Since bursting onto the scene in 1989, the Energizer Bunny has been banging his bass drum and marching through pop culture without missing a beat. Clad in sunglasses and flip-flops, this pink, plush power machine quickly became one of the most iconic advertising mascots in history. But what made him legendary—aside from “he keeps going and going”—was his knack for unexpected comedy. From interrupting other commercials to causing absurd chaos wherever he rolls in, the Energizer Bunny has delivered some of the funniest moments in ad history. Here are the Top 10 Funniest Energizer Bunny Commercials of All Time—proof that batteries aren’t the only thing this bunny keeps charged… comedy is too.
#10: “Chainsaw Villain Commercial” (1992)
This fake horror movie ad is pure gold. It begins as a gritty chainsaw thriller, complete with a creepy villain and panicked screaming… until the Energizer Bunny suddenly rolls through the scene, oblivious to the danger. The killer stops mid-swing, confused, as the bunny trots past drumming. It’s the perfect parody of slasher tropes—made funnier by the bunny’s complete indifference. Nothing kills tension like a giant pink rabbit with shades and a snare.
#9: “Alien Invasion” (1990)
The ad sets up a tense sci-fi movie with aliens landing on Earth, cities in panic, and ships firing lasers—until the bunny suddenly zooms through the landing site, right between the mothership and the White House. The aliens stop, baffled. One turns to the other and shrugs. The line “He keeps going and going…” comes in, and somehow, the bunny’s unexpected cameo is funnier than any punchline. This commercial became a fan favorite for subverting blockbuster expectations with quiet absurdity.
#8: “Fake Perfume Ad” (1989)
One of the first Energizer Bunny commercials to use the “interruption” format, it starts as a slow, black-and-white perfume commercial—wind blowing, woman staring out a window, dramatic music—until BOOM. The bunny bangs into the scene with his drum. The actress looks horrified. It’s so sudden and out of place, it’s hilarious. This ad cemented the “he’s crashing other commercials” gimmick that would define the Energizer Bunny’s identity for years.
#7: “Zombie Movie Takeover” (1993)
Another fake commercial, this time a grainy black-and-white zombie flick with groaning undead and frightened villagers. As the camera pans through a foggy graveyard, the bunny rolls by with a glowing drum, startling the zombies who scatter in fear. The sheer randomness—and how seriously the fake movie takes itself—makes the interruption even better. Plus, it’s always satisfying to watch monsters get upstaged by a bunny on a drumline.
#6: “Cooking Show Disaster” (1991)
In this parody of a cooking show, a perky host explains how to make the “perfect soufflé” with soft classical music playing… and just as she’s about to open the oven, in comes the Bunny, clanging his drum, knocking flour everywhere, and sending the soufflé crashing. The host’s horrified scream is Oscar-worthy. This commercial is a perfect example of the bunny’s power to turn calm into chaos in seconds flat.
#5: “Courtroom Drama” (1990)
A tense courtroom scene is playing out. The lawyer shouts, “I object!” The judge is pounding the gavel… until the gavel rhythmically syncs with the Bunny’s drum, who suddenly walks in down the aisle. Everyone freezes. The prosecutor drops his papers. The jury is stunned. The ad fades out on the bunny, still drumming, as if he’s delivering the final verdict. It’s wonderfully weird—and a masterclass in comic timing.
#4: “Nature Documentary Gone Wrong” (1994)
Sir David Attenborough-style voiceover describes the “rare Amazonian tree frog” as we zoom into a lush rainforest. The frog is about to leap when—BA-DUM-BA-DUM, the bunny barrels in, scaring off every animal in sight. The narrator tries to continue professionally: “And here comes… something pink.” It’s such a ridiculous contrast that even the stoic narration can’t save the moment, making it one of the funniest wildlife spoofs ever aired.
#3: “Romantic Drama Commercial” (1989)
Another early parody, this one starts with a couple embracing at sunset on a cliffside. String music swells. He says, “I’ll never let go.” She whispers, “Promise me…” Crash! The Bunny flies into the scene on a moped, hitting a rock and rolling through their picnic. The look on the couple’s faces as their emotional moment is shredded by furry pink chaos is classic. It was absurd in all the right ways—and set the tone for Bunny mayhem.
#2: “Western Showdown” (1992)
Cue the dusty tumbleweeds and Ennio Morricone-style whistling. Two cowboys stare each other down on a ghost town street. Suddenly, out of the saloon—BOOM-BOOM-BOOM—the bunny emerges. Wearing a tiny cowboy hat. The cowboys look at each other, confused. One lowers his gun. The other offers the bunny a root beer. It’s so committed to the Western genre that the bunny’s entrance becomes not just funny—but the punchline of the whole showdown.
#1: “Samurai Showdown” (1995)
A stunning homage to Kurosawa films, this ad shows a duel between two samurai under falling cherry blossoms. They raise their blades, the music swells… and the Energizer Bunny rolls across the battlefield, drum pounding. One samurai bows respectfully as the other joins the bunny on drums. The commercial ends with all three drumming in rhythm. It’s so unexpected and over-the-top—and yet played with such sincerity—it’s easily the funniest and most creative Energizer Bunny ad ever made.
Conclusion:
The Energizer Bunny didn’t just power up batteries—he powered up comedy. By interrupting fake commercials, parodying other genres, and never breaking character, this pink percussionist brought laughter into living rooms for decades. He was never the main character—but always stole the show. Whether he’s marching through zombie flicks or busting soufflés, the Bunny reminds us that marketing can be wild, weird, and hilariously unforgettable. And he just keeps going… and going… and going.
