Pepsi spent a ton of money on a star-studded commercial that was absolutely awful.
The feature-length ad sees football stars Travis Kelce, Josh Allen, Derrick Henry, and Justin Jefferson engage in a gladiatorial showdown reminiscent of the upcoming film Gladiator 2. It's set to the soundtrack of “We Will Rock You,” but before you get too excited, fans are not hearing Queen's version, but Megan Thee Stallion's, who has decided to desecrate the famous national anthem by customizing the classic with her own arrangement and even adding her own lyrics.
Megan Thee Stallion stars as “Empress Megan” as she watches a showdown between football players and lions, and it all seems a bit hilarious.
I don't understand how Megan Thee Stallion thought she could switch from the lewd lyrics of WAP to a song by the legendary Queen and not be criticized. She was completely out of her league with this song. While a Grammy-winning artist may have a significant fanbase, I don't think her fan club is primarily made up of football fans. This combination sounds odd in a number of ways.
Yeah, that Pepsi ad was the worst I've ever seen.
— Jack Steele (@jack_jsteele) September 6, 2024
I'm not alone in this opinion: Social media is abuzz with people who think this commercial is a huge flop.
“That was the worst Pepsi ad I've ever seen in my life,” wrote internet user @jack_jsteele, whose thoughts were shared by @614DawgPound. said“That Pepsi commercial is one of the most boring I've ever seen.”
All New NFL Players @Pepsi Shame on you for this ad! It's the lameest and most ridiculous thing I've ever seen.
— Huey Hottake (@Mahttee) September 6, 2024
Others chimed in. “All new NFL players should be ashamed of themselves @pepsi! Lameest, dumbest thing I've ever seen,” @Mahttee posted on social media.
“This may be the worst ad I've ever seen in my life. You guys have done worse than you.” @vibin3000 Posts Online, @jimmylaw7 wrote: “Wow this Pepsi commercial is way too much.”
Man, this Pepsi commercial is way too much
— Jimmy, Coffee Drinker ☕ (@jimmylaw7) September 6, 2024
@Norm5515 joined the conversation by saying, “That commercial sucks! Find a new creative agency. They let you down. Oh, and maybe you should fire your CMO. They suck too.” (Related: Kim Kardashian's Marilyn Monroe obsession has gone too far)
@Pepsi That commercial sucks! Find a new creative agency. They let you down. Oh, maybe you should fire your CMO. They suck too.
— Norman Doucet (@norm5515) September 6, 2024
Feel free to watch it and form your opinion, but remember, these are three minutes of your life that you'll never get back.
