Holiday Ad Fad: The Nutcracker
NY Lottery
jtherkal: This was the first nutcracker ad I saw this season and I think it’s a winner. While I might not always remember this is for the NY Lottery, it makes me laugh and I won’t change the channel when it’s on. The little details, like making himself crack the nuts, are nice. Overall, great use of a nutcracker. B+.
Garmin
jtherkal: Give-a-give-a-give-a-give-a-Garmin, give-a-give-a-give-a-Garmin, fun local tips at fingertips, Garmin dotcom, Garmin dotcooooom. I love that song. While the nutcracker is not essential to the ad (the song could star a snowman, a Santa, a regular person and it would still be good), it’s a nice (if not original this year) twist. A-.
IHOP
jtherkal: Eh. Get it? They both ate nuts? Deez nuts. D.