A Christmas advert reuniting E.T. and Elliott is giving people feelings

Oonagh Keating. Updated November 29th, 2019

There’s something about Christmas that makes advertisers pull out all the stops to tug at customers’ heartstrings – oh, yes …shameless commercialism is that something. If the redemption of a dangerously combustible mythical creature didn’t get you where it hurts, this Sky advert might just manage it. Watch and weep.

Look who came home for Christmas. 🎄☝ pic.twitter.com/WwqZC6wfnt

— Sky (@SkyUK) November 28, 2019

The reunion of Steven Spielberg’s lovable extra-terrestrial with his buddy, Elliott, has got people sniffling into their Christmas lists. That’s right, Karen. You haven’t rung your mum for two months because you’re too busy but you’re crying actual tears because they got the puppet out of mothballs to sell WiFi. These reactions show how well it’s gone down.

Looks like Sky has won the Christmas advert battle this year. Brilliant. pic.twitter.com/VNuHGhTdDK

— Cameron Frew (@FrewFilm) November 28, 2019

Sky win Christmas this year. @TomFletcher @MrsGiFletcher @DebbieFletcher @OliverOrmson https://t.co/6MVNqu69Pg

— Carrie Hope Fletcher (@CarrieHFletcher) November 28, 2019

Not gonna lie, this got me right in the feels. https://t.co/mUnW6vKfMn

— Sean (@shornKOOMINS) November 28, 2019

It’s official…@SkyUK have killed me…this is just…everything… pic.twitter.com/xYz3IbzunZ

— Deb Allen (@DebNeedsDisney) 28 November 2019

I love it. I mean, they must have paid an absolute fortune for the commercial, but hey – thanks for the closure. #ET #Nostalgia https://t.co/g8fOw0tYr4

— Kelly Eros (@kellyeros) November 29, 2019

Understandably, the advert gave some people mixed feelings.

I am so angry at @xfinity for turning my favorite childhood thing into a commercial and also I love you and I cried so much and I love you Elliot and I'm useless the rest of the day. #ET pic.twitter.com/0LH989RJbU

— Leslie Streeter (@LeslieStreeter) November 28, 2019

You can watch the slightly longer and more heart-melting version here.

ET Skype home.

Source: Sky UK, YouTube Image: Sky UK, Twitter