I’d like to think that really clever and honest advertising is an art form. Not just anyonecan think of a brilliant way to promote their product while entertaining the consumer. That takes real talent. The 25 advertisements below are just a few examples of how awesome advertisers can be when they put their minds to it (and don’t just use smut to get our attention).

1.) Hoover makes us think hard about suction.

Hoover

2.) Nike stresses dedication and training.

Nike

3.) Penline Stationary touts its strong tape.

Penline Stationary

4.) Convinced to go to the Calgary Film Festival?

Calgary International Film Festival

5.) I’ve never been so inspired to find a job I like.

Jobs in Town

6.) What are those little pests… wait!

Frontline

7.) Berger apparently has uber natural shades of paint.

Berger

8.) I think they want you to stop smoking.

Quit Plan

9.) MMMM, treats from Nestle heaven!

Nestle

10.) Even other billboards want Mars bars.

Mars

11.) The Sopranos will make you do a double-take.

The Sopranos

12.) Vazir Breveries makes a compelling argument to not drink and drive.

Vazir Breveries

13.) The Elm Grove Police show you the ugly truth. Slow down.

Elm Grove Police

14.) UNICEF raises awareness for water conservation/cleanliness concerns in a unique way.

UNICEF

15.) A distracting bus stop.

16.) Toys Direct reminds grown up commuters where to go for holiday shopping.

Toys Direct

17.) I would break me off a piece of that Kit Kat bench if I could.

Kit Kat

18.) This heavy message for the Global Coalition for Peace would be hard to miss.

Global Coalition for Peace

19.) Pepperidge Farms reminds you JUST how soft their bread is.

Pepperidge Farms

20.) Science World gives passers by a quick beaver lesson.

Science World

21.) Mr. Clean makes a pretty good point.

Mr. Clean

22.) This hair removal product is either really easy… or really creepy.

23.) I think we get the microscopic point, Orion Telescopes.

Orion Telescopes

24.) Don’t like bumpy cellulite (or couches)? Nivea has a solution for you.

Nivea

25.) You may want to be careful when using WMF knives.

WMF

Now, how long will I last before going out to buy enough Kit Kat bars to build my own chocolate bench? (I’m guessing 5-6 minutes.) Advertisements are an amazing medium for people to show their creativity. These 25 ads should get some kind of award.

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