The Hyundai suicide commercial fiasco has gotten much press. But ad agencies have long loved using suicide as a creative linchpin.
Chupa Chups
Via South Africa.
"Get out the way, Dollie. Life's not worth it without my lolli."
Nothing Sucks Like an Electrolux
Probably a spec commercial, and pretty funny.
Not so bad, because the humor is very exaggerated.
Miu Miu
Part of a Miu Miu ad from 2011 with actress Hailee Steinfeld (wonderful in True Grit). The UK's ASA banned the ad, ruling that the sad-looking Steinfeld appeared to be in the act of committing suicide.
Bafco Office Furniture
Your depressed old chair blew its guts out.
The tired "old useless product killing itself" idea has been used over and over and over again.
Via Dubai.
