I've always tried to like the Travelocity Gnome. It's a cute conceit for a commercial, and the ads are often funny. But the whole idea is a rip-off of the gnome from Amelie. But then things got troubling when I saw this ad:
Given his ability to throw the laptop and the shovel, we now know that the Gnome can actually move. He just can't move when we're watching him. Of course, any Doctor Who fan knows this means he's a weeping angel.
The Gnome is a more benevolent species it seems. While the angels sent their victims back in time the Gnome sends people to Florida. Which is arguably not that different.
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