Andrew and Vieves look at commercials that ask: why do it the hard way? From high protein snacks to hot dates, shortcuts are everywhere. Plus, a comedy cult favorite is the new spokesperson for a dating app, and a new segment considers ads that REALLY work.

Here are links to the ads and articles we talked about on this week’s show:

Cheat on chips with chips

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/62_b/quest-nutrition-cheat-on-chips-with-chips-featuring-kumail-nanjiani

Sandcastle cheating https://www.ispot.tv/ad/65nk/quest-nutrition-soft-and-chewy-cookie-sandcastle-cheating-featuring-kumail-nanjiani

WIN Reality - It’s cheating

h&outu.be/TCtC3NfePzs?si=yU4SilWy6sWMiOGe

Dr. Pepper - Cheating

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/o0tK/dr-pepper-fansville-tailgate-cheating

Home Chef - Shortcuts

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/OwEQ/home-chef-kitchen-shortcuts

What’syourprice.com

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7dzt/whatsyourprice-com-dating-shortcut

;Hinge: Designed to Be Deleted

https://youtu.be/TCtC3NfePzs?si=yU4SilWy6sWMiOGe

Them Magazine: Patti Harrison on Her New Hinge Campaign and Online Dating Green Flags

https://www.them.us/story/patti-harrison-hinge-designed-to-be-deleted-campaign

Poppi (2024 Super Bowl Commercial)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhGfHBb_Swc

Netflix’s 3 Body Problem (Social Media Promo)

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=959922385567457

Algae Assassin

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RKKUU483ZFk?feature=share