{"id":7391,"date":"2011-02-12T19:58:33","date_gmt":"2011-02-12T19:58:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thisblogrules.com\/?p=7391"},"modified":"2011-02-14T22:36:15","modified_gmt":"2011-02-14T22:36:15","slug":"the-top-5-superbowl-ads-of-2011","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thisblogrules.com\/the-top-5-superbowl-ads-of-2011\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 5 Super Bowl Ads of 2011"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to American traditions, we have plenty: \u00a0muscle cars, National Lampoon\u2019s anything, \u00a0tailgating, and above most, Super Bowl commercials. These multimillion dollar blocks of advertising real estate have become as important to the spectacle as the game of football. \u00a0\u00a0In the wake of Super Bowl XLV, it\u2019s only natural that we here at This Blog Rules<\/em> take a few moments to outline some of our favorites.<\/p>\n

5. \u00a0The Bridgestone Beaver<\/strong>
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\nAside from the fact that beavers are sort of hilarious by nature (what with their big teeth and poorly veiled innuendo), we\u2019ve all been in that driver\u2019s situation. \u00a0At least, the \u201calmost hitting a small animal and subsequently making weird eye contact with said critter\u201d situation. \u00a0We all like to hope that, should the situations be reversed, that animal we spared might someday come to our rescue. \u00a0Plus, that is just one super cool beaver.<\/p>\n

4. \u00a0The Bud Light Dog Party<\/strong>
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\nBud Light has given new definition to the phrase, \u201cParty Animal.\u201d \u00a0Personally, I\u2019ve always wished my pup would take some initiative and bring me a cold beverage. \u00a0Of course, I\u2019m content to let him just hang out, given his distinct lack of opposable thumbs. \u00a0These dogs; however, know how to throw a party \u2013 going so far as to pay homage to their legendary poker-playing predecessors.<\/p>\n

3. \u00a0Chrysler Defends Detroit<\/strong>
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\nThis ad, featuring the rapper Eminem, has made waves among the media. \u00a0Rightfully so. \u00a0Detroit is one of those unfortunate cities that has not fared well in the face of our failing economy, and its growing notoriety as a center of poverty and crime has caused most of the United States to turn its collective back on the Motor City. \u00a0We say, \u201cWell played, Chrysler.\u201d \u00a0Detroit IS American, absolutely and without a doubt. \u00a0We are only as strong as our weakest part \u2013 if we ever hope to rise above our current disaster, we must lift up those fading cities across our nation and make them as proud as they once were.<\/p>\n

2. \u00a0Doritos and the House Sitter<\/strong>
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\nDoritos have become one of the most notable advertisers during the Super Bowl, and they certainly didn\u2019t disappoint this year. \u00a0This ad was completely unexpected. \u00a0These life-giving Doritos must really be something special, although we all secretly hoped that Grandpa might come back as a zombie. \u00a0Wait\u2026scratch that. \u00a0If Nacho Cheese Doritos makes zombies, I\u2019ll stick to Cool Ranch.<\/p>\n

1. \u00a0Darth Volkswagen<\/strong>
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\nThere are few things in this world better than the real Star Wars. \u00a0The tiny Darth Vader in this commercial is one of those things. \u00a0Anyone that has grown up in the Lucas Age has wondered what it would be like to have Jedi powers, and the expression of joy and disbelief in that tiny Sith Lord happy dance was something that we can all relate to. \u00a0I can only hope that when I have children, they\u2019re cool enough to walk around in full Darth Vader gear and pull it off as well as that kid.<\/p>\n

By Katie White<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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