Keep an Eye Out for the Painful Twist in UnitedHealthcare's Sweet Ad About Young Love

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Leo Burnett and UnitedHealthcare had a big hit last spring with a commercial called "Our Song," in which a couple at home started passionately dancing—with disastrous results—when "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" came on the radio.

Now, here's a follow-up spot that's also pretty light on its feet. It's a story about young love between two high schoolers, and it also features a cool soundtrack—a cover of the Sam Cooke song "Wonderful World."

Like the earlier spot, this one has a twist that ushers in the client's message about navigating unexpected medical emergencies, though this time the victim goes willingly.

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