I’m one of those people who watches the Super Bowl mainly because of all the great commercials showing between touchdowns. Here is a list of my favorite (and not-so-favorite) Super Bowl ads this year.
Best:
5. Dad’s Sixth Sense
This dad has excellent reflexes, and it actually scared me for half a second when I thought that toddler’s head was going to slam into the ground. In terms of car commercials, this was a new and creative way of showing how Hyundais are safe cars.
4. T-Mobile: No Contract
I never really cared for Tim Tebow, but after watching this commercial, I knew one thing – he could sure make me laugh. Each scene depicts all the exciting things Tebow can now accomplish while not tied to a contract, including delivering a baby and capturing Big Foot. In one word, hilarious. Great job T-Mobile, I’m proud to be a customer.
3. Dannon Oikos: Spill
The scene opens with John Stamos seductively eating his Greek yogurt next to his date. She kisses some off his lips and, oops! another scoop falls on his lap. Admit it, your dirty mind went into overdrive. Luckily, former Full House buddies Dave Coulier and Bob Saget swoop in to save the day. Still not a fan of Greek yogurt, but overall a funny commercial.
2. #EsuranceSave30
Despite having aired as a commercial after the Super Bowl, when actor John Krasinki says Esurance will give away $1.5 million to a lucky Twitter user, you don’t ask questions, espeically if you’re a college student with loans to pay off. You hashtag hardcore.
1. Budweiser: Puppy Love
What do puppies and horses have to do with beer, you ask? Who cares? Just let me “aww” at my television screen in peace.
Worst:
5. U2: Red
Is that Bono? He’s still making music? In all honesty, U2 could have come up with a less expensive way to promote their new single.
4. Audi: Doberhuahua
If you could understand the purpose of this commercial before the last five seconds, I give you credit. I felt lost throughout the entire thing. It was weird, kind of scary, and the only tolerable part was seeing Sarah McLaughlin look absolutely terrified.
3. Chobani: Bear
What is with all this Greek yogurt? Sorry bear, my heart belongs to John Stamos and the Oikos team on this one. At least pay for your food.
2. Transformers 4
I’m not paying for anything less than Shia LaBeouf, end of story.
1. Volkswagen: Wings
Congratulations for making the most sexist ad of the Super Bowl. Apparently all German engineers are white dudes with glasses. Not only were they all male, but when we finally saw a woman, of course she had just been smacked in the butt by a male engineer’s “wings.” I guess its better than having rainbows come out of it.