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Jell-O’s Funpocalypse, Much More Exciting Than Actual Apocalypse

We’re only four days away from the 12/21/12 Mayan apocalypse prediction, and as the our alleged time on Earth winds down, Jell-O wants us to have fun. Lots of fun. And when I picture the crazy stuff people will do days before turning into characters from a Cormac McCarthy novel, I think of eating Jell-O.

CP+B continues its work for the Kraft brand with the Funpocalypse campaign, which includes #funpocalypse, a TV spot (above), e-cards, a survey, and a small giveweay where winners get $100 apiece to accomplish bucket-list goals until our planet combusts.

The infographic (below) is strangely the most appealing part of the package. Jell-O and Wakefield Research conducted a national survey with 1,000 adults and asked questions about how people would spend their last days before an apocalypse. You can find out things like: 52% of Americans would be most excited about not having to pay taxes anymore and 4% of those surveyed actually believe the world is going to end.

Other brands have been trying to stop the apocalypse. Old Spice already took Dikembe Mutombo, so I guess Jell-O is banking on sacrificing sugary snacks to the gods to save humanity. If the gods have diabetes, then we’re all screwed. Are there sugar-free puddings available for the health-conscious deities?

And more importantly, what would Bill Cosby have to say about this? Graphic and credits after the jump.

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Thursday Odds and Ends

-Publicis Dallas conjures some H.P. Lovecraft-inspired characters in its new ads to Terminix (above). link

-Angry Birds creator Rovio has launched a cookbook based on the inexplicably huge game. link

-Here’s a look at “social media darling” W+K Shanghai. link

-George Meeker was named EP/partner at production company, Meeker.

-McDonald’s play areas, you’ve been warned. link

-Sequoia-backed (series B) startup Taykey has launched a new online ad platform. link

-The Economist tackles issues including immigration and China in new press ads. link

-The Sims is ready for Facebook. link