As much as I hate contributing to blatant promotions of multi-billion dollar corporations (I guess then I’m cool with subtle ones), I can’t help it when it comes to Super Bowl ads. I’ve been fascinated ever since I saw Apple’s one time only ‘Lemmings’ commercial as a kid.
And since I’m always up for anything Betty White, we’ll begin with her latest masterpiece:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3rsaneyeXY
Judging by the feedbacks, this year’s standout commercials were pretty much unanimous. Joining the Snickers spot are ones for Letterman…
and Micky D’s.
By the way, the Lebron/Dwight spot is a call back to the classic MJ/Bird duel.
Any other ones piqued your interest?
Update:
Here’s a couple more. Thanks Josh.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HR7JJmkUC_8
agree. disappointed with all the others
you say Betty, I say Vigoda.
the vw punching and the bud light ‘lost’ ones made me laugh. oh and i thought the google one was pretty original.
The McD’s one turned out better than I thought when I first heard the concept. I kept thinking how the hell would a game of horse between those two be remotely competitive? lol Loved the Larry Legend cameo. Too bad those 2 will never be in a real dunk contest…such a shame.
Maybe everyone already knows this, but that’s Jae Suh in the stillframe of the Punchdub ad. She’s an awesome actor.
That Stevie Wonder bit was my favorite. He’s an awesome actor too.
The Google ad was wonderful! Thank you for showing it to me because I hate football.
I remember that commercial of Larry Bird and Michael Jordan! God, what was MJ wearing?!?! Ew.
What about the Superbowl shuffle with Mcmahon? I wonder if they paid him or he paid them.
wow that Lemmings commercial is so dark. and amazing.
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