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In 1999 this dot com company used child actors to satirize the slow spiritual erosion that can take place if one finds oneself in the wrong job.
In 1994, Olympic figure skating briefly became a true contact sport when a literal kneecapping of this future silver medalist turned a rivalry between two Americans into a criminal investigation immortalized by the anguished cry heard on live TV of “Why?! Why?!”
Who is Nancy Kerrigan?
In 2004, this pop star gave rise to the phrase “wardrobe malfunction” with a performance that launched congressional hearings, levied FCC fines and created a brief obsession with broadcast delay buttons.
Who is Janet Jackson?
In 2004, this company successfully sold alcoholic beverages by exploring themes of identity dysphoria and crushing rejection as felt by a donkey who longed to be a horse.
What is Budweiser?
In 1988, this nation entered the Winter Olympics in a sport requiring ice, equipment and infrastructure it did not possess – ultimately crashing gloriously and permanently altering the definition of what is possible in “winter sport”.
What is Jamaica?
OR
Who are the Jamaican Bobsled Team?
In 2007, this Super Bowl Halftime performer continued singing flawlessly in a torrential downpour, proving the title of his most famous single to be more than a metaphor…but rather a workplace hazard.
Who is Prince?
OR
The artist formerly known as Prince?
In 2008, this online brokerage firm featured a talking baby giving stock advice – an ad many say foreshadowed the AI-centric and impulse driven chaos we see in consumer financial markets today.
What is ETRADE?
During the 2014 Sochi Olympics this NBC host delivered nightly coverage while battling a vicious bout of conjunctivitis. Comedic memes on the topic became the #1 trending search term of those games, ultimately proving that even athletic excellence cannot outshine visibly inflamed weeping eyes.
Who is Bob Costas?
In 1993, this performers halftime show drew higher ratings than the game itself, effectively ending the NFL's long experiment with marching bands and themed medleys.
Who is Michael Jackson?