# Tongue-Twisting TV Teasers Eliza Dushku Promotes Hulu With An Alien By Vincent Salera | Published 2009-03-08 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tongue-twisting-teasing-eliza-dushku-promotes-hulu References: [coloribus](http://www.coloribus.com/paedia/reels/2009/03/06/543802/) This sexy, tongue twisting commercial for [Hulu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraken-rum-1) certainly catches your attention quickly with Eliza Dushku of "Dollhouse," but then adds the perfect element of surprise with the addition of an alien tongue coming right out of Eliza’s mouth. It’s okay, she’s still hot, alien tongue or not. The ad was created by advertising agency Crispin Porter + Bogusky, Boulder/Miami with creative direction by Andrew Keller, Rob Reilly, Tim Roper, and DJ Pierce. The copy was written by Justin Ebert. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Interactive Advertising:** The use of surprising and attention-grabbing elements in commercials, like the alien tongue in this Hulu ad, can create a more engaging and interactive experience for viewers. - **Celebrity Endorsements:** Featuring popular celebrities such as Eliza Dushku in advertising campaigns can significantly increase brand visibility and capture consumer attention. - **Creative Storytelling:** Using unexpected plot twists, like the alien tongue in this Hulu commercial, can enhance the storytelling aspect of advertisements and leave a lasting impression on the audience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Streaming Services:** Streaming platforms like Hulu can leverage attention-grabbing commercials to attract new subscribers and differentiate themselves in a highly competitive industry. - **Advertising Agencies:** Advertising agencies that specialize in creating unique and captivating content, which includes surprising elements like the alien tongue in this Hulu ad, can offer innovative solutions to brands looking to stand out in the market. - **Entertainment & Media:** The entertainment and media industry can explore the use of unexpected elements, similar to the alien tongue in this commercial, to engage and captivate audiences in their various content offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Extraterrestrial Influencer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-acquisition.md) - [Cheeky Series Star Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superbowl-ad-with-aubrey-plaza.md) - [Humorous Automotive Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/where-have-you-been.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Kitchenware Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hexclad.md) - [Unique AI-Generated Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinny-mobile.md) - [Suspenseful Big Game Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squarespace-2026-super-bowl.md) - [Cheesy Mayhem Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spokeshand.md) - [Hop-Infused Sparkling Water Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hopinfused-sparkling-water.md) - [Spoof Sci-Fi Beer Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-death-x-rebel-moon.md)