So the Super Bowl hype has simmered, and the Packers have most likely already enjoyed their vaca to Disneyland. Super Bowls act in many forms--- as a childhood pastime, a drunken Sunday afternoon, a cheating day to stuff your face with cheesy bean dip and mini wieners or if your extra lucky, experiencing the win of your beloved team.
This year my Super Bowl memory was spent with close friends, a couple of pitchers of PBR and two Washington Apple shots (the next day I was reminded, I’m simply too old for this). As part of watching a game none of us really cared about, we kept a log of our favorite commercials. Yeah, yeah The Today Show’s got their list, and then every other media outlet just copies one another. These are the ones we found most appealing for various reasons. I give it a good year for Super Bowl ads--- overall creative, thoughtful and witty. Shit, for what you pay for the ad, you better get at the very least a giggle or fake laugh.
Most Anticipated Movie
Marvel’s Thor
Miss. It of the year, Natalie Portman rockin side-kick to a super hero. Hot. Up and coming aussie Chris Hemsworth… even hotter. Have you seen this man? He’ll be huge by this time next year. This movie will be a hit… one should plan on checking it out on the big screen and not wait for Netflix to send it to you.
http://thor.marvel.com
Pirates of the Caribbean 4
Number 4…I wonder how Johnny Depp feels about making a 4th movie. The Pirate thing can only be done so many times--- I’m sure the special effects, Jack Sparrow’s quirky character and hopefully a wrap up to a Disney classic will be worth checking out.
Most expensive AND best script
Chrysler Eminem Super Bowl Commercial - Imported From Detroit
One of the longest commercials in Super Bowl history about 2 minutes, reportedly cost a little under 9 million. Phew! We felt the spot was highly original and full of rich, crisp spoken words. Much props to the peeps of Detroit, may you stay on the right side of those tracks.
Almost peed myself
Bridgestone—Reply to All
This one was hilarious and was not given the attention it deserved. We’ve all experienced the feeling of utter panic in a situation like this. Makes your stomach jump up into your heart just thinking about the Reply all Button. There should be a “Are you sure you want to send” window before it sends. Windows, Apple, are you listening?
Doritos—Creepy Cheesy Lover
Sick, creepy, weird—love it. I would have to agree with the man--- sucking on cheesy fingers can really brighten your day.
Best Animation
Brisk— Eminem ,Shut Up and Drink it.
Because I was born, raised, from, lived, and currently living in nerd-ville, one would have to appreciate the masterful art form of stop-motion animation. This commercial was created by manipulating pieces of clay or a puppet, frame by frame….. motion by motion…which is all then synced up in to one 30 second long picture. A 30 second spot can take up to 3 months to produce…talk about patience.
And just because the WORLD loves it….. Enjoy!
VW: Darth Vader and this car
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R55e-uHQna0
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