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The 10 Most Upvoted Ads on r/CommercialsIHate
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The 10 Most Upvoted Ads on r/CommercialsIHate

Advertising IRL

Like… what it says on the tin.

I generally try to keep things positive around here. Even when I get critical of campaigns and stuff, I like to keep it constructive, draw a lesson out of it, something worthwhile. But I was Monday years old when I was introduced to the Reddit sub r/CommercialsIHate (it looks like a lot of people are as tired of the “Biberty” commercials as I am), and, like, y’all, so here’s a self-indulgent, no-redemptive-value-having review of the most upvoted posts I could find via a lazily cursory view of that sub.

10. Wendy’s Ring doorbell ad

A screenshot from a Wendy’s ad, as if viewed through the screen of a Ring doorbell. Distorted by a fish-eye lens, we see a woman in pink sunglasses on the left, a man in a blue sweater and white shirt on the right, and a woman in a purple tank top and black pants in the middle behind them, holding up a Wendy’s bay and a swirled Frosty.

The one where: Wendy’s shills the new Frosty mix-ins with a Ring doorbell-centric ad that sets off every dog within hearing distance.

Total upvotes: 463

Commenters are saying:

At this time I have absolutely no desire to buy whatever ice cream wendys is pushing – I would like for Wendys to have their ears damaged by the barking my dogs do when this commercial plays. I can’t mute it fast enough – ring noise is first thing. – murpthejurp

Thanks for making the dog go crazy, asshole Wendy’s. – LilHercules

Thanks for reminding me that throwing my TV off of the front porch a decade ago was a good idea. – inyercloset

9. Apple iPhone ad

A screenshot from an Apple iPhone ad, showing a skinny young man with an Edna Mode haircut and a gray tank top standing in front of a mirror in a chintzily decorated room, flexing awkwardly.

The one where: A dude with a No Country for Old Men haircut flexes in front of a mirror while his mom takes pictures.

Total upvotes: 629

Commenters are saying:

I hate him. I hate his mother. I hate his shitty haircut. I hate his mother’s shitty haircut. They can all fuck off – Themister1978

He looks like a young Helen Reddy. – Pastmyprime58

Hey Siri. Give this person a hair makeover that isn’t a crime against humanity. – Truckondo

We have Demetri Martin at home – Rabidjester

8. Old Spice couple ad

A screenshot from an Old Spice commercial showing a spilt screen. On the left is a man with short hair and a trimmed goatee, from the chest up, covered in bubbles and glaring at a bottle of Old Spice body wash. On the right is a woman with curly hair and a white bathrobe over a red top, also from the chest up, facing toward the man on the left.

The one where: A guy gets pissed because his wife keeps stealing his Old Spice deodorant.

Total upvotes: 658

Commenters are saying:

I agree, this is awful. Who are they advertising to? What is their target demographic? Toxic women who like to steal their husband’s stuff including rub on deodorant? Men who wine about their wife stealing their stuff to the point of therapy but do nothing to change the situation? – Business_Door4860

I like the dude. Don’t know, I’m too charmed to be annoyed. – GrumpsMcYankee

“Our product is so good it’ll ruin your marriage due to jealousy, possessiveness, and overstepping boundaries.” – pokematic

7. Haribo football players ad

A screenshot from a Haribo ad, with two large football players in white and blue jerseys sitting side by side on a bench, and smiling as they share a gold bag of Haribo gummy bears.

The one where: Two big, fully adult football players eat Haribo gummy bears and talking with little-kid voices (and, I’m sorry, it’s adorable).

Total upvotes: 677

Commenters are saying:

I am girding my loins for the downvotes but I love this ad. Its ridiculous. I need ridiculous now. Please be kind. – Dantes-Monkey

The gimmick has grown stale. Much like Haribo gummy bears usually are out of the package. Albanese is the preferred gummy. Everyone knows that – CBizizzle

If the kid with the Chris Rock voice doesn’t make you smile, I pity you… The longer version where the other kid talks about tackling one of the bears can get fucked though – MIOTCH007

At least it’s not sugar-free ones. – 311Konspiracy [Note: iykyk]

6. Degree whole-body deodorant

A screenshot from a Degree ad, looking upward from a low angle as a bearded, shirtless man pulls out the waistband of his striped boxer shorts to spray his junk with Degree deodorant.

The one where: People apply Degree deodorant to the tune of a bastardized children’s song that includes “balls, underboob, and butt,”

Total upvotes: 933

Commenters are saying:

I hate all of these deodorant commercials about peoples smelly parts. Like, just wash your ass and shut up about it. – _CharDeeMacDennis__

When you’re too lazy or self-conscious to use the gym shower – Herbie1122

Just to let you know it’s quite ok to take a shower and use soap and shampoo. No one’s going to hurt you. – ItzLikeABoom

Once again, stupid products creating tons of waste and making me sneeze. Imagine eating in a restaurant while seated next to someone covered in cheap perfume.

“Ask your medical professional if you smell so bad you need to douse yourself in perfume.” – Moe_Bisquits

5. Celebrities shilling mobile games

A screenshot from a mobile game ad, showing Jimmy Fallon posing against a shadowy brick wall and gesturing to a superimposed image of the red and gold Royal Kingdom logo.

The ones where: A- and B-list celebrities pretend to play mobile games, presumably while staring at a picture of a loved one holding today’s newspaper.

Total upvotes: 1,118

Commenters are saying:

Waiting for the eventual documentary on Royal Match. Money laundering and blackmail, the taking down of a giant – AstraCraftPurple

I’m just like, sorry about your career. Too bad you have to scam people now. – librijen

They didn’t read the terms and conditions when they installed the game – OkRickySpinach

4. Ray-Ban Meta glasses

A screenshot from a Ray Ban Meta sunglasses ad, showing Chris Hemsworth in a beige jacket and ugly, black-frame glasses and Chris Pratt in a charcoal jacket and ugly, black-frame glasses peering closely at the viewer. Behind them, Kris Jenner stands with her arms crossed, wearing a black blazer and black sunglasses and maybe looking at the viewer, but we can’t see her eyes.

The ones where: Kris Jenner, Chris Pratt, and Chris Hemsworth gaze plasticly through Meta-powered Ray Bans.

Total upvotes: 1,368

Commenters are saying:

For as little as $300, you can look like a complete tool too! – Stunning-Thought-785

Out of touch elite woman whom everyone hates and two white-bread mainstream actors repping another out of touch elitist brand?? Where do I sign up for the credit card debt!? – Savings_Lynx4234

90s Hip Hop album looking ass ad – Dazzling_Collie

3. Zoe Saldana puffer coat T-Mobile ad

A screenshot from a T-Mobile ad, showing Zoe Saldana trying on a huge white puffer coat in a sporting goods store and talking to her reflection in a full-length mirror.

The one where: Zoe Saldana wears an enormous white puffer coat while shilling for T-Mobile.

Total upvotes: 1,483

Commenters are saying:

Bibendium would throw her into the sea. – Elysia99

How do you decide to commit so much money and go full throttle on an ad campaign based entirely around “this particular coat is ugly”? – basedlandchad25

It’s a little weird to see a celebrity envious about an average family having a T-Mobile phone. – [deleted]

Yeah, but remember how she stuck up for Jody in class, then stepped in for Maureen at the showcase. I will love her for the rest of time for that. – OolongGeer

2. Liberty Biberty commercials

A screenshot from a Liberty Mutual ad, showing a young woman in a striped dress and gray cardigan sitting on a wood bench next to a young man in a black t-shirt, trousers, and leather jacket. To her left, mostly out of frame, is a stroller with the legs of a small child sticking out. He’s holding a newspaper in his lap and gesturing to the woman (and/or baby) with a sardonic expression. Behind them, we can see New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty. Toward the bottom of the screen are the white Liberty Mutual logo and the words “Bundle & Save $950.”

The one where: A grown man and a baby argue about the pronunciation of the word “liberty.” (Note: He’s the wrong one.)

Total upvotes: 1,597

Commenters are saying:

At this point I would disown a loved one if I found out they were involved in the creation of this commercial. – doannorth

I didn’t think it was possible to get worse than Limu and Doug, and then along comes the bibberty idiot to prove me wrong. – LookB4ULeap2It

I hate this commercial with every fiber of my being. People may be talking about it, but I will never consider this company for an insurance product. – MisterThirtyThirty

So funny they brought it back AND did a crossover with an equally annoying character (liberty bibberty actor, who was implied to replace Doug because apparently they thought “people don’t hate our ads enough.”) – jquailJ36

1. Tubi cowboy hat commercial

A screenshot from a Tubi ad, showing a young boy in a striped t-shirt sitting in a classroom, with other students writing at desks in the background. The boy appears to be wearing a cowboy hat, but nope, it’s his head. His head is shaped like a cowboy hat. A creepy, weird, flesh-covered cowboy hat.

The one where: A man auditions for a role in your nightmares as he wanders around town in a cowboy hat made of his own flesh.

Total upvotes: 1,651

Commenters are saying:

This is a scourge on Tumblr free me from this flesh-hatted hellscape – oh_no9

Can somebody get that kid a CAT Scan, and an oncology appointment? That seems like a VERY serious abnormal growth… – CriticismFun6782

Hey ad people- a focus group can help. Please. – Start Chat

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