JetBlue Made a 16-Minute Film About Being Too Busy, Which You May Be Too Busy to Watch

But it's surprisingly fun

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If you think your life is too busy, talk to the guy who's working eight jobs.

JetBlue and Mullen Lowe are out with "HumanKinda," a new campaign that pokes fun at high-demand modern lives. Comedian Sam Richardson, perhaps best known for his role on HBO's Veep, plays host in a 16-minute film, directed by Bianca Giaever, about how little time people have for anything these days (like watching a 16-minute film. Get it?).

Here's the trailer:

And here's the full 16-minute film:

Richardson does a great job of keeping the piece moving along at a clip—JetBlue's sales pitch, about slowing down and taking some vacation, is present but takes a back seat to his lighthearted exploration of what's making people so high strung, what they're missing as a result, and what he can do to help.

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