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Elephant Traffic, Plaid Escapes, & a Smile Straight Out of Rock History

Elephant Traffic, Plaid Escapes, & a Smile Straight Out of Rock History

Epic visuals, clever twists, and ads that turn ordinary moments into wild stories.

The Swipe
November 19, 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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‘Traffic Just Go Wild’— Land Rover

What’s happening: A colossal caravan of elephants is cruising past Kilimanjaro under a vast sky, with the cheeky caption "Heavy Traffic." Definitely not your average rush hour.

Why it’s awesome: It hilariously redefines "heavy traffic" for the adventurous spirit, perfectly positioning Land Rover as the ultimate vehicle for any unexpected—or epic—commute. Genius.

‘The Great Plaid Escape: Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the TV’— CenturyLink

What’s happening: A man in matching plaid pajamas and armchair is utterly lost in his TV, remote in hand. He's sunk so deep, he might just be part of the furniture now.

Why it’s awesome: It brilliantly visualizes "lose yourself" by having the man literally blend into his matching chair. It's a hilarious, relatable promise of ultimate channel immersion and blissful escape.

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‘Music Makes You Smile Like That— CMS

What’s happening: A smiling, Jimi Hendrix-esque figure with an iconic afro and cool threads, cigarette in hand, champions "The Contemporary Music School," declaring "Music makes Everything Better." Pure vintage cool.

Why it’s awesome: It brilliantly channels rock legend Jimi Hendrix without mentioning his name, instantly associating the school with revolutionary talent, undeniable cool, and the sheer joy of music. Iconic, indeed.

‘Fiat 500L: The People Packer!’ — Fiat

What’s happening: A quirky family, represented by Matryoshka dolls, steps out of a Fiat 500L. It's a visual metaphor proving even the biggest personalities (and bodies!) fit inside this roomy ride.

Why it’s awesome: It's brilliant visual storytelling. By literally nesting a whole family inside the car-shaped doll, Fiat effortlessly communicates ample space. Show, don't tell, space is the ultimate flex.

Roko’s Basilisk skips the buzz words and cuts straight to what moves markets, products, and careers. Read it over coffee and sound brilliant on your next call.