Chris Wahl
In this day and age, ads are everywhere. I mean, everywhere! You can’t watch a cat video without sitting through a shampoo commercial first. And just when you think you’re in the clear, boom, another ad pops up. Seriously, it’s like playing whack-a-mole on your browser.
But sometimes, just sometimes, you stumble upon an ad that stops you in your tracks. You know the ones—they’re clever, maybe a little cheeky, and they stick with you long after you’ve scrolled past. There is a subreddit dedicated to clever ads that not only catch your eye but also make you want to stand up and give a slow clap. Trust me, you’re going to love these.
1. Littering Says A Lot About You – Live Green Toronto
2. Skyy Vodka (1995)
3. “Protect Wildlife, Before It’s Too Late” WWF Deutschland Campaign
4. Mississippi Department Of Transportation Ad Against Distracted Driving
5. One Click Can Change Your Future
6. Colgate Floss (2011)
7. World Vision – He Sees What Can’t Be Shown
8. Molson Brewery x Professional Women’s Hockey League (2024)
9. Sega Saturn ad (1995)
10. After Six (1972)
11. Smith & Wesson (1988)
12. J&B Scotch Whiskey (1990)
13. This ad for the Sanyo MX920K
14. Tiparillo (1967)
15. Budweiser (1967)
16. Cleanipedia “Unmentionable Stains”
17. 1968 Magazine Ad
18. From The Coldest Waters Of Norway – Ocean Blue
19. Mcdonald’s Heatwave Ad (UK)
20. Smirnoff (1990)
21. Toshiba (1967)
22. TG4: Irish TV Ad For Women’s Gaelic Football Season
23. This Canon Camera Ad On A Suzuki
24. Nike – Your Only Limit Is You
25. “Heavy Metal” magazine, (1984)
26. 3D Billboard For An Post. Dublin, Ireland (2023)
27. British Airways
28. Crown Royal (1990)
29. No Easy Way Out – Women’s Helpline
30. McDonald’s – Loved By All
31. Breast Cancer Now – Beat It
32. Lupin On Netflix (Or A Fake Jewelry Campaign)
33. Vintage Bob’s Big Boy Menu & Advertising
34. Duck Head (1990)
35. Thai Restaurant In A Small Town In Ireland
36. A Local Lawyer
37. Volkswagen Polo Ad (2005)
38. IKEA Early Christmas Sale Ad (2014)
39. IKEA Ad For Upcoming Store Opening In Oxford Street, London
40. Jim Beam (1990)
41. Rebel Sport – We’re Up For It
42. Panasonic (1990)
43. Trains – Now On Uber
44. Travel Faster With A Good Book – National Library Of Singapore
45. Nike Ad By Wieden+ Kennedy Featuring Young Serena Williams
46. Maxell (1990)
47. Pink Flamingoes (1987)
48. Sony (1990)
49. Icee (1976)
50. Technics (1987)
