Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal reunited for a project that was teased on social media, leading many to believe it would be a sequel or creative endeavor related to their iconic 1989 romcom "When Harry Met Sally". However, the project was revealed to be an ad for Hellmann's mayonnaise, featuring the two actors recreating the famous fake orgasm scene from the movie. The ad, created by Edelman, shows Ryan's character enjoying a turkey sandwich with Hellmann's mayo, with Sydney Sweeney delivering the iconic line "I'll have what she's having". The ad is not offensive, but it's frustrating to see beloved pop culture moments being used to sell products. This tactic is common around the Super Bowl, with brands leveraging cultural nostalgia to promote their products. The ad has sparked criticism, with some arguing that it's a lazy and unoriginal way to sell a product. The ad has also led to a partnership with Katz's, the deli where the original scene was filmed, which is now offering a "What She's Having" sandwich package with a bottle of Hellmann's. The use of nostalgia to sell products is not new, but it's disappointing to see brands not trying to be more creative. The ad has sparked a debate about the role of advertising and the use of cultural icons to sell products.
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