2011 John Lewis advert shows young boy desperately excited for Christmas

In 2011, the John Lewis advert showed a young boy desperately excited about Christmas. He eagerly counts down the days to December 25 with viewers left to imagine he is looking forward to getting presents. However, it is revealed at the end that he actually couldn't wait to give presents to his parents. It was accompanied by a cover of The Smiths' Please Please Let Me Get What I Want'.