Animals and adverts do not always mix, these days, quite rightly, they rarely do. But something, perhaps originating from regular chimps’ tea parties at London Zoo, seemed to gel and the idea depicted in this iconic ad came to fruition; so when a chimp, carrying out removals asks whether you know the piano’s on his foot, the riposte: “you hum it, I’ll sing it” seems entirely appropriate.
PG Tips UK Commercial (c.1971), 4.3 out of 10 based on 138 ratings
I cannot believe that goes back to 1971! Brilliant advert, still make me laugh today. Certainly this one is the most memorable of the series that they ran. Clasic advert!
I remember these and did enjoy them at the time but would never encourage my kids to watch again as i can see now how wrong they were. Much prefer the knitted chip – or may be some other more suitable icon.
Loving the chimps! Making me feel ancient though!
Am glad times have changed…Johnny Vegas and his knitted chum are much better!
I cannot believe that goes back to 1971! Brilliant advert, still make me laugh today. Certainly this one is the most memorable of the series that they ran. Clasic advert!
I loved those chimps and the ads
I used to love this, how times change, find it a bit cringy now
I’m sure the chimps enjoyed it.
I remember these and did enjoy them at the time but would never encourage my kids to watch again as i can see now how wrong they were. Much prefer the knitted chip – or may be some other more suitable icon.
but what exactly have chimps got to do with hot beverages?
I don’t like these ads.
I loved those chimps!! They should bring them back!!!