2014 Superbowl Commericals

Because a good high school friend of mine has moved to Denver, I feel a connection to the city I have still yet to visit. And so I had to root for the Broncos in the Super Bowl. So their loss to the Seahawks 8-43? Big. Disappointment. The ads were somewhat better, although few really stood out to me this year. I found some of the more serious ads to be more effective and memorable than those that went for the funny factor. I didn't feel like coming up with a whole top-ten list this time, but here are some of the ads that did catch my attention...

With his evangelical faith worn on his sleeve and debatable football talent, Tim Tebow has been a polarizing figure. But his Super Bowl ad shows that he's got a sense of humor about himself. Check out all Tebow's done without a contract:

The Cheerios commercial featuring the multiracial family deserves a shout-out to make up for the crazy backlash the original ad received. Come on, people, it's 2014 already. The Super Bowl spot wasn't the most clever or unique ad, but this (growing!) Cheerios-eating family is as adorable and heartwarming as ever.

John Stamos has already been featured in ads for Dannon Oikos Greek yogurt. But for the Super Bowl he reunited with "Full House" castmates Bob Saget and Dave Coulier for a bit of nostalgic brilliance.

Toyota Highlander featured the Muppets in their Super Bowl spot, and who doesn't love the Muppets?

Chrysler featured Bob Dylan praising the tradition of American-made automobiles.
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Oddly enough, many of Budweiser's Clydesdale ads seem to appeal to a more female-dominated audience. This one, featuring clydesdales, puppies, and Passenger's song "Let Her Go" is another tearjerker

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