Television wags have sniped that the Super Bowl is the only television event where viewership would actually decrease if the commercials were removed. We'd have to agree. Even with sponsors not blinking at price tags clocking in at $2.7M to $3M for a 30-second spot, some ads are thrown overboard into the wake of the information diaspora that is the Internet. Over the years, various networks have turned away many an ad -- judging them as either too offensive, downright embarrassing or masquerading as dreaded 'advocacy ads.' We at The Videologist have labored -- undeterred by the NFL -- to wade through many bouncy chests, bared bottoms and awkward kisses to figure out why exactly these ads were dismissed. It was tough work.
'Britney Spears'
Pepsi, 2002
Spot Remover: Back when she was the embodiment of budding sexuality, Britney Spears brought her dance moves and provocative leering to new heights in this Pepsi commercial. Skimpy outfit aside, her curvaceousness had to be edited onto to the dance floor, leaving us an advert much like a 24-hour old lukewarm Pepsi-Cola. In retrospect though, what was the fuss all about?
A Likely Sponsor: 'Dance War' -- who knew this reject signaled the beginning of dancing as a contact sport?
Most Offended: The marketing geniuses at Coke.
Pepsi, 2002
Spot Remover: Back when she was the embodiment of budding sexuality, Britney Spears brought her dance moves and provocative leering to new heights in this Pepsi commercial. Skimpy outfit aside, her curvaceousness had to be edited onto to the dance floor, leaving us an advert much like a 24-hour old lukewarm Pepsi-Cola. In retrospect though, what was the fuss all about?
A Likely Sponsor: 'Dance War' -- who knew this reject signaled the beginning of dancing as a contact sport?
Most Offended: The marketing geniuses at Coke.
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Reader Comments (Page 7 of 14)
91. I feel bad for your man,thats if you even have one. If you were my girl i would beat you silly with a football then tape your eyelids to your forehead and make you watch football all day.
Posted at 8:36PM on Feb 3rd 2008 by MosDef
92. I like stinky farts! Isn't that what the Superbowl is all about? Stinky farts?
Posted at 8:42PM on Feb 3rd 2008 by Amara
93. She is not even remotely talented. Never was - and why the media keeps shoving her in our faces is beyond me.
Posted at 8:47PM on Feb 3rd 2008 by Britney = OVER-RATED
94. What's "racey" about this?? I can't stand Brit, but there was nothing wrong with this clip. I swear ... Let 'em WHITEWASH America just a little more each day.
Posted at 8:50PM on Feb 3rd 2008 by Dave
95. GO GIANTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted at 8:53PM on Feb 3rd 2008 by Sam
96. i got something for you MZZTLOVE darlin,,wont cost you a dime love(((wolfekissssssssss)))
Posted at 9:06PM on Feb 3rd 2008 by tymberwolfe
97. This is the first superbowl I can ever remember not watching. After we found out that the Pats are just cheaters, and probably the games are fixed, I just lost interest. I got dish and Sirius, just for the NFL network, but no more. Dallas is charging extra in taxes to pay for a stadium, then they expect you to pay at least $16,000 for the privilidge to pay $350 for a ticket to a game! Who can afford that? Not me, so long NFL, the No Fun League.
Posted at 9:09PM on Feb 3rd 2008 by Steve
98. Hey MZZTLOVE
YOUR JUST HATIN CUZ YOU AINY GOT NO MAN!! YOU TOO DAMN UGLY. YOU WANT A MAN TO BEAT YOUR ASS TOO, BUT NO MAN WANNA COME NEAR YOUR UGLY ASS, SO SHUT THE HELL UP AND GET ME A BEER!!
Posted at 9:09PM on Feb 3rd 2008 by Joe
99. Who is this wacko women that is somehow connecting the superbowl to domestic violence. And she does not support the ads? Why.. This women is a true crazy person, that should spend her every last penny on a shrink. No doubt women like her need to get smacked around.
Posted at 9:10PM on Feb 3rd 2008 by The Alphamale
100. Boy MTTZLOVE...what a real kill joy!
Posted at 9:22PM on Feb 3rd 2008 by ron
101. Will you guys stop complaining? Let's have some fun!!!!
Posted at 9:25PM on Feb 3rd 2008 by STAR Gal
102. MZZTLOVE,
can we just put that aside and let have some fun.
I understand that some people can be abusive and everything...
But that is why we got POLICE.
So let have to some fun and stop being all NEGATIVE.
I LIKE BRITNEY SPEARS, she looks so HOT!!!!
Posted at 9:30PM on Feb 3rd 2008 by STAR Gal
103. go Giants
Posted at 9:31PM on Feb 3rd 2008 by Rosy
104. lets go giants
Posted at 9:31PM on Feb 3rd 2008 by Rosy
105. lets go giants
Posted at 9:32PM on Feb 3rd 2008 by Rosy