4. DirecTV, “Charlie Sheen” — I don’t really know why this series of ad spots ranked so high; they are mildly amusing, and while I’d like to commend Charlie Sheen for making fun of himself, it was really more of a matter of Sheen reveling in his own stupidity. DirecTV basically rewarded him for being a jackass.
3. Widerøe Airlines, “Grandpa’s Magic Trick”
This is the first I’ve seen of this Norwegian ad, and yeah: It’s cute. Better than the Carlton Draught Beer Chase? No. But it’s cute.
2. Nike, “Jogger”
This is a remarkably simply yet powerful ad about earning greatness, rather than waiting around to have it handed to us. You can bet your fat ass that this ad moved a lot of running sneakers.
1. The Guardian, “Three Little Pigs”
This cinematic send-up of the Three Little pigs is simply a great short film disguised as an ad for the British newspaper, The Guardian, and the power of the news media as a whole. Great ad? Yes. But I’m sticking with the opinion that the Carlton Beer Ad should’ve taken this slot.
(Source: Adweek)
![[avatar]](http://p.uproxxcdn.com/photo/4006/thumb)
![[image]](http://cdn.uproxx.com/wp-content/thumbnails/130/110/2013/06/thats-oliver-from-the-o-c-in-that-big-new-playstation-commercial-uproxx-150x150.jpg)
![[image]](http://cdn.uproxx.com/wp-content/thumbnails/130/110/2013/06/million-moms-get-bug-up-their-butt-over-something-silly-again-uproxx-150x150.jpg)
![[image]](http://cdn.uproxx.com/wp-content/thumbnails/130/110/2013/06/pam-anderson-plastic-surgery-150x150.jpg)
![[image]](http://cdn.uproxx.com/wp-content/thumbnails/130/110/2013/05/multi-racial-cheerios-commercial-reminds-us-that-youtube-commenters-are-the-worst-uproxx-150x150.jpg)
THE CORRECT AND ONLY ANSWER: [www.uproxx.com]
+1
Correct. Correct. Correct.
Change your thought from “Wife” gives video to “Babysitter” gives a whole new meaning to the commercial….you’re welcome
If there is a “10 worst commercials of 2012″ list that Corona one with the “crushed it” d-bag better be number 1.
I’ve always imagined that ad executive just wrote out of a script of how he told his bros he got the Corona Account as that commercial.
I base this on the extended 3 minute cut where they go on to do a whole bunch of coke and accidentally kill a stripper, as well as my own fantasies about punching that man.
Basically all of Nike’s Olympic commercials were good, but the jogging kid was the best.
Best.
I’m just loosening my arm.
Slays me.
I was about to post this one! I think it has a special place in my heart because of dislike of Scam.
That kid has a future.
Shit, I was totally coming here to post that. I can’t stop watching it. That kid is absolutely genius.
This was by far my favorite ad of the year. I enjoy it when big time athletes make an ass of themeselves like in this and that Nike commercial with all the stars
If this kid can make the Panthers win, I say Cam Who?
Totally agreed. “Become your mom’s favorite player?” is so awesome.
I would LOVE to know how many players have been yelling, “I’m your mom’s favorite player” since this commercial first aired.
why is my nose tingling and my eyes wet after watching the P&G one? WHY.
They should have one of dads just yelling and grabbing the kids’ arms while they cry.
“The world’s second toughest job, is also the one most men really fuck up”
Putting Ludovico Einaudi to anything makes it compelling.
I know this is a very old one, but I’ve always enjoyed this ad. Nike knows what they’re doing with advertising.
[www.youtube.com]
They consistently have the best ads around.
[www.youtube.com]
That one always gives me chills. Their advertising is probably the most consistently awesome.
Those are epic, but I’m partial to Hobo Rooney.
Hobo Rex Ryan > Hobo Rooney, but that’s certainly not saying that Hobo Rooney is deficient in any way, shape, or form.
Preeeeetty Sure Hobo Rex Ryan is just Rob Ryan
The British Paralympics ad was great: [youtu.be]
Awesome.
And now I need to go watch “Murderball” again.
I had to watch ads to watch ads. Fun!
[i3.kym-cdn.com]
Actually a pretty decent list. I do think the Direct TV series of ads were the best “series”; there was only one in that which I think was weak. And that one linked is the only Sheen commercial I thought was any good out of the many he did.
In a year when it was hard to remember why I followed cycling, specialized absolutely nailed it. I know I’m a dork, leave me alone while I sit in this corner and eat my paste.
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BwnuBVUBsQ]
And yes, I’m a dork who can’t even make a hyperlink.
.
Thanks, Otto.
the 8 year old in me relates soooo much
As cool as a tree, as scary as the sea, as hot as fiah, as cold as ice, as sweet as sugar and everything nice… ohwoh owohawhoa woe a woe, all where you wanna bee-e-ee
I like to think that BMW driver is like the dog from Funny Farm – still racing around today.
There’s a problem with the Will Ferrell one.
If that Guardian one was from the US Media it’d just be “Is the wolf MUSLIM? Are the Three Little Pigs RACIST? Rabble, rabble, rabble.”
No love for the Sears “fake commercial” ads? “Connecting Flights” is this year’s must see! [www.youtube.com]
I’m shocked and/or appalled Danger’s blue shirt guy from Jackson Hewitt commercial didn’t make it.
I always liked this one:
Whoops. I meant to post this:
[www.youtube.com]
Was I the only one who saw a BMW ad instead of Milwaukee’s Best?
Old Milwaukee*
It’s just me or that add for the number 5 is wrong? It’s a BMW ad!
I agree 5 is a BMW ad instead of old milwalkie, which was confusing.
P&G: yes, yes, lovely commercial. And another part of the reason I continue to boycott P&G products. Their commercials continue to reinforce the stereotypes that mothers do the cooking, cleaning, and taking care of children, and fathers are incompetent idiots in the household. Surely in the 21st century they could break away from their 1950s view of the world … no? Can’t do it? Sexist ba*tards. Sure, hate me if you like, but it’s true.