History Lesson: 20 Best Super Bowl Commercials

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As fans prepare for Super Bowl XLIX this Sunday, the buzz around the commercials begins so here are 20 of the best Super Bowl commercials of all time.

From the young Darth Vader in the Volkswagen commercial to the the Budweiser Clydesdales, the Super Bowl has managed to bring out the best and worst ideas for retailers in every market.

While football fans flock around their TV to see the Seattle Seahawks take on the New England Patriots, their family members and other friends are just as eager to see the latest commercials for the big game.

Companies like Volkswagen, Doritos, ETrade and Budweiser have built a name for themselves for having some of the most outrageous, funny and creative commercials to grace the TV screen during the Super Bowl and Super Bowl 2015 doesn't seem like it will be any different.

Fans can see who wins the Super Bowl XLIX commercial battle and of course the big matchup as the game is scheduled for Sunday, February 1 at 6:30 PM EST on NBC.