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This unexpectedly brilliant Ryanair ad sums up the reality of Christmas at home

“Because sometimes Christmas escapes are just as important as arrivals.”

Dec 22nd 2016, 8:15 AM 11,977 Views 1 Comment

ryanairad Source: YouTube

AH RYANAIR. JUST when we thought you’d gone all soppy on us with your Christmas ad, you remind us that we should never underestimate you.

It opens just as you’d expect a Christmas ad to – our hero arrives home to the embraces of his delighted mother and father. But then:

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And then:

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And then:

christmasathome Source: YouTube

Finally, they hit you with the tagline: ”Because sometimes Christmas escapes are just as important as arrivals.”

Oh Ryanair, you scamps.

Source: Ryanair/YouTube

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This unexpectedly brilliant Ryanair ad sums up the reality of Christmas at home

“Because sometimes Christmas escapes are just as important as arrivals.”

DailyEdge is on Snapchat! Tap the button below to add!

This couple bought a 20ft Christmas tree and cut it in half so it looks like it goes through the roof>