Most Super Bowl ads go for viewers' eyeballs, and sometimes appeal to their hearts. This Super Bowl, T-Mobile decided to go for viewers' stomachs. The telecommunications company announced that its customers can go to Taco Bell once a week and get a free taco, courtesy of T-Mobile. T-Mobile aired a number of ads showing humorous text exchanges. In one, a texter hesitates to express a meal preference (one wants tacos, one wants sushi), and the free taco deal is revealed. For the foreseeable future, qualifying T-Mobile customers can redeem the offer via the app and Taco Bell's website, and then pick up the free crunchy or soft seasoned beef taco at a nearby Taco Bell. Some taco fans were ready to eat. "Legit the best commercial I've seen so far on the #SuperBowlLlll," tweeted one person. My husband wants me to run Out & get him some 🌮🌮🌮! Hell, I’m #MexiCAN I can make my own, but then again, FREE IS FREE! 😆 — KharmynBaby (@BabyKharmyn) February 4, 2019 Legit the best commercial I’ve seen so far on the #SuperBowlLlll — Alice Himee 👑 @ twitch (@PervychuCos) February 4, 2019 But not everyone was gobbling up the ad. "You paid $5.2 million on a Super Bowl commercial for that?" snarked one Twitter user. You paid $5.2 million on a Super Bowl commercial for that? Lol — Isaac (@techmobileguy) February 4, 2019 Nobody says bae anymore 😂 — Kevin Eusebio (@kevineusebio) February 4, 2019 That wasn't the end of the freebies. A third-quarter ad showing a misunderstood message from a Lyft driver revealed that T-Mobile users can redeem a $10 Lyft ride credit, beginning Tuesday using the T-Mobile Tuesdays App. One of T-Mobile's competitors went the humor-meets-celebrity route. In a Sprint ad released before the game, multi-sport star Bo Jackson showed up holding a mermaid clutching a keytar with a "bird horse" flapping over his shoulder, promoting the idea that Sprint delivers the "best of both worlds." First published Feb. 3, 5 p.m. PT. Update, 5:56 p.m: Adds free Lyft credit offer.<doc-sep>While the lowest-scoring Super Bowl ever was going on between the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams, there was another battle going on during the breaks. Companies bring their best to create a memorable Super Bowl commercial each year, but it's easier said than done. Things easily get lost in the shuffle, but after people talk about the result of the game the talk of the water cooler is what commercials people like the best. Ultimately the game was memorable, and there were some memorable commercial offerings at Super Bowl LIII too, with Bud Light finally leaning into its "Game of Thrones" roots behind the "Dilly Dilly" campaign, Bumble telling an abridged story of the empowering Serena Williams, and Jordan Peele continuing to dominate. If you'd like to see some of the top commercials from the 53rd Super Bowl, we've got them for you right here. Bumble -- Serena Williams' journey Serena Williams is on her way to becoming the winningest tennis player in history. She's just one Grand Slam away from tying Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam victories, but it hasn't been an easy road there. Williams' journey is well established by now, but Bumble put its own spin on it. Bud Light -- And now his watch has ended Game of Thrones, to some degree, definitely inspired the wildly popular "Bud Knight" ad campaign that kicked off Dilly, Dilly! Bud Light has a trophy erected outside of Lincoln Memorial Field in Philadelphia, and this was the crossover we had to see eventually. "Thrones'" final season kicks off in April, so it's some easy advertising for the phenomenon. T-Mobile -- What's for dinner? We've all been here. There is nothing harder than picking what's for dinner. Luckily, T-Mobile is making the choice for us with free tacos on Tuesday, taking Taco Tuesdays to the next level. The Twilight Zone -- Technical difficulties No, your TV was not fading out, and your pixels are fine. "The Twilight Zone" from Jordan Peele is premiering on CBS All Access April 1. Peele has been killing it, from "Get Out" to the upcoming "Us," so his take on the old classic should be well worth the watch. Stella Artois -- 'I'll have a Stella Artoes' Stellas Artois has two classic characters deviating from their classic drinks. Carrie Bradshaw and The Dude eschew their normal cosmo and White Russian (respectively) for a "Stella Artoes," which is also going to a good cause. NFL -- 100 years For the second straight year, the NFL is crushing its own game in advertising. After last year's amazing commercials featuring Eli Manning and Odell Beckham Jr. dirty dancing, the NFL celebrated with a gala. The results were amazing, from Terry Bradshaw to throwing to Tom Brady handing off his rings to Richard Sherman getting deked. Verizon Wireless -- "The Coach that Wouldn't be Here" The Chargers' Anthony Lynn made an appearance with a spot that was directed by Peter Berg. Lynn, who nearly died after a hit-and-run, was saved by First Responders. This commercials pays tribute to those responders. Avengers: Endgame -- New TV spot Much like "Game of Thrones," "The Avengers" transcends being a movie. It's a phenomenon. The new TV spot shows the original Avengers trying to rebuild humanity after the events of the first part of "Infinity War." Pampers -- Stinky Booty Duty John Legend pairs up with Pampers to celebrate "Stinky Booty Duty," as he tries to change his kid's diaper. It proves to be easier said than done, but parents have to persevere somehow. Burger King -- "Eat Like Andy" Old is in! Andy Warhol eating a Whopper is a vintage throwback, and this ad has the vintage ketchup bottle. Patrick Mahomes was probably a huge fan of this commercial. The Washington Post --Democracy dies in darkness The Washington Post made a spot showcasing journalists who were killed or missing in the line of duty. Jamal Khasoggi, who made waves when he was brutally murdered, was featured at the end of the spot, as was The Post's line, "Democracy Dies in Darkness."<doc-sep>
T-Mobile's Super Bowl ad was accused of ripping off a viral meme By Jazmin Duribe T-Mobile did actually license the viral tweet. T-Mobile's Super Bowl commercial was accused of ripping off a famous meme and viewers were pressed. Now we know all meme creators are actually geniuses, like, just look at all the hilarious 21 Savage memes breaking the internet right now. So it's no wonder T-Mobile jumped on the bandwagon. However, there has long been an issue of meme creators not getting the cash for their jokes. Following a performance from Travis Scott, Maroon 5 and Adam Levine's nipples (Yes, they're completely separate from the band), T-Mobile's ad aired. The commercial showed a text exchange, which read: "Hey Mike. I'm just letting you know I'm here." T-Mobile did actually license the viral tweet. Picture: Pop/NBC Mike replied by thanking the sender and saying he'd been through it lately. The person then responds: "I meant I'm here. Outside. This is your Lyft driver." So, T-Mobile is giving its customers one free Lyft ride in February so it was fitting. However, people instantly noticed that the exchange was similar to a viral tweet posted in December 2017. It was a quiet car ride pic.twitter.com/F9ubGUoHAI — decent pigeon (@decentbirthday) December 14, 2017 Needless to say, people didn't like that T-Mobile had jumped on the meme hype. ... did T-Mobile just copy a meme about Uber for its Super Bowl commercial involving Lyft..? 👀 — Justin (@justothello) February 4, 2019 So T-mobile just used a dead meme as a #SBLIII commercial 😑 — A Science Enthusiast 🚀 (@aSciEnthusiast) February 4, 2019 T-mobile really out here stealing shut meme text conversations and using it for super bowl ads 😒 — Raging_Heterophobe (@I_hate_Cishets) February 4, 2019 T-Mobile just stealing joke after joke from memes that already exist #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/SrtxLrcN5B — Sleepy🌶Spice (@amygimpss) February 4, 2019 AND NOW T-MOBILE STRAIGHT UP JUST STOLE A VIRAL MEME. — Dana Schwartz (@DanaSchwartzzz) February 4, 2019 “Can I copy your homework?” “Okay yeah just change it up a bit so it doesn’t look obvious you copied.” “Okay.”#SuperBowlCommercials2019 #TMobile pic.twitter.com/NVkP2wWP6q — jh (@notJHclash) February 4, 2019 Verizon is the only phone company worth a shit and their commercial was the only one worth a shit too I can’t believe T-Mobile tried using that dead meme — SYDNEY SCHMITT (@SchmittSydneyM) February 4, 2019 T-Mobile literally just reposted this old meme and called it a #SuperBowl Ad pic.twitter.com/Jw7s4nnsc1 — UprightThumbs (@UprightThumbs) February 4, 2019 Nice. T-mobile / Lyft reusing memes about Uber 🤔🤔🤔🤔 #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/F5HlpJkq70 — Vincent De Los Reyes (@vinncceenntt) February 4, 2019 However, according to the person who posted the original tweet, T-Mobile actually did the right thing and licensed the joke for a fee. It was licensed, don’t worry! Love y’all — decent pigeon (@decentbirthday) February 4, 2019 What do you think? Tweet us @popbuzz and let us know!