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The 20 Best Super Bowl Commercials Over The Years

There’s nothing quite like the atmosphere of a Super Bowl Sunday. Whether you’re a die-hard football fan, just tuning in for your favorite part – the commercials – or somewhere in between, this exciting annual event is sure to provide something for everyone. This year’s broadcast was full of memorable ads featuring celebrities, funny stories and heartwarming moments. Here are some of the best commercials from Super Bowls over the years!

1. Doritos – “Ultrasound”

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In this commercial, a woman is about to give birth and her husband has brought Doritos to the hospital. The ultrasound technician asks if he wants to know the gender of the baby, and he says no because he wants it to be a surprise. However, when she sees the bag of Doritos, she tells him that the baby is a girl. This commercial was released in 2016 and was one of the most popular Super Bowl commercials that year.

2. Budweiser – “Puppy Love”

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In this heartwarming commercial, we see a puppy who gets separated from his mother and ends up at a Budweiser brewery. He befriends a Clydesdale horse and they eventually find their way back to each other. This commercial was released in 2013 and was one of the most popular Super Bowl commercials that year.

3. Coca-Cola – “Mean Joe Greene”

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This commercial features NFL player Mean Joe Greene, who is walking off the field after a game. A young boy approaches him and offers him a Coke, which he graciously accepts. This commercial was released in 1979 and is considered one of the all-time classic Super Bowl commercials.

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4. Apple – “1984”

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This fan favorite ad features a group of people who are being controlled by a giant screen that is showing propaganda. A woman then runs into the room and throws a hammer at the screen, shattering it. This commercial was released in 1984 and introduced the Macintosh computer to the world.

5. McDonald’s – “The Showdown”

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In this throwback ad, basketball players Larry Bird and Michael Jordan playing each other in a game of H-O-R-S-E. The winner gets a Big Mac and fries, while the loser has to settle for an order of McChicken sandwiches. This commercial was released in 1993 and is considered one of the all-time classic Super Bowl commercials.

6. Pepsi – “Cindy Crawford”

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This nostalgic Pepsi ad features supermodel Cindy Crawford driving down a desert highway in a red convertible with two male companions. She stops at a gas station to buy some Pepsi, and when she opens the can, everyone in the store starts staring at her. This commercial was released in 1992 and was one of the most popular Super Bowl commercials that year.

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7. Reebok – “Terry Tate: Office Linebacker”

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This commercial features Terry Tate, who is an office linebacker hired to keep employees in line at Reebok headquarters. He tackles anyone who breaks company rules, such as not wearing their ID badge or eating someone else’s lunch out of the refrigerator. This commercial was released in 2003 and won several awards, including an Emmy for Best Commercial.”

8. Bud Light – Dilly Dilly

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This fan favorite had various medieval-themed characters, including a king, knights, and dragons. The characters all use the phrase “dilly dilly” to mean “cheers,” and the commercial ends with the king giving a Bud Light to a dragon. This commercial was both funny and clever, and it did a great job of selling Bud Light as a fun and light-hearted beer.

9. Tide – It’s Another Tide Ad

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This commercial features David Harbour from Stranger Things talking about how every Super Bowl has at least one Tide ad. He then proceeds to show how Tide can be used to clean just about anything, including a dirty sock and a muddy football field. This commercial was both funny and informative, and it did a great job of selling Tide as a versatile cleaning product.

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10. Coke Happiness Machine

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In this beloved advertisement, a Coke vending machine is shown dispensing Coca-Cola to people in a variety of settings, including an office and a beach. The commercial ends with the tagline “Coke adds life.”

11. Pepsi Max Test Drive

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Actor Jeff Gordon takes an unsuspecting car salesman on the test drive of a lifetime. Gordon drives the car at high speeds and even does donuts in a parking lot. The commercial ends with the tagline “Pepsi Max: Maximum taste, zero calories.”

12. Audi R8

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In this commercial, we see the Audi R8, a high-end sports car, driving on a winding road. The driver then pulls over to pick up a hitchhiker, who turns out to be actor David Spade. The two then proceed to have a conversation about the R8’s features as they drive along.

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13. Volkswagen Passat “The Force”

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This ad features various people driving Volkswagen Passats while singing along to “The Imperial March” from Star Wars. Thecommercial ends with the tagline “The force is strong with this one.”

14.  GoDaddy

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In this commercial, we see model Bar Refaeli making out with an older man who is revealed to be actor Jesse Heiman. The commercial generated quite a bit of controversy due to its suggestive nature but nonetheless was considered one of the best Super Bowl commercials of all time.

15. Snickers – Marilyn Monroe

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In this iconic ad, Marilyn Monroe is shown eating a Snickers bar while shooting a scene for her film “The Seven Year Itch.” She then reverts back to her normal self after taking a bite of the candy bar.

16. T-Mobile – Restricted Bling

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This 2016 ad shows Drake performing his song “Hotline Bling” with restricted lyrics due to his T-Mobile service agreement. The ad promotes T-Mobile’s unlimited data plan.

17. Budweiser Clydesdales

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This commercial features the Budweiser Clydesdales, a team of horses that have been used in Budweiser commercials for many years. In this particular commercial, the Clydesdales are shown walking through a field as images of 9/11 are shown on a screen in the background. The commercial ends with the words “We’ll never forget.”

18. Coke – It’s Beautiful

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In this ad, people from all walks of life singing “America the Beautiful” in different languages. The commercial ends with the tagline “Coke is for everyone.”

19. Budweiser – “Puppy Love”

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This sweet commercial features a puppy who gets separated from his mother and ends up at a Budweiser brewery. He befriends a Clydesdale horse and they eventually find their way back to each other. This commercial was released in 2013 and was one of the most popular Super Bowl commercials that year.

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Super Bowl commercials have become an integral part of the game day experience, with millions of viewers tuning in to watch and discuss them. These ads have evolved over the years, from simple and straightforward product placements to complex, cinematic productions that aim to tell a story and connect with audiences on an emotional level. Share your favorites in the comments below!

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Jessica is a published author and copywriter specializing in personal and investment finance. Her expertise is in financial product reviews and stock market education.