These ads for families make use of humor to communicate how anything-but-perfect real relationships can be. No family, individual or relationship is completely without flaw, and fortunately this happens to be what makes life and family get-togethers for the holidays way more interesting, as these commercials point out.
These family-centric ads pay tribute to embarrassing dads, overprotective moms, annoying siblings and awkward encounters with distant cousins, using humor as a tool to celebrate life's triumphant and not-so-triumphant. These ads play up these moments with song, parodies, funny photos and commercials that depict real life in ways that look and feel like home. These commercials feature a range of products and services, including everything from greeting cards to automobiles, snacks and furniture.
23 Funny Family Ads
These Ads for Families Use Humor to Connect with Consumers:
Laura McQuarrie — Aug 18, 2014 — Marketing
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Storytelling Ornament Commercials
Netflix' Holiday Tree Topper Ad is Told by the Angel on the Tree
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Family Planning Phone Commercials
This Commercial for Sprint Promotes Framily Planning
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Social Favoritism Detectors
This Interactive Facebook App Determines Who Gets Special Treatment
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Familial Home Ritual Campaigns
IKEA's #Houserules Has Families Share Their Unique Home Rules
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Singing Dad Auto Ads
Fiat UK's 'The Fatherhood' Features Stellar 80s Moves and Unicorns
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Thug-Style Mommy Raps
'The Motherhood' Featuring Fiat 500L is the Best Car Commercial Around
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Reusable Milk Bottles
The Straus Family Creamery Sells Dairy Products in Sustainable Containers
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Celebrity Sibling Endorsements
The Virgin Mobile Australia Meet Doug Pitt Campaign is Hilarious
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5 Second Commercials
Geico Creates an Unskippable Ad Campaign for YouTube
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Comfy Comical Campaigns
The Prescott Beaverbrook Developments Ads Reveal Nose Picking Little Girls
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Awkwardly Bearded Hockey Ads
Visa Playoff Beard Campaign Integrates Fans in the NHL 2012 Season
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Familial Furniture Ads
The IKEA Family Tree Campaign Maps Out Where Babies Are Made
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Heroic Car Commercials
This Hyundai Super Bowl Ad Shows the Life-Saving Features of the Genesis
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Faux Family Business Booths
The Bluth Banana Stand Appears in London to Market the Shows Return
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Father-Anthem Cereal Ads
Peanut Butter Cheerios #HowtoDad Campaign is Hilariously Endearing
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Dancing Dad Software Commercials
The Microsoft Global Campaign Promotes Product Integration
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Dancing Mom Snack Commercials
Big Lots is Featuring Hilarious Grocery Store Commercials with Moms
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Awkward Family TV Ads
This Ad for the HBO GO App Shows How Uncomfortable Parents Make Everything
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Picture Perfect Family Ads
The Telus Optik TV Commercial Gets Real
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Uncomfortable Holiday Ads
Maille's Holiday Commercial Ad Brings an Awkward Guest to the Table
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Newborn Safety Auto Ads
Mitsubishi's 'First Ride Home' Gives Babies a Safe Ride from the Hospital
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Manly Cleaning Campaigns
#SwifferDad Shows the Changing Relationship Between Men and Cleaning
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Playful Child Athlete Campaigns
This Ad for Goya Canned Beans is Heartwarming and Funny
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Fawning Family Ads
The Panado Infant Drops Campaign Combats Baby Headaches
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Bawling Baby Ads
This Heartwarming Mobile Ad Proves That Technology Will Never Replace Love
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Tone-Changing Commercials
This Nationale-Nederlanden Commercial Has a Surprising Twist
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IKEA Hides Price Tags to Highlight Material Quality in a New Campaign
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Pepsi The Choice Features a Polar Bear Finding His Taste Preference
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Huggies Aligns Family Planning with a Major Sports Event
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Idahoan Foods Debuted the 'Get Real' Campaign
Humorous Soda Ads
Jelly Roll x Zevia Bring a Nostalgic Twist to Soda Ads with a Hilarious New Spot
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Cheeky Food-Focused Soda Campaigns
The 'Share a Pepsi' Campaign Encourages Pairing with Food
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Family-Focused Cleaning Campaigns
ECOS Celebrates Life's Beautiful Chaos with Little Messes Ad
Sparkling Juice Campaigns
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Home-Centric Beauty Campaigns
Sally Beauty Debuts the Holiday Beauty at Home Campaign
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Chuck E. Cheese Opens the Next Chapter with CEC Media Network
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Hiders Keepers Shows Stella Artois’ Clever Take on Party Etiquette
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Barista-Inspired Holiday Cup Spots
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White Claw & Please Don't Destroy Dropped the Roast Host Collection
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Zocdoc And 72andSunny Reframe Doctor Search With Playful Anxiety
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Graham's Family Dairy 'Make it a Gold Christmas' is Festive
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bubly Addresses Mother’s Day Mishaps with the 'Gift Glow Up Shop'
Heart-Warming Pet Owner Campaigns
The CESAR 'Love Like Crazy' Campaign Showcases Pet Owner Love
After-Dark Pizza Ads
Morrisons' Market Street Halloween Pizza Ads Transform at Night
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Cartoon-Branded Auto Releases
Chrysler Spotlights the Pacifica Minivan with the Iconic PEANUTS
Festive Shoppable Choirs
Toblerone Reimagined Holiday Songs & Shared QR Codes for Buying Truffles
Plush-Starring Sitcom-Style Campaigns
IKEA UK Introduces the Adorable Life in Stitches Campaign
Celebrative Ketchup Campaigns
Heinz Lunched its Festive 'It's Heinz Season' in Southeast Asia
Early Allergen Exposure Ads
The Square Baby Super Bowl Spot Promotes a Science-Backed Message
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Reimagined Classic Beer Campaigns
Guinness Gives 'A Lovely Day' a Modern Artistic Refresh
Comedic Body Wash Ads
Moist Humor by Dove Debuted During SNL50: the Anniversary Special
Humorous Chocolate Spots
Toblerone Introduced its ‘Chocolate Like Nobody’s Watching’
Humorous Star-Studded Chip Campaigns
Pringles Unveiled its 'Call of the Mustaches' Campaign
Authenticity-Forward Insurance Campaigns
Allianz Ireland Unveils Its New ‘Real Life’ Campaign
Sentimental Dairy Campaigns
'Everybody Milk' by Dairy Farmers of Ontario Celebrates Daily Rituals
Convenient Meal Campaigns
Ben's Original Debuts Its New Campaign — Keep It Original
Collective Brand Identity-Promoting Campaigns
Gucci Showcases the La Famiglia Campaign
Pop Culture-Inspired Mayo Ads
Hellmann’s Releases 'Sweet Sandwich Time' Ahead of the Big Game
Emotional Mothers Day Ads
Apple's Mother’s Day Campaign Showcases Spatial Video's Emotional Power
Ai Customer Campaigns
The Mint Mobile Ad Featuring Ryan Reynolds Stars Genuine User Tilly Norwood
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TOMS Ran a Public Casting Call for the Joyful Chaos Family
Novelty Supermarket Ornaments
Aldi’s Novelty Baubles Take the Form of Familar Household Products
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Dove's Super Bowl Ad Challenges Toxic Body Talk in Sports
Humorous Car Ads
The 'SNL' Volkswagen Ad Reunites ‘The Californians’ Cast for a Hilarious Ride
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Wyndham Debuts 'Where There's a Wyndham, There's a Way'
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The M&M's It’s More Fun Together Campaign Encourages Bonding
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The Teleflora 'If You've Worried' Ad Focuses on 'Mom Guilt'
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Craft Sportswear's Brand Film Channels the Primal Joy of Running
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Lunchtime Becomes a Joyous Time in 'The Lunchables Effect'
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Cadbury Created Print Ads That Hide Easter Eggs as Everyday Items
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For Mother's Day, DoorDash is Becoming "DoorDad" to Give Moms a Break
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Little Dish's 'Guaranteed to be eaten by kids' Was Crowdsourced
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Pringlelina: A Love Story Continues the Tale Pringles Started at the Big Game
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Aylmer Responds to the U.S. Tariffs in a Humorous Manner
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The Momcozy × BIG HUGS 14-Day Advent Calendar Supports Seasonal Comfort
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Hallmark Presents Its Latest Mother's Day Collection
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Adorable Socks That Connect with Magnetic Arms
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The Lovesac Company Highlights the Comfort of Couchmas
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In The Raw Embraces Satire with a Comedic Hero Film
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Hyndai Presents the Entertaining and Practical He Got Money Campaign
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The Dunkin’ Little Holiday Munchkin Origin Story Drops for the Season
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Sweet Loren's & Cutwater Debut 'You'll Swear by Them'
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Sweet Family Helps Households Stay Organized With Shared Digital Tools
Boldly Humorous Holiday Campaigns
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Eat, Pray, Cry Offers A Candid, Comedic Take On Modern Parenthood
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Sainsbury's Couch to Christmas Day is Hosted by Joe Marler
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Family Party Games
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Eat Your Buddig Spotlights a No-Nonsense Caretaker
Tradition-Inspired Holiday Cooking Guides
Wyda Presents Techniques Across Five Cultural Traditions
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