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From Big Hair to Big Macs—Timeless Ads That Slay

From Big Hair to Big Macs—Timeless Ads That Slay

From 80s flair to witty “stand-up” packaging and leafy billboards, these ads prove that smart design always knows how to make a statement.

The Swipe
October 31, 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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‘80s Hair, Eternal Burger’ — McDonald’s

What’s happening: An 80s-clad duo (big hair, mullets, shoulder pads) proudly showcases a Big Mac. It's a delightful, retro blast from the past for the iconic burger.

Why it’s awesome: It brilliantly marries extreme ‘80s aesthetics with the Big Mac, visually declaring its "timeless" appeal. Styles fade, but some classics never go out of style.

‘The Ultimate 'Stand Up' Act’ — Passage Du Desir

What’s happening: This ad showcases colorful, weighted packaging designed to always stand upright, holding pills for "sexual stimulating treatments." It's a cheeky visual metaphor for the product's promise.

Why it’s awesome: The design itself is the message. By making the packaging always "stand up," it brilliantly embodies the product's core benefit, turning a simple container into an undeniable, witty statement.

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‘Making Your Benjamins Work’ — CFC Bank

What’s happening: Benjamin Franklin is hilariously caught mid-snooze on a hundred-dollar bill, literally illustrating the concept of "sleeping" money. CFC Bank wants you to wake him up and put him to work!

Why it’s awesome: This ad brilliantly personifies idle cash as a sleeping Franklin, instantly conveying that your money isn't earning. It's a visual metaphor that makes banking feel relatable and actionable.

‘Sweat, Slay, Hydrate’ — Evian

What’s happening: A seriously parched guy, mid-gasp after a workout, is clearly dreaming of Evian. Good thing it’s available exclusively at Migros to quench that epic thirst!

Why it’s awesome: It brilliantly captures peak thirst, instantly connecting it with Evian. The "ONLY AT MIGROS" stamp creates a sense of exclusive relief, driving immediate craving and store traffic. Genius FOMO!

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