Dan Marino is widely viewed as one of the greatest NFL quarterbacks to ever play the game. However, his one big knock is the fact he was never able to win a Super Bowl during his legendary career.
Neither did Buffalo Bills star pass rusher Bruce Smith nor star wide receiver Terrell Owens during his time with the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, and Dallas Cowboys.
With that in mind, the three team up for a hilarious M&M’s commercial poking fun at their own expense as the three are celebrated as “almost champions.”
Dan Marino Part of Legendary Cast in Upcoming Super Bowl Commercial
What’s a better way to poke a little fun at your shortcomings than with a Super Bowl ad for the entire world to see during the biggest sporting event of the year?
Dan Marino in this year’s M&M’s Super Bowl commercial! #FinsUp pic.twitter.com/pOfpkkYHFs
— Wes Snow (@DolphinNoir) January 30, 2024
“In a world where Super Bowl winners get the world’s admiration and a fancy ring, but the runners-up get nothing, one retired cop…,” the commercial starts before the voice of the M&M’s commercial cuts in and says, “It’s one retired quarterback, read the script.” Then Marino comes on the screen with the words “almost champion” below him.
Shortly thereafter, the commercial includes Smith and Owens, as the trio of “close, but no cigar” champions set out on a quest to be celebrated together as if they did indeed get over the hump in the big game.
The trio is “given a ring” that is made from “scientific methods” that include heating up M&M pieces and forging diamonds to make a Super Bowl ring for them.
NFL World Reacts to M&M’s Super Bowl Commercial
Big brands like M&M’s and their sister companies are always enlisting A-list celebrities and athletes to take their Super Bowl ads over the top, and this one was no different.
As we draw closer to the big game, fans are getting eager for the action and the festivities that are soon to begin.
The two commercials are the deepest the Dolphins have been in the post season since 1985…..
— ANGRY DOLFAN (11-7) 🐬 🏈 💪🏻 (@Spacem0untain16) February 4, 2024
This X user may have hit the joke on the head with the comment, “The two commercials are the deepest the Dolphins have been in the postseason since 1985.”
Bruce Smith with the 4 times had me lol
— JPJ – iykyk – 0️⃣-0️⃣ 2024 #LFG -🐬🆙TGA🐬🆙 (@thegrayarea) January 30, 2024
This X user pointed out the subtle detail of Smith’s reference to four times, as Smith did in fact make it to four Super Bowls despite winning none of them.
“Bruce Smith with the 4 times had me lol.”
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This year looks to be a good slate of Super Bowl action on the field, and on-screen as well, as companies begin to roll out their Super Bowl ads for the world to see.
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