Super Bowl Ads: Best and Worst Ever

Everyone knows Super Bowl ads appeal to the best and worst of American humor, so will this year be a winner for LGBT viewers? Here we look back at the TV moments we loved — or that made us cringe.

BY Advocate Contributors

January 31 2013 9:00 AM ET

BECKHAM BACKLASH
Hot damn! No words, but really, no words are used in this 2012 ad. H&M flaunted its newest headliner for its sportswear line, David Beckham. “Becks” showed off every erotic curve and seductive line he has on his iconic bod with only those tight ‘n white briefs on. Good job to H&M for turning up the heat for every demographic watching the Super Bowl. Then came CNN commentator Roland Martin, who got all hot and bothered in a bad way, tweeting "“If a dude at your Super Bowl party is hyped about David Beckham’s H&M underwear ad, smack the ish out of him! #superbowl.” GLAAD called for his firing.