I loved the twist in this commercial. I'm sure the kids didn't mind being pulled from their plans for that considering without Bush Saddam Hussein would have nuked them.
I'm sure they didn't mind the friends of theirs that died when the backlash against Bush's Mid East strategy swept Hamas into power and necOHMYGOD I FELL FOR IT! Ooooh, Cena Mark, YOU! hahahaha. What a putz I am.
baleen: I believe it is known as "bait and switch," wherein a serious tone is established before suddenly and unexpectedly reversing, creating a humorous contrast. As the purpose is solely for "laughs", the contrasting elements themselves need not themselves be true or real.
I will provide links to some related examples with contemporary relevance:
all Israeli citizens are required to work at McDonalds for a year and maintain a state of constant readiness. It's an improvment, though. Sharon was a falafel man.