fictional salesperson character appearing in more than 100 advertisements for Progressive Insurance since 2008.