2023’s greatest Super Bowl commercials
A review of Billboard’s top 10 Super Bowl Commercials of 2023.
Superbowl Sunday has become an unofficial national holiday for Americans. Whether you are a football fanatic, a Super Bowl partygoer, or only watching for Rihanna, the Super Bowl has an aspect for everyone. Because of this game’s widespread audience, it displays some of the greatest commercials featuring well-known celebrities. Billboard’s annual tradition is to publish its top ten favorite commercials. The following commercials are listed along with reviews.
10. Pringles with Meghan Trainor
This Pringle ad states that anyone, including popular musician Meghan Trainor, can get their hands stuck in a Pringle Can. This commercial is a great way to show how different groups of people enjoy this salty snack and will not let the inconvenient can stop them from eating more Pringles. This is a well-done commercial that will induce your Pringle craving.
9. Doritos with Jack Harlow, Missy Elliot, and Elton John
Because of Jack Harlow’s love of Doritos, he quits his career in hip-hop in order to pick up playing the triangle. Missy Elliot is present and shows her annoyance with Jack Harlow’s new idea. This triangle playing creates chaos across the world over this new obsession. Elton John appears at the end of the commercial to show his talent for playing the triangle as well. Overall, this was a unique way to display the popular chip, Doritos. The unexpected trio of Jack Harlow, Missy Elliot, and Elton John was a wise choice to appeal to various audiences.
8. Busch Light with Sarah McLachlan
The Busch guy states that all that is needed in the wilderness is food, drinks, and shelter. Sarah Mclachlan appears in a tent and alludes to the fact that her song “Angel” has been played countless times in struggling animal commercials. The music plays and McLachlan states, “For just dollars a day, you can find helpless animals find shelter–,” when the Busch guy interrupts her and states he is speaking about a different type of shelter. In general, this is a comedic way to advertise Busch Light.
7. Dunkin’ with Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck
Ben Affleck is seen running a Dunkin’ drive-thru where he asks real customers if they recognize him, and he offers to take selfies with fans. Jennifer Lopez pulls up to the window, looking shocked to see her husband working there. This is an uncommon commercial because of the authenticity of Ben Affleck meeting Dunkin’ customers. It was an excellent idea to have the dynamic couple act in this commercial as their authentic selves. Additionally, the ad shows that glamorous celebrities, like Jennifer Lopez, enjoy going to Dunkin’.
6. Pepsi Zero with Steve Martin and Ben Stiller
Out of this year’s Super Bowl commercials, two of them were for Pepsi Zero. Ben Stiller and Steve Martin both display their acting skills while claiming that their goal is to make the audience feel as though their feelings are real. They then drink a Pepsi Zero, comment on how good it tastes, and ask you if you believe they are acting or not. You can then judge for yourself after you have tried it too. These two commercials are very similar, so they are paired as one. Both actors give their individual commercials a unique spin to make them memorable.
5. Uber One Featuring Diddy, Kelis, Montell Jordan, Donna Lewis, Haddaway, and Ylvis
In search of a new jingle for Uber One, this commercial pulls together rewrites of nostalgic songs to advertise for Uber One. The advertisement includes new versions of Montell Jordan’s “This Is How We Do It,” Kelis’ “Milkshake,” Donna Lewis’, “I Love You Always Forever,” and even the forgotten Ylvis’, “What Does The Fox Say?” The chosen new song is Haddaway’s “What is Love” when the lyrics were changed from “What is love” to “Uber One.” These rewrites of popular songs create an unforgettable factor in this ad.
4. T-Mobile With John Travolta, Donald Faison, and Zach Braff
This commercial is a new edition of the Grease song, “Summer Nights,” but as an ad for T-Mobile. As John Travolta is switching his internet provider, he asks Donald Faison and Zach Braff to “Tell me [him] more” about T-Mobile’s plan. There are subtle hints towards the admired movie, Grease, throughout the ad. The commercial creates nostalgia and is a well-received tribute to Grease star Olivia Newton-John.
3. Workday With Ozzy Osbourne, Paul Stanley, Joan Jett, Billy Idol, and Gary Clark Jr.
The favored rockstars Ozzy Osbourne, Paul Stanley, Joan Jett, Billy Idol, and Gary Clark Jr. think businesses are using the term “rockstar” too plentiful when describing employees. Can those who work office jobs bust out a guitar solo just as real “rockstars” do? However, using Workday will benefit employees throughout their work experience. This is an imaginative notion for a commercial promoting an app for workers.
2. Rakuten with Alicia Silverstone
The iconic 90’s film, Clueless, occurs again when Alicia Silverstone steps back into her role and famous yellow plaid outfit. Silverstone walks straight back into the character of Cher as she explains how using Rakuten saves her money on purchasing clothes. This is a brilliant ad because this recreated version of Cher is not far-reaching from the original one. Even the beloved line “As if!” is included which is the icing on the cake to the well-done ad.
1. PopCorners Featuring Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul
The number one Super Bowl commercial appeals to all Breaking Bad fans. Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul who have been popularized as Walter White and Jesse Pinkman are not seen making the substance they are commonly known for, but instead the snack PopCorners. Raymond Cruz is also featured as the buyer of their new snack. When Aaron Paul states that Popcorners has six flavors, Raymond Cruz insists they must have seven. What an effective way to introduce a new flavor of the snack. Understandably, this commercial is a clear winner.
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