The ad also showed a bottle of Budweiser accompanied by a script that read "the king of beers, American brewed since 1876." Critics thought the ad peddled jingoism and sexism at their worst.

The first ad featured a team of horses pulling a traditional beer wagon while “Here Comes the King” played in the background, showcasing the strength, history and staying-power of Budweiser.

Two giants had quite a clash last Sunday during the Super Bowl, and we’re not talking about the teams that took the field. The real action on game day came in the form of the response to Bud ...