# Buffoon Bacteria Ads The Dream Doctors Campaign Promotes Healing Through Humor By Meghan Young | Published 2012-02-02 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-doctors-campaign References: [ibelieveinadv](http://www.ibelieveinadv.com/2012/01/dream-doctors-medical-clowns-red-nose-mustache-glasses/) & [yr](http://www.yr.com) The Dream Doctors campaign promotes an alternative health care model that was pioneered by everyone's favorite doctor, Patch Adams. Some may be familiar with the movie of the same name starring Robin Williams, but Hunter Doherty 'Patch' Adams is a real person who started a medical movement that encouraged [healing through humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/six-flags). The Dream Doctors campaign centers around this idea. Created by Tel Aviv-based ad agency Shalmor Avnon Amichay/Y&R Interactive, the Dream Doctors campaign revolves around [buffoon bacteria characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florastor-innard-city). Paired with the tag line, “[Medical Clowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sickkids-foundation-ad). For a few minutes the disease is less scary," these images show that laughter and playfulness can alleviate a patient's fear and stress. The Dream Doctors campaign was creative directed by Oren Meir and art directed by Gil Aviyam. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 18% | 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) > [Print](https://www.trendhunter.com/print) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Humorous Healing:** There is an opportunity to provide healthcare services with a focus on humor and laughter to reduce patient stress and fear. - **Alternative Medical Models:** There is an opportunity for providing alternative healthcare models with a focus on emotional healing such as utilizing medical clowns. - **Creative Healthcare Campaigns:** There is an opportunity to create innovative and creative healthcare campaigns to appeal to patients and healthcare providers alike. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** Healthcare providers and organizations can focus on providing care with a focus on humor and laughter to improve patient outcomes and experiences. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Advertising and marketing firms specialized in healthcare can develop innovative campaigns that utilize humor and storytelling in healthcare messaging and branding. - **Entertainment and Media:** Entertainment and media companies can partner with healthcare providers to provide comedy entertainment as a complimentary therapy in healthcare settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Drug-Themed April Fool's Gags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innocean-berlin.md) - [Bizarre Soda Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/try-more-weird.md) - [Hospital Entertainment Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-courage.md) - [Playful Billboard Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamies-treats.md) - [Comedic Gut Health Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gut-gap.md) - [Inspiring Healthcare Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extraordinary-care.md) - [Gut-Friendly Kombucha Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrill-your-gut.md) - [Creative Cancer Awareness Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pick-up-your-poop.md) - [Review-Based Marketing Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-campaign.md)