The thing about jingles is they’re supposed to be catchy. That’s what makes them such effective marketing tools. That said, sometimes they work a little too well. They end up being so catchy that you can never get them out of your head. These jingles are some of the biggest offenders. We bet that at least a handful of them get stuck in your head before you’re done reading this article.
#1: “Plop, Plop, Fizz, Fizz, Oh What a Relief It Is!” – Alka-Seltzer
Since 1976, Alka-Seltzer’s “Plop, Plop, Fizz, Fizz, Oh What a Relief It Is!” has been stuck in many heads. Once their mascot, Speedy, uttered those words for the first time, we were sold. That perfect encapsulation of how Alka-Seltzer works wasn’t just catchy; it told a whole story in just a handful of words. Even if you’ve never used Alka-Seltzer, there’s a good chance you knew exactly what this jingle belonged to the second you read the tagline.
