Real Men of Genius

Bud Light did a series of fantastic radio ads about "Real American Heroes" that was a totally straight-faced rip of "kiss up" advertising. Unfortunately, after 9/11 the phrase "Real American Hero" took on a new meaning. They changed that line to "Real Men of Genius" but kept the campaign going. Some of these are the earlier way and some are the latter, but each is a dead-on parody of 70's power rock. You can read more about their ad campaign here.

Take your time. Enjoy them all. The first list includes the original ads about various professions. The second list is a series of "special interest group" ads made for specific occasions. Many of them sound like they were recorded "live."

If anyone knows where I can obtain the few members of this collection that are missing, please email me via the "More" menu above. There's a "still needed" list at the bottom of this page.

The Professions

	Mr. 80 SPF Sunblock Wearer
	Mr. Really Really Really Bad Dancer and here's the video: Mr. Really Really Really Bad Dancer Video
	Mr. 590 The Fan New Morning Show Guys
	Mr. After Halloween Costume Shop Salesman
	Mr. Airline Meal Chef
	Mr. Airport Baggage Handler
	Mr. All You Can Eat Buffet Inventor
	Mr. Artificial Tree Maker
	Mr. Athletic Groin Protector Inventor
	Mr. Backyard Bug Zapper Inventor
	Mr. Baseball Designated Hitter
	Mr. Baseball Encyclopedia Guy
	Mr. Baseball Stadium Glove Wearing Guy
	Mr. Basketball Court Sweat Wiper Upper
	Mr. Basketball Shoe Designer
	Mr. Bass Plaque Maker
	Mr. Bathroom Stall Dirty Joke Writer
	Mr. Beach Metal Detector Guy
	Mr. Blue Aluminum Bottle Maker
	Mr. Boneless Buffalo Wing Inventor
	Mr. Boombox Carrying Rollerskater
	Mr. Bowling Shoe Giver Outer
	Mr. Bumper Sticker Writer
	Mr. C Store Retailer of the Year Guy
	Mr. C Store Retailer of the Year Guy (custom for 7-11 storeowners)
	Mr. Camouflage Suit Maker
	Mr. Cargo Pants Designer
	Mr. Cell Phone Holster Wearer
	Mr. Centerfold Retoucher
	Mr. Ceremonial First Pitch Thrower Outer
	Mr. Chazz Michael Michaels
	Mr. Chinese Food Delivery Guy
	Mr. Company Computer Guy
	Mr. Cruise Ship Entertainer
	Mr. Department Store Mannequin Dresser Upper
	Mr. Discount Airline Pilot Guy
	Mr. Discount Suit Salesman
	Mr. Dishonest Cable TV Hooker Upper
	Mr. Dodgeball Resurrector
	Mr. Doggie Day Spa Operator
	Mr. Driving Range Ball Picker Upper
	Mr. Edible Underwear Maker
	Mr. Egg Nog Inventor
	Mr. Electric Carving Knife Inventor
	Mr. Enormous SUV Driver
	Mr. Excited About Storms Weatherman
	Mr. Exotic Cowboy Boot Wearer
	Mr. Fake Tattoo Inventor
	Mr. Fancy Coffee Shop Coffee Pourer
	Mr. Fantasy Football Manager Guy
	Mr. Footlong Hotdog Inventor
	Mr. Forgot Her Birthday Man
	Mr. Forgot Her Birthday Man (Live)
	Mr. Fortune Cookie Fortune Writer
	Mr. Frozen Turkey Help Line Guy
	Mr. Furniture Assembly Manual Writer
	Mr. Gangsta Rapper Posse Member
	Mr. Garden Gnome Maker
	Mr. Gasoline BBQ Starter
	Mr. Giant Foam Finger Maker
	Mr. Giant Pink Inflatable Gorilla Maker
	Mr. Giant Pocket Knife Inventor
	Mr. Giant Taco Salad Inventor
	Mr. Golfball Washer Inventor
	Mr. Grocery Store Cart Wrangler
	Mr. Hair Gel Overgeller
	Mr. Half-Time Shooting Contest Contestant
	Mr. Handlebar Mustache Wearer
	Mr. Hawaiian Shirt Pattern Designer
	Mr. Holiday Gift Re-gifter Guy
	Mr. Hollywood Plastic Surgeon
	Mr. Homemade Pontoon Boat Maker
	Mr. Horsedrawn Carriage Driver
	Mr. Hot Dog Eating Contest Contestant
	Mr. Hot Stock Tip Giver Outer
	Mr. Humongous Pumpkin Grower Guy
	Mr. In The Car Nose Picker
	Mr. Indecisive Food Orderer Guy
	Mr. Indie Band Member
	Mr. Indie Band Member
	Mr. Inspirational Poster Writer
	Mr. Jean Shorts Inventor
	Mr. Jelly Donut Filler
	Mr. King Of The Karaoke Mic
	Mr. Kiss-Me-I'm-Irish Pin Wearer
	Mr. Local Texas Football Legend
	Mr. Losing Locker Room Reporter
	Mr. Mail Order Bride Orderer
	Mr. Major Highway Line Painter
	Mr. Major League Infield Raker
	Mr. Male Football Cheerleader
	Mr. Male Fur Coat Wearer
	Mr. Miniature Train Modeler
	Mr. Moped Super Upper
	Mr. Movie Theater Ticket Ripper Upper
	Mr. Multi-Colored Sweater Wearer
	Mr. Next Day Carpet Installer
	Mr. Nosebleed Section Ticket Holder Guy
	Mr. Nudist Colony Activity Coordinator
	Mr. Office Party Over Hugger
	Mr. Outside The Stadium Peanut Seller
	Mr. Over The Top Carb Counter
	Mr. Overly Competitive Touch Football Game Player
	Mr. Overzealous Foul Ball Catcher
	Mr. Oxygen Bar Inventor
	Mr. Parade Float Driver
	Mr. Paranoid of the Ocean Guy
	Mr. Parking Attendant Flashlight Waver
	Mr. Pet Toy Designer
	Mr. Pickled Pigs Feet Eater
	Mr. Pit Crew Water Bottle Squirter
	Mr. Portable Toilet Cleaner Outer
	Mr. Pro Football Coach Cord Carrier
	Mr. Pro Sports Heckler Guy
	Mr. Pro Wrestling Wardrobe Designer
	Mr. Professional Figure Skater
	Mr. Professional Movie Extra Guy
	Mr. Professional Sports Leg Cramp Rubber Outer
	Mr. Push Up Bra Inventor
	Mr. Putt Putt Golf Course Designer
	Mr. Radio Traffic Announcer Guy
	Mr. Raise The Net Before They Kick The Field Goal Guy
	Mr. Really Bad Toupee Wearer
	Mr. Really Big Die-Hard Mets Fan
	Mr. Really Big Golf Club Maker
	Mr. Really Big Pet Snake Owner
	Mr. Really Loud Cell Phone Talker Guy
	Mr. Really So Special Birthday Celebrator
	Mr. Really Stinky Breath Breather-Outer
	Mr. Restroom Toilet Paper Refiller
	Mr. Rolling Cooler Cooler Roller
	Mr. Selfless Club Hopping Dude
	Mr. Silent Killer Gas Passer
	Mr. Souvenir Snow Globe Maker
	Mr. Sports Fan Face Painter
	Mr. Stadium Scoreboard Marriage Proposal Guy
	Mr. Supermarket Deli Meat Slicer
	Mr. Supermarket Free Sample Guy
	Mr. Supermarket Produce Puter-Outer
	Mr. Taxicab Over Accessorizer
	Mr. Tiny Dog Clothing Manufacturer
	Mr. Tiny Thong Bikini Wearer
	Mr. Tollbooth Collector
	Mr. T-Shirt Launcher Inventor
	Mr. Tuxedo Shop Tux Renter
	Mr. Ultimate Philladelphia Sports Fan
	Mr. Unathletic Sports Talk Radio Guy (inspired by Mike Greenberg of ESPN Radio)
	Mr. Underwear Inspector No. 12
	Mr. Used Car Lot Auto Salesman
	Mr. Waveland Avenue Home Run Ball Catcher
	Mr. Way Into It Buckey Fan
	Mr. Way Too Much Cologne Wearer
	Mr. Way Too Proud of Texas Guy
	Mr. Wedding Band Guitar Player
	Mr. Wrecking Ball Operator

The "Special Interest" Groups

	All The Beautiful Mardi Gras Beads
	All You St Louis Rams Fans
	CW31 Good Day Sacramento in Sactown
	CW31 KOVR Good Day Sacramento, v1
	CW31 KOVR Good Day Sacramento, v2
	Detroit Pistons Basketball Fans
	Houston, Big City in the Really Really Big State
	Jaxon Afternoons on the Mighty MMR
	Kevin and Bean, KROQ Morning Geniuses
	KROQ's Lovely Lisa May
	Mile High Denver Broncos Football Fans
	Len And Bob Bash And Cubs Fans Everywhere
	Perfect NFL Couples
	Rock Paper Scissors Players Everywhere
	Sound Off Live on Fox Sports Net
	Tammy Dombeck, Gridlock Buster
	The ARCO Arena Thunder The Fans
	The City and Citizens of Portland Oregon
	The City of Seattle in the Great Northwest
	The Fans of the NHL Los Angeles Kings
	The Fans of the Sacramento Kings at the ARCO Arena
	The Food of Mardi Gras
	The Fox 26 Morning News Team in Houston
	The Men of the Men's Room on KISW
	The Paint Our Bodies for the Broncos Fans
	The Talented WFOR TV News Team
	WEEI and Big O on the Big Show
	Whats So Special About New Orleans at Mardi Gras
	WMMR's Preston and Steve

I still need:

Mr. Accordion Player Guy
Mr. Adult Film Movie Actor Guy
Mr. Animal Husbandry Expert
Mr. Apartment Next to the L Tracks Guy
Mr. Art School Model Guy
Mr. Automatic Tax Extension Filer
Mr. Books on Tape Inventor
Mr. Chicago Bears Fan
Mr. Civil War Battle Re-Enactor
Mr. Clip on Tie Inventor
Mr. Doctor Tree Surgeon
Mr. Experimental Medications Tester
Mr. Extra, Extra Strong Glue Maker
Mr. Fancy Restaurant Valet Guy
Mr. Ghetto Car Driver
Mr. Guy Wearing a Poncho
Mr. High Protein Diet Guy
Mr. Hockey Organ Player
Mr. In the Park Cartoonist
Mr. Labor Day Inventor
Mr. Las Vegas Trip Taker
Mr. Law Enforcement Cavity Searcher
Mr. Motorcycle Side Car Rider
Mr. New Shoe Tissue Paper Stuffer
Mr. Oversized Fanny Pack Wearer
Mr. Personal Space Invader
Mr. Reality TV Show Star
Mr. Really Large Body Building Guy
Mr. Really, Really Tight Jean wearer
Mr. Refuses To Turn On His Air Conditioning Guy
Mr. Renaissance Fair Performer
Mr. Restaurant Food Critic Guy
Mr. Retired Professional Football Player (inspired by Mike Golic of ESPN Radio)
Mr. Street Lamp Bulb Screwer-Inner
Mr. Warehouse Shopping Club Member
Mr. Way Too Much Team Clothes Wearer
Mr. Wildly Guessing Weatherman