Nostalgia
Old Syrian Ads You’ll Probably Never Forget
Who doesn’t have memories of watching those classic ads on Syrian TV? We’d be watching a show or a movie, and suddenly, an ad would pop up, and we’d be forced to watch because there was only one channel! But those ads made us laugh, and they were more than just commercial breaks—they became part of our daily life, with their catchy slogans stuck in our memories.
Television commercials started appearing in the mid-80s, and it was a new experience for people back then. They didn’t expect to see local products being advertised in such a visual way.
By the 90s, Lebanese and Syrian artists started gaining recognition through commercials, like Haifa Wehbe in the “Dania Spaghetti” ad and Nicole Bardawil for “Buffalo Polish,” along with many Syrian actors like Abeer Shamseddine, Mohammed Kanoa, and Ayman Rida, who all began their careers in commercials before becoming famous actors.
Here are some of the top 10 funniest and most famous Syrian ads:
Dairy Advertisement
Hindiko Fans
Ammar Chocolate
Seham Gum
Oris Whitening Powder
Taboush Chips
Dima Tissues
Miswak Gum
Sim Kids Shampoo
Bee Soap
Which ad do you remember the most?
Even though we now have thousands of channels and ads everywhere, the old commercials on Syrian TV still hold a special place in our hearts. They were simple, relatable, and remain fond memories filled with laughter, love, and nostalgia. And every time we remember those old ads, we find ourselves asking, “Who else remembers this besides me?”