The 8 Best St. Patrick"s Day Ads

1. Guinness

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=eteWVqVPcTQ.

From 2004, by BBDO NYC.

As an Irishman, I endorse this movement.

2. Guinness

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=EZte9w4y8e0.

From 2008, by BBDO NYC.

3. Guinness

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=U_0sO42F-fQ.

From 2008, by BBDO NYC.

4. McDonald’s Shamrock Shake

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From 2010, via Chicago.

Every St. Patrick’s Day, the city of Chicago dyes the Chicago River green.

Ad agency Leo Burnett created this smart ambient ad.

5. Cookie O’ Puss

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=f7wj9UmcjYk.

Including this classically horrible spot via the legendary Tommy Carvel was a must. Dig that Irish accent of O’ Puss.

6. Guinness

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From 2008, via Romania.

7. Guinness

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=y07at1bU89Q.

And, my favorite.

From last year, via the UK.

Round up your mates — that sheep dog is a hero!

Ad agency: Abbot Mead Vickers/BBDO, London.

8. The City of Atlanta

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=1oxSeTZkJsI.

From last year, for Atlanta’s St. Patrick’s Day parade.

My Irish eyes are bleeding.

At least snakes didn’t start crawling out of his mouths.

Ad agency: Fitzgerald & Co., Atlanta.

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The 8 Best St. Patrick"s Day Ads