hoyarooter
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Post by hoyarooter on Feb 8, 2010 12:43:45 GMT -5
Props to Sean P. for that gutsy onside kick call. Hope all the Nawlinsers are enjoying their celebration. More power to them.
I liked the Snickers commercial the best. Thought the Betty White part was cute, but bringing in Tessio/Fish at the end was what really cracked me up. Also liked Casual Friday and the little kid and the Doritos.
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Post by SFHoya99 on Feb 8, 2010 12:46:52 GMT -5
I thought the google ad was good; the ad with the historical montage is always interesting even if it isn't effective. There were a few other decent ones. Of the 1,000 bud light commercials, the bud light house was fun. I think the select 55 commercials were well used -- got the point across and great exposure for a new product especially since 55 calories is really low for a "beer."
The etrade ads were the worst. The baby thing is beyond tired and the new baby seems a bit off, whether because he's different or just not as cute. I couldn't figure out most of the Doritos ads.
I'd go see The Last Airbender if someone assured me there is no "twist." Generally his movies are really rich in colors and images so it could be worthwhile if the writing was wrested from him. The Robin Hood I'd go see if it wasn't Russell Crowe. But I find him wildly overrated (Gladiator! In Sherwood Forest!) and his acting is going to make Robin Hood something that won't fit my image of Robin Hood. Sorry, don't need a gritty Robin Hood.
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Post by kchoya on Feb 8, 2010 13:02:47 GMT -5
Love how 1/2 the posts are talking about the ads and not the game.
I liked the Bud Light(?) one with Dr. Marvin Candle manning the telescope. I liked the "Green Police" ad on several levels. But, for some reason, the screaming chickens amused me the most, especially the chicken in space.
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Post by Boz on Feb 8, 2010 13:40:11 GMT -5
Ah yes. The green police ad. I forgot that one. I won't say anything more about that here, but I think kc and I both appreciated that on several levels. I wonder if Audi was aware of that in advance. They must've been, but they're German, so who knows?
Also, along these lines, suffice it to say that will.i.am and I have a slightly different view of the highlights of the last 30 years.
We can take that conversation over to B&G though, if you catch my meaning.
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Post by Boz on Feb 8, 2010 18:09:21 GMT -5
Love how 1/2 the posts are talking about the ads and not the game. I liked the Bud Light(?) one with Dr. Marvin Candle manning the telescope. I liked the "Green Police" ad on several levels. But, for some reason, the screaming chickens amused me the most, especially the chicken in space. Well, it really wasn't that great of a game. There are a handful of plays worth talking about. But I will break away from the ads to talk about......the halftime show!!!! I grew up loving The Who. I kind of outgrew them in high school when I made my transition to full-time new-waver, but they are still my favorite "classic" rock band. Far, far ahead of Zeppelin or the Stones. Until last night, that is. That was just God-awful. I wanted to turn it off, euthanasia if you will, but I couldn't look away. The SB really needs to get away from this legends of rock deal. It really sucks. I think they should go in the completely opposite direction. Next year is in Jerry Jones' house. They should pick a couple of hot young local bands, maybe through a competition, and give them the break of their life. You have all of DFW to scour (or you could even open it up to the state to include Austin), I am sure there are a few bands who could fit the bill. Either that or go away from rock altogether. It's not my taste, but a good CURRENT R&B or hip-hop artist would be much better. As long as everyone keeps their clothes on of course. Of course, they'll probably pick some country band/artist. EDIT: An old one.
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Post by washingtonhoya on Feb 8, 2010 18:34:00 GMT -5
Google ad was a personal favorite for reasons not worth going into here. It's also probably the most remembered simply because it's the easiest to create derivatives / parodies of, but I'm a little surprised Google felt the need to buy SB commercial airspace for the core search function and not use it as a platform for Nexus One, whatever the hell Google Wave is, etc.
I'm also glad that Budweiser and Doritos are the only two American companies that are still afloat enough to dominate the Super Bowl. That's just fantastic.
The idea that will.i.am is some sort of generation-defining cultural arbiter/historian is at once both false and horrifying, especially when it's allegedly for my generation.
As for The Who, well I'll just repeat the line everyone else is thinking: I guess they didn't die before they got old.
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Post by SFHoya99 on Feb 8, 2010 18:49:49 GMT -5
Doritos is Frito-Lay, which is owned by Pepsi. While they were there, Pepsi (the brand) instead is focusing its money on a viral campaign that is funding non-profit projects.
I can't believe how much money Bud spent on that thing. I hope they got a volume discount.
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Post by EasyEd on Feb 8, 2010 20:01:43 GMT -5
I thought the Saints would win and am glad they did. But --- that onside kick to start the second half was the dumbest thing I have ever seen in a Super Bowl. Sure it worked but, honestly, it had no better than a 50/50 chance of working and had it been unsuccessful it could have led to a long night for the Saints. It was successful only because one of the Colts let it bounce off him. Luck won on that play.
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Post by DanMcQ on Feb 8, 2010 20:11:34 GMT -5
Ed - Payton said in the postgame interview they thought the odds were 60:40 in their favor on the onsides kick play. Still quite the gutsy call: it works and you are a genius, it fails and you're the coach of the Buffalo Bills.
The Google ad was great but its placement after halftime ensured more than half the viewing audience was too far into their SB party to be sober enough to follow it.
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Post by hoyarooter on Feb 8, 2010 20:35:23 GMT -5
I actually think the onside kick was more likely to work than the attempt to score on fourth down, which I initially thought was stupid, but agreed with upon thinking about it for a few more seconds. If you have to give Manning the ball back for a two minute drill, you either want the score tied, or the ball to be on the Colt one yard line.
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Post by bmartin on Feb 8, 2010 21:33:50 GMT -5
The Saints would have won even if the onside kick failed because the Saints were going to pull out all the stops until they made big plays and the Colts were going to play it safe and try not to lose.
The fourth down failure exposed the Colts timidity when they ran three times, punted, and gave the Saints the field goal anyway. Then when they tried the 51-yard field goal instead of going for it on fourth down it was guaranteed that the Saints would go down and score a touchdown.
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Post by hoyainspirit on Feb 9, 2010 12:41:24 GMT -5
Big time shout-out to Paul Tagliabue. When things went to hell in a hand basket, and Benson seriously considered relocating the Saints, Tagliabue committed the NFL's resources and policy to helping the Saints weather the storm. Thanx, Tags!!
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Post by hoyarooter on Feb 10, 2010 21:23:44 GMT -5
I'm not quite sure how, but I somehow missed the Green Police ad during the game. So of course, I had to watch it on line. Having done so, I have to revise my list. I thought that commercial was great.
Also thought the Google ad was a total snooze, but maybe I'm too old to appreciate it.
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