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I wonder why the makers of Maltesers ….

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Poppyred Thu 17-Jul-25 23:05:57

Think we are more likely to buy their brand if Gerald (the creep?) bites into one??

I know this advert has been going for a while…. but it’s enough to put me off for life to be honest. 😂

Calendargirl Fri 18-Jul-25 07:25:03

Awful advert.

No idea who thought it up, but creepy isn’t the word!

Astitchintime Fri 18-Jul-25 07:30:17

I rather think the advertising agents nailed it in terms of equality and diversity by including people of different ages, etc……….and that’s all I am going to say as I don’t want this turning into a political discussion.

keepingquiet Fri 18-Jul-25 07:34:37

I also hate that ad and come to think of it haven't bought Maltesers for ages and I used to love them!

Elless Fri 18-Jul-25 08:55:01

I have seen that advert numerous times and I didn't even realise it was for Maltesers 😂 shows how much notice I take of adverts.

NotSpaghetti Fri 18-Jul-25 09:09:30

I haven't seen it.
Do you mean one from years ago discussed here?

creative.salon/articles/work/amv-bbdo-maltesers-the-light-side

NotSpaghetti Fri 18-Jul-25 09:12:30

Here's one from 2006 which I like - though expect it wouldn't work now.

g.co/kgs/sCDsaqq

Oreo Fri 18-Jul-25 10:44:20

Yes NotSpaghetti it’s the creativesalon ad.
I think people don’t like it, not cos of the ‘we’re getting it on’ remark but the fact that the man is just creepy.Why couldn’t he have been normal?

NotSpaghetti Fri 18-Jul-25 10:56:11

It seems lots of Maltesers advertising has been a bit quirky:

www.campaignlive.co.uk/the-work/advertiser/maltesers/7582

I can't actually find the advert discussed in the article I found, Oreo - though I did find a different one with the same characters.

TheWeirdoAgain60 Fri 18-Jul-25 10:57:05

I've just seen the advert on YouTube, as I don't have a TV by choice.

The entire thing absolutely bored me stupid!

I still love Maltesers!

Oldbat1 Fri 18-Jul-25 11:01:41

Never knowingly watch any adverts.