Alasdair Beckett-King’s ‘Every mobile game advert (Hot Santa Cosy Farm Wars)’ is the most convincing parody you’ll see today
Author and comedian Alasdair Beckett-King has clearly not escaped that omnipresent irritation of the internet – terrible adverts for things in which you have absolutely no interest.
In his latest creation, he homed in on those game ads we all know and hate, and he’s nailed it.
“Collect gemstones or whatever. Spend real money.”
When Alasdair shared the video on X, the spiritual home of the unwanted ad, it got five-star reviews. In fact, it was so realistic that some people initially scrolled past.
1.
Hey do you know if this is available on iOS?
— Matthew Highton (@MattHighton) December 18, 2023
2.
This is a spoof!? Damn, I really wanted to run Santa in Hot Santa Cosyfarm Wars! https://t.co/LSA4dnLlQX
— Incubear(Twitch Affiliate) (@IncubearVTube) December 18, 2023
3.
This is too good https://t.co/TFIf34uept
— Dave Jones | Halsin (@DaveJonesActor) December 18, 2023
4.
OMG yes I thought it was a real one. I almost blocked you automatically!
— dominic dice (@dominic_dice) December 18, 2023
5.
The power of advertising is real omg I just really want to rub Santa
— Fancy Brenda ️️⚧️ (they/she) (@SpillerOfTea) December 18, 2023
6.
I thought this was an actual ad and just ignored it lmaooo https://t.co/pQxde9q0kQ
— miri (@AllegedlyMiri) December 18, 2023
7.
I knew it wasn’t a real ad because it has no community note on it
— lewys piper (@generalquixote) December 18, 2023
8.
I DO believe in hot Santa
I DO believe in hot Santa
I DO believe in hot Santa— Sacha Coward (@sacha_coward) December 18, 2023
9.
My game of the year https://t.co/tMtL58oBFZ
— Ellie Gibson (@elliegibson) December 18, 2023
10.
Genuinely thought this was a mobile app advert until I paid attention. Then I laughed hysterically. https://t.co/HNbGiN3mfS
— Katy/Guitarbard is playing BG3 ️ (@guitarbard4) December 18, 2023
Alasdair saw the irony.
I've created a spoof advert which is so convincing that people are scrolling past it. Not watching this is actually a huge compliment to me. https://t.co/iEniI59zOC
— Alasdair Beckett-King (@MisterABK) December 18, 2023
The spoof got this impressive seal of approval.
Yep, have scrolled past this repeatedly, which is testament to how accurate it is. V funny. https://t.co/OTTwstkkyp
— Dara Ó Briain (@daraobriain) December 18, 2023
We’ll just leave this here.
Praise from the *real* Hot Santa: https://t.co/asFUlXmjFm
— Alasdair Beckett-King (@MisterABK) December 18, 2023
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