The Mystery Behind The Greatest Ad Of All Time: YouTube shorts
5 Dec 2020 · 0 min
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In this brief YouTube Shorts segment, the narrator asks why the so‑called “greatest ad of all time” was aired only a single time. He explains that the ad was Apple’s iconic 1984 Super Bowl commercial, which drew inspiration from George Orwell’s novel. Immediately after its broadcast, Orwell’s estate issued a cease‑and‑desist, preventing any further television airings. The narrator notes that the ad can still be viewed on YouTube and invites viewers to consider whether it truly deserves the title of the greatest advertisement ever made.
