A Dirty Old Man Gets the Perfect Gift in Pornhub's Weird, Uncomfortable Christmas Ad

Just what he always wanted

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Pornhub is the latest advertiser to feature a sad old man in its Christmas commercial—an oddly common theme this year. But instead of getting a telescope or faking his own death, what bring a smile to this old geezer's face is—spoiler alert—free pornography.

The spot, by Madrid agency Officer & Gentleman, pushes the provocative comedy as far as it can by making it a family scenario. Grandpa is sitting around glumly on the couch, wasting time with his loved ones when he could be watching strangers getting it on.

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