The Most Depressing Commercial Ever

This ad parody from The Kloons is what we used to call a shaggy dog story. Go ahead and laugh at it, when you finally get to the punch line. However, it does illustrate studies that show how acquiring possessions, no matter had coveted they are initially, tend to lose value over time and ultimately contribute little to our overall happiness. The alternative, experiences, bring happiness before, during, and after the actual experience. (via Digg)