While last night's game was incredible, the quality of commercials we've all come to expect was pretty disappointing. Outside of a few talking babies, Doritos lodged in a man's throat and a few other decent ads, there wasn't much that really stood out amongst the millions of dollars worth of mediocre commercials.
After sifting through the DVR'd remains of Super Bowl XLIV, I came up with the Top Ten Worst commercials we saw last night.
10. Kia Sorento
Yes, it's the family mobile that allows your child's favorite toy to drop it like it's hot with some honeys out in Vegas.
This Sunday not only brings with it Super Bowl XLIV, but also a remake of the 1985 classic Super Bowl Shuffle. While most are excited about the idea, I'm appalled they would choose to ruin what is already a masterpiece. But if they're hurting for cash that bad, here are the Top Ten Things They Could Do for Some Extra Money.
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Welcome to the second day of Super Bowl week here at TTCS. Yesterday we brought you the
Top Ten Super Bowl Party Essentials, and I've got to say, every time I look at that bacon sandwich I feel more and more like a man.
But on to the topic at hand. Over the years the Super Bowl has grown to become the biggest single day in American sports and deserves to be recognized as such. A little over the top you say? Let me prove it to you, or at least help you kill some time at the office, with the Top Ten Reasons Why the Super Bowl Should Be a National Holiday.
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Any other week I'd be sitting here talking about the pros and cons of the Bears settling for Mike Martz as their new offensive coordinator. But seeing as how Chicago talk radio has talked ad nauseum about the subject already, I figured we'd instead direct our focus towards one of the greatest traditions on the planet.
The Super Bowl Party.
Whether you're hosting or attending, you'll need the following Top Ten essentials ready to eat and drink on Super Sunday.
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This week we we've been inundated with talk about pictures of Chicago Blackhawks stars Patrick Kane, John Madden and Kris Versteeg partying it up with a bevy of women in Canada. Kaner and his compatriots have already issued their standard apologies and vows to clean up their acts. But the truth of the matter is, outside of sponsors and the like, nobody really cares.
To explain why, here are the Top Ten reasons why most fans could care less about the Hawks having a good time with their shirts off and pants on the ground (yes, I just beat that horse one more time).
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Even if you're not a fan of ESPN's Winter X Games, you've got to appreciate the level of insanity and skill required to compete in any of the events. Any average joe like you or me wouldn't have a prayer on the slopes, but what about some of our favorite superstars in the city? Here are the Top Ten Chicago athletes I want to see in the X Games.
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I hate to be the bearer of bad news and go negative on hump day, but I feel compelled to put a stop to the sudden swell of Bulls optimism around town. Most of the hoopla centers around a few recent wins on the road, where the Bulls have traditionally struggled in recent years. But I implore the fans of Chicago to take a step back and realize there are ten good reasons why you shouldn't be getting too excited about the Bulls.
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Even though Spring Training is still a couple months away, White Sox baseball is about to intrude on your NFL euphoria for the next few days. Friday marks the opening of Sox Fest and with it, the earliest glimpses fans can get at what to expect from the pale hosed dwellers of the South Side. To get you ready, here are the Top Ten Things You Can Expect to Hear at Sox Fest.
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In case you haven't heard, the Bears are having a little difficulty finding Ron Turner's replacement as offensive coordinator. The big names in the NFL and NCAA have distanced themselves from the job like it was the Bubonic Plague and we're left looking at other options.
It's business as usual for the Bears and soon enough, they'll be pilfering the high school ranks to save some bucks. So to all you Friday Night Lights signal callers out there, here are the Top Ten Tips I can give you about being the Bears offensive coordinator.
Note: On a more serious note, my deepest condolences go out to the family of Gaines Adams.
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As we mentioned yesterday, we're quickly approaching that time honored tradition of involving ourselves in an endless array of Bulls trade rumors. Which also means Kirk Hinrich is probably sitting at home with his realtor on speed dial.
That's because Captain Kirk's name gets brought up in trade talks about as often as the Bears lose out on offensive coordinators. Over the years he's been featured in some blockbuster deals that never came to fruition and today, we've put the top ten together for you.
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