Top 10 Funny Commercials of All Time

Introduction

Commercials can be annoying, but some have managed to capture our attention and even make us laugh. In this article, I will be sharing with you the top 10 funniest commercials of all time. From talking animals to unexpected endings, these commercials will have you laughing out loud.

But before we jump into the list, let’s take a look at some interesting facts and statistics about funny commercials:

• According to a study conducted by Nielsen, humorous ads are 47% more likely to be remembered than non-humorous ads.
• In a survey of over 1,000 people, 72% said they enjoy watching funny commercials.
• The first funny commercial aired in 1959 and was for Alka-Seltzer.
• The most watched funny commercial of all time is the 2011 Volkswagen Super Bowl commercial, The Force, with over 100 million views on YouTube.

The Top 10 Funniest Commercials

1. Doritos – Ultrasound

   This 2016 Doritos commercial features a pregnant woman getting an ultrasound while her husband eats Doritos. The baby in the ultrasound seems to be reaching for the chips, causing the husband to move the chip bag around, resulting in the baby launching out of the womb. The unexpected ending is what makes this commercial so funny.

2. Old Spice – The Man Your Man Could Smell Like

   This 2010 Old Spice commercial features a shirtless man talking to the camera about how he’s the man your man could smell like. The commercial is full of humor and unexpected twists, like the man riding a horse on a beach and being in a hot tub with two tickets to that thing you love.

3. Geico – Hump Day

   This 2013 Geico commercial features a talking camel walking around an office asking people what day it is. When he realizes it’s Wednesday, he exclaims hump day in a funny voice. The commercial is catchy and has become a popular phrase used on Wednesdays.

4. Budweiser – Wassup

   This 1999 Budweiser commercial features a group of friends saying wassup to each other on the phone. The commercial became a cultural phenomenon and the catchphrase wassup became a popular greeting.

5. Progressive – Dr. Rick

   This 2015 Progressive commercial features a man who thinks he’s talking to a therapist named Dr. Rick, but is actually talking to a customer service representative named Rick who is dressed in a lab coat. The commercial is funny and relatable, as many of us have had frustrating experiences with customer service.

6. Skittles – Taste the Rainbow

   This 2007 Skittles commercial features a man who has the ability to turn everything he touches into Skittles. The commercial is quirky and unexpected, making it memorable and funny.

7. Amazon – Alexa Loses Her Voice

   This 2018 Amazon commercial features various celebrities filling in for Alexa after she loses her voice. The unexpected replacements, like Gordon Ramsay and Cardi B, make for a funny and memorable commercial.

8. Snickers – You’re Not You When You’re Hungry

   This ongoing Snickers campaign features people acting out of character due to hunger, like a diva throwing a tantrum or a football player playing the piano. The commercials are relatable and funny, and the campaign has been running since 2010.

9. Apple – Get a Mac

   This ongoing Apple campaign features two actors, one playing a Mac computer and the other playing a PC. The commercials are funny and relatable, poking fun at the differences between Macs and PCs.

10. Orbit Gum – Fabulous

    This 2007 Orbit Gum commercial features a woman who has just eaten something garlicky and is worried about her breath. She pops an Orbit Gum and suddenly becomes fabulous, with a wind machine blowing her hair and a disco ball appearing out of nowhere. The commercial is over-the-top and funny.

My Personal Favorite

Out of all the funny commercials out there, my personal favorite is the Geico Hump Day commercial. I love how catchy the phrase is and how it has become a cultural phenomenon. Whenever Wednesday rolls around, I can’t help but say hump day in the funny camel voice.

What’s your personal favorite funny commercial?

FAQs

Why do funny commercials work?

Funny commercials work because they capture our attention and make us remember the product or service being advertised. They also create a positive association with the brand, making us more likely to buy from them in the future.

What makes a commercial funny?

A commercial is funny when it has unexpected twists, relatable humor, and memorable catchphrases. It should also be relevant to the audience and the product being advertised.

What is the most watched funny commercial of all time?

The most watched funny commercial of all time is the 2011 Volkswagen Super Bowl commercial, The Force, with over 100 million views on YouTube.