[Closed] Simple is as Simples does.

Far as I'm concerned ads are there to be ignored or skipped over on Sky+
Far from genius, it's just someone doing their job properly.

No you see you don't understand; ads have become an artform in their own right. In fact, some are even better than the programmes they interrupt.

Here is an example of true beauty:

Didn't read the thread. Might do on Sunday.

puns and a hilariously skilful mangling of the English language

The content of the ad is irrelevant, it's just the carrier for the hook which generates the emotional response you're then supposed to attach to the brand you're shown.

Like Bill Hicks said, if you work in advertising or marketing, kill yourself. Seriously.

I'd love to work in advertising.

Can you imagine, the satisfaction and pleasure you could have, getting people to buy whatever product you've promoted?

Buy my new thing, it is good and will enhance your life.

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And where is Monsieur Hicks now, pray tell? Hmm?