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"I've lived all my life in this weird wonderland;
I keep buying things that I don't understand,
'Cause they promise me miracles, magic, and hope,

But, somehow, it always turns out to be soap."
—"Chim Chim Cheree" by Allan Sherman, a parody of "Chim Chim Cheree" from Mary Poppins

Like it or not, commercials (or "adverts", as they're called in the UK and New Zealand) are a big part of TV all media.

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  • Cereal-Induced Superpowers
  • Cereal Vice Reward
  • Magically Delicious

  • Batteries Not Included
  • Do Not Attempt
  • I Approved This Message
  • Results Not Typical
  • Rattling Off Legal
  • Unreadable Disclaimer

  • Head On
  • I'm Not a Doctor But I Play One on TV
  • Nine Out of Ten Doctors Agree
  • Pain Center
  • Side Effects Include
  • Spice Rack Panacea

  • Jingle
  • Repurposed Pop Song
  • Top Ten Jingle

  • And 99 Cents
  • But Wait! There's More!
  • Four Equal Payments Of
  • If You Call Before Midnight Tonight
  • It Works Itself
  • Not Available in Stores
  • Now How Much Would You Pay?
  • Please Subscribe to Our Channel
  • This Product Will Change Your Life

  • Prime Time
  • Saturday Morning Cartoon
  • Super Bowl

  • Notable Commercial Campaigns

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