WATCH: This Disturbing RC Cola Ad Will Haunt Your Dreams
The ad from RC Cola Philippines, entitled “Nyahahakbkxjbcjhishdishlsab@!!!! Basta RC Cola!”, begins with the poignant drama of a boy coming home from school to quiz his mother about whether or not he’s adopted.
Things take a turn when the boy removes his shirt to reveal four glasses growing out of his back, and yet another turn when his mom pulls off her head to reveal an RC Cola bottle growing from her neck.
She then proceeds to pour several cold ones on her son’s back, and the ad concludes with the entire family sipping the soft drink from the back-glasses.
The ad was a huge viral sensation, racking up millions of views on various social media platforms, and prompting a somewhat mixed reaction:
Francis Baraan IV
@MrFrankBaraan
SERIOUS QUESTION: What do you think about the RC Cola ad? Was it creepy or cringey? Did you find some symbolisms behind the whole ad? Do you think the organic buzz they created achieved the purpose—to sell more of their products? Did you find it artsy, or a little too scary?
Unusual, by American standards. I don't think it is the stuff of nightmares though.