Wasn’t Superbowl XLIV a great game yesterday? At the last minute, I decided to root for New Orleans, but I didn’t think they’d pull it off. Much to my surprise, they did! It was an exciting game to the end, and it was great to see the underdog win!
The 2010 Superbowl commercials were lots of fun yesterday, too! At 2.6 million dollars per 30 second commercial, brands wanted to make sure they grabbed your attention! After all, that’s a lot of money, and there’s a lot of competition.
I watched the Superbowl from start to finish yesterday, and I managed to catch all the ads. Did anyone notice that there seemed to be a trend in ads featuring men wearing underwear? What was up with that?
I narrowed down my top Superbowl XLIV commercial picks to just 5, but it was hard.
My Top Five 2010 Superbowl Commercials
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1. Doritos. A guy teases a dog wearing a bark collar, by waving a Dorito in front of the dog’s face and telling him to speak. The dog gets his revenge in the end.
2. Snickers. The motto? “You’re not you when you’re hungry.” The premise? A guy plays football like Betty White. Why this commercial made my top 5? Seeing Betty White play football with a bunch of jocks was hysterical!
3. Bud Light. The house made of Bud Light was brilliant, from a creative standpoint! And the guy incredulously saying, “There’s Bud Light in the fridge made of Bud Light!” was pretty funny.
4. Kia. Five children’s toys take off in a Kia Sorento for a little adventure. And what adventure is complete until a sock monkey gets a tattoo?
5. Hyundai. Hyundai had a little fun with Brett Favre in this commercial. It’s set 10 years into the future with Brett Favre accepting the MVP award and trying to answer the age old question…will this be the year he retires?
My 2010 Superbowl Commercial Biggest Loser
One commercial, actually it was two from the same company, stands out as the loser of the night. My biggest loser award goes to the GoDaddy commercials. They’re the same every year. Insert Danica Patrick into a scene, talk about being a GoDaddy girl, and follow with a woman ripping her shirt open to reveal a tight-fitting GoDaddy tank top. Maybe it’s just me, but I’d prefer a little less cleavage and a little more originality.
If you missed the Superbowl commercials yesterday, you can find most of them at Forbes.com.
Now you know my favorites. Which Superbowl advertisements did you like?
Today my oldest baby turns 12. It’s hard to believe we’re just a year away from teenhood. It seems like just yesterday that she was learning to walk and talk.
Still, I wouldn’t trade the young woman she is today for anything. I always dreaded the ‘tween/teen years. People make them out to be so awful, but really, I’m loving this age. Sure, Stargirl is opinionated, as I was at that age (and still am). But I like discussing real issues, adult to young adult.
Tonight we’ll be splurging and celebrating! Stargirl requested a low key party, just a one friend sleepover. She also requested pizza and ice cream cake. Since we’re not spending money on a big shindig, we decided to splurge on an ice cream cake. I’m sure we’ll have a great time.
The Roundup
I have been working way too hard this week. I had a bunch of projects to work on, so there were days I worked from the end of the homeschool day until way too late at night. Because of that, I don’t have any deals to post today. I haven’t had the time to look for them! But I do have some great articles from around the web. Enjoy!
Carnivals
I participated in the following blog carnivals this week:
A big thanks to all the hosts. Putting together a blog carnival is a lot of hard work!
That’s it for the roundup! Have a great weekend!
Photo: Stargirl & Bug goofing around at Disneyland last year.
By now you’ve seen the news stories. Stories of people driving down the road in their Toyotas, with not a care in the world. Suddenly the Toyota, seemingly having a mind of it’s own, takes off at a high rate of speed. Tragically, in some cases, this has resulted in death.
Though the first cars were recalled because of a problem with the floor mats, the latest recalls have been due to the pedal mechanism itself.
What to Do if You Own a Toyota
If you own a Toyota, the first thing to do is check the recall list. Not every car manufactured by Toyota has been recalled, so check the status of your car, before you panic. I drive a Toyota Sienna, and fortunately, it’s not on the recall list.
Even if your car is not on the recall list, pay attention to the news. The Toyota recall started with just 7 models, suspected of having floor mat problems. Now the recall is up to 11 models, and the latest cars recalled are said to have pedal problems.
Recent news reports suggest that we may not know the true cause of the problem yet. Don’t get complacent. Until the problem is figured out, there always remains the possibility of further recalls, so keep your eye on the news.
What to Do if Your Toyota has been Recalled
Again, don’t panic. Toyota says the problem develops over time, so if you haven’t experienced problems yet, it’s probably OK to keep driving for now, using caution, of course. If it were me, though, and I happened to have alternative transportation available, I might be inclined to use it. But I’m cautious that way.
If you’re driving and your gas pedal sticks, take firm control of the steering wheel and press down on the brake (but don’t pump the brakes). That should slow the car down enough for you to gain control. If not, shift your car into neutral, so the engine stops powering the wheels. As soon as you have control of your car, pull over and call a dealer to pick you and your car up.
A fix for the problem has been identified, and it could be available as early as this week. Toyota will be contacting owners of the affected vehicles to let them know how to schedule an appointment at a local Toyota dealership to get the problem fixed. The repair will be free of charge for owners of recalled Toyotas.
There are always customers that fall through the cracks. If your believe your vehicle has been recalled, and you don’t hear from Toyota, you can call their customer service hotline at 1-800-331-4331. Be prepared for a long wait on hold. You can also contact your local dealer to find out when they will begin fixing the recalled cars and try to make an appointment. I imagine the dealerships will book up their repair slots pretty quickly, and if you don’t make an appointment as soon as they are available, you may have to wait a while for repairs.
For more information, see this CNN article on the subject.
Do you own a recalled Toyota? Are you still driving it? Are you satisfied with the way Toyota has handled the recall?
Photo by .Larry Page.
