Top 10 Real Men of Genius Ads

Posted by Dan Bingham on July 18, 2008 in 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.

If you enjoyed these, here’s the complete list of mp3s from when the campaign began under the heading Real American Heroes.

31 Responses to “Top 10 Real Men of Genius Ads”

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

That Steven Tyler wannabe is Dave Bickler, lead singer of Survivor!
Alex said this on July 19th, 2008 at 1:09 am

Why isn’t there the Mr. Handheld T-Shirt Cannon one?
Mister.de said this on July 19th, 2008 at 1:13 am

LoL
G2D2 said this on July 19th, 2008 at 1:15 am

“Real Men of Genius”? F-that. Real American Heroes FTW!!!
Person who wants to comment said this on July 19th, 2008 at 1:49 am

Those are great
Justin Wright said this on July 19th, 2008 at 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
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anita said this on July 19th, 2008 at 9:35 am

Mr Gangster Rapper Posse Member http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cizrSN0anBI&feature=related
James said this on July 19th, 2008 at 10:51 am

Mr. Giant Taco Salad Inventor is my personal favourite.

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZvOqYVs2ao
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Scaught said this on July 19th, 2008 at 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 said this on July 19th, 2008 at 12:18 pm

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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 said this on July 19th, 2008 at 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 said this on July 20th, 2008 at 2:42 am

real men of genius….today we salute you Mr. real-men-of-genius-video-list-maker..
Anonymous said this on July 20th, 2008 at 5:15 am

How could you possibly leave out Mr. Tiny Thong Bikini Wearer?!?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq81-ePc0oY
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SRM said this on July 20th, 2008 at 2:20 pm

Steve Tyler Wannabe? Bullshit! That’s the esteemed Dave Bickler-A singer’s singer. Ask the man who knows…..
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Jim said this on July 21st, 2008 at 9:52 am

Let’s not forget, “Mr. Fancy Coffee Shoppe Coffee Pourer”
Pete Stacker said this on July 21st, 2008 at 11:47 am

Thanks everybody for listening. Dave Bickler is a great singer and a really great guy. RMOG since 1998.
Pete Stacker said this on July 21st, 2008 at 12:00 pm

…er Deep Voiced Guy
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Deez said this on July 23rd, 2008 at 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 said this on July 25th, 2008 at 12:16 pm

None of these videos loaded for me. Just blank space between the description of each character.
al2cane said this on July 25th, 2008 at 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 said this on August 14th, 2008 at 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
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louise said this on August 17th, 2008 at 1:59 am

my favorite is still mr. taxicab over-accessorizer.

i can’t see the road!
Jibbert said this on August 24th, 2008 at 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.