The nation's largest commercial holiday is upon us once again -- Christmas!
It's time for family to gather around the tree to sip hot chocolate and companies to release sentimental commercials that will resonate deeply enough to encourage a sale. While some succeed in unleashing the holiday spirit on Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer-watching souls, others fall short in a cheesy, embarrassing, blatantly inauthentic way. Below are some of 2015's string of holiday commercials, saving the best for last.
Folgers
Although this commercial premiered in 2009, it continues to air annually. With over one million views on Youtube, it has earned people's attention, but not necessarily for the sentimental value Folgers intended. This brother and sister duo seems a little too close in their playful relationship. Their loving camaraderie has spurred some viewers to expand on this heartfelt reunion into something a little more, well, intimate, if you catch my drift.
DICK'S Sporting Goods
What is a 60-year-old man going to do with a pair of size 3 baby shoes? Thinking practically, is she giving her dad a gift for her future child so when he forgets it's the kid's first birthday his wife can remind him of the backup stuffed at the bottom of the closet? If so, he certainly has no idea; check the clueless expression on his face from 0:47-0:49, because, obviously, he has no idea why he could use a pair of baby shoes.
Walmart
"This holiday season chillax, cause Walmart has your back." I hope Craig Robinson was given a generous holiday bonus for singing these mediocre tunes. Also, if anyone you know has the audacity to gift wrap a stick of deodorant to give as a stocking stuffer, please kindly inform them that necessities are not presents, thanks.
Edeka
With over 30 million views, this German supermarket commercial leaves the viewer at a loss for words. Is grandpa right for pulling such a stunt to bring his family to visit him, or is it time for a permanent visit to the nursing home?
Toys R Us
*Conveniently has a spare Christmas tree light enough for two kids to chuck over a fence.*
Coca-Cola
Coke did some serious model casting for this holiday commercial. Like, just try to find one unattractive person in these 60 seconds.
Tiffany & Co.
If only every piece of Tiffany jewelry would come with an attractive man willing to rush through New York City snow to deliver the little blue box to your doorstep.
Oreo
The touch of realism from Oreo's little ditty really hits home for the not-so-festive folk. What is inside of Christmas presents, anyways? Our material desires just continue to feed consumerism. Why is December always dark? Lack of sunlight has a tendency to feed winter blues. When does my Christmas spirit start? Too late, that's when. This mustached elf's self-contemplation brings awareness to the pessimism people are afraid to speak about during this time of year.
Hallmark
How many #millennials think they'll be able to #relate to this holiday-hosting couple 20 years down the road!?
Johnston Jewelers
If you're a sucker for dogs, military homecomings and cute couples, this is the holiday commercial for you. Who knows what Johnston Jewelers is (besides a jewelry store, duh), but their marketing team knows how to pull some heartstrings.
Pornhub
Honestly, Pornhub has done a spectacular job embracing the traditional, sentimental holiday commercial in a way that comes off authentically. Look at that tear of happiness that rolls down grandpa's cheek! Pornhub successfully makes it to the top of this year's best holiday commercials.
Apple
Stevie Wonder; cute kids; an Apple product present for 7 seconds out of the whole minute and a half commercial; it's like Apple genuinely wants to wish us a happy holiday.
Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble wins classiest and most sophisticated commercial, hands down: "a festive duet between Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga—two beloved music icons whose special relationship perfectly captures the spirit of the season." Barnes & Noble, you couldn't have said it better. The rest of December will be spent inside of you anticipating the chance to catch Bennett and Gaga break out into Christmas carols.
