Because there's always those SB ads that make you wonder, "What the hell they were thinking?"
Super Bowl TV ads can sometimes be more exciting than the actual game. So if you're not the biggest of football fans or you're still upset over the fact your team didn't make it to the finals, commercials (and the beer and food) are what you look forward to. And while there are clear winners in the advertising game each year, there are other moments when you literally slap your forehead and wonder why these companies are okay with putting that out there. Here is a rundown of 10 that were aired during Super Bowl 50.
Mountain Dew's Puppymonkeybaby
So how much did the creators behind the Mountain Dew ad above have to smoke to think that fusing a baby's legs, a puppy and Marcel from Friends was a good idea?!? From its repetitive "puppymonkeybaby" chant to that moment its licking that dude's face, it's just an over creepy experience—sober or not.
Doritos' Ultrasound
Doritos has been known to put some off-the-wall ideas out there. However, they seemed to take it to another level of pain for some when they show what going into premature labor looks like. We get that maybe babies want that nacho cheese, but it's another to show the miracle of childbirth in an even more painful way.
Skittles' Steve Tyler Portrait
Skittles has no problems weirding everyone out with its candy-coated commercials. From the the guy whose touch can turn anything and everyone into tons of the sugary rounds to the one when the teenagers are inflicted with Skittles pox, the brand will literally take it there. But we were shocked and maybe a little underwhelmed by their Super Bowl TV spot. Sure, Steven Tyler is an odd man. And yes, seeing a singing portrait of himself made out of Skittles is weird. But that's about it. While his Skittles mouth continued to belt "Dream On" in its best falsetto, it kind of fell short on the odd scale and will make you go, "WTF" because it could have been better.
Apartments.com's George Washington and Lil Wayne's BBQ
What do you get when you put Lil Wayne, George Washington and Jeff Goldblum together? Apparently an Apartments.com commercial. First of all, who would ever think to put America's first president in the same breathing space as Weezy? And secondly, why are you putting grills on the Mr. Washington? Then how did they think that Jeff Goldblum singing "Movin' On Up" from The Jeffersons would make you want to put in an offer on a new apartment? The sheer randomness in this ad will quickly make you scratch your head and yell, "What the fuck?" But at least it's pretty entertaining—even Jeff's vocals are bearable.
NFL's Super Bowl Babies
There's nothing cuter than seeing adorable kids start singing a (slightly off-key) version of Seal's "Kiss From a Rose." But knowing that these are the kids who were conceived in the cities that won the Super Bowl makes it a little awkward—especially when you see the grown kids from the '60s, '70s and '80s singing about how their parents got it on during game day. Oh, and did we mention that Seal also joins in the chorus?
Opoid's Envy
What's weirder than watching a commercial about constipation as you're scarfing down buckets of hot wings and nachos? Apparently Opiod wanted to make sure that you knew your options just in case your tummy was rumbling the next day. And while they tried to class it up with the black and white cinematography and symphonic tunes, watching a dog take a dump on the side walk and the beautifully displayed plate of prunes make it clear that they're talking about taking a shit.
Xiafan's Gut Guy
If you thought there was only one commercial talking about poop, you were wrong. Welcome Xiafan's Gut Guy. Conveniently portrayed by a cluster of intestines with a face, the commercial follows Gut Guy's mission to get to a toilet after his tummy starts grumbling over irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea, which they casually write at the bottom of the spot. If you weren't grossed out by a ball of organs running around the stadium, it's likely the word "diarrhea" displayed all over the spot will make your own stomach grumble.
Honda's Sheep Sing Queen!
After watching this ad, you'll never be able to listen to Queen's "Somebody to Love" the same way again. While it's a sweet idea, counting these animals may no longer lull you to sleep, but might keep you up all night instead.
Jublia's Spa Day
Sometimes there are commercials that will make you wonder, "How much did they pay them to do that?" And that's exactly how we felt after watching the latest Super Bowl ad for Jublia. Howie Long, Deion Sanders and Phil Simms are ready to get their pedicures on when a football fan crashes their spa party and with, of all things, foot fungus! Then it gets even weirder when the Jublia man swings in on the chandelier to save the day with the help of the retired NFL players. Not that there's anything wrong to get pampered, but associating the spa with foot fungus will make people think twice during their next trip to the nail salon.
Marmot's Love the Outside
If you thought the puppybabymoney or singing sheep were weird, then you might feel the same about this one. In Marmot's effort to show us the beauty of the great outdoors, they play with the idea of beastiality when they have a man fall in love with marmot. Sure, we get it. You want us to love your brand, but showing the potential of a heated makeout session between a dude and giant squirrel? That's something that should be left behind closed doors.