Comical Anti-Games Commercials

The 'Reach for the Gold - Pole Vault' Hostess Ad is Hysterical

The hilarious 'Reach for the Gold - Pole Vault' Hostess commercial makes one thing absolutely clear -- it is not an Olympic sponsor. The hilarious reverse commercial parodies the ongoing Olympic commercials from actual sponsors who pump up their athletes, teams or nations in their various ads.

Showing a pole vaulter miserably failing in a comical sense, the hysterical commercial is a break away from the pack of Olympic commercials anyone who's been watching the games has been bombarded with. This genius clip is a nice, comedic relief from the intensity of the Summer Olympic Games.

The London 2012 Games have had some major ups and downs and have been a fascinating event to watch. The various sporting events thus far have featured some amazing athletes and have had some majorly exciting moments.

Parody Commercials
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Comedic Relief in Advertising
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Anti-olympic Sponsorship Ads
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Who This Affects Most

Advertising & Marketing
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Entertainment
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Sports Merchandise
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create alternative merchandise or promotions that capitalize on the parody of official Olympic sponsorship.
SCORE
3.8 out of 10
GENDER
70% Men30% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 62%
Activity 43%
Freshness 8%

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