What are folks’ favorite Super Bowl commercials so far? (with YouTube links if possible)
My favorite is this Jeep commercial in which Bruce Springsteen (arrested in November 2020 for “suspicion of driving while intoxicated”) says “As for freedom, it’s not the property of just the fortunate few, it belongs to us all, whoever you are, wherever you’re from.”
Residents of California and Maskachusetts certainly have the freedom to follow their respective governors’ orders to stay home, educate their children themselves (while paying taxes to fund still-closed schools), fill out mandatory travel forms telling friendly government officials where they’ve been, supply medical records to the government when asked (or pay a $7,000 per-person fine), etc. (See this ranking of states by coronapanic restrictions.)
Jeep also reminds us that these are the “ReUnited States” now that a single party controls Congress and the White House and can do whatever it wants to people who voted for the other party.
Could it be that Jeep is lobbying for a handout from the unifying Biden administration now that the Kia Telluride is on the Car and Driver 10Best list rather than a Jeep?
And what do football connoisseurs think of the game?
Some photos from Tampa… Bern’s Steakhouse (if you have a craving for an Impossible Burger within a week of eating at Bern’s, I will pay for your soy and coconut oil mishmash):
A billboard offering “wife insurance” next to an, um, gentleman’s club:
A Grumman Widgeon at Sun n Fun (April 2021, supposedly!) in nearby Lakeland (sacred to Frank Lloyd Wright enthusiasts):
Like Frank Lloyd Wright architecture and wish that Grumman Widgeon were in production now. Why there are no small to medium flying boats in production any longer? Probably because of higher population density and long take – off path on the water, which could be cured by taking off in circle.
https://www.gweduck.com/index.html
https://cessna.txtav.com/en/turboprop/caravan
https://kodiak.aero
https://www.vikingair.com/twin-otter-information/twin-otter-features/amphibious
https://www.mallardaircraft.com
Here you go!
I knew about Mallard aircraft but it looked expensive. Did not know about Gweduck but it is a kit. Some other look interesting but they are either floats of which more available or have thirsty engines. Thanks Toucan Sam!
I liked ReUnited Jeep commercial because it was so subtle: actual vehicle appeared only for small portion of it. Entire commercial I was wondering what what that about: “Sure if it is Jeep, we should see way more of it”. Anyway, well done.
Also I noticed a trend of filming multiple celebrities in a single commercial (traditional thing was to have single celebrity, not anymore). What’d up with that? Celebrities are cheaper or companies have more money now?
I liked the game, however unsuspenseful it was. It was just impressive to see Tom Brady effortlessly leading to victory: in 20 years of playing, 10 appearances and 7 vicrtories. Unbelievable.
That is an usual widgeon. It had continental radial engines put on it and it looks like a mini goose. It is owned by Kermit Weeks and sadly is not airworthy anymore due to corrosion. He said he would give it away if someone wanted to restore it to airworthy condition.
Mountain Dew Melon commercial (19 teaspoons of sugar per 12oz can) followed by Dexcom blood sugar analyzer.