Not many brands had released their adverts when we did our blog on the best April Fool’s Day 2024 ads. But a couple of weeks later, we have plenty of ads to screen for our blog. And guess what, some of these commercials are hilarious. Waiting to find out what we unearthed this time? Let’s take a look at some of the finest April Fool’s Day ad campaigns from this year.
1. WestJet: MemorEase
Canadian airline WestJet has built quite a reputation for dishing out the wittiest April Fool’s Day ad campaigns. And 2024 was no different.
As part of its 2024 April Fool’s Day ad campaign, West Jet released a 75-second ad showcasing its latest AI-powered tool- MemorEase. Designed to cater to the needs of people who are too busy to go on a vacation, MemorEase is an AI-enabled device that brings the thrill of a vacation to the comfort of your home. All you need to do is put on the device and allow it to access memories of the destination that you wish to go on a vacation to.
Honestly, I won’t be surprised if we have something of this sort being invented in the future, which makes this advert all the more amazing!
2. Duolingo: Duolingo On Ice
Language learning app Duolingo’s green mascot, Duo, has become quite popular on social media- thanks to its Gen-Z humor. With the introduction of its multilingual musical, Duolingo on Ice, its stardom can be expected to shoot through the roof.
This April Fool’s Day, the language learning app came up with the idea of a Disney-style spoof. Showcased as the world’s first multilingual musical, Duolingo On Ice is a magical four-hour no-intermission skate-dancing extravaganza. Major songs on the list include ‘Spanish or Vanish’, ‘Le Duo et La Dua’, and ‘French or the Trench’.
So, brace yourself for this 4-hour spectacle. And please watch out for your kids!
3. Tinder: Vice President for Ghost Hunting
Ghosting and unanswered texts hurt the most in dating. Thankfully, Tinder has finally taken preventive measures to address this issue.
The dating app posted a new job role for the position of “Vice President for Ghost Hunting”. The responsibilities include relentlessly pursuing reasons behind unanswered texts and providing solutions to counter such behavior. Also, if someone has ever ghosted you, you are well-qualified to apply for this prestigious position.
4. Lee Kum Kee: Sriracha Mayo Toothpaste
Hong Kong-based sauce brand Lee Kum Kee is known for bringing Asian flavor to dishes through its extensive product line. Their latest addition to this list is the Sriracha Mayo Toothpaste.
The brand introduced the Asian flavor to the bathroom with its Sriracha Mayo-flavored toothpaste, which is inspired by its popular condiment combination. Finally, you have a toothpaste that will keep both your dentist and your taste buds happy!
5. Razer: Razer Cthulhu- The Ultimate Gaming Chair
Interruptions can be annoying, especially if you’re a gamer. But don’t you worry; the Singaporean-American technology company Razer has got you covered.
Razer released a 48-second spot this April Fool’s Day featuring its latest AI-powered chair, Razer Cthulhu. With eight tentacles to take care of all your needs, Cthulhu does everything from taking care of your hygiene and feeding you to keeping you in shape and delivering excellent massages.
Now who’d ever want to get out of such a chair? Well, not sure one can do that even if they wanted to!’
Wrapping Up
And that was a wrap of some of the best April Fool’s Day 2024 ads. April Fool’s Day ad campaigns carry the promise of both risk and reward. But while the prospect of putting your reputation on the line may seem daunting, the potential payoff in laughter and enhanced brand engagement is too tempting to resist.
We’ll be back with more awesome April Fool’s Day 2024 ads for you. Till then, stay tuned!