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From noisy chaos to crispy buckets and Roman deadlines

From noisy chaos to crispy buckets and Roman deadlines

Smart noise fixes, gamified clarity, absurd art gags and crave-worthy chicken.

The Swipe
August 22, 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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‘The "Noiseful" Truth’

What’s happening: This clever ad invents the word "noiseful" to perfectly describe chaotic sound, then immediately positions Loop earplugs as the ultimate remedy, showcasing their distinct product lines.

Why it’s awesome: Pure genius! It crafts a relatable problem using a faux-definition, making the solution (Loop earplugs, naturally) feel indispensable. Witty, memorable, and hooks you with a "why didn't I think of that?" vibe.

‘Cellular Smarty-Pants’ — Methylene Blue

What’s happening: A word search featuring brain-boosting words like "Clarity" and "Energy" is the backdrop for a Methylene Blue supplement. It cleverly visualizes the product's mental benefits in a fun, interactive way.

Why it’s awesome: It's genius! This ad gamifies benefits, turning a passive display into an active discovery. Consumers find the perks, cementing the idea that Methylene Blue sharpens the mind, all without boring jargon.

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‘Renaissance of Refreshment!’ — Lidl

What’s happening: A classic painting comes alive as a laughing woman's hair blows wildly, courtesy of Lidl's ultra-modern Silvercrest bladeless fan. Pure historical absurdity!

Why it’s awesome: This ad brilliantly blends high art with high tech. The hilarious anachronism creates a memorable visual gag, making a basic fan instantly iconic and shareable.

‘The Only Bucket List Worth Completing’ — KFC

What’s happening: KFC cleverly presents a napkin 'bucket list' filled with chicken pieces, boldly stating it's the only list you'll actually check off.

Why it’s awesome: It hilariously transforms aspirational life goals into immediately achievable cravings. By shrinking monumental dreams to a manageable meal, KFC makes indulgence feel like instant accomplishment.

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‘Even Empires Had Deadlines’ — Asana

What’s happening: Asana hilariously reimagines Rome's construction as a task list, showing historical events as completed steps. It claims they could've built it faster with Asana, even adding "Collapse" as a "Tomorrow" task.

Why it’s awesome: This ad brilliantly uses historical context and a classic idiom to showcase product utility. The playful "Collapse: Tomorrow" sub-task is a genius, self-aware touch that makes it truly memorable.

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That’s a wrap! We hope these bold, fun, and inspiring ads gave you your daily dose of creative energy. See you soon for some more best-in-class marketing goodies!