Football and baseball might not have much in common, but this year’s Super Bowl sure threw a lot of curveballs. Whether you were most shocked by a game of brother vs. brother, a 34-minute power outage, or a surprise visit from Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, Super Bowl 47 aimed to please.
If you’re a Ravens fans you probably thought the game was a hit, but if you’re a fan of the 49ers, you would probably classify Sunday’s game as a miss. The same goes for the people who tune into the Super Bowl for the entertainment side of things. Some may have been counting down the minutes of the first half to watch Beyoncé take over the field, where others waited patiently to enjoy America’s favorite pastime—Super Bowl commercials. Some make you laugh, some warm your heart, and others make you regret eating that last chicken wing, because they are just plain gross.
For entertainment purposes, most would say that Super Bowl 47 was a hit. For the most part the ads were good, the halftime show was great, and pending on which team you were rooting for, the game was exciting.
A few note-worthy moments that have created already created a buzz might be considered the good, the bad and the beautiful.
The Good
One ad that caused a few laughs featured Paul Rudd and Seth Rogan for Samsung. The two actors bickering back and forth was bound to make you smile at least once during the two-minute spot.
When it comes to the best overall commercial, Budweiser might take the cake. The reunion of one man and his Clydesdale probably made you wish that you had a horse of your own. Even better for Budweiser, it probably made you want a beer—that is if you’re of legal age.
The Bad
This is not Go Daddy’s first rodeo when it comes to Super Bowl ads. Their most recent ad has created quite a stir, and will be remembered for a while, although some might hope to forget. The ad included some inappropriate PDA between Bar Refaeli and “a nerd.” Hopefully when this ad came on you were not stuck in a room with your parents.
The Beautiful
Beyoncé stole the show and maybe even the power during her halftime performance. Whether it was the singing, the dancing, or the 12 reflections of her choreographed perfectly, the all-female performance was incredible.
Not only did she bring the heat to the Superdome, but she also brought the rest of Destiny’s Child. The group’s on-stage reunion was sure to bring a smile and a cheer out of the 90s girl in each of us.
Regardless of what part of Super Bowl 47 was your favorite, the Ravens v. 49ers game (and Beyoncé’s performace) will be talked about for a long time, or at least until Super Bowl 48.
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