Contrary to popular belief, this post will not be an admission of obsession over a certain Katharine McPhee. But seriously, I've had the HUGEST crush on this lady since her runner-up run to TAYLOR HICKS (?!?!?!?!) during the 5th Season of American Idol. I'll be watching Smash tonight (partly because it follows The Voice, but 99% because it means more Ms. McPhee). She also had a small role on an episode of Community, so you know... she's kinda awesome :3
In any light, the Super Bowl is over. Great football all around, but a quick look at some of the more memorable commercials:
FobbyTwinkie's favorite Superbowl Commercials 2012.
1) The Kia commercial with Adriana Lima
I just thought it was a great concept which was executed really well. Starting with the "Mr. Sandman" sample to covering everything a ridiculously epic dream would have (Adriana Lima, Motley Crue in the background, Chuck Lidell fighting in a ring where people blow up, and last but not least a cowboy riding a RHINO [passout]), it really was the unfettered male id... and they tied it all together really well with the Slogan: A Dream Car, for Real Life. No complaints.
2)Pepsi King's Court
I think the reason I liked this commercial so much was because of the perfect casting. It is perfectly believable that both Elton John and Flava Flav might have brought their own costumes. I can also believe that the spot was written with Sir John in mind. Plus, it was good to see X factor winner Melanie Amaro get a moment, especially considering the way X Factor fizzled last season.
3)Hyundai: All for one
I thought this was the perfect car commercial for our economic times. With Detroit faltering the way it has been the past few years, when things look bleak, we remember, there's always power in numbers. And is there any better way to ignite that collective fire than hearing "Gonna Fly Now?"Just watching this ad made me want to do one of two things: just bolt out the door and run as hard as I can and creating an amazing training montage, or just watch the amazing training montage in any of the Rocky movies. Not to mention that it was a capella. Which is always a win in my book... maybe
4)Fiat: Abarth
If you really have to think about why this is a favorite of mine, all hope is lost.
Biggest Disappointment?
Tie- Clint Eastwood and Matthew Broderick
It's a tie here because both actors were used to serve the same purpose. At least the Clint Eastwood spot was really well shot. And in fact, there really was nothing wrong with the commercial itself. It was all about context. It seemed flat compared to last year's AMAZING moment with Eminem captivating America, reminding us that Detroit is not down and out yet. Eminem being a Detroit product, it made sense. Beyond that, Eminem knows a little something about getting kicked down and picking yourself back up. But Clint Eastwood was only brought in because... he is Clint Eastwood. If the footage was of the open plains and had many shots that invoked memories of the wild west as AMERICA, it would have made more sense, despite the gritty nature of his work lately... not to mention his gritty voice. Seriously, Think about how beautiful that commercial could have been. And the easy transition of horses running to cars driving. I think they just missed the point completely after doing so well last year.
However, Matthew Broderick doing the Ferris Bueller thing? That was just cheap. It probably cost a fortune to make, but there was no substance to it. If I wanted to just see him do that, I would have just watched Ferris Bueller's Day Off. It might have worked better if...
a) Matthew Broderick was actually relevant
or
b) If Matthew Broderick was cast the Principal Rooney equivalent, and that was the reveal.
I think it also would have worked better if they didnt tease the commercial before the show. There was no clear purpose of the commercial except to parody.
Oh well... I guess you cant win them all... just ask the Patriots about it. Or Katharine McPhee
In any light, the Super Bowl is over. Great football all around, but a quick look at some of the more memorable commercials:
FobbyTwinkie's favorite Superbowl Commercials 2012.
1) The Kia commercial with Adriana Lima
I just thought it was a great concept which was executed really well. Starting with the "Mr. Sandman" sample to covering everything a ridiculously epic dream would have (Adriana Lima, Motley Crue in the background, Chuck Lidell fighting in a ring where people blow up, and last but not least a cowboy riding a RHINO [passout]), it really was the unfettered male id... and they tied it all together really well with the Slogan: A Dream Car, for Real Life. No complaints.
2)Pepsi King's Court
I think the reason I liked this commercial so much was because of the perfect casting. It is perfectly believable that both Elton John and Flava Flav might have brought their own costumes. I can also believe that the spot was written with Sir John in mind. Plus, it was good to see X factor winner Melanie Amaro get a moment, especially considering the way X Factor fizzled last season.
3)Hyundai: All for one
I thought this was the perfect car commercial for our economic times. With Detroit faltering the way it has been the past few years, when things look bleak, we remember, there's always power in numbers. And is there any better way to ignite that collective fire than hearing "Gonna Fly Now?"Just watching this ad made me want to do one of two things: just bolt out the door and run as hard as I can and creating an amazing training montage, or just watch the amazing training montage in any of the Rocky movies. Not to mention that it was a capella. Which is always a win in my book... maybe
4)Fiat: Abarth
If you really have to think about why this is a favorite of mine, all hope is lost.
Biggest Disappointment?
Tie- Clint Eastwood and Matthew Broderick
It's a tie here because both actors were used to serve the same purpose. At least the Clint Eastwood spot was really well shot. And in fact, there really was nothing wrong with the commercial itself. It was all about context. It seemed flat compared to last year's AMAZING moment with Eminem captivating America, reminding us that Detroit is not down and out yet. Eminem being a Detroit product, it made sense. Beyond that, Eminem knows a little something about getting kicked down and picking yourself back up. But Clint Eastwood was only brought in because... he is Clint Eastwood. If the footage was of the open plains and had many shots that invoked memories of the wild west as AMERICA, it would have made more sense, despite the gritty nature of his work lately... not to mention his gritty voice. Seriously, Think about how beautiful that commercial could have been. And the easy transition of horses running to cars driving. I think they just missed the point completely after doing so well last year.
However, Matthew Broderick doing the Ferris Bueller thing? That was just cheap. It probably cost a fortune to make, but there was no substance to it. If I wanted to just see him do that, I would have just watched Ferris Bueller's Day Off. It might have worked better if...
a) Matthew Broderick was actually relevant
or
b) If Matthew Broderick was cast the Principal Rooney equivalent, and that was the reveal.
I think it also would have worked better if they didnt tease the commercial before the show. There was no clear purpose of the commercial except to parody.
Oh well... I guess you cant win them all... just ask the Patriots about it. Or Katharine McPhee
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