It Could Have Been Worse

This is a fantastically brilliant ad for the Norwegian Association of the Blind called “It Could Have Been Worse”. The ad agency, Try/Apt Norway uses humour hilariously outrageous situations to prove that taking a service dog on-board public transit or into a taxi isn’t really a big deal.

You might recall their previous ad which was a little more controversial and cheeky:

Grizzly Mornings?

I’m still not 100% back to normal after a quick weekend getaway down to San Francisco. I can’t seem to get back into my regular sleep pattern. So when I saw today’s ad for Tempur-Pedic beds, I knew it was perfect.

This funny little spot was created by Carmichael Lynch – and I bet a lot of busy moms will relate.

 

 

Wine Taking the Place of Coors Light?

Let’s welcome yet another contender to the ‘how bizarre can I make my advertising‘ category: SLO Down Wine.

Hocking their 2011 wine called Sexual Chocolate, these guys decided to illustrate how the wine is perfectly paired with group sex, hot boxing, and S&M. Because “You don’t have to be a douche bag to drink our wine.” says Bo Silliman from SLO Down Wines. (Nailed it.)

Be warned, there are some unpleasant mankini shots involved.

Man Sized Packages

Despite what Jaime Lee Curtis might tell you, yogurt is not just for ladies. Enter “Powerful Yogurt” in a ‘man sized package’. These commercials look like the unwanted love-child from a drunken three-way between the Old Spice, Orbitz and AXE Body Deodorant ads.

Created by The Vidal Project, these spots are desperately trying to claw their way into the “wow! that was so bizarre it was amazing!” category. Sadly, they missed the mark.

Greenpeace on Coke

From what I understand in Australia, they don’t have a return-it program for bottles. At least not one that gives you money in exchange for your empty bottles. Which leads me to wonder two things;

1. What do the homeless people do for money?
2. And why wouldn’t they have this program when over 80% of Australians agree with it?

Greenpeace worked with Republic of Everyone to create an ad, informing people about the impact plastic bottles have on our environment… OK, so maybe not just any plastic bottle. This seems to be targeting Coke.

Why?

Apparently “Coke has been accused of bullying politicians into blocking cash for containers.” says Greenpeace Campaigner Reece Turner. But a sole focus on Coke might have been the reason this very ad was banned from TV. I guess the folks over at Channel 9 decided not to bite the giant, red hand that feeds them.

After this commercial break, check out the open letter from Greenpeace to Coke.

Flashback: 1974

A hilarious Burger King commercial posted on the Egoist earlier today. This. Is. Something.

History of Typography

This is a great animated short by Ben Barrett-Forrest explaining the history of typography. It uses 291 paper letters, 2,454 photographs and took 140 hours to make.

It is your duty to forward this video to anyone you know using Comic Sans.

SURVEY: How Do You Stay Creative?

Tell me how you stoke your creative fires. It’s only three short questions – and they’re pretty funny if I do say so myself. C’mon!
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Or click the image to go to the survey. Your choice. I don’t care.

Cats: The Ultimate Internet Temptations

Fat cat? Grab a four pack of sweat bands and fill up your kitty’s water dish, Temptations has just released their “Work It, Kitty!” video – an aerobics video for cats.

Yes. An aerobics video for cats. (Awe-some!)

And here is the full website that they built: (I want to work on projects like this!)

I’m Super Campy!

I love camping! As long as there are no more than two people in my ten person tent. And we have a full kitchen set-up. And someone cooks for me. And there are showers, shops, and laundry facilities within short walking distance. And it’s not too hot. And most importantly, there has GOT to be a signal.

That’s not asking too much, right?

Ad for Omnitel by Spilled Milk, Vilnius, Lithuania.