How original

Ads are by far the most entertaining thing to watch on TV. Every once in a while, one comes along that is just so original, and so offbeat, it really grabs me. Here's the storyline...

Scene 1:

An old man, practically toothless, is sitting at the breakfast table enjoying his bowl of cereal. It looks like he's gumming the food. As he eats, we hear a doorbell in the background.

Scene 2:

The man makes his way to the door. Looking through the peephole, no-one is there. Then, as he continues to look, the unmistakable image of the grim reaper can be seen.

Scene 3:

This shot is from outside the house. It's a side view of the grim reaper waiting for the old man to open the door. Suddenly, out of nowhere, the handle of a hockey stick comes through the mailslot, hitting the grim reaper square in the nuts. He doubles over in obvious pain.

Scene 4:

Back in the house, we see the man returning to his breakfast.

Announcer:

As long as you keep living, we keep paying. (Fade out shows New York State Lottery "Win for Life" logo)