We all know that Michael Phelps is a superb athlete but did you know he could be funny too? His ad for Rosetta Stone, the language tutoring company, shows his sense of comedic timing.
He may not win any Academy Awards for acting, but the ad shows his funny side as he demonstrates his obsession for speed - speed in the pool, speed getting ready for the pool, speed autographing, speed learning languages - even timing his dog for speed peeing!
Olympians as Funny Admen
Michael Phelps' Rosetta Stone Ad
Trend Themes
1. Comedic Athlete Ads - More athletes are showcasing their funny side in ad campaigns for companies.
2. Celebrity Endorsement Humor - Companies are incorporating humorous elements in their celebrity endorsement campaigns.
3. Personality-driven Advertising - Ads that highlight the personality of the endorser are gaining popularity.
Industry Implications
1. Language Tutoring - Language tutoring companies can use celebrities who speak multiple languages to showcase the effectiveness of their product in a humorous way.
2. Sporting Goods - Sports companies can use athletes' comedic talent to promote their products in a unique and engaging way, separate from traditional sports commercials.
3. Apparel - Apparel companies can partner with humorous athletes to humanize their brand by showing the fun and lighthearted side of sports and athletic apparel.