With the amount of money it costs to carry out a television ad, utilizing a bold and creative marketing technique can make all the difference, which is why these irresistibly awkward commercials are using uncomfortable situations to leave a lasting impression.
I'm sure most of you have encountered an awkward situation at least once in your lifetime, whether it's bumping into someone you dislike or experiencing an uncomfortable situation at your local store, these instances are definitely times you'll remember long after they happen. These awkward commercials are striking a cord with audiences because they serve to showcase the types of humorous situations that many viewers can actually relate to.
From uncomfortable arm shaking ads to creepy car wash campaigns, these irresistibly awkward commercials are making viewers cringe with its humorous situational experiences.
12 Irresistibly Awkward Commercials
From Socially Awkward Auto Ads to Candid Camera Commercials:
Tana Makmanee — Jun 26, 2013 — Pop Culture
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Candid Camera Commercials
The Humorously Akward KLM Personal Space Experiment
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Uncomfortable Polygamist Ads
The 'Blue Wireless' Commercial is Cringe-Worthy
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Corny Joke Commercials
Wienerschnitzel $.79 Corn Dog Ad Brings on the Brutal Humor
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Spectator-Shaming Car Ads
A Kia Ad Embarrases a Spectator to Promote the Kia 'Cerato'
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Literal Social Media Re-Enactments
The Nico Muhly 'Two Boys' Opera Ad Brings Online to Life
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Awkward Arm Shaking Ads
The 'Awkward Shake' Video Showcases a Funny Hand Motion
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Awkward Announcement Videos
Crest Commercials Show You Can Say Anything With a Smile
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Shuddersome Sustainability Spots
The 'Wasting Water is Weird' Campaign is Creepy and Effective
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Awkward Youth Commercials
Sprite’s Awkward Soda Pop Commercial Reenacts Youth Culture
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Awkward Adult Conversation Ads
This JetBlue Commercial Makes a Case for Booking Your Vacation
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AI-Driven Dreamy Fashion Campaigns
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Minimalist Industrial Cameras
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Invisible Furniture Capsules
IKEA's Invsbål Campaign and Capsule are a Playful April Fool's Joke
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
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Ketchup Dispenser Billboards
'Smack for Heinz' Helps Fans Complete Meals with a Favorite Condiment
Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
Emotive Fried Chicken Campaigns
KFC's Enjoy, It's Beautiful Captures Expressions While Eating
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
Employee Fragrance Campaigns
Lidl's Fragrance Campaign Features Local Talent with Celebrity Names
Hug-Activated Marketing Machines
UNIQLO France and The Pull Launch the Hug to Unlock Ad
AI-Generated Soup Can Art
The Campbell’s 'pAIntings' Initiative is Inspired by Artistic Greats
Hilarious Judicial Beauty Ads
e.l.f. Cosmetics Debuts "Judge Beauty" Campaign
Lazy Cereal Campaigns
SURREAL Cereal Cheekily Pokes Fun at New Year's Resolutions
Inspiring Leftover Ads
Hellmann's Mayo Cat Super Bowl Ad Uses Mayonnaise to Fight Food Waste
Candid Furniture Campaigns
Life is Not an IKEA Catalog Shows a Different Side of Home Products
Curious Whiskey Campaigns
Four Roses' Don't Mention It Campaign Targets Younger Whiskey Drinkers
Fake Ketchup Campaigns
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Excuse-Providing Mock Cans
Like a Magic 8 Ball, Samuel Adams' 'I CAN't' Can is Ready to Shake
Authenticity-Emphasizing Beer Campaigns
Firestone Walker Brewing Company Launches This is 805 Beer
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Actress-Starring Liqueur Commercials
This Cointreau Aubrey Plaza Campaign Celebrates the Margarita
Glitchy Beer Cans
Coors Light Created a Special-Edition Beer Can Based on a Viral Moment
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
AI-Created Burger Ads
Burger King Had ChatGPT Generate a Poster to Clap Back at a Competitor
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
Cosmetic Criminal Commercials
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Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Suggestive Spread Campaigns
The Marmite First Timers Campaign Targets Gen Z
Playful Retail Pop-Up Installations
Selfridges Unveils the Joke Shop with a Slapstick Generator
Sensorial Beer Campaigns
Feel the Alps Captures the Essence of Edelweiss
Futuristic Shapewear Ads
Skims' First-Ever TV Ad, Skims Lab, Stars Kim Kardashian in Every Role
Sunscreen Rom-Com Campaigns
CeraVe's The One Under the Sun Shares a Love Affair with SPF
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Mixed-Reality Cola Billboards
This 3D Coca-Cola Billboard Dispenses Real, Cold Drinks
Therapy-Encouraging Furniture Campaigns
BBDO and IKEA Present the Couch Counseling Campaign
Cheeky Wireless Service Ads
Visible's New Campaign with Jason Alexander Highlights Transparency
Channel-Switching Commercials
This Tubi Super Bowl Ad Tricked Millions of Sports Viewers
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
Cartoon Underdog Soda Campaigns
Tractor Beverage Company Launches a Moving New Campaign
AI-Powered QSR Campaigns
allplants Leverages AI To Transforms Fast-Food Ads
Recycled Beer Bottle Ads
Corona's Campaigns Encourage Consumers to Recycle Empty Packaging
Smile-Reflecting Toothpaste Campaigns
Colgate & Oglivy Create the #FreeYourSmile campaign
Youth-Targeted Water Ads
Wyler's Light Launches Vibrant Campaign to Add Flavor to Plain Water
Short-Form Soap Operas
Unilever and TikTok Created a Content Series to Target #CleanTok
Confetti-Filled Snacking Commercials
Frito-Lay Launches the Taste of Super Bowl Campaign
Supersized Delivery Sweepstakes
DoorDash's Big Game Ad Shares Stuff from All the Ads with a Winner
Wild Granny Campaigns
Liquid Death's 'Your Grandma’s Energy Drink' Stars Daring Old Women
Attraction-Building Fragrance Ads
Fit Check by AXE Speaks to Gen Z Men and Women Alike
Togetherness Seltzer Campaigns
White Claw's Grab Life By The Claw Targets the Loneliest Generation
70s-Style Cat Snack Ads
Temptations' Creamy Purrrr-ée Treats Star in a Nostalgic Holiday Ad
Comfort-Focused Footwear Ads
The ALDO Spring 2024 Campaign Highlights Its Pillow Walk Technology
Reinvigorated Cognac Campaigns
Larsen Cognac Challenges Traditional Images & Outdated Views
Erectile Dysfunction Medication Ads
Phoenix Wants to Help Canadian Men ‘Rise Again’
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Comedic Laundry Campaigns
Tide Partners with Kumail Nanjiani in a New Campaign
Connected Beer Jerseys
Miller Lite's Running of the Beer Ads Turns Fans into Walking Billboards
Charged Phone Ads
Apple's 'Miss You' Ad Features a Personified Plug Longing for a Phone to Charge
Adorable Holiday Campaigns
Burberry's Holiday Campaign Spotlights Dogs and Ducklings
Meme-Inspired Sauces
Heinz's Limited-Edition Sauce Drops Revisit Fleeting Moments of Fame
Shoppable Commercial Series
Walmart's Add to Heart is a 23-Part Shoppable "RomCommerce" Series
Cringe-Worthy Photo Campaigns
Sour Patch Kids is Challenging Fans to Choose "Cringe or Candy"
Kindness-Encouraging Soda Campaigns
The Coca-Cola 'The World Needs More Santas' Ad is Festive
Humorous Natural Deodorant Campaigns
The Every Man Jack 'Still Smell Good' Campaign is Catchy
Syringe-Based Billboards
Dove's Injectable Billboard Addresses Toxic Beauty Standards
Rebranded Offbeat Sodas
Dr Pepper's New Cans and New Campaign Embrace Weirdness
Trans Kidney Health Ads
Africa Creative's Ad Sheds Light on Trans Community's Kidney Health Burden
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Angelic Toilet Paper Packaging
Angel Soft is Swapping Its Photorealistic Baby for an Animated One
Boneless Wing Ads
Whataburger Cleverly Launches Its Boneless Wings with This Ad
Cheeky Martini Ads
Grey Goose's Classic Martini Cocktail Ad Pokes Fun at Celeb Creative Directors
Summer Beer Excuse Generators
Samuel Adams Launches 'I Can't' Can to Help Escape Unwanted Plans
Tongue-in-Cheek Skincare Ads
CeraVe Collaborates with Michael Cera on Hilarious Ad
Dramatized Caramel Candy Ads
Reese's Big Game Ad Shows Exaggerated, Relatable Reactions to Change
Ketchup Obsession Campaigns
'It Has to Be Heinz' Spotlights Fans' Intense Love of Heinz Products
Tongue-In-Cheek Soda Campaigns
Pepsi Jokes at Coca-Cola in It's Tastes Better Campaign
Splashy Canned Water
Drink Weird Sets Itself Apart with Bold Branding & Convenient Cans
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Candid Celebration Campaigns
Edible's "There's an edible for That" Celebrates Even Awkward Moments
Artistic Multi-Beverage Ads
The Coca-Cola Family is Spotlighted in this Unique Ad
AI Travel Campaigns
Trivago is Using AI to Replace Spokespeople & Simplify Productions
Cookie-Twisting Commercials
The OREO Super Bowl 2024 Spot Revisits Pivotal Moments in History
AI-Inspired Beer Ads
Sharp is Promoting Its First Hazy IPA, Solar Wave, with "ChatIPA"
Inspiring Daily Bodycare
method's Unleash Your Inner Shower Celebrates Personal Transformations
Swipable Curated Ad Inspiration
Swipify Lets Users Swipe Through the Latest Ad Campaigns
Sketch Comedy Retail Commercials
The Target Lady Ad Revives a Familiar Comedic Character
Influencer Snack Bar Campaigns
Nature Valley Launches a Social-Oriented Digital Marketing Campaign
Omnichannel Grocery Technologies
Instacart Launches the New Omnichannel Solutions for Grocers
Comedian-Backed Razor Campaigns
Annie Murphy and Eric Andre Head the BIC EasyRinse Razor Campaign
Wish-Granting Beer Ads
The 2024 Bud Light Super Bowl Commercial Introduces the Bud Light Genie
Conversational Campaign Creators
Creating Google Ads Campaigns is Simpler with AI Chat Features
Imperfect Produce Subscriptions
Odd Bunch Delivers Oddly Shaped Produce to Consumers' Doors
Ad-Enhancing Feedback Tools
Google Ads Launches the 'Creative Guidance' Campaign Tool for YouTube
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
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Empowering Car Ads
CarMax's New Ad Campaign Takes a Witty Approach
Champion Tax Ads
H&R Block's Ads Claim All Users are Tax Champions
Condiment-Celebrating Hot Dog Ads
HEINZ Just Launched the 'Hot Dogs are Not a Contest' Movement
Irreverent Ethical Soap Campaigns
Pure Rush Soap's New Ad is a Fresh Take on Sustainable Branding
Human-Like AI Marketing Avatars
Studio Neiro Helps Scale Marketing With Engaging AI Videos
Novela-Inspired Liqueur Ads
Kahlúa's Spots Bring Excitement to Everyday Occasions
Autocorrect Sexual Health Campaigns
MRM NY Creates a New Playful Ad Campaign for Durex
Australian Yogurt Campaigns
Yoplait Launches a New Platform and Marketing Campaign with AJF
Personalized TV Recommendation Apps
Watchworthy Aims to Assist Audiences in Selecting TV Shows
Second Chance Campaigns
eos' Second First Kiss Gives Consumers a Shot at a Do-Over
Mini Musical Productivity Ads
Slack's The Big Meeting Takes on a Musical Number
Vacation Rental Campaigns
Airbnb Debuts an Animated Ad That Celebrates Booking a Place to Yourself
Hilarious Fandom Cheese Campaigns
Beecher’s Handmade Cheese Launches First-Ever Paid Ad Campaign
No-Nonsense Cereal Campaigns
'Shreddie for Anything' Challenges Complicated Morning Routines
Solution-First Beauty Brands
Skincare-Beauty Brand Good Weird Launches its First Collection
Personalized Grocery Billboard Campaigns
Tesco Ireland Gets a New Live-Prompt Campaign
Rewritten Christmas Song Ads
Burger King UK's Hijacking Christmas Will Guide You to the Drive Thru
Celebrity-Backed Fragrance Ads
Axe Targets Generation Z with its New Star-Studded Campaign
Automotive Parking Lot Pop-Ups
Mercedes-Benz Turned Parking Lot Spaces into a Mini Showroom
Friendship Cream Cheese Campaigns
The 'You’ve Got a Friend in Philly' Campaign is Charming
Offline Shopping Campaigns
'Shop Offline' Helps People Rediscover the Joy of Real-World Shopping
Heartwarming Social Good Ads
RMHC Debuted the 'Moments That Count' Campaign
Distraction-Free Flip Phones
Consumer Cellular Unveils its 'Shot on Flip Phone' Campaign
Promotional Influencer Videos
Activision Recruits Multiple Creators to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Faux Santa Ad Spots
Mint Mobile's Ad Features "Greg" Who Looks a Lot Like Santa Claus
Review-Based Marketing Campaigns
These Amazon Campaigns Bring Real Reviews To Life
Snacking Mishap Campaigns
The Other Hand by Cheetos Shows Snackers Who Refuse to Put the Bag Down
Plant-Based QSR Campaigns
Burger King's Confusing Times Campaign is Made with DAVID Madrid
Bar Cart Mascots
Tito's New Ad Series Features an Anthropomorphic Bar Cart with Mixology Skills
Hand Sanitizing Stadium Campaigns
Shimmy Launched an OOH Campaign at Gillette Stadium
Big-Screen Cat Ads
INABA is Celebrating National Cat Day with "the Ultimate Cat Video"
Seamless Automotive Shopping Apps
Awin Group of Dealerships Launches Mobile App to Enhance CX
AI-Powered Video Advertisements
YouTube is Utilizing AI to Enhance its Advertising Approaches
Comforting Oat Bar Ads
Humanaut Launches a Campaign for Bobo's, Highlighting Home-Baked Taste
Wasp Perspective Beauty Campaigns
Boots Launches its Perfectly Imperfect Campaign Video
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Grocery Store Ad Spots
Morrisons, the UK Supermarket Chain, Celebrates Its Low Pricing in This Ad
Last-Minute Gifting Ads
Uber Eats' Money Can Buy You Class Features RHoNY Stars
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Secure Firearm Campagins
The Ad Council, Brady, and Densu Unveil the Safe Stories Campaign
Sweat-Themed Comedy Specials
Secret Clinical Deodorant Hosted a Live Comedy Special