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The fact that advertisers spent $2.1 million for a 30 second commercial spot, shows that viewers might enjoy the Super Bowl ads as much as the game itself (maybe even more these past few years - too many blowouts). People enjoyed the Budweiser Zebra ad and the Reebok office tackling ad, but how were the six financial ads received (pun intended)?

The Ads

There were a total of six different financial ads that played during the 2003 Super Bowl.  Which company made the best investment?  Find out with my Financial Super Bowl Ad Rankings below.  Each ranking features a click through to a review of the commercial and the opportunity to view the ad online.

6th Place
Ad Title: "What Lenders See"
Company: MyFico

Summary: Shows video clips of people and their homes in an effort to be a touchy-feely commercial.

"What Lenders See" Video and Review

5th Place
Ad Title: "Yao and Yogi"
Company: Visa

Summary: Yao Ming tries to make a purchase with a check, but nobody seems to understands one another.

"Yao and Yogi" Video and Review

4th Place
Ad Title: "Dead Presidents"
Company: MasterCard

Summary: A guy goes on a date using his debit MasterCard and leaves his money at home (as represented by the three dead presidents).

"Dead Presidents" Video and Review

3rd Place
Ad Title: "Barber Twins"
Company: Visa

Summary: The Barber twins (NFL players) try to make a purchase while the cashier mocks them.

"Barber Twins" Video and Review

2nd Place
Ad Title: "Brokerage Statement"
Company: Charles Schwab

Summary: A man desperately tries to avoid his postman because he is afraid of receiving his year-end brokerage statement.

"Brokerage Statement" Video and Review

1st Place
Ad Title: "Taxing Willie"
Company: H&R Block

Summary: A $30 million tax mistake forces Willie Nelson to shoot lame shaving cream ads.

"Taxing Willie" Video and Review

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