Why create spoof commercials? Who makes parody ads? This slide gives examples of some of the best parody commercials and shows why they are so effective. This presentation is brought to you by www.funnyfakeads.com, the world's largest collection of spoof or parody ads and commercials. We feature spoof commercials from brands such as McDonalds, Shell, DeBeers, Coke, and many more.

1. Parody or Spoof Commercials
by www.funnyfakeads.com
• What makes a great spoof or parody ad?
• Why create them?

2. Why make spoof commercials?
• Give people an reality check
• Allow viewers to have an alternative
perspective on large brands
• Have fun at the expense of brands

3. What makes a great spoof
commercial?
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An element of truth
Use the same terminology as they do
Use the same imagery, fonts
Make it fun, but be honest!
Recreate their own taglines

4. Spoof Print Commercials
Playing on the DeBeers brand tagline, a Diamond is Forever, this ad hints that while
diamonds may last forever, marriages sometimes don’t.

5. So fake, it’s almost real
When 4 rings is all you need. A great spoof about the failed Sochi Olympics
opening ceremony.

6. Guinness, smooth head.
A great ad, released on St. Valentine’s day by some art students.

7. Shell
A brilliant piece of work from @arcticready spoofing Shell

8. Diebold Voting Machines. (We
guarantee the outcome)
Larry Flint had a bone to pick with certain politicans and companies,
and used spoof ads to target companies he didn’t like.

9. Louis CK Fragrance

10. Chipotle
Nothing sinister here, but just a fun play on how big burritos are.

11. Kiss my ass

12. Great spoof commercials, video
A brilliantly done commercial, mocking Pepto Bismol

13. Skittles – taste the rainbow
A brilliant parody of Skittles. Tasting the rainbow, not so tasteful, but funny!

14. Microsoft having fun with Google
Chrome.
http://www.funnyfakeads.com/pins/googlechrome-google-is-making-lots-of-money-fromyou
Microsoft having fun at Chrome’s expense. They copied a Google ad, and
turned it against Chrome. Brilliantly done.

15. Cadbury’s Crème Egg
A great, fun, and very explicit spoof of Cadbury’s Crème Eggs.

16. WTF Blanket
A great spoof infomercial about a snuggie blanket.

17. Carl’s JR
Instead of hot girls, this parody ad shows large guys.

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