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I've often had the thought that a lot of companies could do really well (not to mention save a lot of money) by recycling old commercials. Let's face it, over the past few decades there have been some commercials you'd end up talking with friends about later. For example, I think a lot of people would get a kick out of seeing Budwieser's frogs or whassap? commercials again.

Now, I've only ever seen this recycling I mention done with one commercial: the Flintstones Christmas commercial, which they seem to air nearly every Christmas. I'm not sure if other companies don't do it for legal reasons between them and the ad agency or what, but here follow three commercials I'd love to see re-aired.

Max Headroom Yes, I know it screams 80's, but I remember the first time I saw that darkened alleyway with the Pepsi Machine and the flickering lights, and saw Max Headroom, it was the coolest thing ever. I think that re-airing the commercial would be a big hit.

Kool Aid Man - Oh Yeah! This is probably the only one of the three that could do with an actual remake - all those original Kool Aid Man commercials seem hopelessly outdated. But I think that the company could capitalize on the camp that is Kool-Aid man, and have the character not really take himself seriously, in the same way that The Tick, Homestar Runner, and Radiskull don't take themselves seriously. Done right, a remake could be hilarious.

Where's the Beef? They wouldn't need any changes. Just re-air the whole Where's the Beef series of commercials as-is. I personally would love it.