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48 Humorous Cartoon Ads

From Cartooned Color Campaigns to Belly Speech Bubble Ads

— December 21, 2013 — Marketing
Creating an advertisement that consumers will remember long after they've seen it can be quite the challenge, but these humorous cartoon ads have creatively utilized comical illustrations as a way to draw in viewers with laughter.

While cartoons are often aspects associated with what little children watch on TV, there's something very alluring about cartoon characters that even adults are drawn to. By opting for cartoons in print ads and commercials, marketers are able to draw upon a more youthful and entertaining theme that consumers will instantly find nostalgic and appealing.

From iconic pet character ads to cynical cartoon prints and embarrassing ensemble campaigns, these humorous cartoon ads will definitely satisfy children and adults with all their comical themes.
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Ilustrated Postal Service Ads
Ilustrated Postal Service Ads
DHL by Silas Chosen Campaign Uses Simple Cartoons for its Message
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Compelling Presidential Caricatures
Compelling Presidential Caricatures
Drawing of President Obama Covers Latest New York Magazine
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Dangerously Springing Baby Ads
Dangerously Springing Baby Ads
The Rhold Insurance Brokerage Campaign Prepares People for Mishaps
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Tasty Cartoon Campaigns
Tasty Cartoon Campaigns
The Fluff and Stuff Cookies Ads Feature Deliciously Illustrated Flavors
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Unexpected Baby Animal Ads
Unexpected Baby Animal Ads
The Personal Lubricant Aleolub Campaign is Dubiously Adorable
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Calming Drink Campaigns
Calming Drink Campaigns
The Drink AcquaFloral Print Ads Features Adorable Illustrations
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Literary Snoozing Ads
Literary Snoozing Ads
BBDO's Dr Gav Mattresses Ad Features the Book 'Around the World in 80 Days'
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Comic-Inspired Brake Ads
Comic-Inspired Brake Ads
This Promotion for Volkswagen City Emergency Brake Uses Comic Violence
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Disgruntled Drivertising
Disgruntled Drivertising
These Mercedes-Benz SmallRepair Ads Urge Drivers to Take a Chill Pill
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Cartoon Popping Campaigns
Cartoon Popping Campaigns
The LG 3D TV Ads Appeal to Children and the Young-at-Heart
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Literal Loop Ride Ads
Literal Loop Ride Ads
This Hopi Hari Theme Park Campaign is Conceptually Confronting
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Height-Humored Supplement Ads
Height-Humored Supplement Ads
Ovaltine 'Sucks to Be Short' Shows Why Being Tall is Advantageous
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Cordial Cord Ads
Cordial Cord Ads
The RWE Hairdresser & Workshop Print Ads Feature Handy-Dandy Helpers
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Silly Speechless Ads
Silly Speechless Ads
The Alca Luftal Campaign Features Curiously Cute Cartoons
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Kooky Musical Cartoon Ads
Kooky Musical Cartoon Ads
Three Legged Legs Animates Characters for Method Cleaners
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Ceased Chattiness Campaigns
Ceased Chattiness Campaigns
The Merello Really Sour Candy Ads Targets an Older Generation
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Belly Speech Bubble Ads
Belly Speech Bubble Ads
The Companhia Athletica No Fat Excuses Campaign Promotes Proactiveness
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Superhero Toilet Paper Campaigns
Superhero Toilet Paper Campaigns
The Toilet Paper Ad Showing the Charmin Bear as Thor Will Delight
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Straightforward Newspaper Campaigns
Straightforward Newspaper Campaigns
The 20 Minutos Ads Gives You Only What You Need
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Out-of-Work Stork Advertising
Out-of-Work Stork Advertising
Scudo Condoms Stork Ads Paint a Picture of Pregnancy Prevention
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Tormented Cartoon Campaigns
Tormented Cartoon Campaigns
La Fabbrica di Nichi Ads Promote an Improved Urban Environment
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Brain-Busting Newsvertising (UPDATE)
Brain-Busting Newsvertising (UPDATE)
Metro Magazine ‘Experience' Print Ads are Mind-Bl
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Juxtaposed Philosophical Ads
Juxtaposed Philosophical Ads
The Fiat 500 Print Campaign Will Have You Scratching Your Head
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Embarassed Cartoon Ads
Embarassed Cartoon Ads
The Benylin Cough Relief Ads Will Hush Your Hacking
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Embarrassing Ensemble Ads
Embarrassing Ensemble Ads
The LG No Clothesline Campaign Gives Laundry Day a Whole New Look
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Bright Bubblegum Campaigns
Bright Bubblegum Campaigns
The Mentos Gum Ads are Fun, Funky and Easy to Swallow
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Humorously Cynical Cartoon Ads
Humorously Cynical Cartoon Ads
The Dumb Ways to Die Gloomy Cartoon Ads is Sure to Produce Laughs
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Wiidiculous Racing Ads
Wiidiculous Racing Ads
The Blur 'Race Like a Big Boy' Commercial Pokes Fun at Nintendo
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Novel Life-Changing Ads
Novel Life-Changing Ads
The Arrebato Libros Campaign Morphs People into Book Characters
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Insurance-Selling Cartoon Characters
Insurance-Selling Cartoon Characters
The Latest Progressive Ad Features Sonic the Hedgehog
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Epic Oven Ads
Epic Oven Ads
The LG Solardom Campaign Depicts Our Yearning for Good Food
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True Love Lip Balm
True Love Lip Balm
ChapStick Promotes the Finer Things in Life With Cartoon Sketches
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Eco Cartoons
Eco Cartoons
‘Let's Know It Better' PSA Makes Global Warming a Childhood Friend
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Utterly Unusual Ads
Utterly Unusual Ads
These McDonald's Double Flavor Milkshake Print Ads are a Squirt of Fun
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Cartooned Parody Promos
Cartooned Parody Promos
“The Simpsons” Spoofs Adidas Originals House Party Ad
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Weight-Challenging Workout Ads
Weight-Challenging Workout Ads
The 'Beat Your Own Weight' Ads Pose a Challenge for Viewers
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Finger Crossed Ads
Finger Crossed Ads
The Vigineo Home Security Systems Campaign Shows Luck Can't Always be Tru
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Very Vivid Graphic Design
Very Vivid Graphic Design
Brazil's BlackMagenta Uses Bright Colors, Animated Characters to Create
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Iconic Pet Character Ads
Iconic Pet Character Ads
The HKAAC Animal Adoption Centre Campaign Encourages Experiences
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Accurately Executed Animations
Accurately Executed Animations
Video Centro Ads Make Cartoon Characters Crisp
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Cartoon Fashion Fusion Ads
Cartoon Fashion Fusion Ads
Pink Panther Co-Stars in ICB S/S ‘09 Campaign
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Cartooned Color Campaigns
Cartooned Color Campaigns
Comex Paint Creatively Proves They Can Match Any Hue
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Concerned Retro Cartoon Ads
Concerned Retro Cartoon Ads
James Voon Depicts Distressed Characters for Fictional Food Promo
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Cartoon-Inspired Kitchens
Cartoon-Inspired Kitchens
The Formaplas Custom Interiors Ads Furnish You Flintstones-Style
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Cannibalistic Caffeine Campaigns
Cannibalistic Caffeine Campaigns
These Cafe Taina Coffee Ads Keep You Alert
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Spiritual Sports Ads
Spiritual Sports Ads
The Sky Sport Miracle Campaign is Holy and Blessed
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