Let me be upfront: I’m the mom who thinks the latest Pandora commercial is utterly ridiculous. I can’t be the only one feeling this way, right?
I tend to lean towards a more logical perspective rather than getting swept up in emotions. Yet, I genuinely fail to understand the hype surrounding this ad. Moms across social media are sharing it with comments like, “This will warm your heart!” and “I promised myself I wouldn’t cry, but here I am, sobbing!”
In the commercial, we see six mothers standing with their blindfolded children, who are instructed to “find their own Mom” using their so-called “intuition.” Cue the sentimental music, loving stares, and a few tears from some of the moms. But instead of feeling touched, I felt a wave of nausea. Here’s why:
- The moms are dressed in a variety of outfits—long sleeves, flowy blouses, fitted tops, and dresses. You really think the kids won’t remember what their moms look like?
- Their hairstyles are all different too. From short curls to long straight locks, and ponytails to varying thicknesses—come on! The first child touches her mom’s hair. How is this intuition, exactly?
- There are countless cuts and angles in this ad. In film, that means there are numerous chances to get the shot right. If a kid doesn’t perform perfectly, you can just set up the scene the same way and use a different take. It feels incredibly staged.
- Seriously, who doesn’t know their own mother by touch? Most people can identify their parents, spouses, and even pets, blindfolded. It’s not as extraordinary as it’s made out to be.
I can’t help but wonder how many moms will ask for a Pandora bracelet this Mother’s Day and how many dads will fall for it, spending a fortune to prove their wives are “unique” and special.
Let’s reimagine this scenario: what if they used a single take, kept the sound on, and had the moms wear identical outfits with their hair pulled back? Then we might see the kids instinctively head straight for their own moms—now that would be real “intuition.” For now, though, I’m calling this an overhyped marketing ploy.
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In summary, while many find the Pandora commercial heartwarming, I see it as a contrived marketing tactic. It’s time to call out the nonsense.
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