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Skittles Mother’s Day ad documents a man’s uncomfortably close maternal bond

on May 9, 2017 | 0 comments

By John McCarthy

Mars-owned confectionary brand Skittles has underlined the connection we share with our mother in crass fashion with an ad showing an odd duo eating the snack in the most unconventional of ways.

The 30 seconds ‘Umbilical’ spot, as the title suggests, shows a grown man taste Skittles via his fleshy and unholy bond with his mother.

Having been fed the nutrient intake afforded by Skittles, the son character is able to guess the colour of each mouthful, offering a twisted take on the Taste the Rainbow mantra.

The Drum is on the lookout for the agency behind this work of art, although Read full story ›

Source: The Drum