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Uber Eats Dad Joke Ads: Surreal & Hilarious - News Directory 3

Uber Eats Dad Joke Ads: Surreal & Hilarious

December 10, 2025 Victoria Sterling Business
News Context
At a glance
  • Uber Eats is expanding its "Get ⁣Almost, Almost Anything" platform with a new campaign centered around visual gags and literal interpretations of products available through its marketplace.
  • The campaign consists of ten spots directed by Nick Ball (MJZ) ⁢that present everyday uber Eats products through a deliberately absurd lens.
  • The core concept revolves around taking product names "far⁢ too literally,"⁣ according to dave Horton, Chief Creative Officer and ⁢Partner at Special US.
Original source: adweek.com

Uber Eats Launches Absurdist “Get Almost, Almost Anything” Campaign

Table of Contents

  • Uber Eats Launches Absurdist “Get Almost, Almost Anything” Campaign
    • Overview
    • The Campaign: Surrealism and Literalism
    • Strategic Intent and Brand Positioning
    • special US: Breakthrough Agency of the Year

Published⁣ December ‍10, ⁢2025

Overview

Uber Eats is expanding its “Get ⁣Almost, Almost Anything” platform with a new campaign centered around visual gags and literal interpretations of products available through its marketplace. Created in partnership with Special US, teh campaign ⁣launched on December ‍10, 2025, and will run through early 2026 across TV,‍ online video, and social media channels.

What: Uber Eats’ new “Get Almost, Almost Anything” advertising campaign.

Where: North America, via TV, online video, and social media.
⁣
When: Launched December 10, 2025, running through early 2026.
why it matters: Highlights the breadth of Uber Eats’ marketplace with⁢ humor and ⁢unexpected visuals.
What’s Next: Continued rollout across various platforms, encouraging audience engagement and product guessing.

The Campaign: Surrealism and Literalism

The campaign consists of ten spots directed by Nick Ball (MJZ) ⁢that present everyday uber Eats products through a deliberately absurd lens. Each advertisement functions as a visual puzzle, challenging viewers ‍to decipher⁣ the⁢ connection between the scene and the product it represents.

Examples include:

  • A couple performing a⁢ slow Latin dance representing “mild salsa.”
  • A man dressed as a banana chasing a woman dressed⁣ as grapes, symbolizing “passion fruit.”
  • A twerking pirate on a boardroom table embodying “Pirate’s Booty.”

The core concept revolves around taking product names “far⁢ too literally,”⁣ according to dave Horton, Chief Creative Officer and ⁢Partner at Special US.

Strategic Intent and Brand Positioning

Georgie Jeffreys, Uber’s Head of Marketing for North‍ America, explained that the campaign aims to showcase the expansive selection available on the Uber ⁤Eats⁤ marketplace while entertaining audiences. The strategy allows Uber Eats to highlight its diverse offerings in an ⁢unexpected and memorable way.

The campaign builds on Uber⁢ Eats’ previous work, including their⁣ collaboration⁤ with Bradley Cooper, continuing a trend of leveraging humor and celebrity endorsements to build brand recognition.

special US: Breakthrough Agency of the Year

The campaign was developed by Special US, which was named Adweek’s 2025 Breakthrough Agency of the year. The agency’s approach focused on creating a playful experience for consumers, encouraging them to actively participate in deciphering the product representations.

uber Eats’ continued investment in quirky, attention-grabbing campaigns demonstrates a clear understanding of ⁤the current advertising landscape. ‍Consumers are increasingly⁤ receptive to humor and authenticity, and this campaign delivers both. ⁢By leaning into the absurd, Uber Eats differentiates itself from competitors and reinforces its position as a⁤ modern, innovative brand.The success of this campaign will likely hinge on its ability to generate social media buzz and encourage user-generated content as people attempt to “solve” the product ⁢puzzles.

– ‍victoriasterling

This article was last updated on December 10, 2025.

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