A series of comedic Gain Oxi laundry detergent ads has characters literally being tied to the shows that they're watching. Each print ad features a different person eating or drinking something while enjoying some entertainment. However, the hand that's holding the food is tied to a character in the show being watched. Accompanying this humorous visual is the text "Stains Happen."
Each ad shows a different scenario where you may get a stain on yourself. One ad has a soccer fan eating a hotdog while his hand is tied to the leg of a player. Another features a little girl eating ice cream with her hand tied to the arm of a serial killer about to murder somebody.
The campaign was conceived by Chicago-based ad agency Lapiz to promote Gain Oxi's detergent. Lapiz built the ads to inform viewers that accidents can happen when you least expect them.
Bonded Detergent Ads
This Collection of Detergent Ads Features Characters Tied to Shows
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