{"id":11930,"date":"2017-02-04T15:06:41","date_gmt":"2017-02-04T20:06:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/?p=11930"},"modified":"2021-06-01T07:23:26","modified_gmt":"2021-06-01T11:23:26","slug":"picks-super-bowl-commercial-year-trophy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2017\/02\/04\/picks-super-bowl-commercial-year-trophy\/","title":{"rendered":"Picks for the Super Bowl Commercial of the Year Trophy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve heard all about the game. Tomorrow, we will hear hours of analysis about which team is favored <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sbgglobal.eu\/sportsbook\/sports-betting-live-lines\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(the New England Patriots by 3<\/a>), the ways the Atlanta Falcons could pull off a victory, and the opinion of nearly every commentator and every retired player still talking to the media about who will win, and why.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll hear about <b>Bill Belichick<\/b>, his ultra controlling style, and how the entire Patriots lineup follows the lead of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/B\/BradTo00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tom Brady<\/a> and falls into line simply because he does.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll hear about the leadership of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/R\/RyanMa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Matt Ryan<\/a>, and how his <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bostonherald.com\/sports\/patriots\/2017\/02\/key_matchup_patriots_secondary_vs_falcons_receivers\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">receivers match up with the New England secondary<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve heard already about the Pepsi Halftime Show, and how Lady GaGa will wow the crowd. (You can even learn more and see some sneak peak videos on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pepsihalftime.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pepsi Halftime Website<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<h2>Picks for the Super Bowl Commercial of the Year Trophy<\/h2>\n<p>But one of the most exciting contests will take place when the action is paused. It\u2019s the always anticipated slate of Super Bowl Commercials which cost in the neighborhood of $5 million for 30 seconds.<\/p>\n<p>You may even have seen the previews\u00a0and some of the teasers. Here are what are sure to be some of the top contenders for the Super Bowl Commercial of the Year Trophy, by category.<\/p>\n<h3>Funny<\/h3>\n<p>The halftime bathroom break ad by Febreze even mentions the Super Bowl flush effect, a myth stating that holding it until halftime or the end of the game, especially after eating everything in sight and drinking all those beers, overloads our municipal sewage systems.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oCWV81-hexw\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Besides that, the ad is just downright hilarious. Remember, sometimes the things you love the most stink the most.<\/p>\n<h3>Thought Provoking<\/h3>\n<p>Budweiser has touched us before, with cute puppies and astonishing patriotism. This year, they address the immigration debate with a serious add that will certainly spark thought and likely controversy too.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7ZmlRtpzwos\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t really matter what beer you raise, or what team you are rooting for, this ad will move you.<\/p>\n<h3>Political<\/h3>\n<p>Audi has a great spot titled \u201cDaughter\u201d that will air in the third quarter. It speaks about equal pay in a personal and heartwarming way.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/G6u10YPk_34\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Besides Budweiser\u2019s ad, it is probably the most personal and touching, and a sure contender for a top spot.<\/p>\n<h3>Epic<\/h3>\n<p>Directed by the Coen brothers? Starring Peter Fonda? Is it a trailer for a new movie? No! It\u2019s the latest commercial from Mercedes-Benz.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BvHFM8c7cPM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Called \u201cEasy Driver\u201d it\u2019s sure to be in the top few picks for this year\u2019s ads.<\/p>\n<h3>Action<\/h3>\n<p>What happens when Wonder Woman meets The Transporter? Well, 2 million views in eight days mean\u00a0at the least it causes a reaction.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bcrrxRk-YeQ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This ad is Wix contribution to the Super Bowl Mix, and it\u2019s action packed moments mean it\u2019s certainly a contender for the trophy this year.<\/p>\n<p>There are spots we haven\u2019t seen any\u00a0or all of yet. Kia released a teaser of their spot starring Melissa McCarthy, and Victoria\u2019s Secret so far has kept their ad, well, secret.<\/p>\n<p>Either way, we\u2019ll be watching both the game and the commercials. At least two champions will be crowned tomorrow. Just don\u2019t miss one during the epic halftime bathroom break.<\/p>\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color: #fff; display: inline-block; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; color: #a7a7a7; font-size: 11px; width: 100%; max-width: 594px;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left;\"><a style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/633694124\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow: hidden; position: relative; height: 0; padding: 64.309764% 0 0 0; width: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: inline-block; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0;\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/633694124?et=FaL9ieyzTh5RWzNSZvv9Dw&amp;viewMoreLink=off&amp;sig=voUvFK8I8Gslt54VhCCtXzvv71W35wwA3gsnoOsqgNE=&amp;caption=true\" width=\"594\" height=\"382\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tomorrow the teams face off. 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