# Super Bowl commercials **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [February 7, 2016, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-commercials/745497 "2016-02-07T23:45:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2016, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-commercials/745497/61 "2016-02-08T02:57:23Z")
Where are the horsies !?? I want horsies!!! ---
**Author:** ![Hermione](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/cdc98d/32.png) [@Hermione](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hermione)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2016, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-commercials/745497/62 "2016-02-08T03:00:29Z")
> [@JRDelirious](#): > > Audi’s astronaut slipping into dementia was kind of unsettling. In spite of Bowie soundtrack. I didn’t see it as much “dementia” as “losing his zest for life through missing his glory days and maybe feeling lousy that our space program is stalled.” That sort of thing. Loved the “in memory of the Starman” at the end. The Hyundai one bugged me as well. Yay for the dad stalking his daughter and hampering her social life because he is terrified she’ll be sexually active! I know it’s an old stereotype, but I can’t be the only one a bit bothered by it. It’d be better if he were more worried about her being _treated_ well. I’m usually only in it for the ads and the halftime show (which was pretty good), but the ads have been a rather blah bunch so far. I did like the Marilyn Monroe one, the alien one, and the Ant-Man Coke one. ---
**Author:** ![Quercus\_alba](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quercus_alba/32/4061_2.png) [@Quercus\_alba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quercus_alba)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2016, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-commercials/745497/63 "2016-02-08T03:03:53Z")
> [@rocking\_chair](#): > > Where are the horsies !?? I want horsies!!! Shut up–you got sheep. ---
**Author:** ![Absolute](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b2d939/32.png) [@Absolute](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Absolute)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2016, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-commercials/745497/64 "2016-02-08T03:11:28Z")
Yeah, I don’t think Audi intended to suggest dementia either, especially since the commercial centers around him driving a 500 hp sports car, but that was the impression I got. ---
**Author:** ![JRDelirious](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jrdelirious/32/9531_2.png) [@JRDelirious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JRDelirious)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2016, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-commercials/745497/65 "2016-02-08T03:17:13Z")
So far, “does anyone want to feed Scott Baio” is my winning line from the ads. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2016, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-commercials/745497/66 "2016-02-08T03:25:44Z")
> [@Quercus\_alba](#): > > Shut up–you got sheep. The sheep were nice. I enjoyed the sheep. However, I was promised horsies. Where are the horsies??? ---
**Author:** ![G0sp3l](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c68b51/32.png) [@G0sp3l](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/G0sp3l)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2016, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-commercials/745497/67 "2016-02-08T03:34:47Z")
> [@Quercus\_alba](#): > > The domestic violence PSA was perfect. It was also the best ad of the night. Doubly sad. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Lendervedder](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_lendervedder/32/8488_2.png) [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2016, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-commercials/745497/68 "2016-02-08T03:46:14Z")
Overall, the commercials sucked this year. The only ones that stood out are the constipation and diarrhea commercials. And the only reason I’ll remember them is because my after the constipation commercial, my wife said “Are people at Super Bowl parties really digging constipation ads?” And I said “Probably not, but I guarantee there are more than a few guys texting themselves the website for future reference.” After the diarrhea commercial, she said “I imagine a few more guys just texted themselves on the down-low.” But really, shitty ads this year. And not just the ones about shitting. ---
**Author:** ![Mixolydian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/da6949/32.png) [@Mixolydian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mixolydian)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2016, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-commercials/745497/69 "2016-02-08T03:57:28Z")
Were all 4 of the Prius bank robbers from the Wire’s season on the docks? I know at least 3 were, but didn’t recognize the 4th. ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2016, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-commercials/745497/70 "2016-02-08T04:22:56Z")
I thought the Budweiser’s “Won’t Back Down” commercial was ridiculous. “We’re not for everybody.” Seriously, guys, check with your marketing department. Being the beer that’s for everybody is your reason for existing. You’re the safe beer. That’s fine but don’t try to pose as a rebel. And you disappointed rocking chair. ---
**Author:** ![Rick\_Kitchen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rick_kitchen/32/522_2.png) [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2016, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-commercials/745497/71 "2016-02-08T04:29:02Z")
I loved the Doritos ultrasound ad, but NARAL apparently didn’t. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2016, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-commercials/745497/72 "2016-02-08T04:55:17Z")
> [@Little\_Nemo](#): > > I thought the Budweiser’s “Won’t Back Down” commercial was ridiculous. > > “We’re not for everybody.” Seriously, guys, check with your marketing department. Being the beer that’s for everybody is your reason for existing. You’re the safe beer. That’s fine but don’t try to pose as a rebel. > > And you disappointed rocking chair. Not really. Bud is for real folks, not those effete city dwellers and their orange flavored beers. I didn’t see any of the commercials in the 1st hour, but form those I saw, I’ll take Helen Mirren over any of the others. I don’t care what she’s pitching. ---
**Author:** ![Lacunae\_Matata](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8491ac/32.png) [@Lacunae\_Matata](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lacunae_Matata)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2016, 5:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-commercials/745497/73 "2016-02-08T05:10:36Z")
The only ads I really liked were the [Apartments.com](http://Apartments.com) spot with Jeff and George and Weezy ('tho I missed the end, because my husband was busy explaining it to my daughter,) Helen Mirren, and the Heinz ad. The last had me at weiner dogs, but the ketchup packet was a great touch. (And the child looked so much like Number 2 Son, so… awwww!) PuppyMonkeyBaby is nightmare fuel. And the Snickers ad made me miss Betty White and Danny Trejo. Then there were the ones that were so clever that I have no clue what they were advertising. ---
**Author:** ![Starving\_Artist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/aeb1de/32.png) [@Starving\_Artist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Starving_Artist)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2016, 8:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-commercials/745497/74 "2016-02-08T08:28:44Z")
My favorite ad was the Hyundai “Ryansville” ad. “_Population: Yes._” Ryan in convertible to cop: “_Can I get a warning_?” Cop: “_Sure. Warning! Here comes your ticket_!” Hahaha! And the girls were killer cute, especially the one who grabs her friend’s hand and squees at the end. It never hurts to have attractive women in your commercial. ---
**Author:** ![Alessan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alessan/32/465_2.png) [@Alessan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alessan)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2016, 10:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-commercials/745497/75 "2016-02-08T10:28:24Z")
> [@John\_Mace](#): > > I bet he never misbehaved. Imagine Liam Neeson is your dad! Quite the opposite - he knew that whatever trouble he got into, his dad would always bail him out. No matter what. ---
**Author:** ![Borborygmi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/borborygmi/32/217_2.png) [@Borborygmi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Borborygmi)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2016, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-commercials/745497/76 "2016-02-08T13:45:04Z")
My far and away favorite was the Buick ad with the Odell Beckham Jr wedding bouquet catch; surprised it hasn’t been mentioned yet. I was a bit confused by the Doritos ‘Crash the Super Bowl’ contest in that I thought of the three finalists, only the winner would air. The ultrasound entry aired early and so I assumed it had won. I was surprised when the dogs-in-a-trenchcoat entry aired later and [apparently](http://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/general-news/20160207/doritos-dogs-wins-doritos-crash-the-super-bowl-contest) that one was the winner. My favorite finalist happened to be the one that didn’t air (unless I missed it), which riffed on Tindr. ---
**Author:** ![snowthx](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowthx/32/10660_2.png) [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2016, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-commercials/745497/77 "2016-02-08T14:19:50Z")
Can we please prohibit drug companies from advertising during the Super Bowl? Otherwise, a very forgettable SB for commrecials, ranging from not comprehending what the heck they where talking about to simply stupid (puppymonkeybaby). ---
**Author:** ![planetcory](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/planetcory/32/1032_2.png) [@planetcory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/planetcory)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2016, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-commercials/745497/78 "2016-02-08T16:23:54Z")
> [@Mixolydian](#): > > Were all 4 of the Prius bank robbers from the Wire’s season on the docks? I know at least 3 were, but didn’t recognize the 4th. I didn’t recognize the 4th guy either. Could be one of the non-Sobotka dock workers. Probably just some dude, though. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2016, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-commercials/745497/79 "2016-02-08T17:24:25Z")
> [@John\_Mace](#): > > Not really. Bud is for real folks, not those effete city dwellers and their orange flavored beers. > > I didn’t see any of the commercials in the 1st hour, but form those I saw, I’ll take Helen Mirren over any of the others. I don’t care what she’s pitching. Perhaps if ms Mirren were in the vicinity of… Oh, I don’t know…a horse?! ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2016, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-commercials/745497/80 "2016-02-08T17:36:56Z")
> [@Little\_Nemo](#): > > I thought the Budweiser’s “Won’t Back Down” commercial was ridiculous. > > “We’re not for everybody.” Seriously, guys, check with your marketing department. Being the beer that’s for everybody is your reason for existing. You’re the safe beer. That’s fine but don’t try to pose as a rebel. > > And you disappointed rocking chair. Thank you! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-commercials/745497.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-commercials/745497.md?page=5)