If you're becoming addicted to the Olympics television coverage and all things Cullen Jones, you may enjoy this new commercial for Johnson & Johnson. "Thanks, Mom" is a tribute to the Olympic gold medalist swimmer, his mother, and, mothers in general. The spot began airing last night on NBC and MSNBC and aired before and after that super-dramatic 4x100-meter freestyle relay where Cullen Jones, Michael Phelps, Garrett Weber-Gale and Jason Lezak won the gold for Team USA.
Cullen says mom always called him her "little water baby" and later told him: "If you're going to take up swimming, you're going to have to see it all the way to the end. There is no quitting."
Olympic triathalete Jarrod Shoemaker is also featured in the campaign.
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Excuse me, but we need to be the ones thanking Mrs. Jones. She produced a beautiful and talented son.
Posted by: Gerald | 11 August 2008 at 14:27
I'm very impressed with Cullen Jones. He is quite the talented sportsmen. His mother must be very proud, he will soon be on the Wheaties box.
Posted by: Charles W | 11 August 2008 at 14:45
I saw the commercial after the relay, and thought it was just wonderful. I hope the Gold assists in his efforts to bring more African Americans into swimming. Bravo Cullen! (and I agree with Gerald -- THANK YOU Mrs Jones!:)
Posted by: ReggieH | 11 August 2008 at 17:05
great commercial. glad he got a shot at the gold. what a great race!
Posted by: ff | 11 August 2008 at 19:17
"...Because I'd spend hours and hours in the tub, playing in the bubbles with my action figures."
Cullen, I'm an action figure. Will you put me in your tub?
Posted by: Jim | 12 August 2008 at 01:27
I worked with Cullen's mom for quite awile. After schoool, Cullen would wait for his mom in my office and play on my PC. After Debra (mom) got out of work, she would take him swimming. This went on for years!
He is a wonderful kid! Polite, well mannerd and very bright!!
Posted by: Nancy | 19 August 2008 at 16:19
Congrats Cullen! Man, what a wonderful commercial! Mrs. Jones, you brought a great child into the world!
Posted by: Sonit Hontu | 31 August 2008 at 16:27