Top 10 Real Men of Genius Ads

by on Jul.18, 2008, under A Discerning Eye

One of Bud Light’s funniest ad campaigns to date, the Real Men of Genius commercials made a somewhat smooth transition from radio to television. ‘Somewhat’ in the sense that our imaginations will always be funnier that what is visually spoon fed to us, and mostly because the singer from the ads is better heard and not seen. The following are 10 of the best Real Men of Genius’ which have been rated based on the following criteria:

1. The levels of sarcasm in Deep Voice Guy’s commentary.
2. The vocal quality and lyrical hilarity provided by the Stephen Tyler wannabe.
3. The value of the service/invention provided by the featured “genius.”
4. The urgency with which some of these genius’ need to get the hint.

While some have not made it to television yet they are still worth listening to.

Mr. Silent Killer Gas Passer

Mr. Nudist Colony Activity Coordinator

Mr. Grocery Store Cart Wrangler

Mr. Foot Long Hot Dog Inventor

Mr. 80 SPF Sunblock Wearer

Mr. Really Really Really Bad Dancer

Mr. Stinky Breath Breather Outer

Mr. Pro Sports Heckler Guy

Mr. Edible Underwear Inventor

Mr. Cellphone Holster Wearer

If you enjoyed these, here’s the complete list of mp3s from when the campaign began under the heading Real American Heroes. Click to see about the real men of tremblant real estate, too!

31 Comments for this entry

K
July 19th, 2008 on 12:59 am
That Steven Tyler wannabe is Dave Bickler, lead singer of Survivor!
Alex
July 19th, 2008 on 1:09 am
Why isn’t there the Mr. Handheld T-Shirt Cannon one?
Mister.de
July 19th, 2008 on 1:13 am
LoL
G2D2
July 19th, 2008 on 1:15 am
“Real Men of Genius”? F-that. Real American Heroes FTW!!!
Person who wants to comment
July 19th, 2008 on 1:49 am
Those are great
Justin Wright
July 19th, 2008 on 7:42 am
I have not seen the TV commercials yet. Used to love the radio spots though. LOL

JT
http://www.FireMe.To/udi
anita
July 19th, 2008 on 9:35 am
Mr Gangster Rapper Posse Member http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cizrSN0anBI&feature=related
Scaught
July 19th, 2008 on 11:54 am
I’ve always loved these commercials, but I never even knew they were televised, I’ve only heard them on the radio.
Malayidiot
July 19th, 2008 on 12:18 pm
#

K said this on July 19th, 2008 at 12:59 am

That Steven Tyler wannabe is Dave Bickler, lead singer of Survivor!

THANK YOU

Dan, you’re kind of being an idiot here without doing further research before you spouted off with a blog entry that was more or less filled with more opinion and failed methodology.

In the future, while linking to hilarious content, please try not to look like a fool :).
PhiLLy in DaLLaS
July 19th, 2008 on 3:20 pm
Hilarious! I haven’t heard nor saw any of these. I liked really really really bad dancer guy. I’m ALMOST that guy lol
anon
July 20th, 2008 on 2:42 am
real men of genius….today we salute you Mr. real-men-of-genius-video-list-maker..
Anonymous
July 20th, 2008 on 5:15 am
How could you possibly leave out Mr. Tiny Thong Bikini Wearer?!?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq81-ePc0oY
SRM
July 20th, 2008 on 2:20 pm
Steve Tyler Wannabe? Bullshit! That’s the esteemed Dave Bickler-A singer’s singer. Ask the man who knows…..
Jim
July 21st, 2008 on 9:52 am
Let’s not forget, “Mr. Fancy Coffee Shoppe Coffee Pourer”
Pete Stacker
July 21st, 2008 on 11:47 am
Thanks everybody for listening. Dave Bickler is a great singer and a really great guy. RMOG since 1998.
Pete Stacker
July 21st, 2008 on 12:00 pm
…er Deep Voiced Guy
Deez
July 23rd, 2008 on 11:14 am
Dave Bickler is not a Steve Tyler wannabe. If they had asked Steve Tyler to do it he would have jumped at the chance to sell out.
al2acne
July 25th, 2008 on 12:16 pm
None of these videos loaded for me. Just blank space between the description of each character.
al2cane
July 25th, 2008 on 12:19 pm
Me again. Have tried it in 3 browsers, across 2 operating systems, (XP-FF, XP-IE, Linux-FF and Linux-Konqueror) and all showing just blank space.
JenBG
August 14th, 2008 on 6:59 am
Let’s not forget all those fantastic and nearly forgotten radio ads that were out there in the beginning before Sept. 11, 2001 when the series was “Real American Hero’s” and “Mr. Giant Foam Finger Maker.” was one of the better ones. Here’s a link: http://www.contemporaryinsanity.org/audio-video/bud-light-real-men-of-genius.html
louise
August 17th, 2008 on 1:59 am
my favorite is still mr. taxicab over-accessorizer.

i can’t see the road!
Jibbert
August 24th, 2008 on 6:04 pm
Dude these aren’t sarcastic. Each is a genuine homage to a true red-blooded man. It takes a real man to appreciate these things, something the asshole running this blog will never be.
mly
September 1st, 2008 on 9:58 am
Don’t forget Giant Taco Salad Inventor, Beach Metal Detector Guy, and In The Car Nose Picker… LOL
Brandon
September 1st, 2008 on 12:09 pm
Gotta have the Fancy Coffee Shop Coffee Pourer. Art history majors definitely have to rank up their in factor 4 of desperately needing to get the hint.
Sean
September 2nd, 2008 on 10:25 am
Or how about Mr. Really Bad Toupee Wearer? Or Mr. Underwear Inspector #12? Or even the Mr. Pro Wrestling Wardrobe Designer? I don’t think they made it to TV but they’re classics for sure.
LaBoheme
September 2nd, 2008 on 11:17 am
How about Too Much Cologne Guy? Hilarious, especially from a female perspective.
frankie
September 2nd, 2008 on 6:39 pm
Mr. Rocky Mountain Oyster Eater was the best.(when it used to be Real American Heros)

and: mr fancy coffee shop coffee pourer
Brian
September 2nd, 2008 on 9:49 pm
My favorites were “Mr. Carb Counter Guy”, “Athletic supportor inventor guy (protector of the family jewels)”, “Fantasy football guy”, “Mr. Aluminum bottle inventor guy”
Michael
September 2nd, 2008 on 11:52 pm
Mr backyard bug zapper inventor, is my personal favorite.
walleyedmike
September 3rd, 2008 on 12:46 pm
I MISS DAVE BICKLER!!!!
matt
September 6th, 2008 on 2:25 pm
The last shot of the guy taking a 12 in hot dog is hilarious!! Absolutely priceless