Top 15 Clever Adverts

1. 1. islanderbst - February 2nd, 2008 at 2:19 pm

   I def. want to paint my car like #12, very clever and striking. overall nice list too

2. 2. Mom424 - February 2nd, 2008 at 2:22 pm

   I dunno about #15, it could get you shot in the states…actually in any big city, in the wrong neighbourhood…
   I’ve seen most of these, but the bus for national geographic is just awesome…

3. 3. phunniemee - February 2nd, 2008 at 2:24 pm

   Some of the CTA buses in Chicago used to have stickers on them to make them look like they were made out of wood, to advertise Home Depot. They were pretty neat.

4. 4. phunniemee - February 2nd, 2008 at 2:26 pm

   Mom424: I really doubt that something that clearly falls into the “I’m a picture on a bag” category such as the gun bag would get you shot…anywhere.

5. 5. me - February 2nd, 2008 at 2:28 pm

   I love these heres one not made to be funny tho look at the exhaust placement

   http://data3.blog.de/media/739.....1939_m.jpg

6. 6. Ravyn - February 2nd, 2008 at 2:30 pm

   these are cute. Seen most of them but some are a first for me.

7. 7. mrbizmark - February 2nd, 2008 at 2:31 pm

   The gun bag def. would draw cops attention here in the US

8. 8. Taos - February 2nd, 2008 at 2:40 pm

   i wonder how many on 15 have been followed by security gaurds or police :p

9. 9. Mom424 - February 2nd, 2008 at 2:44 pm

   phunimee; i beg to differ, tatoos and flashlights have already got people shot by the police, at a distance at night,,,

10. 10. melloyello - February 2nd, 2008 at 2:54 pm

    I’m a sucker for the kissing couple on the bus doors. I wish I was that creative.

11. 11. dangorironhide - February 2nd, 2008 at 3:16 pm

    Seen a few of them before. 2 & 4 are awesome.

12. 12. kiwiboi - February 2nd, 2008 at 3:32 pm

    LOL great list

13. 13. sarah at the disco - February 2nd, 2008 at 3:33 pm

    haha those are cool…

    but number 6 is sad

14. 14. Gravy - February 2nd, 2008 at 3:34 pm

    Thats ver batim from another site. Rhyno, you cheeted!!!!!!!!!

15. 15. jesse - February 2nd, 2008 at 4:20 pm

    awesome, i dont see to many clever ones like that around the states

16. 16. JwJwBean - February 2nd, 2008 at 5:14 pm

    Gravy, I went looking to find the other site he “stole” from, but can’t find it. Can you provide a link?

17. 17. Diogenes - February 2nd, 2008 at 5:24 pm

    I think I dislike “gonzo advertising”..these come close but not what I have experienced or seen.
    One by Starbucks pissed me off. I was crossing the street at a red light and the car up front hand a coffee cup on the roof by the driver’s side. The guy’s window was half way down, so I went over and told him he had his coffee on his roof. “oh..ah yes, its a promotion by starbucks and ..blah blah, heres a coupon for a free coffee” I gave hime a look of “f-you” and turn around on my way. I felt that I had been taken for, that my civilian manners to help a fellow in need was used to sell coffee.

18. 18. me - February 2nd, 2008 at 5:34 pm

    Geeeze Diogenes lighten up u got a coupon what more do u want u would have got just a thank u if it was just a coffee cup on a car roof

19. 19. Diogenes - February 2nd, 2008 at 5:53 pm

    Its not that, “ME”. Its that “why should I bother , if its just a way to take advantage of my concern or kindness”.
    Should I sell bandades by laying on the sidewalk covered in blood, and when somebody bends down to help me, I say, “oh, thanks, Did you know “Ow Brand Bandades” soak up the most, Here’s your feel sample!” Ok move along.

20. 20. Maxx_the_Slash - February 2nd, 2008 at 5:57 pm

    15 has got to be the friggen DUMBEST idea ever. I can picture someone seeing a tough looking innocent guy carrying those bags and seeing the gun and calling the police. ****ing dumb…

21. 21. JwJwBean - February 2nd, 2008 at 6:00 pm

    If I had a business though I think I would want to attract Kind people to it. Starbucks has that all around have a groovy day type attitude.

    I do understand you feeling taken advantage of a little. But you should think of it as your good deed paying off with a reward of free coffee.

22. 22. Mom424 - February 2nd, 2008 at 6:03 pm

    Gads, I wouldn’t drink Starbucks even if it was free!

23. 23. Diogenes - February 2nd, 2008 at 6:25 pm

    exactly on both accounts.

    but I dont think my good deeds should be rewarded. no coffee/no cookie.
    “Me” had something with “just a thank u”
    at the same time
    Its like the wolf in sheeps clothing
    and the boy who cried

24. 24. Jeremy - February 2nd, 2008 at 6:26 pm

    sweet list

25. 25. mekanikal_demon - February 2nd, 2008 at 6:43 pm

    wow I really like this list! all of these ads are just so mesmerizing and creative. I got a really sad feeling from number 6 though, yikes! what are those people marketing? euthanasia?

26. 26. Andrea Carlena Beauman - February 2nd, 2008 at 6:53 pm

    Bahaha those are life changingly funny.

    -Andrea Carlena Beauman

27. 27. me - February 2nd, 2008 at 6:54 pm

    But just think of the free coffee as a thank you and its all ok

28. 28. Diogenes - February 2nd, 2008 at 7:12 pm

    sure.
    extinguish any breeding hostility.

29. 29. Joel (the other one) - February 2nd, 2008 at 7:12 pm

    Great stuff. I’d be a bit afraid to tote around the bag with the gun printed on it.

    The Autism awareness bag was heart warming, and the coffee cup with the nose and upper lip was terrificly clever, though the drinker would have to be pretty deliberate in the way they held the cup to evoke the full effect.

30. 30. satori - February 2nd, 2008 at 8:06 pm

    not sure how I feel about #15, but the rest of them are AWESOME! I’m particularly fond of the DJ.

31. 31. MC zippo - February 2nd, 2008 at 8:45 pm

    Is the author of this is extremely bias towards bags and buses or is that just the only way to make an advertisement “clever”?

    Neat list none the less. I think “me”s link on comment 5 should be added as an honorable mention or something though.

32. 32. goof_ball - February 2nd, 2008 at 8:58 pm

    I’ve seen some of these before. They don’t get old, not yet at least. The new ones (to me) are cool, too.

33. 33. D Holmes - February 2nd, 2008 at 9:30 pm

    Great list, there are some definite classics here and some that I’ve never seen before. Good job Rhyno.

    Just a heads up, JFrater. The description says the list is a Top 10 list when it is obviously a Top 15 list.

34. 34. Emily - February 2nd, 2008 at 9:36 pm

    aw i like 13

35. 35. Cyn - February 2nd, 2008 at 9:53 pm

    33. D Holmes

    corrected

36. 36. D Holmes - February 2nd, 2008 at 10:19 pm

    Thanks Cyn.

    Stuff like that causes my OCD to kick in.

37. 37. D Holmes - February 2nd, 2008 at 10:21 pm

    By the way, I’d have to say #4 is my favorite.

38. 38. stormy617 - February 2nd, 2008 at 10:58 pm

    Those are really great. Just goes to show how creative people can be. I wish I had some kind of artistic/creative talent.

39. 39. Cyn - February 3rd, 2008 at 12:20 am

    36. D Holmes -
    yw! & i can so identify w/ OCD.

40. 40. kunle - February 3rd, 2008 at 12:56 am

    very clever, i love list verse

41. 41. Ozhan - February 3rd, 2008 at 1:17 am

    You forgot the “people working inside ATM-Coffe machines” concept.

    There are many copies but all i can find now this:
    http://www.hemmy.net/2007/06/2.....wrong-job/

42. 42. Ozhan - February 3rd, 2008 at 1:24 am

    http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/0.....rtisement/

    http://www.hemmy.net/2007/11/0.....ricity-ad/

    http://www.hemmy.net/2006/10/1.....the-world/

    http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/2.....rtisement/

    Did I mention I also visit HemmyNet web site :P

43. 43. heavybison - February 3rd, 2008 at 1:48 am

    #Ozhan: Cool ones mate. Thanks.

44. 44. jocsboss - February 3rd, 2008 at 8:39 am

    So what is the product or point of #6. Men should be hung?

45. 45. Mom424 - February 3rd, 2008 at 10:54 am

    ozhan; thanks for the cool site! Think its gonna hafta go on my quick links…

46. 46. eh - February 3rd, 2008 at 11:55 am

    i would not like 2 walk through the door of # 4. i don’t like #6 either. kinda creepy, both of em

47. 47. sue - February 4th, 2008 at 12:16 am

    Interesting list Jamie.

48. 48. cryndigo - February 4th, 2008 at 8:09 am

    The shark one is the best.

49. 49. the hound - February 4th, 2008 at 11:23 am

    I saw a pretty cool one in MN, it was a ’stop smoking’ bill board and the stand was a giant ciggarette butt holding it up.

50. 50. toolnut - February 4th, 2008 at 12:07 pm

    I love the nooseneck bag, very clever and a little morbid.

51. 51. HandyMandy - February 4th, 2008 at 1:32 pm

    What is the nooseneck bag selling ne one know?

52. 52. jrjb - February 4th, 2008 at 8:23 pm

    very cool list

53. 53. courtney - February 5th, 2008 at 8:00 am

    Hahahaha at #5…

54. 54. Du - February 6th, 2008 at 7:13 am

    aw, number 13 is so sweet

55. 55. K.Chandra Kiran - March 27th, 2008 at 11:37 pm

    Nice Ads… I really like this list.. Thanx

    - Chandana

56. 56. Drogo - March 28th, 2008 at 2:18 am

    What is number 6 advertizing???
    If I was handed the gun bag I would hold it differently.
    I don’t like the shark advert, I think it bites. (bad pun)

57. 57. hmmm - May 18th, 2008 at 3:01 pm

    http://ponchorama.com/images/sopranos.jpg

58. 58. nikki - May 22nd, 2008 at 2:35 pm

    i loved this list and love this site (yes ok fine i’m addicted).

    advert 6.. why?

    i managed to keep my mouth shut on the common methods for suicide list and in fact all the morbid ones; however the pic in no.6 makes me want to hang myself. there’s the obvious sadness at the man getting hanged. what is the point, does anyone know, of this bag/ad?

    i’m glad i’m out of rope tonight :s

59. 59. Fruckert - August 16th, 2008 at 4:35 am

    there is some absolutely awesome ones right here

    http://brainden.com/scary-optical-illusions.htm
    ignore the name of the URL just go there and you’ll see them
    and some really cool pictures

60. 60. LynneB - August 21st, 2008 at 6:14 pm

    The gun bag (15) is an advert for a TV-show, based upon a series of crimestories revolving around one guy, who’s last name happens to be Aspe.

    It is made in Belgium, which is, a west European country and lies in between France, The Netherlands and Germany. Across the North Sea, The UK too, can be counted as one of our “neighbors” . (I bet some of you can’t point Belgium out on a map)

    And although Belgium is portrayed as a retarded hell-hole by foreign media, no reports about suspicious policemen following the bag carriers around were made. Hehe.

61. 61. Jessy - October 4th, 2008 at 2:02 pm

    I actually thought number 2 had a guy on the back of the bus… LOL. xD

62. 62. sheila - October 14th, 2008 at 6:51 am

    #3and12 are perfect.Had an essay about clever ads and got an a

63. 63. sheila - October 14th, 2008 at 6:52 am

    #3and12 are perfect.

64. 64. sheila - October 14th, 2008 at 6:57 am

    3,12,7,15 are on point.good job

65. 65. Adam - December 2nd, 2008 at 11:20 am

    Sheila: would it be possible to send me your essay as im doing critical research on clever ads for my A2 Media work! Would be perfect to use as a source and the images are great!

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