Do you recall a commercial where a snowman, on the verge of melting, takes a sip of Brisk iced tea and instantly regains his frosty form? If this scenario sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many individuals vividly remember this advertisement. However, upon investigation, it appears that this commercial never existed for Brisk.
The Memory: Brisk’s Melting Snowman
In the minds of many, Brisk’s advertising featured a snowman who, facing the threat of melting, rejuvenates himself by drinking Brisk iced tea. The imagery is clear: a snowman, dripping and distressed, finds salvation in a can of Brisk, restoring his icy composure. This memory aligns with Brisk’s known advertising style—bold, animated, and featuring characters revitalized by the beverage.
The Reality: Nestea’s Snowman Commercials
Contrary to these memories, the snowman commercial in question was for Nestea, not Brisk. In a 2002 Nestea Cool Iced Tea commercial, a snowman is shown melting under the sun. He then drinks Nestea and regains his snowy form, embodying the refreshing nature of the drink. This advertisement is available for viewing online, confirming its association with Nestea.
Brisk’s Actual Advertising Campaigns
Brisk’s advertising history is rich with animated commercials featuring celebrities like Rocky Balboa, Frank Sinatra, and Danny Trejo, who are reinvigorated by the drink. These ads are known for their claymation style and the catchphrase, “That’s Brisk, baby!” However, none of these commercials feature a snowman character.
Understanding the Mandela Effect
The confusion between Brisk and Nestea in this context is a classic example of the Mandela Effect—a phenomenon where a large group of people remember something differently from how it occurred. The similarities in advertising styles and the thematic use of rejuvenation likely contributed to the conflation of the two brands in public memory.
Share Your Memories
Do you remember the snowman drinking Brisk? Or do you recall it being Nestea? Share your memories and thoughts in the comments below. Let’s explore this intriguing instance of collective misremembering together.
