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Are there any current ads that make you laugh?

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Mollygo Thu 18-Jun-26 12:11:50

I remember enjoying ads in the past for their humour or gentleness, Dulux and Nescafé or the ^little madam wearing Clark’s’ shoes, spring to mind.

What made me laugh this am?
Just after a message from United Utilities, reminding me to save water with shorter 4 minute showers, a tiktok advert appeared showing me that I could have a waterproof phone case to stick on the wall of the shower so I don’t miss out on a single second of the Internet!
Do any adverts make you laugh?

Cossy Fri 19-Jun-26 15:14:50

merrellina

Granny and Grandaughter on the train , when Granny knew she was in love in Italy !

Oh yes, that made me smile!

knspol Fri 19-Jun-26 15:40:21

I can't think of any that make me laugh, I mostly try to ignore them but there are several that really annoy me.

Schnackie2 Fri 19-Jun-26 15:41:24

The Specsavers ads for me too, with my favourite being the poor bloke calling his girlfriend in tears because he has 'lost' the dog (who is trotting along right behind him).

Happygirl79 Fri 19-Jun-26 15:53:26

Oreo

Mollygo Atm can’t think of a single one that makes me laugh but I did used to like the silly Haribo ones ( but we are the police, giggle)🤭

Oh my goodness that ad really is so annoying and grates on me
We all have a different sense of humour !

missdeke Fri 19-Jun-26 15:54:18

weeducky

I too like the Specsaver ads but haven't seen them for a wee while. The ad I like most at the moment is the one where the wee boy and his Dad are playing with chips. Think it is McCains

I don't like the chips one, pretending food is a game and that it's all healthy and what family means. I detest most ads though, think I'm a grumpy old woman now, especially those dippy women who play bingo and the Jane plan where everyone is so super excited about everything. And I hate the adverts that use Hit songs with stupid words such as the Bold advert using Gold, the Flash ads, in fact I don't think there is any ad that I like at all. That's it, I'm definitely a grumpy old Woman.

Squiffy Fri 19-Jun-26 16:05:38

The ad I like most at the moment is the one where the wee boy and his Dad are playing with chips.

I love that one, too!

WelshPoppy Fri 19-Jun-26 16:07:45

Cabbie21

The Lidl one is making me cross. Little daughter checks what Dad has bought for her specific requirements. Since when did small children speak to their parents like that? All too often, it seems.

This one really annoys me.

Oreo Fri 19-Jun-26 16:10:51

Happygirl79

Oreo

Mollygo Atm can’t think of a single one that makes me laugh but I did used to like the silly Haribo ones ( but we are the police, giggle)🤭

Oh my goodness that ad really is so annoying and grates on me
We all have a different sense of humour !

Of course we do, it’s the only thing that accounts for The Royle Family, Benny Hill, Norman Wisdom and The Big Bang Theory plus all the very many things I dislike and others roll around laughing at.

Clawdy Fri 19-Jun-26 16:21:42

I always liked the Haribo ads too!

hamster58 Fri 19-Jun-26 16:31:55

I love the Peptobismol one, the Nationwide ones and Specsavers. Can’t stand the ones for leaky or smelly bits and totally agree about the current Lidl one.

springishere Fri 19-Jun-26 16:35:14

I record most programmes and fast-forward through the ads.

harrysgran Fri 19-Jun-26 17:18:21

Cabbie21 totally agree she sounds like a spoilt brat can't stand the advert I know I'm over thinking here but when food is in such short supply for some and they rely on food banks to feed their children I think the advert is in ' bad taste

Rocketstop2 Fri 19-Jun-26 18:00:35

most irritate me but the one I really really hate is that advert for 'All over deodorant' The one that says 'Balls' 'Bums' 'Arms' 'Crotch' or whatever and then shows people covering themselves in the deodorant.Encouraging lazy people to spray themselves instead of using soap and water..YUCK !!

Aldom Fri 19-Jun-26 18:08:14

Oreo

Mollygo Atm can’t think of a single one that makes me laugh but I did used to like the silly Haribo ones ( but we are the police, giggle)🤭

This is making me laugh just thinking about it 😆

MollyNew Fri 19-Jun-26 18:10:32

Estrellita

I always laugh at the Pepto Bismol one and I love the foxes on the boat advertising a brand of beer.

I don't like the Pepto Bismol one but I love the foxes on the speedboat.

grannybuy Fri 19-Jun-26 18:21:09

The one where the couple are in bed, and the female states that seeing as the new bed was so much cheaper than they thought, so perhaps they could buy a diamond engagement ring Ames me smile - due to the fellow’s very obvious discomfort. I cringe at all the period and incontinence ads, and get angry at the funeral ones.

MollyNew Fri 19-Jun-26 18:26:17

I'm not a big fan of Robbie Williams but I do like his Felix catfood advert

BrandyGran Fri 19-Jun-26 18:51:21

I like
The girl selling her biker jacket on eBay.
The Boots bag one. Love the relieved expression on the mums face!
The gran and grand daughter on the train.
All are funny and clever.

SillyNanny321 Fri 19-Jun-26 19:26:40

The Greyhound advert as they & Alsatians are my favourite dogs. The black greyhound who has his best friend is one I could runoff with. He is lovely!

Visgir1 Fri 19-Jun-26 19:40:34

The Specsavers with the Clown, is my favourite it's bonkers. 😂

Shinamae Fri 19-Jun-26 19:52:56

Cabbie21

The Lidl one is making me cross. Little daughter checks what Dad has bought for her specific requirements. Since when did small children speak to their parents like that? All too often, it seems.

I agree I think it’s an awful advert…😬
Talk about precocious….

Shinamae Fri 19-Jun-26 19:53:43

grannybuy

The one where the couple are in bed, and the female states that seeing as the new bed was so much cheaper than they thought, so perhaps they could buy a diamond engagement ring Ames me smile - due to the fellow’s very obvious discomfort. I cringe at all the period and incontinence ads, and get angry at the funeral ones.

I agree that is a really excellent advert….🤗

Lomo123 Fri 19-Jun-26 20:23:29

Specs avers with Bev and Barry. Also the foxes on the speedboat no idea what it's for though!.

Milest0ne Fri 19-Jun-26 20:29:00

Oreo

Mollygo Atm can’t think of a single one that makes me laugh but I did used to like the silly Haribo ones ( but we are the police, giggle)🤭

I hate those ads and wouldn’t buy those sweets. I hate the voice on the Aldi ad.
Most ads get fast forwarded on our tv.

Pittcity Fri 19-Jun-26 20:38:10

There was a campaign to get the Peptobismol song as the UK Eurovision entry grin