There’s only one day per year where the commercials are actually anticipated.
That would be the Super Bowl. It has always cost companies a lot of money to have their brand advertised during the big game. And the expectation with the ads has always been that they are worth watching.
That is certainly true of some more than others. Every year, fans will come away with some ads that crack them up or hit them in the feels. But there are just as many ads that leave fans disappointed they didn’t use those 30 seconds for the bathroom break or beer refill.
Which ads this year have been the best and which have been the worst? Here’s a look at five memorable ads and five disappointing spots.
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Dunkin’
Make it back-to-back years Dunkin’ Donuts is in the winners column of Super Bowl ads.
Ben Affleck was out to prove that he can be a pop star just like his wife Jennifer Lopez in the recording studio. He brought in help from Tom Brady and a very reluctant Matt Damon, who has to say “How do you like them donuts.” To be clear, Jack Harlow is not on board. Needless to say, Lopez isn’t thrilled by the interruption (though she wants…