Watching the Super Bowl This Weekend?

The Super Bowl is supposed to be the biggest sporting event of the year in the USA. Virtually all my friends and family members watch it. Not moi. I prefer more intellectual sports, like MMA, where contestants get brain-damaged without the protection of pads and helmets.

When I tell people that I don’t watch the game, they’re suspicious. “But what about the commercials?” they ask. “You are missing all those great commercials!”

The Super Bowl is known for its commercials. I’ve heard that many of them are brilliant, so this year, I decided to check them out. And I didn’t have to wait to watch them during the game. Most advertisers release them ahead of time.

Below you will find a link to one website where you can see them now. And as a service to those that don’t have the time, here are my top five in terms of entertainment:

1. “Why Not EV?” with Jim Ferrell
2. “Busch Light” with Sarah McLachlan
3. “Bud Light” with Miles Teller and Keleigh Sperry Teller
4. “Great Acting or Great Taste” with Ben Stiller
5. “Popcorners” with Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul

Of course, making entertaining commercials has nothing to do with selling product. I found only two commercials that were any good at all in terms of sales. One was “Popcorners” (see above). But my favorite was “Hellmann’s” with Jon Hamm and Brie Larson.

Check out all the ads here.