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Emails Can Wait, Jellyfish Can’t
James Bond's Ride or Die, Shakes-peers, and more.
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‘James Bond's Ride or Die - Aston Martin
What’s happening: This classic ad for Aston Martin celebrates the brand’s heritage of impeccable craftsmanship and luxury. The tagline, “Only the best is good enough,” is basically saying, ‘If you’re not buying an Aston Martin, you’re settling for second place.’

Why it’s awesome: Because it practically whispers, ‘Drive me, and you’re immediately cooler than 99% of the population.’ Also, who doesn’t want to feel like they just rolled out of a spy movie? Cue the tux and martini.
‘Emails Can Wait, Jellyfish Can’t’ - British Airways
What’s happening: This cheeky ad shows a vacation auto-reply message, humorously ranking email responses lower than licking a jellyfish. It’s a lighthearted nudge to “take your holiday seriously” with British Airways.

Why it’s awesome: Because it’s basically the professional equivalent of ghosting—guilt-free. The jellyfish bit? Pure comedic gold. It makes you want to book a holiday just to craft your own outrageous out-of-office message.
‘Shakes-peers Into Your Soul’ - Penguin Audiobooks
What’s happening: This clever visual ad turns Shakespearean characters into headphones, symbolizing how audiobooks bring classic literature to life.

Why it’s awesome: Because who knew Shakespeare could drop beats? It’s witty, artsy, and makes listening to audiobooks feel like a cultured, VIP experience. Who needs AirPods when you’ve got the Bard’s legs wrapped around your head?

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‘From Spinning Discs to Global Flex’ - Netflix
What’s happening: Netflix reflects on its humble beginnings as a DVD rental service, inspiring dreamers to stay the course with the tagline, “Don’t give up on your dreams. We started with DVDs.”

Why it’s awesome: Because it’s like Netflix looked at your excuses and said, ‘If we can do this, what’s your problem?’ It’s bold, cheeky, and low-key the best pep talk you’ve ever gotten from a billboard.
‘Non-Smoking, Literally’ - World No Tobacco Day Ad
What’s happening: A field of white crosses stands as a haunting visual of the lives lost to smoking, hitting home the powerful message for World No Tobacco Day. The clever twist? Calling it a “non-smoking area.”

Why it’s awesome: Because it’s dark, direct, and brutally effective. It makes you laugh nervously—and then rethink your life choices with a side of existential dread. It makes you think, ‘Yeah, maybe I’ll skip that cigarette,’ without even saying it out loud.

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