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Ironically, that video is a genuine ad for a stock footage company. Reality has collapsed on itself and is no longer distinguishable from parody.

I think it's a bit of both. Which makes it particularly clever. Not many companies would be willing to poke fun at their own product that way.

Reminds me of all of the intro sequences from Better off Ted.

> See how this guy in a lab coat holds up a beaker?

That's a flask, not a beaker.

I see you've played beaky-flasky before!

AMC Mad Men needs a sequel!