Thursday, May 14, 2009

Top Ten commercials featuring the 1985 Chicago Bears

They were the most popular team in Chicago history. Perhaps the most dominant defense in NFL history. And even the greatest single season team of all time.

In 1985, the Bears were the toast of the city and had plenty of endorsement opportunities coming their way. The original intent of this list was to present the ten best commercials from only 1985, which proved to be impossible.

Most of these commercials do qualify under the original guidelines, but the rest were shot shortly after that magical season.

Here are the Top Ten commercials featuring the 1985 Chicago Bears.

10. Jim McMahon - Gotcha



How many of you forgot about Gotcha, the precursor to modern day paintball?

I know I did, but it didn't take me long to remember that it was absolute garbage.


9. Mike Ditka & Dick Butkus - Protector Rust Proofing



Is this the best mustache duo in commercial history?


8. Walter Payton - KangaROOS

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I highly doubt that in present day, Walter Payton would be rocking KangaROOS.

He'd be more of the Nike kind of pitch man, starring in the same commercials that LaDanian Tomlinson is in these days. But back in the 80's, ROOs were no joke and Payton rocked a headband with their logo that any Bears fan would recognize in an instant.


7. The Fridge - McDonald's



Can you imagine what that man would do to a buffet line?


6. McDonald's Playoff Payoff



It was nice to see the B-List stars of the 85 Bears get a little face time.

Who knew this little vocal ensemble was just a tune up for their masterpiece, The Super Bowl Shuffle.


5. Jimmy Mac and the Fridge - Coke



I have absolutely no doubt that the Fridge could still pound a six pack of beer that fast.

That both amazes me and frightens me at the same time.


4. Dan Hampton - Walker Mufflers



Hampton looks like he's ready for the sequel to Tango and Cash.


3. The Fridge - GI Joe



'You better watch out Cobra, The Fridge is coming through'

Classic.


2. Steve McMichael and The Fridge - Tire America

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Would you look at the size of those shorts?

They make the NBA players of the 70's and 80's look like they were straight outta Compton.


1. Jimmy Mac - Honda



Ah yes, the Punky QB at his finest.

Between the ridiculous 80's ensembles and the fact that he actually took his shirt off to hawk a scooter make this an instant classic.

Was he really that cool?

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