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The Five Best Super Bowl Ads (2009)

A Seriously Random List LII / Dustin Rowles

Seriously Random Lists | February 2, 2009 | Comments (39)

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5. Dorito’s Crystal Ball


4. Budweiser Beer — “The Meeting”



3. Jason Statham’s Audi Ad


2. PepsiGruber


1. Hulu.com









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Comments

I had no idea that the current economic climate had impacted so many corporations so drastically.

That was some expensive crap.

Posted by: admin at February 2, 2009 8:48 AM

OK, while I was pretty much bored. To. Death. By the commercials, I did not catch that Hulu one. that was a good one.

Though, as I pointed out yesterday, I do tend to think of advertising as evil, so that may have affected my enjoyment to some extent.

Posted by: Anna von Beaverplatz at February 2, 2009 8:58 AM

It's funny to see how the commercials change when they know they'll get about 10x the internet play as they do on TV.

Posted by: twig at February 2, 2009 9:10 AM

Only saw a couple of these when they aired -- Mrs. G. decided that her need to foment discord and unrest would supersede any other activities after the first quarter. I hear the Steelers won. Someone remind me again why women are necessary?

*ducks and takes cover*

Posted by: Che Grovera at February 2, 2009 9:23 AM

Che, I know from which you speak. Ever since a certain group of people were given the right to vote things have taken a turn for the worst. A hard working man such as yourself should be allowed to sit in his castle watch the game in peace on this most holy of days. In my early twenties I was living with this chick who thought that money grew on trees, one day she asked me to buy her a watch and I said to her " you don't need no goddamn watch, there's a clock on the stove." that little comment cost me about two months of her sexual duties my friend.

Posted by: Pookie at February 2, 2009 9:45 AM

What's a Super Bowl?

Posted by: Snath at February 2, 2009 9:50 AM

The Alec Baldiwn/Hulu one is the only one I actually remember. That one is awesome.

Also awesome: Alec hosting SNL in 2 weeks.

Not awesome: the Jonas kids being the 'musical' guest.

The combination makes my soul confused.

Posted by: Gabs at February 2, 2009 9:53 AM

I liked the Conan O'Brien Pepsi ad and the Career Builder or Monster.com ad (I forget) that had someone punching a koala. The Doritos I thought had promise, but they kind of killed the joke with the annoying guy.

Posted by: Julie at February 2, 2009 9:56 AM

If it weren't for The Stantham, no one would ever watch his movies, especially if you're a woman and the movie was made by Uwe Boll.

Posted by: George at February 2, 2009 10:12 AM

The Cash4Gold commercial was easily the best for the sheer insanity of it.

Posted by: Tim at February 2, 2009 10:22 AM

Someone remind me again why women are necessary?

Procreation?

Posted by: admin at February 2, 2009 10:28 AM

Considering that the Snuggie's blowing up to the point where people actually wear them in public, they should have spent their entire publicity budget on a Super Bowl ad.

Posted by: branded at February 2, 2009 10:36 AM

Didn't someone just last week ask why Richard Dean Anderson hadn't yet been featured in a MacGruber? Was it Dustin? I don't remember; I just remember nodding in agreement. Also: "HIGH LIFE!!"

Posted by: bostonadrianne at February 2, 2009 10:45 AM

Meh. With the exception of the Hulu ad, which only looked good in comparison to all the other crap, I can say that I am not sorry at all that I didn't even know the superbowl was yesterday.

Posted by: Brite at February 2, 2009 10:46 AM

Procreation?

Posted by: admin at February 2, 2009 10:28 AM

That's not a compelling argument to one in my current frame of mind, admin, especially given the state of modern reproductive science.

Oh well. At least Pookie is in fine form this morning!

Posted by: Che Grovera at February 2, 2009 11:02 AM

Alec Baldwin and the Jonas Brothers?! Why ruin a perfectly awesome guest host?!

Posted by: io at February 2, 2009 11:18 AM

What's worse, the loud annoying girl who doesn't know anything about football and constantly is asking questions, or the loud annoying girl who constantly pretends to know what she's talking about and constantly cheers for anything that happens, all while insisting that Girls Do Love Football?

Posted by: Optimus Rhyme at February 2, 2009 11:29 AM

Some of us spent a hellish evening toiling over Eliot's poetry; some of us thought that would be a more entertaining alternative than a strange shaped ball being tossed and run back and forth over a big field while big guys bash the shit out of each other; some of us still believe we had more fun disecting the motions of the rat in part III than we would have watching aforementioning bone crunching action.

Posted by: Robert at February 2, 2009 11:38 AM

Well, Opti, they're both annoying, so I don't know if you can consider one worse... although, I'm less fond of the second kind, I guess. I have an interest in it, but I don't pretend to love it and then cheer for the wrong team because I don't have a clue, and that kinds of annoys me.

Me, I enjoy the football, though I don't understand everything about it, but I'll just go Googleify it if stuff's going on and I don't want to interrupt. But, when there was an ad break late in the game, I turned to my friends and asked, "Isn't there a limit on 'flag[s] on the play'? I feel like they've thrown a flag on every play in this game!" and I learned that no, there is no limit. They can, in fact, throw multiple flags on any given play. Neat! Neither of those teams were "my" team (Saints! Going half the way!) but that last 8th of the game was pretty intense, and there were some nice plays by both teams.

Posted by: Anna von Beaverplatz at February 2, 2009 12:07 PM

Where is the Conan O'Brian Bud Light ad? That one was WAY funnier than "The Meeting".

Posted by: Audiosuede at February 2, 2009 12:11 PM

FUCK YOU, HULU!!!! I didn't see an "Americans Only, Bitches!" disclaimer on that, did I? Take your Baldwin and stuff it!

Posted by: Lauren at February 2, 2009 12:26 PM

Speaking of advertising, can we maybe get rid of the "before" photo in that "Flat Stomach Rule (obey)" ad that runs on the left side of the page most of the time? Seeing that gut before lunch puts me off my chum.

Also:

Budweiser = piss, no matter how clever the ad.

Posted by: bucdaddy at February 2, 2009 12:40 PM

I have a vision of a urinal with a keg hooked up to the drain, Budweiser logo proudly painted on the side, with the tagline "Budweiser: Fresh from the Tap".

Some quality brewery needs to run with this. Maybe Arrogant Bastard Ale?

Posted by: stipe42 at February 2, 2009 12:55 PM

Ah, the sweetness of RDA hamming it up. I'm torn on whether or not I want to see him slide into Shatnerian-levels of pork or keep his savory Canadian bacon taste.

Posted by: idiosynchronic at February 2, 2009 1:05 PM

Really didn't like any of these. But whatever dude. :\

Posted by: Celie at February 2, 2009 1:46 PM

I thought the Career Builder one
was the best.

Posted by: Steve at February 2, 2009 1:49 PM

I agree with Lauren, fuck Hulu. Like non-Americans don't have the right to have their brains turned into tasty cheesy-mush for Baldwin.

Posted by: Joker at February 2, 2009 2:10 PM

Yarrgh, Hulu!

It's the devil in short-pants if you outside of the U.S., and methinks Alec needs to put down the PepSubers.

Posted by: Jo 'Mama' Besser at February 2, 2009 2:13 PM

Funny, I was the girl watching the game with interest while the other folks in the room chatted and ate. That's okay. I knew they didn't know much about football when I invited them. It's the great American near-holiday - like Thanksgiving, only without the turkey and you get to spend it with people you actually like.

Posted by: Reba at February 2, 2009 2:41 PM

Right on, Joker. I mean, come on. We're America's Hat. We're FULL of brains. Beer-infused brains with a hint of smoke. Tasty!

Posted by: Lauren at February 2, 2009 3:01 PM

Brainbacon!

Posted by: admin at February 2, 2009 3:10 PM

I didn't watch the game, and I am not interested in the ads. Generally, commercials should be fast-forwarded through, or serve as opportunities for potty breaks. That said, I did like the Alec Baldwin/Hulu ad.

Posted by: rlr260 at February 2, 2009 3:22 PM

Lauren, maybe you should sever your ties with them, then they won't have a brain. Not that anyone will notice. Zing! Sorry, sorry, it's no longer cool to insult Americans because they have the coolest, sexiest president ever. I'll...turn my black card in at the door...

Posted by: Joker at February 2, 2009 4:50 PM

We're FULL of brains. Beer-infused brains with a hint of smoke. Tasty!

This just in, a zombie invasion seems to be terrorizing the city of Toronto. Stay tuned for updates....

(Aw dammit, thanks a lot, Lauren!)

Posted by: meaux at February 2, 2009 5:24 PM

Well, Che...if not procreation, then how about recreation?

Posted by: meaux at February 2, 2009 5:26 PM

Sorry, I should have clarified. Canada has lots of brains. Toronto . . . well, I hope zombies enjoy amuse bouches . . .

Posted by: Lauren at February 2, 2009 6:20 PM

1. #5 is down. You really have to be a jackass to not understand how many people will want to see these things online. Why take them down?

2. FUCK YOU HULU. Call me when you let us dirty foreigners watch your shit. Until then, fuck you. And ALL your Alec Baldwins.

Posted by: figgy at February 2, 2009 6:29 PM

Some quality brewery needs to run with this. Maybe Arrogant Bastard Ale?

Posted by: stipe42 at February 2, 2009 12:55 PM

Posted by: bucdaddy at February 3, 2009 12:19 AM

*snicker* Touche, Lauren!

Posted by: meaux at February 3, 2009 6:24 AM