It’s your weekly dose of creative inspo from Famous Campaigns.
#1 Meet Nerf’s creepy brand mascot
Nerf, the company known for those pistols that fire foam darts at targets, now has its very own mascot named ‘Murph’.
Hasbro debuted the "Unleash the play in you" campaign this week however many have remarked that costume character Murph is the stuff of nightmares.
#2 March For Our Lives campaign takes on gun violence in harrowing new PSA
In its latest PSA, March for Our Lives has taken on the US government in a powerful new display of protest. The images depict row upon row of black body bags lying on the grass in Washington D.C that represent lives lost to gun violence. As the camera pans out it becomes apparent that they are lined up to spell out the words ‘thoughts and prayers’ – a trite phrase that is often used as a reflex response to tragic events in lieu of tangible actions to combat the issue.
#3 ‘Westworld’ humanoids unleashed on New Yorkers with creepy coffee carts
A week ahead of its season 4 premiere, HBO’s rebel robots show “Westworld” is invading the streets of Manhattan to make New Yorkers question their realities.
Popular NYC spots will get a little glitchy as the show’s android “hosts” replace cart baristas in an immersive performance.
#4 Dutch Salvation Army mocks Balenciaga in new ‘destroyed shoes’ collection
The Dutch Salvation Army has unveiled a new line of limited-edition shoes worn by homeless people on a newly launched website trulydestroyed.com. It parodies the latest collection from Balenciaga which features ‘destroyed’ gear and will raise money for charity.
#5 French Food Poverty crisis amplified by Greenpeace France via a fake start-up
Greenpeace France have highlighted food poverty with a brilliantly tongue in cheek campaign - creating the worst food at the best prices for young people, dishes that are bad for you and the planet.