How does Humpty Dumpty relate to taxes?
And other questions raised by the 2017 Super Bowl commercials
Companies spend millions of dollars every year for a minute-long commercial to be played during the Super Bowl. The commercials have consistently become more outlandish, to the point where now one of the key aspects of the Super Bowl is the commercials that come with it. Thus, we rated 14 of the Super Bowl commercials for your viewing pleasure.
Disclaimer: Not all commercials reviewed are appropriate for all ages. Viewers’ discretion is advised.
“Bai” with Justin Timberlake
Laura: 8 out of 10. I think it would’ve been improved if Christopher Walken had reached over and stroked Justin Timberlake’s face.
Miriam: 10 out of 10. When this played during the SuperBowl, my dad and I looked at each other in a moment of silence and burst out laughing. Plus, anything with Justin Timberlake is a win.
Rachel: 7 out of 10. I felt very uncomfortable until I saw Justin Timberlake.
2017 Kia Niro “Hero’s Journey”
Laura: 9 out of 10. Did you know it is scientifically proven that the worst way to die is being hit by a Kia?*
Miriam: 8 out of 10. This commercial is hilarious, and I love Melissa McCarthy a lot. Only she could make a lame commercial idea funny.
Rachel: 8 out of 10. Melissa McCarthy is actually me in every situation of life, but the Kia is a terrible-looking car.
*This is not factually accurate.
Skittles “Romance”
Laura: 4 out of 10. (1) It made me very uncomfortable. (2) I feel ostracized because I can’t catch things in my mouth.
Miriam: 3 out of 10. Why does Skittles think these things are clever and funny? Also, what boy would throw Skittles at a person’s window?
Rachel: 3 out of 10. The only redeeming quality was the grandma’s presence.
T-Mobile with Justin Bieber
Laura: 5 out of 10. I guarantee that Justin Bieber’s primary data service provider is not T-Mobile.
Miriam: 4 out of 10. How does this promote T-Mobile’s product at all? It is just a video of Justin Bieber dancing.
Rachel: 2 out of 10. Everyone’s dancing made me uncomfortable, and Justin Bieber is not a good actor.
All-New Honda CR-V 2017 “Yearbooks”
Laura: 9 out of 10. Hondas are the most wholesome cars on the planet.
Miriam: 9.5 out of 10. Every person in my family has a Honda, and since I will be graduating this year, this commercial speaks to me.
Rachel: 10 out of 10. If a Honda hit me, I would apologize.
Budweiser “Born the Hard Way”
Laura: 3 out of 10. I am angry because they clearly spent way too much money on this commercial.
Miriam: 2 out of 10. Budweiser used to have such great commercials, so my expectations were high but swiftly crushed.
Rachel: 7 out of 10 because I, too, was not born in America.
Wix.com “Chef Felix”
Laura: 3 out of 10. I am upset because they want the protagonist to be Chef Felix, but clearly the real hero was the spy lady.
Miriam: 1 out of 10. This did not effectively advertise Wix.com at all, and the only good part was the woman using her high heel as a weapon.
Rachel: 0.5 out of 10. The reason it scored this high was strictly because she is wearing Louboutins.
Mr. Clean “Cleaner of Your Dreams”
Laura: 0 out of 10. I am upset.
Miriam: 0 out of 10. I had to look away because I was so embarrassed for the lady in the commercial.
Rachel: 0.35 out of 10. I am horrified, mortified and terrified.
Avocados from Mexico “#AvoSecrets”
Laura: 3 out of 10. I did not like it.
Miriam: 1 out of 10. It was too weird for me, but I liked that the company name is called “Avocados from Mexico.”
Rachel: 4 out of 10. We aren’t going to get any avocados from Mexico if a wall goes up.
TurboTax “Humpty Dumpty”
Laura: 0 out of 10. This is the reason that we all incorrectly think that Humpty Dumpty is an egg, when it is never stated in the rhyme that he is an egg. They are misinforming our youth.
Miriam: 0 out of 10. I’m just confused about how Humpty Dumpty relates to taxes.
Rachel: 2 out of 10. The only redeeming quality is that the egg kind of sounds like Gordon Ramsay.
Pepsi and Tostitos “Party Pooper”
Laura: 11 out of 10. I would like to host a party with Joe Flacco and invite only party poopers.
Miriam: 9 out of 10. I actually was pleasantly surprised by the quality of this commercial. I would definitely invite a party pooper to my SuperBowl party if they brought the right food.
Rachel: 8.5 out of 10. I enjoyed the ventriloquy.
Intel “Brady Everyday”
Laura: 6 out of 10. Tom Brady has a very punchable face. I also want to know if that’s his real dog.
Miriam: 2 out of 10. Tom Brady should stick to football.
Rachel: 5 out of 10. This is extremely unrealistic because he has a wife and three kids.
Febreze “Halftime #BathroomBreak”
Laura: 9 out of 10. I would give it a 10, but I still haven’t gotten over the fact that Febreze isn’t spelled “Febreeze.” The Mandela Effect is real.
Miriam: 8 out of 10. Febreze saw an opportunity that everyone can relate to and took it. Well done.
Rachel: 7.5 out of 10. I love the companionship it portrays between us and toilets. I also did not correctly match the people to their bathrooms.
GoDaddy “The Internet Wants You”
Laura: 12 out of 10. One of my Songs with my best friend is “Never Gonna Give You Up.” (The second is “Fergalicious” for those wondering). Also TrustNo1.
Miriam: 1 out of 10. The only good part about this commercial was their song choice, but I still don’t know what the commercial was promoting.
Rachel: 12 out of 10 because there was a panda in his yard, and he was friends with a troll.
Laura McDowell • Feb 20, 2017 at 10:15 PM
wow, just as funny as always! i really get a kick out of laura’s amazing comments