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Pinballs, Playgrounds, & Pizza Reflections

Pinballs, Playgrounds, & Pizza Reflections

From bold anti-steroid pinballs to sunlit pizza reflections, these ads prove creativity thrives where logic dares not go.

The Swipe
October 28, 2025

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‘No Cheat Codes For Your Body’ — RioSport

What’s happening: RioSport depicts steroid abuse as a brutal pinball game within your own body, with organs as targets. The game's chilling message: "YOU DON'T HAVE AN EXTRA LIFE."

Why it’s awesome: This ad brilliantly gamifies a deadly message. Using a pinball machine as the human body vividly illustrates steroid abuse's irreversible damage, making "no extra life" terrifyingly real and unforgettable.

‘IKEA Playground Edition’ — IKEA

What’s happening: In a sandy playground, an IKEA chair replaces a swing, making a statement amidst the usual fun. The ad announces "Go furniture-crazy" with up to 75% off.

Why it’s awesome: It's an unexpectedly charming visual pun. Placing a furniture item in such an out-of-place context highlights IKEA's brand ubiquity and invites consumers to get wildly creative with their decor choices, all while promoting a huge sale.

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‘Dinner Fights Back. Price Wins’ — Price

What’s happening: A menacing bull's head sculpture glares from a pristine dinner plate, fork and knife at the ready. Below, Price Dish liquid offers a simple solution, reminding us: "No meal should be that memorable.

Why it’s awesome: This ad brilliantly plays on "memorable," turning a tough meal into a literal beastly mess on a plate. It humorously positions Price as the ultimate cleanup crew for those unforgettable, stubborn stains.

‘Reflecting on Reach: Mykonos Edition’ — Domino’s

What’s happening: A very tanned gentleman enjoys the Mykonos sun. His reflective sunglasses cleverly show two Domino's delivery drivers bringing pizza, reinforcing that delivery spans "ALL OVER MYKONOS."

Why it’s awesome: This ad uses the sunglasses reflection as a brilliant visual metaphor for omnipresent delivery. Domino's isn't just delivering; they're everywhere you could possibly crave a slice, even on a sun-drenched beach.

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