We've all had problems with our phone not doing what it's supposed to, but this takes the cake. An advert for the new BlackBerry Z10 shown during last night's Super Bowl sees the phone teleporting, fighting fires and turning a truck into ducks.
The advert is showing what the phone can't do -- a bold move when advertising a new phone and operating system. Check out the video below.
In the ad, a chap walks out of a phone shop with his Z10 -- or Zee10, if you're of the American persuasion -- and enters a bizarre fever-dreamworld that looks like ours, but in which phones have incredible powers.
In his nightmarish hallucination, each of our unfortunate hero's attempts to do something on his phone result in a strange and unexpected accident. He bursts into flames, suddenly finds himself with elephant legs, and is colourfully teleported into the sewer. But the Z10 ultimately saves the day when a lorry jackknifes. Press play on the video below to see the nightmare in full.
That schmoove sound, by the way, is Who Knows, by 70s soul singer Marion Black.
The Super Bowl commercial is a one-off ad and won't reflect the future promotion of BlackBerry 10. But it's clear BlackBerry is trying to get away from its staid, business-like image both with this advert and the appointment of smooth-toned singer Alicia Keys as 'Creative Director'.
The Z10 will be released in the US soon -- but it's already out here in the UK. Look out for our full review of the new phone and new operating system coming very soon.
Have you bagged a BlackBerry? Can the Z10 see off Android? And what do you think of the Super Bowl advert? Kick off in the comments below, or touch down on our Facebook page.

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jocu 4 February, 2013 10:16
Great ad - very different and so unlike BB. Will BB see off Android?....probably not. Will they take back market share?.......definitely. Will Apple / Google / Microsoft be worried? Most definitely!! Will we see some of the exciting features of BB10 quietly introduced to iOS / Android / Windows. Youbetcha!!!
Damien2501 4 February, 2013 18:31
I think they've walked into the same trap as HTC, both their adverts feature some sort of action happening in the background rather than explaining what the phone can do. The Galaxy S3 and previous iPhone adverts (I haven't seen an iPhone 5 ad yet) feature the actual phone in use in everyday life and briefly demonstrate their features, rather than cheesy nonsense.
Steve Froud 6 February, 2013 14:48
Been a total pain trying to get hold of one with a deal that suits me, wanted the Q10, but just can't wait!
anonymous 20 April, 2013 12:42
Great advert by the blackberry team. Can't wait to get the z10 because its different from all the other blackberry models. And the music used in this advert is cool.
Aroh Nicole Uche
Caleb University, Imota, Lagos.