{"id":26827,"date":"2025-01-08T06:22:52","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T14:22:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ispot.tv\/hub\/?p=26827"},"modified":"2025-01-08T07:39:07","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T15:39:07","slug":"the-funniest-video-ads-of-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ispot.tv\/hub\/the-funniest-video-ads-of-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"The Funniest Video Ads of 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Emotional content in video advertising captures attention and creates memorable experiences\u2014essential in a competitive advertising landscape. By tapping into humor, advertisers not only entertain but also build stronger connections with consumers, making their brands more relatable and engaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this year-end review, iSpot spotlights the funniest ads of 2024 that left audiences laughing and talking long after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The funniest ads stood out with engaging visuals and unforgettable characters\u2014whether celebrities, beloved mascots, or quirky figures that perfectly embodied brand identity. These lighthearted moments not only sparked joy but also drove memorability, reinforcing positive brand associations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the top five funniest ads of the past year, standing out from nearly 12,000 ads tested between January 1 and December 6, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Rank<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Brand<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Ad Title<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Funny* Score (1-10)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Likeability Score Gap to Norm*<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Top-2-Box Intent Gap to&nbsp; Norm*<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Single Best Thing<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Snickers<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ispot.tv\/ad\/fyGL\/snickers-halloween-decorations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Halloween Decorations :15<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong>9.3<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>+11<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>-4<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Visuals<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Popeyes<\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Oi74-BqdMfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Extended: The Wait Is Over :60<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>8.5<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>+63<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>+3<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Characters<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Jack Links<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ispot.tv\/ad\/6hH4\/jack-links-beef-jerky-messin-with-sasquatch-bungee-jumping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Messin&#8217; With Sasquatch: Bungee Jumping :30<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong>8.3<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>+68<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>+5<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Visuals, Characters<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>4<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cheetos<\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/dK_1bcdrYxQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The Other Hand :30<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>8.3<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>+18<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>-3<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Visuals<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>5<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Allstate&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ispot.tv\/ad\/62aF\/allstate-mayhem-bird-featuring-larry-bird\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Mayhem Bird :30<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong>8.1<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>+127<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>+2<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Characters<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">*Likeability and top-2-box purchase intent are benchmarked against each brand\u2019s respective category norm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Snickers: Halloween Decorations :15 <\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-978e7cb93f0143938d4d8b8f326df216\" style=\"color:#4ac500;font-size:24px\"><strong>Funny Score: 9.3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"position:relative; width:100%; padding-top:56.25%; padding-bottom:40px;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.ispot.tv\/share\/fyGL\" style=\"position:absolute; top:0; right:0; left:0; bottom:0; width:100%; height:100%;\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This attention-grabbing spot successfully reminded eight in ten viewers of the Snickers brand, tapping into a mix of emotions to make its point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For viewers who caught the nod to Snickers\u2019 iconic tagline, \u201cMaybe you just need a Snickers\u201d (an evolution of \u201cYou\u2019re not you when you\u2019re hungry\u201d), the ad\u2019s Quirky* visuals delivered a surprising and hilarious punch. However, some found the scene Inappropriate* or failed to connect it to the brand, resulting in an entertaining ad but a less convincing one.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/07113456\/image5-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/07113456\/image5-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/07113456\/image5-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/07113456\/image5-569x320.png 569w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/07113456\/image5-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/07113456\/image5-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/hub-cdn.ispot.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/07113456\/image5.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Popeyes<\/strong> made a bold debut in its first ever Super Bowl campaign. In a creatively Surreal* reveal, Ken Jeong\u2019s character \u201cHowie\u201d emerges from a 50-year freeze, hilariously unaware of everything he missed while holding out for better chicken wings. The punchline? The wait is finally over\u2013Popeyes wings have arrived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jack Link\u2019s<\/strong> also embraced visual humor in \u201cBungee Jumping,\u201d featuring a thrill-seeker \u201cmessin\u2019 with\u201d the brand\u2019s iconic mascot. The ad kindled Curiosity* and paid off with a +5 point purchase intent edge over the average snack ad (to lead the top funniest ads).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a playful twist on <strong>Cheetos<\/strong>\u2019 defining trait, \u201cThe Other Hand\u201d hilariously highlights the chaos that ensues when snackers, sticky-handed from eating the product, are forced to rely on their non-dominant hand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, one of the year\u2019s most likeable<em> and <\/em>funniest MVPs, <strong>Allstate\u2019s<\/strong> \u201cBird,\u201d tapped into mayhem humor to soar to the top of other insurance ads. The spot delivered a lighthearted reminder of Allstate\u2019s ability to handle life\u2019s unpredictable chaos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you plan for 2025, don\u2019t underestimate the power of pretesting your concepts. Paramount to any successful campaign is ensuring that viewers heard what you had to say\u2014nothing more, nothing less, and nothing misunderstood. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ispot.tv\/demo\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Contact iSpot<\/span><\/a> to explore how our pre-testing solutions can help you refine your video ad creative, maximize engagement, and ensure your message lands exactly as intended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">*Indicates one of the 57 emotional reactions iSpot Creative Assessment measures for every video ad.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Emotional content in video advertising captures attention and creates memorable experiences\u2014essential in a competitive advertising landscape. By tapping into humor, advertisers not only entertain but also build stronger connections with consumers, making their brands more relatable and engaging. 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