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Time for a post-Super Bowl water cooler debate: this year's ads! I'm still scratching my head over the multiple spots featuring men in underwear, but a few made me chuckle without resulting to stripping down (I'm looking at you, Go Daddy). Take the celebrity cameos, for instance. I loved Betty White's "That's not what your girlfriend said" line for Snickers, but I was also excited for the return Read more
The fun of the Super Bowl may be behind us (go Steelers!), but the ads will remain, at least for a little while. Not all of last night's ads had me laughing out loud, but there were a few I particularly liked — and I'm curious to know which ones caught your eye (besides the movie trailers — we're talking about those over here). My top tier includes Hulu's "evil plot to destroy the world" Read more
Adorable outtakes from the VW Darth Vader Super Bowl ad — Urlesque Groupon pulls controversial Super Bowl ads — Switched Which foods are the most keyboard-friendly? — Lifehacker Five creative ways to show your love this Valentine's Day — Unplggd Nokia kicks Symbian to the curb, adopts Windows Phone 7 OS — Dvice Read more
Seattle's Best Coffee: coming soon to a Delta flight near you. — Reuters Groupon has pulled its controversial Super Bowl ads. — Eater Eggs have less cholesterol than previously thought. — USA Today Chicago's Grammy-approved sweets. — PopSugar Chicago LA school district lets Jamie Oliver propose three weeks of school menus. — Change.org Former Bon Appetit editor in chief Barbara Read more
There were lots of reasons to tune in to the Super Bowl this year. Eli Manning vs. Tom Brady. Madonna's halftime show. And of course, the commercials. As expected, advertisers still think sex sells, and we saw many examples of sexualized, half-naked women during the commercial breaks. But they weren't the only ones to strip. David Beckham showed off his soccer bod for H&M and an M&M Read more
Sex sells — especially for Super Bowl ads — and year after year, major companies try to get away with the raciest, steamiest ads possible, often at the expense of women. Cars, food, technology — it doesn't matter what the product is; these ads throw in a hot, skin-baring woman for distraction and buzz. Ahead of the big game tomorrow, let's look back at some of the most scandalous ads in Read more
For us, Super Bowl Sunday may be synonymous with copious amounts of yummy food, but there's another part of the tradition that we look forward to year after year: those hysterical Super Bowl commercials! While some may have fallen short of our expectations, there are definitely a few that make us smile every time we watch. From brewskies to fast food to party snacks, take a comfy seat and prepare Read more
Back with some epic Star Wars cuteness for the second year in a row, Volkswagen released a preview of its Super Bowl ad a few weeks early. This time the action comes from a pack of pups instead of a tiny Darth Vader, but the spot is still deeply connected to the dark side. Or should I say bark side? Check out the sneak peek below, and get excited for the big game (and the ads) on Feb. 5! Read more
Consider your Monday brightened! David Beckham's shirtless in his new David Beckham Bodywear for H&M ad. The spot is expected to run on TV this Sunday, Feb. 5, during the Super Bowl. Even though it's just in black-and-white, David's six-pack and smile are on excellent display. This one's a little steamy for the morning — enjoy! Read more
Happy Valentine's Day! Take a trip back in time with these funny, cute, romantic, and sometimes sexist vintage V-Day ads. According to these ads, it seems the best way to impress a woman (and get some lovin') on Feb. 14 is with a box of chocolates, and for men it's cake. Alluding to sexual favors in exchange for Valentine's Day gifts may seem retro, but the concept hasn't gone away in Read more
