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After all the heart warming Christmas ads<\/a>, it\u2019s time for this year\u2019s most controversial. One that got its own parody just weeks after launching, is now a meme, and has featured in countless comedy sketches.<\/span><\/p>\n

In an age where everything can be everywhere in seconds, it proves that parody – the humorous remake – is a potent weapon for fast-acting brands.<\/span><\/p>\n

THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING<\/b><\/h3>\n

You might have seen the controversial new ad from Peloton, where a woman gets one of their exercise bikes for Christmas and goes on a surprisingly emotional fitness ‘journey’. The ad only came out a few weeks ago, but has received many accusations of sexism for its portrayal of the woman receiving the gift. Even affecting the company’s share value.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Peloton<\/a><\/p>\n

RIDE ON TIME<\/b><\/h3>\n

Actor Ryan Reynolds’ Aviation Gin company wasted no time at all, signing up the ad’s star to feature in their parody ad where she’s consoled by concerned friends with a cocktail (or two). \u2018The Gift That Doesn’t Give Back\u2019 has 4.5m YouTube views, has possibly saved the actor’s career, and no doubt shifted a bottle or two of gin.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Aviation<\/a><\/p>\n

BAGS OF CHARM<\/b><\/h3>\n

This cheeky ad from IKEA was even quicker, when their ad agency spotted that a new $2,145 bag from Balenciaga bore a very striking resemblance to their iconic (and only 99 cent) FRAKTA bag. Their parody gave a list of helpful ways to spot if your bag was ‘real’. Does it rustle? You’ve got the real thing.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Ikea\"<\/p>\n

ALDI AGAIN<\/b><\/h3>\n

Back to Christmas and we can’t help but recall ALDI’s response to John Lewis’ Man on the Moon ad, where a young girl sends a gift to a lonely man. The parody made sure to point out the telescope he used to track his surprise delivery cost a fair bit less at ALDI.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Aldi\"<\/a><\/p>\n

JOHN LEWIS ORIGINAL<\/b><\/h3>\n

And now for the original. Classic tear-jerking from the master of the Christmas ad. You really can’t put a price on quality.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Christmas<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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