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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?

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 😆

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 !!

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

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

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

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.

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

I always liked the Haribo ads too!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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 !

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).

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.

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!

Cossy Fri 19-Jun-26 15:13:40

No! I find most adverts truly irritating!

Estrellita Fri 19-Jun-26 15:12:23

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

weeducky Fri 19-Jun-26 14:53:52

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

orly Fri 19-Jun-26 14:46:13

NonnaW

The Boots summer advert, where dad asks for the boots bag, and mum turns round with such an innocent look on her face. Makes me smile every time, and I think, well you should have done it yourself

That's a very clever advert and it's also very funny. All three actors play their part very well in promoting the Boots brand

Bazza Fri 19-Jun-26 14:30:42

My favourite Specsavers one was with the clown in a jackinabox. I said supplies! Mostly they make me cringe and I avoid them as much as possible.

Oreo Fri 19-Jun-26 14:00:57

I also like the Nationwide ad with Dominic West ( says to his assistant ‘muffin me’ and so on.)
Oh, and the cute dachshund that travels about in a pink car nodding happily at people.Not sure what the ad is for, insurance I guess?

Ampersand Fri 19-Jun-26 13:57:29

I enjoy all the adverts for Smarty particularly the one where the road side stall holder selling just a few loose potatoes and onions accepts only cryto currency

Also the current one where the chap with his wheely suitcase does the very British thing of just accepting that he has to traverse the completely empty zig zag line to check in - just as he gets to the end the agent announces check in is now closed - priceless

merrellina Fri 19-Jun-26 13:57:13

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

EllieAnne Fri 19-Jun-26 13:55:12

I like most of the specsavers ads . Hate the haribo with the silly voices and the bladder leaks ones. Who cares that she’s letting it all out? Yuk.

Oreo Fri 19-Jun-26 13:52:42

Oh yeah, the fur hat 😆I liked that one.

Dodo43 Fri 19-Jun-26 13:52:42

Yes Oreo, that's about the only one that I find amusing.
I also hate the precocious child talking to her father like he is the staff.
Lots of kids' programs seem to feature such behaviour from children.....and parents who tolerate it!