An ad praising Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and parodying a popular beer commercial from the early 2000s was widely ridiculed on social media Friday, with many wondering if it was actually Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate. I wondered if it was an honest attempt to support the.
it was.
of “Here’s to Tim” spotCreated for “Creatives for Harris” 2002 Coors Light ad A campaign clearly targeted at men.
“I love sinking into the couch, cold beer in my mouth, rooting for the Twins, and Tim,” are the opening lyrics of this pro-Waltz spot, which resembles the Minnesota governor with a soccer ball. The scene begins with a shadowy figure, then Waltz is shown working on the truck.
The ad's “And Tim” coda is a twist on the “And Twins” lyrics from the infamous Coors Light commercial.
“And I love sharing all my tools. Playing by the rules. Keeping the edges trimmed. And Tim,” the second verse continues, showing the men using tools and fences. It depicts him putting a shopping cart inside, doing garden work, and shaving his beard.
There's also a clip of the Minnesota governor riding a roller coaster, but the original beer ads included wild football, raucous parties, and sexually suggestive shots of identical twins.
The song ends right after the male singer confesses his love, saying, “I want to leave a note for my wife.” Plan to vote. Contributed to Kamara's victory. And Tim. ”
“We love you, Tim! Go get us, Coach!” the voiceover tells us to exit.
According to his website, the ad is apparently the brainchild of Jacob Reed, whose work is an award-winning work that has appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” Comedy Central, Funny or Die, Nickelodeon, and more. He is a director and writer.
Mr. Reid first posted the ad on his YouTube account last month, days before Mr. Walz's Ohio Republican debate, along with a link to the Harris campaign website. Senator J.D. Vance.
Reed is credited as executive producer and creative director of the commercial.
lead, who is harris donoris also responsible for the “offensive” pro-Kamala ad targeting “real men” that went viral on Friday.
Both ads clearly state at the end that they are “not endorsed by any candidate or committee of candidates.”
“If you think Kamala's men's ads are disgusting, wait until you see Tim Walz's video from the same group,” said Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief Brent Sher. I wrote to X.
“Hooray!” Fox Business' Charles Gasparino tweeted After seeing the Pro Waltz spot.
“The best thing they have right now is a disgusting riff on the classic beer ad from 20 years ago,” said another X user claimed.
One user was so upset by the ad that he asked for confirmation in X's community notes that the ad was “actually posted” by a Harris Waltz supporter.
“I really can't believe this is real,” the user added.
“It's clearly a troll account,” another X user countered.
One X user claimed, “This group is intentionally trying to undermine the Harris Waltz movement.” “There is no other explanation.”
