Shannen Doherty wants you to go to Internet college with her

Television commercials are interesting things -- often, they serve the intended purpose of getting consumers to buy a product or service. But sometimes, they do one better and become a part of popular culture. If you've watched a good amount of television in the last few years, you've probably seen...

By Bree Davies

September 21, 2011

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Television commercials are interesting things -- often, they serve the intended purpose of getting consumers to buy a product or service. But sometimes, they do one better and become a part of popular culture. If you've watched a good amount of television in the last few years, you've probably seen -- and heard -- the commercial for Education Connection, a website devoted to matching students with the right online degree programs. Recently, Shannen Doherty was pulled in to star in Education Connection's TV spot.

Sadly, we are far from impressed -- not that we expected to be blown away by a commercial, let alone a commercial with Shannen Doherty in it. But frankly, the previous Education Connection commercial -- with the jingle and its silly, catchy guitar riff and the layered, bubble voice of a waitress-turned-student -- was so awesome! It was like a not-as-popular version of "Bed Intruder Song". We even thought about ripping it from Youtube to be able to jam it in the car. Okay, maybe we wouldn't go that far.

But back to the Doherty ad -- we should give the website props for a sense of humor. Having the actress dress up as a nurse, a detective and (our favorite) a "technologist", was LOL-able, not to mention the look on Doherty's face as she green screens it up. This trademark Shannen smirk screams "what am I doing here?" And we are wondering the same thing.

But, by all means, if Shannen Doherty is now using her time to get a college degree, more power to her. Most kids seeing this commercial probably don't know who Brenda Walsh or Prue Halliwell is anyway. But hopefully, Heather Duke will live forever.

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Bree Davies is a multimedia journalist, artist advocate and community organizer born and raised in Denver. Rooted in the world of Do-It-Yourself arts and music, Davies co-founded Titwrench experimental music festival, is host of the local music and comedy show Sounds on 29th on CPT12 Colorado Public Television and is creator and host of the civic and social issue-focused podcast, Hello? Denver? Are You Still There? Her work is centered on a passionate advocacy for all ages, accessible, inclusive, non-commercial and autonomous DIY art spaces and music venues in Denver.

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