Football? It's all about the ads!

Super Bowl ads. Are they worth all the hype? I’m undecided about that, it seems like some years it is and others not so much. There are a few companies that consistently pull together memorable ads. In my mind, the Budweiser Clydesdales are a classic. I will never forget the ad from 2004 with the donkey that so desperately wanted to be a Clydesdale. It’s probably my all-time favorite commercial, I can remember the exact setting when I watched it my senior year of college with Jamie, Erika and Kim. I love that the donkey gets hair extensions. Check it out:

Or the one where a Dalmatian helps a Clydesdale train to make the hitch team and the two high five at the end. Dogs and horses high fiving? Yeah, that’s pretty memorable.

I’m excited to see what is in store this year. I read a teaser that Best Buy teamed up Justin Bieber and Ozzy Osbourne for a thirty second commercial in the third quarter of the game. I’m intrigued; with such an odd juxtaposition of musicians it seems promising (and this coming from someone without Bieber fever). I’ll be watching for it, and hoping for a few good Budweiser Clydesdale ads. Oh, and cheering for the Steelers!

Guilty pleasure | The Bachelor

I don't think I'm only when I admit that I watch some seriously bad TV. Totally my guilty pleasure (that and sweets). Who's with me?

The Bachelor

In the words of Chris Harrison, Ladies, Brad, this is the final rose. When you're ready...

I blame my sister for this addiction. I didn't watch the first few seasons but I haven't missed a season since Andrew Firestone was on. His season aired in 2003. Can you believe it? 8 years later and I'm still watching. That's slightly embarrassing! If you're interested in seeing a rundown of all the seasons, hit up the Wikipedia page, there's a nice chart that lays out all the Bachelors, the winners, runners up and what happened to each relationship.

Are you watching the latest season with Brad Womack? I am, and so is Matt because I like to drag him in and the show is so addicting that he gets sucked in--thankfully! because I totally need someone to watch it with and since my sister lives 500 miles away, she's not an option. It's still early, but for the record, I really like Ashley from the North Carolina and Emily. I'm also rooting for the two girls from the Seattle-area since they're Washingtonians, they must be cool!

One last thought about the Bachelor before I wrap up. Have you ever visited the website, Reality Steve? Somehow he's got connections in "the inside" and blogs about each season. I gave in and read his blog during one season and could hardly believe it, but he was spot on. So if you don't mind spoilers, go check it out. If you want to be surprised about who Brad choose then don't click the link!