# Almost Profane Ads The Geek Squad Ads Will Save You Before You Curse By Allison Love | Published 2010-08-02 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geek-squad-ads References: [adsoftheworld](http://adsoftheworld.com/media/print/geek_squad_son_of_a) & [geeksquad](http://www.geeksquad.ca/) These hilariously clever Geek Squad ads feature swear words that have been cut off just before they get into dangerous waters. The premise for the ad is to advise the reader to let the Geek Squad help you fix or program your computer instead of sitting at your house cursing out your technology. These ads are [clever and creative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-new-ads), just the type that get passersby and customers to take notice. The Geek Squad ads are a perfect balance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Expletive-censored Advertising:** Opportunity for brands to grab attention by using censored profanity in their advertising. - **Humor in Tech Advertising:** Brands can use humor to make tech advertising more engaging and relatable to consumers. - **Incentivizing Customer Support:** Providing customers with a humorous solution to their tech support needs could improve customer experience and loyalty. ### Where This Applies - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising agencies have an opportunity to incorporate edgy humor into their campaigns to stand out and create buzz. - **Technology Services:** Tech support companies like Geek Squad could use humor as an effective customer retention tool. - **Customer Service and Support:** Companies in various industries could incentivize customer support experiences by providing humorous solutions to typical frustrations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autocorrect Sexual Health Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mrm-ny.md) - [Accessible Customer Service Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-customer-service.md) - [Dystopian AI Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthropic-super-bowl.md) - [Humorous Automotive Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/where-have-you-been.md) - [Lazy Cereal Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-cereal.md) - [Creative Ad Responses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiehls-response.md) - [Interactive E-Waste Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cash-for-trash.md) - [Brighton Retail Launch Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-brighton.md) - [AI-Generated Ad Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aigenerated-ad.md)