The Most Interesting Man Retires, Michael Phelps Goes Dark: The Top 5 Ads Of The Week

Gatorade drops some science, farts are still funny, and a Humane Society tearjerker.

We first met in 2007. His smooth baritone, classy-yet-rogue beard, and George Hamilton-esque pantone, he just oozed worldly raconteur. And while he didn't always drink beer, when he did it was Dos Equis. That fact inspired other wannabes to help the brand triple its business to become one of the fastest growing beer brands in the U.S.. He enters the Fictional Ad Character Hall of Fame, alongside icons like Tony The Tiger, the Glad guy, The Man Your Man Could Smell Like, and the "Where's The Beef?" lady. In his retirement, he leaves on his own terms, surrounded by many exotic foreign dignitaries, monks, Miss Universes, a brass band, a giant grizzly bear, and more. We all should be so lucky. Onward!

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