# Abrupt Bear Outbursts The "Never Say No to Panda" Campaign is Uproariously Funny By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-09-24 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-to-panda References: [urlesque](http://www.urlesque.com/2010/09/22/panda-cheese/) & [arabdairy](http://www.arabdairy.com/piza.htm) The ArabDairy "Never Say No to Panda" commercial markets its cheeses through a lovable bear who erupts into violent aggression when anyone turns down the creamy condiment. Aired in Egypt, this innocent-looking [panda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-express-x-uprisers-cozy-collection) gives people "sad-eyes" to emotional music before smashing computers and unplugging IV bags. Destroying restaurant kitchens and tipping grocery carts, the [cuddly star](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-in-stitches) of the "Never Say No to Panda" commercial instills unexpected terror in anyone who turns down the cheese. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Explosive Advertising Campaigns:** Companies are using unexpected comedy to market their products in new and unique ways. - **Emotional Manipulation in Marketing:** Marketers are using emotion to create a connection with consumers in order to sell products. - **Surprising Spokespeople:** Brands are using unlikely or unexpected spokespeople to market their products. ### Where This Applies - **Food & Beverage:** Food and beverage companies are finding new and creative ways to market their products using innovative advertising techniques. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies are harnessing the power of humor in their advertising campaigns to engage viewers in a memorable way. - **Technology:** Technology companies are exploring the use of emotion and comedy in their advertising campaigns to create a connection with potential customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Humorous Mens Fragrance Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axe-campaign.md) - [Humorous LNY Stories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-express-lunar-new-year.md) - [Panda-Inspired Sport Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-station.md) - [Fight-Themed Whiskey Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bear-fight-whiskey-ad.md) - [Provocative AR Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-so-happy-animals.md) - [Humorous Chocolate Spots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-like-nobodys-watching.md) - [Asian QSR Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sizzling-shrimp.md) - [Influencer-Inspired Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomcat.md) - [Plant-Based Orange Chicken Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-orange-chicken-campaign.md)