Parody advertising (more specifically known as spoof ads) is defined in Wikipedia as – A parody advertisement is a fictional advertisement for a non-existent product, either done within another advertisement for an actual product, or done simply as parody of advertisements — used either as a way of ridiculing or drawing negative attention towards a real advertisement or such an advertisement’s subject, or as a comedic device, such as in a comedy skit or sketch.
Adpunch provides our readers with an interesting collection of spoof ads, while thankfully giving credits to some sites and blogs which helped us to spot those ads. These ads show sparks of creativity, and some of them are creatively competent to the originals. Definitely, going through these spoofs will be a refreshing experience for you, and who knows, it may help a bit to view your favorite products in entirely different angles, at least for a while.
Spoofs of Absolute Vodka
These ads spoof absolute vodka. In one ad, the idea of impotency is symbolically presented through the image of withered bottle of absolute.
Another ad features ‘Absolute on ice’. A bit insensitive, but effectively thought provoking.
Stand up for you favorite team
HaHa.
They will take care of the stains…
But, the rest is up to you. This spoof, a bit insensitive, pokes fun at the claims of the detergents.
Spoof ads for Calvin Klein
These ads, in a hilarious way, poke fun at the glamorous Calvin Klein campaigns.
The ad titled reality for men is indeed worth our consideration. Bulky men are a reality that the fashion ads try to ignore.
I’m lovi’ it
McDonald’s spoof ad shows the bulky kid. The ad makes clever alterations to the usual images associated with the product.
Don’t sit and suffer
Spoof ads for Preparation hemorrhoidal cream, presented with a classic touch.
Keep walking
In the name of land mines awareness ad, it pokes fun at Johny walker.
Obsession
These spoof ads for obsession cologne entertains us in a hilarious way.
We’re People â Wanker
we have seen that ”we are animals’ campaign by Wrangler jeans, in which human beings were presented as animals. That campaign won Cannes Lions Press Grand Prix award.
in this ‘wanker’ campaign animals are taking an advertising revenge on the crazy people. They have developed we are people campaign, where they seen behaving like human beings.
(Via: Ads of the world)
Potterybarn living rooms
The copy reads- Pornography for women and metrosexual males
via; Adparody
Brand baby
This photograph of a breast-fed baby covered in brand names is not a parody of any particular brand. However,in a subtle manner, it reflects the dominance of brands on the collective social psyche.
spoof ad for axe
(Via: PZR)
The network that follows
Avoid using mobile while driving. Clever.
James Corden in underwear Vs. David Beckham in underwear
James Corden, a British comic, appeared in UK’S Heat magazine, in this spoof ad. He spoof Beckham’s famous underwear ad.
Well, who looks more fabulous? Beckham or James Coeden?
(Via: Celebriscoop)
For the ‘little things’ that you will you forget
This spoof ad for Post-it shows a spark of hilarious creativity. The noticeable thing about this spoof is that it maintains the quality of an original work.
