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The Song of the Quiznos Spongmonkey, the Weirdest Corporate Mascot of All Time
Love them or hate them, the Quiznos Spongmonkeys were so annoying they changed advertising forever. Here’s how a viral video turned into a terrifying sandwich ad
The Untold History of Budweiser’s ‘Whassup?’ Super Bowl Commercial
How a grainy VHS tape became one of the most famous ads of all time — and went viral before viral was even a thing
‘Buy This Beer or I’ll Kill You!’ — The Ad You Won’t See This Super Bowl
The strange story of how Schlitz went from industry giant to bargain-bin beer, thanks to one terrible decision after another
An Oral History of Mountain Dew’s ‘Puppy Monkey Baby’ Super Bowl Commercial
The creators share the story of the most hated, beloved, horrifying, endearing Super Bowl commercial ever