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Can You Spot The Volvo?
Breaking news on break, so good you'd rather choke, and more.
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âCan you spot the Volvo?â - Volvo
Whatâs happening: Okay, I didnât even notice the Volvo at first because, well, monster truck. But thatâs the point. In a sea of crushed cars, the Volvo just sits there like, âYou done yet?â This ad is straight-up flexing Volvoâs durability without even trying too hard.

Why itâs awesome: If Iâm buying a car, I want it to survive whatever life throws at itâmonster trucks included. The humor, the subtle genius, the sheer audacity of using a car-crushing exhibition to make their point? Iâm sold. Volvo doesnât just build cars; they build legends.
'Breaking news, even on break' -Der Tagesspiegel
Whatâs happening: So, picture this: youâre chilling on the beach, avoiding emails, and thenâbamâTrump in a tank top. This ad is saying, âHey, the news never takes a vacation, and neither should you.â Itâs cheeky, unexpected, and makes me feel like I can stay informed even when Iâm off the grid.

Why itâs awesome: First of all, the visual? I canât unsee it, and I donât want to. Itâs hilarious, itâs bold, and itâs the perfect mix of humor and relevancy. Plus, itâs telling me I can keep up with the world without ruining my tan. Genius.
'So good, youâd rather choke' - 321 East
Whatâs happening: Imagine this: a guy loves a steak so much, he literally refuses the Heimlich maneuver. Like, who does that? But thatâs the vibe of this ad. 321 East is saying their steak is so good, youâd risk it all just to keep eating.

Why itâs awesome: Honestly, this ad is pure drama, and Iâm here for it. Itâs over-the-top in the best way, and it makes me curious. Is the steak really that good? Because if someoneâs willing to go speechless (literally), I need to find out what Iâm missing.

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'Donât let diagnosis wait till youâre dust' - Done.
Whatâs happening: Okay, so hereâs a skeleton waiting for an ADHD diagnosis. Thatâs me, except Iâm still alive (for now). The ad is like, âWhy wait forever when you can get diagnosed tomorrow?â Itâs hilarious and painfully accurate.

Why itâs awesome: This ad gets me because, letâs be real, waiting for a diagnosis feels like a lifetime. The humor is on point, and the solution? Even better. Done is like, âWe got you,â and Iâm like, âFinally, someone does.â
'From no to whoa' - Runna
Whatâs happening: Running and I? Weâre not exactly besties. But this ad makes me feel like maybe we could be. Itâs a flowchart that starts with, âDo you love running?â and ends with, âDownload Runna.â Simple, clever, and kind of calling me out.

Why itâs awesome: Itâs like the ad knows me personally. I hate running, but I also kind of want to love it. The humor and clarity make it feel less intimidating and more like, âHey, weâll make this fun for you.â Plus, the design is so clean it makes me want to click right now.

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