- Dates: May 2016 - August 2016
- Type: Television Commercial
"The Surprise: A Short Film by INTERAC*" Some lessons come from the most unexpected places. This ad shows a little boy who sees several puppies while out with his parents. The next day is his birthday and he gets a toy as well as a piggy bank. The boy looks at his piggy bank often over the days and months as he does odd jobs for his neighbors like washing cars and scraping paint. While he's working, he watches people with dogs and still wants one. He moves on to delivering newspapers, looking for money with a metal detector on the beach, and even getting money from the tooth fairy. Finally the big day comes when the piggy bank is full and his dad gives him a hammer to break it. The boy is sad to see his pig go. The dad is proud of his son's saving, so he goes to the pet store, and instead of coming home with a puppy, he comes home with a baby pig which the boy loves. How will you be paying? Credit, please. Come on buddy. Let's go. Look at our credit card bill. How would you like to pay? Credit. Actually, make that a direct debit. (Lyrics) I'm lost in the light I pray for the night To take me, to take you too After so many words Still nothing's heard Don't know what we should do So if someone can see me now, let them see you It was my greatest thrill But we just stood still You let me hold your hand 'til I had my fill Even countin' sheep Don't help me sleep I just toss and turn right there beside you So if someone could help me now, they'd help you too. They'd help you too See you through All the hard things we've all gotta do Cause this life is long And so you wouldn't be wrong Bein' free leavin' me on my own! It feels good to use your own money. Interac Be in the black #TheSurprise Presented by Interac