What novel was the basis for a popular Apple ad directed by Ridley Scott?
A Clockwork Orange
Brave New World
The Great Gatsby
Nineteen Eighty-Four
The iconic “1984” commercial, directed by Ridley Scott for Apple Computers, aired during the 1984 Super Bowl. The ad portrayed a dystopian future reminiscent of George Orwell’s novel “Nineteen Eighty-Four,” where conformity and control reigned supreme. A lone woman, representing Apple’s Macintosh computer, breaks free from conformity by smashing a screen displaying a Big Brother-like figure. The 60-second ad symbolized personal computing’s promise to empower individuals against oppressive forces, echoing themes from Orwell’s novel.
Correct Answer: Nineteen Eighty-Four