Coca-Cola's "Hard Times" spot featured characters from "The Simpsons." (Coca-Cola Co.)
The Super Bowl is more than just a game.
While fans of the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts have a rooting interest in the game others watch just for the fanfare and the commercials.
CBS charged about $2.5 million per 30-second spot. Thirty-five companies or groups paid to air spots in this year’s game.
This year’s offerings range from the serious — Focus on the Family’s controversial Tim Tebow spot — to the humorous — Denny’s spot warning chickens to get out of town.
So, which ones had you rooting to see it again and during which ones did you get up for seconds (or thirds)?
Here are some of the highlights:
• Dwight Howard and LeBron James got things started with a recreation of Michael Jordan and Larry Bird’s famous “The Showdown” Super Bowl ad from McDonald’s of 17 years ago.
Betty White felt better after a Snickers bar.
• Betty White showed she could take a hit, …
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