GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — NBC's Saturday Night Live has shuffled cast members, writers and musical directors in its 50 years on the air.
One thing that has been a constant, however, is the spoof advertisements that make people laugh. From Dan Akroyd's "The Bassomatic" to Phil Hartman's "Colon Blow" and Kristin Wigg and Bill Hader's "Almost Pizza," SNL's commercial parodies have mimicked actual television ads, spinning them to new and ridiculous heights.
Preston Spire Advertising Agency VP Account Director Josh Nelson visited KARE 11 Saturday to show a few of his favorites, and discuss why spoof ads aren't only funny, but provide commentary on our world and what we value.
“SNL’s spoof ads do a great job of parodying TV advertising and then turning up the absurdity,” said Nelson. “Using humor is a core pillar in advertising because it invites people in, entertains and create reactions. That’s why these fake ads are so effective and memorable.”