#399 What’s So Funny ‘bout Peace, Love and Misunderstanding?
Andrew and Vieves look at ads that rely on the time-honored device of comedic misunderstandings. Plus, a Sweeps Week gambit of yesteryear is still spicy as hell, and a classic candy ad just keeps on giving.
Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show:
Orkin - Get a pro (Owen Luebbers)
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bqoC/orkin-the-best-in-pets-ants
Orkin - Get a pro (Rianna Valdes)
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bCCP/orkin-the-best-in-pests-mosquitos-red-cross-featuring-rianna-valdes
Orkin - Get a pro (Ben Milliken)
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/btTi/orkin-hire-a-pro-ft-ben-milliken
LItter Robot - smart device
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/25Pt/litter-robot-say-hey-to-litter-robot-and-goodbye-to-scooping-75-off-bundles
MIchelob Ultra - Smart Speakers
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/I_hQ/michelob-ultra-artificial-devices-confusion
Eargo - Misunderstanding
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wP8w/eargo-plus-misunderstanding-house-painter
Progressive - Misheard motorcycles
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AmT6/progressive-motorcycle-misunderstanding
HeyDude shoes - misunderstanding
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1KoV/heydude-misunderstanding
HSBC - Etiquette
https://youtu.be/Ip21wSyx16E
Ameriquest - Don’t judge too quickly
https://youtu.be/ieaYNBI6yFo
KOMO News “Sex in the Northwest” promo
https://youtu.be/A1r-T8Sxsts
Russell Athletic Wear
https://youtu.be/MxQuudqiyCg
Tootsie Pops
https://youtu.be/pvFzOgK-V9E
"The YeeESSS Guy - Frank Nelson"
https://youtu.be/1FQL_SxCA-s
#399 What’s So Funny ‘bout Peace, Love and Misunderstanding?