# Noel Noodles Commercials The 'Pot Noeldle' Animated Ad Puts a Spin on Tradition By Katherinev123 | Published 2010-12-09 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pot-noeldle-animated-ad References: [campaignlive](http://www.campaignlive.co.uk/thework/news/1045211/Pot-Noodle-the-noodle-van-coming-AKQA/) & [potnoodle](http://www.potnoodle.com/pier/) Putting a funny twist on classic holiday advertising campaigns, the 'Pot Noeldle' animated ad is a cute commercial for instant noodle brand [Pot Noodle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unilever-and-notjust). The cutesy cartoon, called 'Noodle Van is Here,' is reminiscent of [classic Christmas cartoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reinfell-ad), and was created by AKQA and production company A Large Evil Corporation. The campaign aims to promote Pot Noodle's latest product, 'Pot Noeldle,' an instant noodle with a holiday-inspired flavor: roast turkey and stuffing. Sounds delicious! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Funny Holiday Ad Campaigns:** By putting a funny twist on classic holiday advertising campaigns, brands have the opportunity to capture the attention and interest of consumers during the festive season. - **Cutesy Animated Commercials:** Creating cutesy animated commercials, like the 'Pot Noeldle' ad, can engage audiences and evoke a sense of nostalgia, making the brand more memorable. - **Holiday-inspired Food Products:** Developing holiday-inspired flavors or limited-edition products, such as the 'Pot Noeldle' instant noodle with roast turkey and stuffing flavor, can create a buzz and increase sales during the holiday season. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore the opportunity to create holiday-themed products and leverage festive advertising campaigns to attract consumers during the holiday season. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Advertising and marketing professionals can take inspiration from cutesy animated commercials and funny holiday ad campaigns to create engaging and memorable advertisements for their clients. - **Animation and Production:** Animation and production companies can collaborate with brands to create cutesy animated commercials that resonate with audiences and bring their products to life in a unique and engaging way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Instant Noodle Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-noodle-advent-calendar.md) - [Street Food-Flavored Instant Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pot-noodle-doner-kebab.md) - [Thanksgiving Instant Ramens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodles-turkey-dinner.md) - [Mexican Cuisine Instant Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pot-noodle-chicken-fajita.md) - [Thanksgiving-Inspired Noodle Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turkey-dinner.md) - [Festive Noodle Bowl Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noodles-company-holiday.md) - [Grilled Steak Instant Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pot-noodle-flame-grilled-steak.md) - [Catchy Basked Pasta Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noodles-cos-chicken-parmesan.md) - [Festive Pasta-Based Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-pasta.md)