# Comedic Puppet Cellphone Commercials This Apple Ad Features Sesame Street's Cookie Monster By Mishal Omar | Published 2017-01-25 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-ad References: [youtu.be](https://youtu.be/CCbWyYr82BM) & [usmagazine](http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/cookie-monster-apple-iphone-commercial-outtakes-are-hilarious-and-heartwarming-w202081) In an attempt to make people reminisce about their childhoods, [Apple's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-underdogs) ad for the iPhone 6s features the Cookie Monster from [Sesame Street](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glad-x-sesame-street). In the commercial the puppet is seen making a batch of cookies, talking to Siri and setting the timer on his cellphone when he puts the cookies in the oven. The rest of the Apple ad reveals Cookie Monster waiting around impatiently for his timer to go off so he can eat his cookies. In a separate "bloopers" reel that Apple released, Cookie Monster is seen getting overly excited, talking to the film crew and scarfing down the cookies once they have finished baking. This [comedic Apple ad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-and-spike-jonze) provides humor and entertainment to viewers, all while promoting Apple's products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/commercials) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nostalgic Advertising:** Opportunity for companies to leverage childhood nostalgia in their marketing campaigns. - **Humorous Branding:** Chance for brands to incorporate humor and entertainment into their advertising to engage and entertain consumers. - **Celebrity Collaborations:** Potential for brands to partner with well-known characters or figures to enhance their brand image and appeal to a wider audience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for tech companies to develop unique and entertaining advertisements that showcase their products. - **Advertising & Marketing:** Opportunity for advertising agencies and marketers to create engaging and humorous campaigns that resonate with consumers. - **Entertainment:** Chance for entertainment companies to collaborate with brands and leverage iconic characters or personalities in their marketing initiatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Puppet-Themed Alt Milk Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cereal-and-almond-milk.md) - [Playful Puppet Baby Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-preferred.md) - [Short Film-Inspired Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-underdogs.md) - [Gen-Z-Targeted Phone Spots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recipe-ideas.md) - [Auction-Inspired Technology Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-data-auction-commercial.md) - [Mobile Device Durability Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-trust-issues.md) - [Charged Phone Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apples-miss-you.md) - [Puppet-Starring Oat Milk Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-norm-al-show.md) - [Meat-Free Deli Product Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatfree-campaign.md)