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10. Guinness: "Good Times"
We would have put this ad in a "successful viral ads" list for the number of viewers it's getting and the truly great punchline. However, the efforts of Guinness PR to have the ad removed and disavow themselves of any responsibility did away with that intention.

They even posted a comment: "Please be assured that Guinness is in no way associated with this video, and has approached YouTube to have it removed. We are proud of our brand, and our commitment to responsible marketing, and this is not how we want our brand portrayed."

Don't they know the first rule of advertising? Any publicity is good publicity.

9. Red Bull: "Graffiti"
Never mind the fact that Red Bull is banned in France, where this ad was shot. Since when is Red Bull the face of hooliganism and public defacement, not ditsy girls and vodka-induced seizures?