Super Bowl ad buzz: What people said on social networks
— -- Social media were abuzz with diverse opinions on ads. Here's a sampling of comments regarding specific commercials, brand categories and the 2012 ads in general.
On soccer star DavidBeckham in H&M briefs:
Not sure which I'll buy first tomorrow: Coke, Budweiser, an Acura NSX or David Beckham's underwear. @AdFreak via Twitter
David Beckham said he didn't know where to look when his H&M ad came on. … I BLOODY DID!!!!!!! @theverysimong via Twitter
The silence you just heard? Millions of men looking away … @genenKC via Twitter
On Doritos' murderous dog:
How many millions of dollars did these companies spend on their ads? To think, an ad with a $20 production budget was the favorite. Jim Daniel via Facebook
Doritos dog commercial was the best! Sorry cat lovers, nothing personal. … WomenOnGuard.com via Facebook
Boldness is using a dead cat to advertise tortilla chips. @madmain via Twitter
Says a lot about American culture. … Not something to be proud of. David Rosse via Facebook
On Doritos' sling-shot baby:
I'm glad the Doritos ad told me "Do not attempt" as I was about to launch my baby to get me wings from a giant rubberband. Lawyers :) @jowyang via Twitter
Sling Baby made on a shoestring budget vs. the behemoths of advertising gets my vote. … Vote for the little commercial that could, Sling Baby! Roland A. Tolliver via Facebook
On Budweiser ads:
That Budweiser Prohibition ad would've been great if we had Prohibition nostalgia. @luckthelady via Twtter
I really missed seeing a Budweiser Clydesdale commercial this year. Debbie Raymond via Facebook
On Universal's movie trailer:
OH MY GOD THAT WAS AN AD FOR BATTLESHIP! Hasbro, you sank my … love for going to see a good story. @Lalinde77 via Twitter
On auto advertisers:
I loved the dog ads, but also loved the Apocalypse (Chevy Silverado) ad. I've heard it dissed on the news this morning, but I thought the play on 2012 was clever and the twinkie part at the end was hilarious. Lissa Merriman via Facebook
Hats off to Chrysler, "Halftime in America" is now helping to frame our political discourse. @JesseC_ffms on Twitter
We need more ads like (Chrysler's) … I don't think it was political at all … James Mullins via Facebook
On the proliferation of dog ads:
I didn't watch the super bowl. I was busy walking my dogs. Bleu Bird via Facebook
I have 3 dogs I rescued, and although they don't prepare my rum and coke with a lime twist, they help me lose a few pounds walking with me in the neighborhood. Love a (Bud Light) rescue dog!!! Olga Maria Hasbun via Facebook
On the cola companies:
When did the Coca Cola polar bears get so delicate that they now need straws? … @luckthelady via Twitter
Pepsi continues to phone it in with a bucket of money and a barrel of celebs. @adtothebone via Twitter
On racy ads:
I'm a male between the ages of 18-35 and even I'm offended by the Go Daddy commercials. @db via Twitter
Most were too sexualized. Jessica Davis Danson via Facebook
On the ads in general:
I can't wait until the economy is better so companies are riskier with their ads. @jareTalk
The past 3 or 4 years the commercials for the Super Bowl have only gotten worse and worse. Did somebody kidnap all the creative writers in this country or what??? Garick Shebesta via Facebook
