Commercials That Make Me Laugh

Laughter is one of the most effective marketing tools available to us. We know it as human beings-- There's nothing like a good laugh. Here are a few of my favorite funny commercials.

First up, Orbit Gum's "Lint Licker." You know you've made a great commercial when you hear people quoting your ad.

Next, BGH Air Conditioner's "Dads in Briefs." You take a truth that's relevant to your product and turn it into a horrifyingly hilarious ad. Personally, I like the shot with the dog the best.

Bet you remember this one: The CitiBank "Identity Theft" series. Why no banks thought of this before, I'll never know. But they're kicking themselves now.

And to top it all off, I had to include "Teenage Girl" from Allstate Insurance. These commercials get me every time.

Anyone else have some favorite funny commercials? There are so many out there that just fall short. Humor is hard to get right. You have to know who you're talking to. But if you do it right, there's a good chance your audience will be googling your ad five years after it runs.

Be on the lookout for next week's post on my favorite oddvertising commercials.