Unhealthy Eating Habits Take Center Stage in Super Bowl 2024 Commercials
As the Super Bowl 2024 unfolded, millions of viewers across the nation tuned in not just for the football action, but also for the highly anticipated commercials. However, amidst the glitz and glamour, a concerning trend emerged – many of these advertisements were promoting unhealthy eating habits. Let's take a closer look at some of these commercials and how they contribute to a culture of poor nutrition.
Oreo: Everybody's Doing the Twist The Oreo commercial showcased people indulging in the iconic cookie, reinforcing the idea that it's okay to indulge in sugary treats regularly.
Nerds: Dance with Addison Rae This commercial featured social media influencer Addison Rae dancing with a box of Nerds candy, glamorizing the consumption of high-sugar snacks.
Bud Light: Genie in a Bottle While entertaining, the Bud Light commercial depicted people partying and drinking alcohol excessively, promoting unhealthy drinking habits.
M&M's: Ring of Comfort M&M's commercial depicted people finding comfort in indulging in candy, normalizing emotional eating.
Drumstick: A Peculiar Plane Scene This commercial showcased people enjoying ice cream treats on a plane, promoting mindless snacking and unhealthy food choices.
Budweiser: Bring on the Clydesdales While not directly promoting unhealthy eating, the Budweiser commercial encourages drinking alcohol, which can lead to poor dietary choices.
Pluto TV: Growing Couch Potatoes This commercial humorously portrayed people becoming lazy and sedentary, indirectly promoting unhealthy lifestyles.
Lindt Chocolate: It's a Ball The Lindt Chocolate commercial featured people indulging in luxurious chocolates, normalizing the consumption of high-calorie treats.
Hellmann's: The Cat's May-ow This commercial depicted people enjoying sandwiches made with Hellmann's mayonnaise, promoting calorie-dense and potentially unhealthy meals.
Coors Light: Chill Train Similar to Bud Light, the Coors Light commercial encouraged drinking alcohol, contributing to the normalization of unhealthy drinking habits.
Pringles: Mustachioed Chris Pratt While humorous, the Pringles commercial showcased actor Chris Pratt indulging in stacked chips, promoting mindless snacking.
Starry: Ice Spice's New Love This commercial humorously depicted people becoming obsessed with unhealthy snacks, reinforcing the idea of overindulgence.
Popeyes: Ken Jeong Unfreezes The Popeyes commercial featured actor Ken Jeong indulging in fried chicken, promoting the consumption of calorie-dense and fried foods.
Doritos Dinamita: Snack Battle This commercial showcased people engaging in a competitive eating challenge, promoting overconsumption of unhealthy snacks.
Michelob: Things Get Messi The Michelob commercial depicted soccer star Lionel Messi indulging in beer, contributing to the normalization of unhealthy drinking habits.
Reese's Cups: Big Change While creative, the Reese's Cups commercial encouraged indulgence in high-sugar treats, contributing to poor dietary choices.
These commercials, while entertaining, send the wrong message about nutrition and healthy eating habits. However, amidst this sea of unhealthy advertisements, there is hope. FANTURF aims to motivate and inspire individuals to lead healthier lifestyles. By promoting physical activity and providing essential nutrients, FANTURF empowers individuals to make positive changes in their lives and break free from the cycle of unhealthy habits.
As we reflect on the Super Bowl commercials of 2024, let's remember the importance of promoting health and wellness in all aspects of our lives, including our entertainment choices. Let's choose brands and products that support our well-being and empower us to live our best lives.