franc11s

Just read this story about superbowl adverts. they just don't get it in America. I have just got back from the UK where the ADS are much funnier (wit and humor). Chris tarrant also runs a show each year showing the best ads around the world (very few, from the USA).

For the whole of the rest of the year, USA ads sre shite, completely, almost without exception. The reason the superbowl ads get any attention is ONLY because they are well produced. It wouldn't suprise me if these superbowl ones were produced by Brits

http://money.cnn.com/2006/02/03/news...ania/index.htm

dgsyd1

I find it ironic that most people seem to watch the Superbowl for the commercials rather than the actual game, doesn't say a lot for American Football does it.
It's also kind of ironic that for the second year in a row they've got a British act doing the half time show, considering that the game is typically American (comparisions to Rugby not withstanding), and most Brits don't even understand the game, much less like it.

AmerLisa

I think, for the most part, Americans are so sick of advertisements anyway, that when they come on most people will mute them or turn to another channel. So even if they were the best 60 second comedy around, they wouldn't be watched.

Elvira

The ones from the US that he does show are probably so cringe-inducingly bad, they're almost good!

Partystar

Changing the channel just switches to more adverts, as each channel usually does them at the same times.

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AmerLisa

It depends. I don't watch the lower channels (ABC, NBC, etc) and only a few programs on the channels that I do frequent, Discovery, etc. I've found that I can find two programs, switching between the two, and usually avoid most adverts. Although its still ridiculous - I mute more often and if I'm thoroughly disgusted - turn the damn thing off. A nice break is the PBS channels, they really do have some good programs (ask Lionheart) and apart from when they're doing they fund drives, its relatively commercial free.

AdobePinon

I'm not buying unless it comes with a bonus disc full of crappy ass halftime shows.

elfman

How about crappy boob half time shows?

Really I couldn't see what all the fuss was about when we all caught that glimpse of Janet's boob a couple of years ago. It didn't do anything for me.