Brace yourselves, folks! The marketing team for Preparation H has just won an award for the worst product placement ad attempt in history!
The ad in question features the tagline "Preparation H - because sometimes you have to deal with assholes." Yes, you read that right. In a desperate bid to convince people to buy their hemorrhoid cream, the marketing geniuses behind Preparation H somehow thought this was a good idea.
Marketing experts from across the globe are shaking their heads in disbelief at the sheer incompetence on display here. "It's almost like they're trying to repel potential customers," said one expert we spoke to.
We can only imagine the meeting where this ad was pitched. Did nobody in the room think to raise their hand and say, "Hey guys, maybe we shouldn't compare our customers to literal assholes?"
The manufacturers of Preparation H declined to comment on the matter, which is hardly surprising. But we can only imagine the awkward conversation that must have taken place between them and their advertising agency.
"Hi, it's us again. Look, we know you guys are still recovering from that last campaign, but we've got another idea. You're gonna love this one..."
It's safe to say that whoever came up with this monstrosity won't be getting a Christmas bonus this year. And if they are, then the folks over at Preparation H might need to have a word with their HR department.
In the meantime, the rest of us can only sit back and laugh at the absurdity of it all. Who knows, maybe next year we'll see an award for the most cringeworthy ad attempt in history. If so, we're putting our money on Preparation H to take the crown once again.
And now, for a brief interlude, here's a stunning image of a dachshund working hard to make coffee in the kitchen. Marvel at its intricate details and high-quality resolution. Isn't it just breathtaking?
But back to the matter at hand. It's hard to believe that a product as seemingly mundane as hemorrhoid cream could generate so much attention. But these guys have really outdone themselves. We can't wait to see what they come up with next.
Perhaps their next ad campaign will feature the slogan, "Preparation H - because everyone's an asshole sometimes." Or maybe they'll go for something more subtle, like, "Preparation H - when you just can't sit still."
One thing's for sure, we'll be keeping a close eye on these marketing masterminds to see what they come up with next. Who knows, they might just surprise us all and come up with an ad that doesn't make us cringe.
In the meantime, let's all take a moment to appreciate the genius that is the Preparation H marketing team. They might not have won any awards for creativity or originality, but they sure know how to get people's attention.