Clip description
Poss (Erin Pratten) is astonished when the spruikers from the ‘Bonza’ cereal TV advertisement come right out of the TV set and into the living room. They persuade Poss and her friend Kim (Maria Nguyen) that buying ‘Bonza’ breakfast cereal will make all their dreams come true. Poss decides to eat Bonza cereal so she can win her dream pony Misty.
Curator’s notes
This delightful scene is a good illustration of Lift Off's high production values and the entertaining way that educational messages for kids are built into the stories. The TV spruikers leaping out into the lounge room is fun but also mirrors how TV advertising actually pervades our homes. It also shows how ads are designed to appeal to people’s dreams and aspirations. The Bonza story raises many interesting questions including what might happen next, and how this story fits with the theme of fairness.