A Country the NFL Can Be Proud Of

Mark Heisler / Truthdig Apr 5, 2011 Let’s put it this way: If the NFL was in danger of flying too close to the sun, like Icarus whose wax wings melted, Commissioner Roger Goodell would have the orb repositioned beforehand. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Super Bowl of Socialism

David Sirota / Truthdig Feb 11, 2011 The Super Bowl was a bewildering assault on the senses, to say the least -- and nothing was more singularly mind-blowing than the NFL using a Ronald Reagan eulogy to kick off a sports-themed tribute to socialism. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘This Is What We Do’: Why I Hated Chrysler’s Super Bowl Ad

Aram Sinnreich / Truthdig Feb 10, 2011 The Super Bowl commercial is a shell game. Detroit’s pain isn’t the result of some existential crisis of faith, but a direct consequence of the amoral, profit-seeking behaviors of Chrysler itself.Unlike most of the Super Bowl's 111 million viewers, judging by the effusive tidal wave of tweeted praise that attended its airing, I did not love the new Chrysler ad. In fact, I hated it. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Pols Debate Chrysler Super Bowl Ad

Staff / Truthdig Feb 8, 2011 Given the outsourcing, the massive bailout, the abandoned houses and the rest of the city's emotional baggage, it was sort of inevitable that Chrysler's "Imported from Detroit" ad, featuring Eminem and spanning roughly $12 million worth of airtime, would elicit cheers and jeers from Congress. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Fan’s Confession

Sandy Tolan / Truthdig Feb 5, 2011 There's probably no better time to confess it: I've built a good part of my life around the Green Bay Packers I like to think it doesn't get out of control. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Who, Us Bloodthirsty?

Mark Heisler / Truthdig Jan 31, 2011 In an age challenged by separating real life from reality programming or the absurdly heightened reality that comes from merely being on TV, no one seems to want to err on the side of compassion.In an age challenged by separating real life from reality programming, no one seems to want to err on the side of compassion. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Celebrity Endorsements: Money for Nothing?

Staff / Truthdig Jan 14, 2011 In the world of advertising, celebrity always equals money, and anything that these luminaries -- whether from entertainment, sports or even politics -- touch (even by accident) is tantamount to tangible, profitable product placement, right? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

All-Stars, Steroids and the Super Bowl

Staff / Truthdig Feb 12, 2010 L.A. Times columnist and Truthdig contributor Mark Heisler explains why the NBA All-Star game is no fun anymore and why overreacting sportswriters can't forgive Mark McGwire for breaking their hearts.Mark Heisler explains why the NBA All-Star game is no fun anymore and why overreacting sportswriters can't forgive Mark McGwire for breaking their hearts. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

White Stripes Clash With Air Force Over Super Bowl Ad

Staff / Truthdig Feb 10, 2010 The White Stripes are crying foul over what they call the unwelcome and unauthorized use of their song "Fell in Love With a Girl" by the US Air Force Reserve during a Super Bowl ad last Sunday The band, consisting of singer Jack White and drummer and ex-wife Meg White, issued a statement on their website (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Super Saints

RJ Matson, The St. Louis Post Dispatch Feb 9, 2010 Dig deeper

Go Daddy’s Banned Homophobic Super Bowl Ad

Staff / Truthdig Feb 1, 2010 Sadly, this ad probably wasn't banned because it's lame and not funny, but CBS did Go Daddy a favor keeping this humor fail off the air. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Gay Dating Site Wants In on Super Bowl Action (Update: Video)

Staff / Truthdig Jan 28, 2010 A commercial for a gay dating website isn't likely to air during next week's Super Bowl. The site, ManCrunch.com, submitted an ad that CBS is still "deliberating" on. ManCrunch was told all spots had been sold, but other potential advertisers are being told otherwise. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )