Quick Hits From The Super Bowl In A MultiCultClassics Monologue…
• Congratulations to Indianapolis Colts Head Coach Tony Dungy, who becomes the first Black man to lead his team to a Super Bowl victory. Chicago Bears Head Coach Lovie Smith gains the distinction of being the first Black man to lead his team to a Super Bowl defeat — but Smith had the crummier quarterback.
• Budweiser Select presented Jay-Z versus Don Shula playing an animated football game. This one deserves a flag for roughing the viewer. Please, let’s not review the spot.
• Coca-Cola presented a corny commercial with the typical Black History timeline alongside the Coke bottle evolving over the years. The soft drink leader forgot at least one significant moment — 2000: Coca-Cola settles racial discrimination lawsuit for $192 million. (Click on the essay title above to view the spot.)
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On the other hand, the Dwayne Wade/Charles Barkley spot was very funny. It's a follow-up to another very funny one they've been running where Wade tried to get Barkley to put him on his "5" list.
Barkley just makes me laugh, in general. His NBA commentary is priceless. (Though the Tadpoles don't always get why it's funny.)
Surprised no one has ever thought to give him his own (non-sports) show. (Or have they and I just didn't hear about it?)
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