Revisiting Terry Tate: Office Linebacker

Today, AdFreak compiled a list of the 10 funniest commercials of all time. #4 on the list was Reebok’s hilarious Terry Tate: Office Linebacker. Despite only being shown on national TV once (during Super Bowl XXXVII), Terry Tate was turned into a series of online videos that became a huge hit before YouTube. Here are some highlights.

Although these spots were comedic gold, there was some criticism regarding the connection to Reebok. According to USA Today’s Ad Meter, only 55 percent of respondents knew that it was a Reebok ad, far below the desired result. Still, for those of us who appreciate advertising for the amusing factor, Terry Tate is a Hall of Fame player. Besides, what workplace couldn’t use an Office Linebacker?