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Crispin Porter + Bogusky

Crispin Porter + Bogusky is nows for its recent work for Burger king. This ad for Burger King's Kick'n Chicken Sandwich reminds me of the comedies of my youth including, the Karate Kid, and Monty Python and the Holy Grail. It reminded me of the intense karate training in the Karate Kid, but the chicken just made it so slapstick silly it reminded be of the part in Monty Python when there was an attack bunny that killed the knights that crossed it. All of Crispin's recent work for Burger King seems to have the same sense of humor that attracts a younger crowd.



VitroRobertson

VitroRobertson's ads for Taylor guitars are meant to show how music connects people.  This ad is a simple yet creative way to literally put the product into the metaphor.  I think that this ad creates a beautiful image, and a beautiful metaphor.  

Cliff Freeman and Partners

This ad for Cliff Freeman and Partners is one in a series of 2000 Cannes Gold Lion winning spots for Budget via Cliff Freeman, New York.  While the ad is funny, I still can't help but feel that the whole idea of a meeting of people sitting around a table and coming up with funny ideas isn't overdone.  I can think of three commercials running right now that use that same idea.  Its funny, but it's not original.  

Kirshenbaum Bond

this ad by Kirschenbaum Bond has the distinct flavor of the kind of home video that you would find on YouTube, but it is an ad for Wendy's.  It is exactly this kind of advertising that I think makes people stop fast forwarding through the ads between shows, because its so weird that people want to see it!