Venus Flytrap Divides Opinion in John Lewis Christmas Advert
John Lewis has unveiled its Christmas advert for 2023, and it's already dividing opinion. The ad, which features a Venus flytrap called Snapper, has been praised by some for its originality and humor, but others have found it to be "creepy" and "disturbing."
The ad follows a little boy named Alfie as he plants a Christmas tree seed. However, instead of a traditional Christmas tree, Alfie's seed grows into a carnivorous Venus flytrap. At first, Alfie's family is frightened of Snapper, but they eventually learn to embrace him and even enlist his help to open their presents on Christmas morning.
The ad has been met with mixed reactions on social media. Some users have praised John Lewis for its creativity and for taking a risk with its Christmas advert. Others have expressed their dislike of the ad, saying that it is "scary" and "not in the spirit of Christmas."
One user on Twitter wrote: "The John Lewis Christmas advert is a bit of a disappointment this year. It's just not very festive. And the Venus flytrap is a bit creepy."
Another user added: "I'm not sure what to make of the John Lewis Christmas advert this year. It's certainly different, but I'm not sure it's in a good way. The Venus flytrap is a bit too disturbing for my taste."
However, other users have defended the ad, saying that it is refreshing to see something different from John Lewis this year.
One user tweeted: "I love the John Lewis Christmas advert this year! It's so original and funny. And the Venus flytrap is adorable. He's like a giant pet."
Another user added: "The John Lewis Christmas advert is a bit of a departure from previous years, but I think it's for the better. It's more original and heartwarming. And the Venus flytrap is actually quite cute."
It remains to be seen whether the John Lewis Christmas advert will be a success this year. However, there is no doubt that it has generated plenty of buzz and conversation.