June 12 is National Falafel Day.

FalafelDay.com says, “Falafel is a delicious dish with a rich history. We want this day to bring together countries around the world, particularly Israel with its neighbors. People should put aside politics when eating this dish and enjoy, after all that’s what life is about.”

Falafel is wonderful. So why does this commercial for Orbit gum characterize it as something obnoxious that takes cellphone calls on the elevator and sings bad Starship songs?

Orbit gum commercial