The Super Bowl has become less about the game itself and more about the commercials that air during it. In recent years, brands have started releasing their ads weeks in advance, taking away from the surprise and excitement of watching them live.
Old-school football fans remember iconic ads like Coca-Cola’s “Mean Joe Green” and Budweiser’s “Wasssuuup?” which grabbed our attention, made us laugh, and left a lasting impact. However, those days seem to be gone now.
This year’s Super Bowl LIX commercials are no exception. Despite costing a record-breaking $8 million for just 30 seconds, many brands have chosen to release their ads early. Here are some of the most notable ones:
* Booking.com offers options for picky travelers
* Bud Light features Shane Gillis and Post Malone making a party less lame
* Cirkul promotes expensive fruit-flavored water
* Coffee Mate showcases a guy putting whipped cream on his beer
* Coors Light confirms that Mondays should be national holidays
* GoDaddy claims AI can make you look like you know what you’re doing
* Doritos features Kansas City Chiefs players watching commercials to decide which one is best
* Skechers shows Andy Reid how to put on shoes without hands
* Häagen-Dazs promotes driving cars slowly with Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez
The trend of releasing ads early has become a norm, taking away from the excitement of watching them live. But, it’s not all bad – fans can now watch their favorite commercials on YouTube weeks in advance.
With prices reaching record highs, it’s hard to understand why brands choose to release their ads early. Maybe they just want to make sure everyone sees their ad before the big game? Whatever the reason, it’s clear that the Super Bowl commercials have lost some of their magic over the years.
Luckily, we can still enjoy our favorite ads on YouTube or catch up with them after the game is over. So go ahead and take a bathroom break or refill your drink – you won’t miss a thing.
Source: https://www.outkick.com/sports/super-bowl-lix-commercials-early-release-video