Quiz time: What do I have in common with these women?

Is it:

a) A perfect complexion
b) A perfect smile
c) A bazillion dollars
d) A Nintendo DS Lite

Ding! Ding! Ding! Just like Liv Tyler, America Ferrera and Carrie Underwood, I own a Nintendo DS Lite.

Late last month Nintendo announced that it would be making Metallic Rose a regular part of the DS Lite color palette, and adding a new two-toned Crimson and Black version to the mix. The commercial campaign kicked off last week with the above-mentioned triumvirate of female celebrity support. I have to say: I really like the commercials.

Carrie Underwood's thirty second spot features her lounging on her tour bus in flip flops, playing some inexplicable game where she pets a virtual dog while her actual dog watches over her shoulder. I'm not sure I understand the point of it because the only thing Underwood says is, "Cute!" and "Neat!" Maybe its a game for children who aren't yet ready to put down their hand held game consoles and take responsibility for a real live pet? Either way: cute. … continue reading