Ad Effectiveness Irony

The cluster centers on ironic discussions about the effectiveness of advertisements, where users claim immunity to ads but praise specific examples, share memorable ad links, and debate their subtlety and societal impact.

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Sample Comments

Sunlis Mar 26, 2013 View on HN

Not bad for an "advertising company".

notafraudster Jan 23, 2022 View on HN

this is a little bit like replying to a discussion of advertising's effects on society with "ads don't work on me, lol".

gmu3 Jan 7, 2014 View on HN

Sounds like the ads are super effective then.

anshumankmr Jun 14, 2021 View on HN

I thought advertisements were usually more subtle.

merth Apr 1, 2023 View on HN

A bit off-topic, but it reminds me of this ad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgF2aSpyQDs

stevenAthompson Dec 10, 2024 View on HN

I think we're all missing the point, to other AI's these are great advertisements! /s

asdz Jun 14, 2024 View on HN

some people don't get the 'humour' behind the fake ad

ryiytrye Mar 24, 2013 View on HN

Sounds like the advertising campaigns have worked so well on you, you don't even realise it.

longcommonname Apr 20, 2022 View on HN

Ads are their own form of entertainment.

daft_pink Aug 8, 2024 View on HN

Yes, but this ad is just ripe for mockery: https://youtu.be/v5lPph1_h7c?si=ZabgEzmFl84C2AEa