#399 What’s So Funny ‘bout Peace, Love and Misunderstanding?

Andrew and Vieves look at ads that rely on the time-honored device of comedic misunderstandings. Plus, a Sweeps Week gambit of yesteryear is still spicy as hell, and a classic candy ad just keeps on giving.

Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show:

Orkin - Get a pro (Owen Luebbers)

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bqoC/orkin-the-best-in-pets-ants

Orkin - Get a pro (Rianna Valdes)

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bCCP/orkin-the-best-in-pests-mosquitos-red-cross-featuring-rianna-valdes

Orkin - Get a pro (Ben Milliken)

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/btTi/orkin-hire-a-pro-ft-ben-milliken

LItter Robot - smart device

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/25Pt/litter-robot-say-hey-to-litter-robot-and-goodbye-to-scooping-75-off-bundles

MIchelob Ultra - Smart Speakers

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/I_hQ/michelob-ultra-artificial-devices-confusion

Eargo - Misunderstanding

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wP8w/eargo-plus-misunderstanding-house-painter

Progressive - Misheard motorcycles

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AmT6/progressive-motorcycle-misunderstanding

HeyDude shoes - misunderstanding

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1KoV/heydude-misunderstanding

HSBC - Etiquette

https://youtu.be/Ip21wSyx16E

Ameriquest - Don’t judge too quickly

https://youtu.be/ieaYNBI6yFo

KOMO News “Sex in the Northwest” promo

https://youtu.be/A1r-T8Sxsts

Russell Athletic Wear

https://youtu.be/MxQuudqiyCg

Tootsie Pops

https://youtu.be/pvFzOgK-V9E

"The YeeESSS Guy - Frank Nelson"

https://youtu.be/1FQL_SxCA-s