truth - "Shards O' Glass" by ANDY Awards 2001

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TitleShards O' Glass
Agency
Campaign Truth
Advertiser American Legacy Foundation
Brand truth
PostedNovember 2010
Business Sector Institutional/Public Interest/Non-Profit Org.
Media Type Television & Cinema
AI Description The 'Shards O' Glass' advertisement by truth uses dark humor to highlight the dangers of tobacco products. In a factory setting, an executive humorously admits that there's no safe version of their fictional glass-laden freeze pops. Workers are shown handling these dangerous popsicles, complete with visible shards of glass, emphasizing the absurdity of consuming harmful products. The ad concludes with a stark message drawing a parallel to the tobacco industry: "What if all companies sold products like Big Tobacco?" and directs viewers to a website for more information. This clever satire uses shock value to convey its anti-smoking message.