# Corny Joke Commercials Wienerschnitzel $.79 Corn Dog Ad Brings on the Brutal Humor By Vittoria Natarelli | Published 2010-05-09 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wienerschnitzel-79-corn-dog-ad References: [adpulp](http://www.adpulp.com/archives/2010/05/on_a_fixed_inco.php) & [wienerschnitzel](http://www.wienerschnitzel.com/) This golden [Wienerschnitzel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-corn-dogs) $.79 corn dog ad features a mixed-generation couple who spend the commercial telling a series of jokes relating to the number 79, and its level of awkward equals a pretty hilarious thirty seconds. The Wienerschnitzel $.79 corn dog ad features gems like, "I'm seventy-nine, she was born in 79." Awkward age gap couples are always funny, and this commercial is exaggerated enough to make its [corny humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ritz-salty-club) work. **Implications** - Consumers in modern society are constantly put under new pressures each day. Products that feature humor are attractive to those who want to escape their stressful lifestyles for a second. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Humor in Advertising:** Opportunity for brands to incorporate humor in their advertisements to attract consumers who want to escape their stressful lifestyles. - **Exaggerated Commercials:** Potential for brands to create exaggerated commercials that capture consumers' attention and make their message memorable. - **Age Gap Couples:** An opportunity for brands to leverage age gap couples in their advertisements to add humor and engage the audience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food:** The fast food industry can use humor in their commercials to stand out and attract customers looking for a light-hearted escape. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can incorporate exaggerated commercials to promote movies, TV shows, and events in a memorable way. - **Online Retail:** Online retail brands can feature age gap couples in their advertisements to connect with consumers and add humor to their marketing campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature Corn Dog Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-corn-dogs.md) - [Ranch-Drizzled Corn Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotnranch-corn-dog.md) - [Condiment-Celebrating Hot Dog Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-dogs-are-not-a-contest.md) - [Hot Dog-Themed Holiday Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/25-franksgiving-family-feast.md) - [Festive Hot Dog Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-whistle-dog.md) - [Comical Love-Inspired Food Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-loveinspired-ads.md) - [Nickel-Priced Hotdog Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nathans-famous-promotion.md) - [Southern Cuisine Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-bird-dogs.md) - [Pizza-Flavored Corn Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepperoni-pizza-sausage.md)