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Golden Wallets, Saucy Sandwiches, and Vanishing Jaguars
Bold Luxury, Witty Food, Stark Warnings, and Budget Humor.
The Swipe
September 15, 2025
Welcome back to your daily marketing swipe file. The best ads, served fresh daily, and as tasty as your favorite slice of pepperoni pizza. 🍕 Let’s dig in.
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‘Pricey? Duh! It's Gold!’ — Karat
What’s happening: A slick gold wallet boldly states it's "not cheap," then justifies its premium price with promises of durability and quality. It’s a direct challenge to the notion of settling for less.
Why it’s awesome: It bravely owns its higher price, flipping a potential negative into a declaration of superiority. By framing "not cheap" as an aspirational quality, it positions the product as an investment, not just a purchase.
‘Saucy Sandwich Seduction’ — Joe & The Juice
What’s happening: Joe & The Juice drops a suggestive line, "I need you inside of me...", only to reveal the true object of desire: their delicious Tunacado sandwich. A latte and a clear call to action complete the crave-worthy scene.
Why it’s awesome: It's brilliantly cheeky. By setting up a suggestive quote and then delivering a punchline about a sandwich, this ad hooks attention, sparks a chuckle, and makes that Tunacado utterly irresistible and memorable. Pure genius.
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‘Jaguar's Latest Model: Vanishing Act’ — WWF
What’s happening: A timeline shows Jaguar car logos evolving from 1957 to a sparse 2021, with 2024 left ominously blank. Paired with the WWF, it warns that the actual animal's extinction could be the next design update.
Why it’s awesome: This ad cleverly morphs a corporate logo's evolution into a stark environmental warning. By depicting the brand's iconic animal literally fading, it transforms a common marketing timeline into a powerful, urgent call to action.
‘Thai Hard: A Curry Tale Of Persistence’ — Uber Eats
What’s happening: An Uber Eats driver, looking mighty serious, delivers a massive receipt-ad to a door that boasts a pun-tastic twist on an old proverb, encouraging a triple order of Thai Green Curry.
Why it’s awesome: This ad brilliantly hijacks a classic idiom, turning "Try, try again" into a delicious, memorable call to action. It’s witty, relatable, and perfectly on-brand for Uber Eats' convenience.
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‘Your Throne Awaits... Next to Your Pillow’ — SKY
What’s happening: A terrible hotel room with a toilet for a nightstand gets a scathing 1-star review. SKY Airlines, a low-cost carrier, suggests you save on flights with them so you don't endure such accommodations.
Why it’s awesome: This ad perfectly weaponizes the ultimate budget travel nightmare: a toilet nightstand. It hilariously implies that flying with SKY means you can save without sleeping next to the porcelain throne.
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