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Grown-Up Rick Astley Has Done A Remake Of ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ [Video]
19 Aug 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
35 years after releasing his mega-hit ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’, Rick Astley is still not, well, giving it up.
Shaming Your “Filthy Cheater” Husband With A Full-Page Ad Is One Way To Get Revenge
16 Aug 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
A certain Jenny from Down Under went all out in her ploy to get back at her cheating husband (hopefully, ex) with a full-page newspaper advert.
How Are We Only Seeing This Outrageous Video Featuring Siya, Faf, Lukhanyo, And The Boks Now?
05 Aug 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
WhatsApp groups have been popping off ahead of the opening clash of The Rugby Championship between the Springboks and the All Blacks. Has anybody sent this gem your way?
OK Furniture’s Latest Ad Is A Total Stinker [Video]
25 Mar 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Put together a well-constructed advert and you can become a part of the national lexicon. OK Furniture’s latest effort certainly won’t achieve that sort of success.
We Really Dig The Full Dr. Evil General Motors Super Bowl Ad [Video]
11 Feb 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Pinkies up, everyone, the full General Motors Super Bowl advert is here with Dr. Evil in full force.
The Boston Dynamics Robot Super Bowl Ad Is Pretty Outrageous [Video]
04 Feb 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
The Boston Dynamics robodogs drink beer now, after hours with the security guys.
We’re Not So Sure About This Dairy Ad Turning Women Into Cows [Video]
13 Dec 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Seoul Milk’s unfortunate ad is wrong on multiple levels, as it depicts a man spying on women who suddenly morph into dairy-producing cattle.
No Love At All For Toyota SA’s 60th Anniversary Advert [Video]
02 Dec 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Congrats on turning 60, Toyota South Africa. Here’s a scathing assessment of your birthday advert to celebrate.
There’s A Decent Chance This McDonald’s Ad Will Make You Emotional [Video]
16 Nov 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
McDonald’s is a giant multinational corporation that has regularly been accused of exploiting workers. That doesn’t mean we can’t get a little emotional at the new Christmas commercial.
Ozzie Ad Takes The Piss Out Of Vaccine Conspiracy Theories [Video]
03 Sep 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Microchips courtesy of Bill Gates, 5G reception, increased magnetism – you’ve heard them all before, so why not have a chuckle?
Ad That Put Flight Attendant On Top Of 830-Metre Building Is Legit [Videos]
10 Aug 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
On top of the world’s tallest building, the “bravest woman on the planet” stood for the highest advert ever filmed.
3D Monster Cat Billboard In Tokyo Goes Viral [Video]
09 Jul 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
There’s a gigantic 3D cat stopping crowds at a busy intersection in Tokyo, and it follows the usual feline routine of waking up, meowing, and then sleeping some more.
A Round Of Applause For This Superb Road Safety Ad Featuring Vikings [Video]
09 Jun 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s not easy to convince people that they should adhere to rules put in place for their own safety. Sometimes, you have to call in the Vikings.
This Windhoek Beer Ad With Gerard Butler Is Cleared For Use Again [Video]
07 Apr 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
After being yanked off the air following a ruling back in January, Gerard Butler’s Windhoek Beer commercial is good to go again.
Best And Worst Super Bowl 2021 Ads [Videos]
09 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Now that the Super Bowl is over, we can begin the task of ranking the adverts from best to worst.
This Genuinely Bonkers Ad Has Plenty Of Twists And Turns [Video]
14 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Prepare yourself, because what you’re about to see defies most of what we’ve come to expect from advertising.
Ryan Reynolds’ Match Ad Featuring Satan Sums Up 2020 Nicely [Video]
03 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Ryan Reynolds created an ad for the dating app Match, and it features both Satan and the year 2020.
Cereal Wars: Jungle Oats Is Having A Go At Weet-Bix – Will They Retaliate?
03 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Weet-Bix isn’t impressed after a supermarket employee chose an unfortunate spot to place a Jungle Oats advert in the cereal aisle.
People Have Spent A Lot Of Money On This Zuckerberg Takedown Ad [Video]
22 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A new video is set to appear on American TV later today, taking aim at Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.
Pantone Has Released A New Red Colour – For Periods
01 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Pantone has teamed up with Swedish menstruation products brand Intimina to launch a campaign to combat period stigma.
Cape BMW Branch Claims Innocence Over ‘Whites Only’ Job Ad
14 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
An advert posted by a recruitment agency has landed the Sean McCarthy Group in hot water with the EFF.
Naked Porn Stars Show Up Unannounced In Viral New Zealand Ad [Video]
15 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
New Zealand is tackling internet safety with some incredibly funny adverts that give Nando’s a run for their money.
These 1950s-Inspired Vespa Posters Are Very Cool [Images]
04 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Few could have predicted that a small scooter produced in 1949 would become such a cultural phenomenon, and that history is once again being celebrated.
Can Volkswagen Be More Racist? [Video]
21 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Volkswagen really needs to have a word with its marketing department before releasing another advert.
Nando’s Takes Corona Swipe At KFC
19 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Nando’s couldn’t resist taking a stab at KFC after their UK coronavirus advertising fail.
Oscars Banned This Ad – Now It’s Gone Viral [Video]
12 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
It’s the year 2020, and for some reason, certain topics, which should be mainstream, are still considered too ‘controversial’ for public television.
Burger King Expertly Trolls Failing McDonald’s
06 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
When a neighbouring McDonald’s closed in Japan, Burger King couldn’t resist giving them a rather snarky send-off.
Time-Waster: 2020 Super Bowl Ads [Videos]
27 Jan 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It costs an estimated $5,6 million for a 30-second ad spot on Super Bowl Sunday, and that’s aside from producing the advert itself. They better be decent, then.
Another Ad Apology As KFC Accused Of ‘Sexually Objectifying’ Women [Video]
21 Jan 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South African viewers won’t have seen this advert for the Zinger Popcorn Box, which aired in Australia, and has led to a public apology from KFC.
How SA’s Best Liked Advert Was Made [Videos]
09 Dec 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The famous Sasol advert that saw a little boy’s car go from ordinary to super-charged after a few ‘glugs’ of petrol remains South Africa’s all-time favourite.
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