Category: The Funny Ads Archive

Auto Trader – Between two cars (2021)

Synopsis Lady wants to buy a car, but can’t decide which one. Help desk lady says Auto Trader lets you test drive first. So, lady wants the car delivered Tuesday. Help desk lady tells her that it is Tuesday. Lady is confused and both women talk to off-camera men. Lady’s husband asks, “How does this keep happening.” Lady replies, “I think, Tuesday!” Review The fact that the women ask men off-camera is fantastic. But, the husband’s response is classic man-speak. “How does this keep happening.” If I’m not mistaken, Tuesday rolls around every week. But, they seem amazed and perplexed that it is another Tuesday. I laugh every time I hear and see her reply, “I think, Tuesday.” Entry Submitted By Michael Chaote, Retired Consultant, inventive ideas ink

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Bar S Foods – Baby Got Buns (2021)

Synopsis Bar S says they put on this summer’s most iconic summer mashup. They brought together together one of the 1990s biggest superstars Vanilla Ice with one of the 90s most epic songs Baby Got Back from Sir Mix A Lot. This hysterical parody is a must watch and will make you smile! Review No one really wants to watch commercials, but this is more than just a :30 ad, it’s a full length music video that makes you smile, laugh and dance all at the same time! Entry Submitted By Matt Moore, President, Heart & Soul Marketing

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Boston Pizza – Sports Trophy Model (2015)

Synopsis The professional sports trophy model who models the tops of trophies explains on a tough work day Boston Pizza is the perfect food while working. Review It’s a brilliant ad that played during the World series mostly on the sports channel and unique and clever idea really works for the brand. Entry Submitted By Duff MacDonald

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Miami Ad School – Love The Game (2021)

Synopsis February is known globally as the month of love, peaking on the Feb. 14th, Valentine’s Day. But February is also the month of love – love for the game of Football. Because it signals the return of the most exciting continental football tournament in the world – The UEFA Champions League. This short video spot uses the famed Heineken wit to humorously highlight this truth. Review Being single is normal. VERY normal. But for some reason, people seem to think that there’s something wrong when you choose to be (yes, sometimes it’s a CHOICE lol). People don’t realise that there are a thousand and one reasons why some people choose to stay single or alone, and this spot shows some of the more ‘serious’ ones. It’s especially annoying when February comes around and you’re besieged with lovey dovey content everywhere you look. But for most millions of people around the world, the real reason they look forward to February is the return of UEFA Champions League Football, the most glamorous continental tournament in the world. Americans may disagree, but hey, when you call egghandball ‘football’, and actual football ‘soccer;, your opinion is well…your opinion (I joke, I kid). On a more serious note, Heineken has been the partner of the UCL for decades now, and this simple video highlights the love for the beautiful game. And it could have been done a lot better of course, but the one man Copywriter ‘team’ was literally watching a football match on an open tab while creating it (Btw, his team lost. Smh) Kinda worked out well though, don’t you think? Entry Submitted By John Eboseta, Copywriter, Miami Ad School

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Delta – Time Flies (2020)

When most airlines were spending more time on the ground than in the sky, Delta posted this tweet, suggesting that a flight into the future might go down well! Using humour to demonstrate that they understand (and share) the current frustrations of their customers. Who’s with us? pic.twitter.com/oheZOFaSzY — Delta (@Delta) October 13, 2020

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Xbox – Blowing Smoke up your Xbox (2020)

Sometimes a customer may complain that a product isn’t performing as it should be. There’s not always a straightforward explanation. When the opportunity arises, feel free to share your brands incredulity. It can really pay off! We can’t believe we have to say this, but please do not blow vape smoke into your Xbox Series X. — Xbox (@Xbox) November 11, 2020  

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SparkNotes – Breaking Bard (2020)

Spark notes have again broken down their brand message into their joke – we make studying fun. This joke is very to their audience (computer files and Shakespeare) and they very rarely miss with any of their social humour. 📁Shakespeare plays └📁Characters └📁Communication skills └⚠️This folder is empty — SparkNotes (@SparkNotes) January 16, 2020

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Merriam-Webster – You Said What? (2020)

If there’s one thing people don’t appear to do much of before posting on social, it’s check the facts. This means that there can be fun to be had in simply posting little reminders. A little sarcasm can go a long way if you find yourself the victim of an unjust attack. This “recently” happened in 1934. You’ll be fine. https://t.co/D7e9QOPwoI — Merriam-Webster (@MerriamWebster) November 2, 2020

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Innocent – Bean Drinking? (2020)

When Innocent post about smoothies – it’s often made-up smoothies, like this brilliantly silly fake collab with Heinz. This post alone got 532 people talking, 1200 sharing and 1600 people hit the like button – and it was only a tiny part of the campaign. Most of the comments were from people shocked and appalled by such a crazy idea – and Innocent took the time to respond to each and every one of them personally – pretending to insist the Beanz Machine smoothie was for real. BREAKING BREAKFAST NEWS 57 problems but breakfast ain’t one. We’ve teamed up with @HeinzUK to make some new smoothies that are perfect for the mornings. Say hello to our new breakfast super smoothiez. pic.twitter.com/sLYqZhhNMa — innocent drinks (@innocent) October 9, 2020

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