Super Bowl countdown: the 3 best big-game ads of all time

Apparently there’s some football too.

By Business Insider Tuesday 29 Jan 2013, 12:00 PM

Jan 29th 2013, 12:00 PM 7,170 Views 9 Comments

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AS MANY PEOPLE watch the Super Bowl for the commercials as they watch it for the game itself.

Since the event has become prime time for commercials, advertisers go all out for the Super Bowl and it’s become increasingly difficult to create an ad that stands out from the pack. These are the commercials that stood out above and beyond the competition throughout Super Bowl history.

1. Steve young threw for a record six touchdown passes at XXIX… but he was overshadowed by these guys

YouTube: bulls7123

2. In 2011, one week before Super Bowl XLV, one company used ‘the force’ to create this

YouTube: Volkswagen

3. During a timeout in Super Bowl XVIII, a 60-second advert changed the world for ever

YouTube: miniroll32·

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Super Bowl countdown: the 3 best big-game ads of all time

Apparently there’s some football too.

1. Steve young threw for a record six touchdown passes at XXIX… but he was overshadowed by these guys

2. In 2011, one week before Super Bowl XLV, one company used ‘the force’ to create this

3. During a timeout in Super Bowl XVIII, a 60-second advert changed the world for ever

In pictures: Ireland’s 6 Nations hopefuls gear up for Wales trip