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Best Television Commercials

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Best, Funniest, Banned, Bad ... Let's Watch Commercials

TV commercials, when done well can be 60 second masterpieces of ingenuity, wit and artistry. When poorly produced they can be annoying and devoid of merit.

In North America we don't see some of the great commercials released in foreign countries and some are fantastic.

Let's take a look at the famous, the infamous, the funny, the sad, the poignant and even the banned.

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Sometimes the Advertiser is Lost in the Story

Beemers are cool I guess but I'm in awe of this guy's talents.
It's a very memorable ad to me but I could easily forget it's supposed to be about BMW.

BMW (South Africa). Defining innovation.: by BMWSouthAfrica | video info

2,585 ratings | 2,042,967 views

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Sony Bravia Ads: A site devoted to the creative and highly successful Sony Bravia ads featuring the bouncing balls and paint splashing effects.
Coca Cola Ads Analyzed: Presents a variety of television advertisements, never-broadcast outtakes, and experimental footage reflecting the historical development of television advertising for a major commercial product.
Japander: Celebrates western stars who use their fame to make large sums of money in a short time by advertising products in Japan that they would probably never use.
UK Commercials Music: U.K. TV advert music database searchable by artist, company, song title, or campaign. Great idea ... saves time searching when you've heard a song you like on an advert.
Advertising Awards: International advertising awards, selecting the best on a monthly basis.

Ikea Tidy Up Commercial

I hate it when I lose stuff!

Banned Ikea Commercial - Tidy Up: by wynnwill | video info

503 ratings | 693,244 views

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LigaSuper Jul 2, 2011 @ 4:14 am | delete

Very interesting lens...

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Tsanz25 Jan 15, 2011 @ 1:30 am | delete

Really good lens. You picked some really funny commercials.

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oldiesmusicnut Nov 18, 2010 @ 2:46 pm | delete

These are some great commercials! The Ikea commercial is too funny! Cute lens, like it a lot, thanks!

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guardianstar77 Nov 13, 2010 @ 10:40 am | delete

I love all the Clydesdale commercials, and the donkey is one of my favorites! I had never seen the Ikea commercial, but it certainly gets the point across, doesn't it? Thanks for sharing.