Garmin "Nutcracker"

Garmin’s holiday commercials for the Nuvi 1690 are packed with hysterically random characters. Personal favorites include the mandolin-playing squirrel and, in this spot, “Nutcracker,” an incredibly scary-looking clown who seems to be stalking the Nutcracker as he makes his escape from the toy store for some holiday fun, including a curling tournament and snacks with hotties at a new hot spot. The ads are the first from ex-Fallon group creative director Brian Tierney, who managed to snag the business after the client parted ways with his former agency, and they are a holiday treat for those who like their Christmas pitches a little on the weird side.