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These days, Ben Curtis, also once known as "the Dell dude," is more likely to say "Dude, you're gettin' a tequila" than "Dude, you're gettin' a Dell" (the catch phrase/slogan he made famous as the on-air Dell spokesman back in the early aughts). That's because the affable everyman that showed up in many a commercial for Dell Computer now works as a bartender at a Mexican-restaurant-cum-bar in New York City!
Is this what happens after you get busted for trying to buy marijuana and then lose your job on a high-profile ad campaign? Apparently, yes, but it's not as bad as it sounds.
First of all, the guy is busy. When not participating in anti-war protests (as evidenced by the picture above) or playing gay dudes off-Broadway to critical acclaim, Curtis does episodes of Law & Order and has a role in the upcoming movie,' Proud Iva.' Curtis also sings in the band Whale. According to the funny interview with Curtis on New York magazine's Grub Street blog, the former Dell dude has also found girlfriends (as well as friends in DEA agents) at the Tortilla Flats restaurant where he's been working his "day job."
Turns out that the Dell dude is less of an everyman and more of an indie hipster, which, surprisingly, is about the last thing we'd associate with the computer company he once represented.
So, what do you think? Isn't it time we gave this guy a break? If he were now to become a national spokesperson for a company or product other than Dell, what company or product would that be? Let us know!
From Grub Street/NewYorkMag
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Subscribe to commentsdan kNov 9th 2007 11:16AM
Libs don't get anywhere? Last time I looked, the trailer parks were full of Limpball listeners like crazyassed
phishieNov 9th 2007 11:15AM
He should of been a spokesman for Dog The Bounty hunter, because he wouldn't get in trouble if he bought weed now! Plus the Dude don't cry!!!!!!!
DonnaNov 9th 2007 11:19AM
Dell should hire him back in a "come back to Dell campaign". Dell's made mistakes and lost a lot of customers...this would be a way to get them back. Everyone loves this guy!!!
GumbyNov 9th 2007 11:19AM
Dude, you are getting an AMD chip in Dell computer!
Kim WarrenNov 9th 2007 11:19AM
I always liked him! He is a cutie with a fun personality! I think he could be in movies, personally. Dell was a bunch of FOOLS to let him go over such a minor crime. (Heroin, I could understand... but...) I don't think he should have lost his gig. He was excellent at it! Dude... keep on trying out there... a break will be around the corner when you least expect it!
~Kim~ and Dude... I got a Dell... mostly cause of your funny arse commercials!
chris10roachNov 9th 2007 11:22AM
I LOVE THIS DUDE!!
BobNov 9th 2007 11:24AM
So he smoked a joint! Big deal! He's very talented and could sell heaters in Mexico. Nobody in this country, especially the conservatives, have a right to point a finger at him and say, "he's a naughty, naughty boy"! Nor did he say, "I was just getting a massage". The right wing conservatives ought to quit lying and just be true to themselves and let everyone else alone; especially when it comes to what someone does in the privacy of their own home and bedrooms.
JosephineNov 9th 2007 11:26AM
I LOVED Steve as the 'Dell Boy' he was adorable, trusting, and innocent... I in fact bought a Dell.. when he was advertizing it.. HE MAKE A MISTAKE!!!!! LET IT GO
ireneNov 9th 2007 11:34AM
Doesn't anyone study Latin these days? "Cum" as in "with" or "along with being." So, he works at a restaurant with a bar--not a CUM bar. Or, perhaps you dudes were just pulling our legs.
FredweedNov 9th 2007 11:31AM
I always pictured the judge saying "Dude-you're getting probation"
Kim WarrenNov 9th 2007 11:34AM
I never heard him say "Dude, I didn't inhale"... or "Dude, I did NOT have Sexual relations with THAT woman!"... unlike some President we once had that DIDN'T LOSE HIS job! Dude, ya got a raw deal... now go get into some comedy movies for us so that we can enjoy your sense of humor again!!! I never held that against ya... Dell was crazy to let ya go! Dude, Dell shoulda thought twice! Good luck in the future... wishing you much success! ~Kim~
REVW196Nov 9th 2007 11:42AM
DUDE Got JESUS ?
CarmelKiwiNov 9th 2007 11:44AM
I really miss his commercials as he was perfect in them, but you know...the law is the law...MJ, illegal, sorry, there has to be a line.
Michael NNov 9th 2007 11:43AM
I loved the dell dude back then, and I still do.
That kid is just freaking cute!
Anne WingateNov 9th 2007 11:46AM
I thought the ads were incredibly silly. I buy computers on the basis of what they will do, not on the basis of a cute or funny ad. It happens that I couldn't find a Dell that had the features I wanted for the price I wanted to pay. So my desktop is Gateway. My husband and I both have HP laptops and HP printers. After a horrible experience with a different brand printer, we agreed that for the rest of our lives, or as long as HP printers are available, we'd never get a different brand.
SprkLe16Nov 9th 2007 11:55AM
that dude is great!! i bought i dell computer just because of him!!
LarryNov 9th 2007 11:56AM
All of these comments, pro-and-con are valid. Like "Michelle", I enjoyed those commercials. Like "Just Me", Dell's customer support sucks (and I have one in my home in Seattle). Have a great weekend everyone...and Happy Veterans Day!
AutumnNov 9th 2007 11:53AM
Dude, lay off of him, it's pot noke coke asswipes
LarryNov 9th 2007 12:02PM
Anne, Susan and I have an Epson printer in our home office as well as an HP. Her's is one of those all-in-one types, but my Epson has better color.
markNov 9th 2007 11:54AM
I almost bought a dell on the condition that he deliver it!!! He is hott as they come, I want to see more of him, stoned or sober. A gay guy here who really appreciates a hotty and he is a hottie! He should be on a series.