Earworms That Still Get Stuck in Your Head
Whether it’s McDonald’s “I’m lovin’ it” or Kit-Kat’s “Give me a break,” there are probably dozens of commercial jingles that get stuck in your head, even when you don’t want them to. That’s how you know the ad creators did their job right. Ready for some classic, unforgettable earworms? Here are five catchy ad tunes that live in your mind—whether you like it or not.
1. Folgers Coffee
Even if you didn't drink coffee or buy Folgers coffee, you've likely still found yourself humming its catchy tune: "The best part of waking up is Folgers in your cup." Heck, even singing it might make you want to grab a cup of Joe.
2. McDonald's
Everyone knows McDonald's famous jingle: "Ba-da-ba-ba-ba, I'm lovin' it." But what you might not be aware of is how many artists were involved with this catchy tune. Justin Timberlake sang it, Pusha T claims to have co-written it, though Pharrell Williams appears on the credits list. However it was made, it remains one of the world's most recognized commercial jingles.
3. Kit-Kat
"Give me a break, give me a break, give me a break of that Kit-Kat bar." If you were a kid in the 80s, this jingle was everywhere, and it likely still brings a pang of nostalgia. Even if you weren't there when this tune went viral, it probably still lives in your consciousness.
4. Toys 'R' Us
Toys 'R' Us might be bankrupt now, but back in the 1990s, it was the kids' store. Its famous jingle? "I don't want to grow up, I'm a Toys 'R' Us kid." You might be surprised to learn that American author James Patterson was the one who co-wrote this tune.
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5. Pepto-Bismol
Admit it: the Pepto-Bismol jingle probably gets stuck in your head more often than you like. It's not because you always have stomach troubles (at least we hope not), but because the tune is just so darn catchy—even if it's a bit embarrassing to sing.
