5 video ads in the PHL that have gone massively viral
Finally, commercials are cool again.
On Monday, Max's released a video ad so strange and campy — complete with local '70s disco music — that it's gone incredibly viral.
We kept watching and rewatching the video, leading us to watch and rewatch other viral commercials, too.
These funny viral ads, produced by giant companies in the Philippines, have been getting millions of views and thousands of likes, we're convinced they've finally gotten down pat the weird tastes and habits of the Internet.
Below are 5 of the funniest and most touching advertisement videos that turned viral the past few months.
1. Max's: The House that Fried Chicken Built
The 3-minute video ad has earned thousands of likes on Facebook, thanks to the literal portrayal of its slogan, "The House That Fried Chicken Built."
It's the story of a chicken mascot that builds a house and then proceeds to audition and welcome roomies. He accepts a pig, cow, banana ketchup, and fish. In an unexpected turn of events, it all goes south, with Max creatively introducing new dishes. What a hoot.
2. KFC: The first Filipino KFC Colonel
Fast food chain KFC made a splash in its latest campaign. The first leg featured veteran actors Ronaldo Valdez, Pen Medina and Leo Martinez competing against each other to get the role as the first Filipino Colonel Sanders.
Days after, the second leg of the ad was released, announcing Ronaldo Valdez as the winner. It occupied our newsfeed for days on end.
3. Boysen: Woof
What does the saying "A dog is a man's best friend" mean? This ad from Boysen explains it perfectly!
It shows a dog and his master go through life, from being a little boy playing with toys to becoming a man who his own family. The video trended, thanks to dog-loving humans.
4. Manulife: Find someone who believes in your dreams
A relationship between a father and son was emphasized on Manulife's trending video ad.
It tells a story of a dude who quit his job to pursue his dream of becoming a stand-up comedian, thanks to his father's support. It follows the dude having just his dad for an audience to him, having a room full of audience laughing at his joke...about dad.
5. Jollibee Valentine series: Vow
Jollibee's Valentines Day initiative was so next-level it trended for days and made it to the front pages of newspapers. Netizens were all #shookt with the three-video campaign, starting with "Vow."
The video showed a man, narrating his vows and making everyone think he is the lucky man who will tie the knot with the woman he's been tattling about. The heartbreaker of a twist reveals him to just be the best friend. Worse: it's a true story.
Ronaldo Valdez sworn in as the new Filipino Colonel Sanders —Jannielyn Ann Bigtas/LA, GMA News