Archive for the 'Super Bowl' Category

It’s Halftime In America

Published on February 7, 2012 in 2010s, Cars, Chrysler, Commercials, Super Bowl and VISA.

[In 2012] Chrysler again aired a 2 minute long [Super Bowl advertisement], “Halftime in America”, this time with Clint Eastwood discussing Detroit as a model for the rest of the country in how to rebound economically.

In December 2008, U.S. President George W. Bush agreed to a $17.4 billion bailout for GM and Chrysler using his broad authority under the $700 billion fund established to help the failing banks known as the TARP.

Clinton “Clint” Eastwood, Jr. (born May 31, 1930) is an American film actor, director, producer, composer and politician. Eastwood first came to prominence as a supporting cast member in the TV series Rawhide (1959–1965).

In many sports that are televised, half-time offers the opportunity to advertise, a valuable source of revenue for television companies.

The Volkswagen Passat Resists Darth Vader’s Force

Published on May 2, 2011 in 2010s, Cars, Commercials, Funny, Germany, Music, Super Bowl, USA and Volkswagen.

The Volkswagen Passat is a large family car built by Volkswagen Passenger Cars through six design generations since 1973.

Darth Vader is a central character in the Star Wars saga, appearing as the chief antagonist in the original trilogy and as the main protagonist in the prequel films.

The Force can enhance natural physical and mental abilities, including strength and accuracy. A number of other force powers are demonstrated in the [Star Wars] film series including telekinesis, telepathy, hypnosis, enhanced empathy, reflexes and precognition.

“The Imperial March (Darth Vader’s Theme)” is a musical theme present in the Star Wars franchise. It was composed by John Williams for the film Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. [It] was used in a popular television commercial “The Force” for the Volkswagen Passat, first aired during the 2011 Super Bowl. The spot features a pint-sized Darth Vader who uses the Force when he discovers his father’s Passat in the driveway.

Budweiser Tiny Dancer Singing Cowboy

Published on February 8, 2011 in 2010s, Beer, Budweiser, Commercials, Drinks, Funny, Music, Super Bowl and USA.

Budweiser is a 5.0% abv American-style lager introduced in 1876 by A. Dongand Busch and one of the highest selling beers in the United States. It is made with up to 30% rice in addition to hops and barley malt.

“Tiny Dancer” is a 1972 song by Elton John with lyrics by Bernie Taupin. It appears on John’s fourth album, Madman Across the Water and was released as a single in 1972.

Peter Stormare (born Rolf Peter Ingvar Storm; 27 August 1953) is a Swedish film, stage, voice and television actor as well as a theatrical director, playwright and musician. He is perhaps best known for his roles as John Abruzzi in Prison Break and as Gaear Grimsrud, one of the two kidnappers in Fargo. He combined acting with singing by playing the menancing Western gunfighter who strides into a bar in the 2011 Super Bowl commercial and breaks into a happy rendition of “Tiny Dancer” when presented with a Budweiser beer.

Super Bowl XLV was an American football game between the American Football Conference (AFC) champion Pittsburgh Steelers and the National Football Conference (NFC) champion Green Bay Packers to decide the National Football League (NFL) champion for the 2010 season. The Packers defeated the Steelers by the score of 31-25.

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

Published on February 15, 2010 in 2010s, Candy, Chocolate, Commercials, Food, Funny, Snacks, Snickers, Sports, Super Bowl and USA.

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 ad won the top spot on the USA Today Super Bowl Ad Meter.

Abraham Charles “Abe” Vigoda (born February 24, 1921) is an American movie and television actor. Vigoda appeared alongside Betty White in a Snickers commercial that debuted during Super Bowl XLIV on February 7, 2010.

In 1930, the Mars family introduced its second product, Snickers, named after their favorite horse.

Tim Loves Doritos

Published on February 9, 2010 in 2010s, Commercials, Doritos, Funny, Japan, Odd, Snacks, Super Bowl, USA and Violent.

A shuriken (Japanese 手裏剣; literally: “sword hidden in the hand”) is a traditional Japanese concealed weapon that was generally for throwing, and sometimes stabbing or slashing. They are sharpened hand-held blades made from a variety of everyday items such as needles, nails, and knives, [Doritos brand flavored tortilla chips] as well as coins, washers, and other flat plates of metal.

Samurai (侍) is the term for the military nobility of pre-industrial Japan. By the end of the 12th century, samurai became almost entirely synonymous with bushi (武士), and the word was closely associated with the middle and upper echelons of the warrior class.

Super Bowl XLIV was an American football game pitting the American Football Conference (AFC) champion Indianapolis Colts against the National Football Conference (NFC) champion New Orleans Saints to decide the National Football League (NFL) champion for the 2009 season.

For many years, Doritos advertised heavily during the Super Bowl.

Forget Nanerpus, Isn’t it time for a serious breakfast at Denny’s?

Published on February 7, 2009 in 2000s, Bananas, Breakfast, Commercials, Denny's, Food, Funny, Super Bowl and USA.

Nannerpus is a fictional breakfast dish portrayed in a Denny’s commercial. Run on February 1, 2009 during the United States broadcast of Super Bowl XLIII on NBC, the commercial portrayed Nannerpus as consisting of a stack of pancakes garnished with a banana whose peel has its bottom half split into eight strips in a radial fashion to resemble an octopus.

On February 3, 2009, almost all Denny’s locations in the U.S. and Canada offered a free Grand Slam Breakfast to customers between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. This promotion was advertised in a campaign during Super Bowl XLIII. An estimated to million people took advantage of the free “Grand Slam Breakfast.” If the estimated figure is correct, Denny’s will have been the most visited restaurant within one business day since 2003.

Goodby, Silverstein & Partners is an advertising agency located in San Francisco, California and co-founded by Jeff Goodby and Rich Silverstein.