Category Archives: Sports

You’re Not You When You’re Not Eating Snickers

Betty Marion White (born January 17, 1922) is an American actress, comedienne and former television host with a career spanning over sixty-five years. White appeared alongside Abe Vigoda in an advertisement for Snickers during the 2010 Super Bowl XLIV. The … Continue reading

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Here’s Ed McMahon and MC Hammer Selling Cash4Gold

Cash4Gold.com is a Pompano Beach, Florida based division of Albar Precious Metal Refining, that buys gold, primarily from jewelry, acting as an online pawn broker. It is notable for advertising during Super Bowl XLIII in 2009. Sources place the cost … Continue reading

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NHL Christmas presents are much better than regular presents

In the U.S., the “Christmas shopping season” generally begins on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, though many American stores begin selling Christmas items as early as October. In Canada, merchants begin advertising campaigns just before Halloween (October 31), and … Continue reading

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Rocky Marciano hams it up for Hamms Beer

Rocky Marciano (September 1, 1923 – August 31, 1969), born Rocco Francis Marchegiano, was the heavyweight champion of the world from 1952 to 1956. Marciano, with forty-three knockouts to his credit (87.8% knockout rate), remains the only heavyweight champion in … Continue reading

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Now That’s Brisk, Balboa

Lipton is one of the world’s best-known and best-selling brands of both hot leaf and ready-to-drink tea. Iced tea is a form of cold tea, often served in a glass over ice. It may or may not be sweetened. Iced … Continue reading

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Yo, Yao Ming wants to write a check

Visa Inc., commonly called VISA, is a multinational corporation based in San Francisco, California, USA. A cheque (spelled check in American English) is a negotiable instrument instructing a financial institution to pay a specific amount of a specific currency from … Continue reading

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