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We laughed, we cried, we got angry: Re-watch last year's Super Bowl ads


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Last year's Super Bowl commercials took us on an emotional roller coaster.

America's most beloved puppy was LOST, but his giant Budweiser Clydesdale friends saved him from a wolf and helped him return home safely to the farm. The commercial won USA TODAY's Ad Meter.

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Budweiser: 'Lost Dog'
"Lost Dog" - A lost puppy finds its way home and then is saved from trouble by some very powerful friends.

Remember when the TV went out, but it really didn't? You got us good, #ChevyColorado!

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Chevy: 'Colorado'
Trailer for Chevy's new 'Colorado.'

Oh, and the Nationwide Boy ad... where the boy never experiences anything because he dies from a preventable death. That was sad. And real. And a complete downer.

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Nationwide's "Boy" commercial
This Nationwide Insurance Super Bowl ad packs an emotional punch while appealing for prevention of childhood injuries from accidents.

But we also laughed. A lot. Here, cheer up with these:

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Snickers: 'Very Brady’
When she's hungry, Marcia Brady turns into actor Danny Trejo.

Just a quick life lesson from Mr. and Mrs. Brady. No big deal. And here's how one town settles arguments:

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Skittles: 'Settle It'
Two men in a town full of people with bionic arms duke it out for the last lemon Skittle.

What is Internet, anyway?

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BMW i3 'Newfangled Idea'
BMW's Super Bow spot features a couple of former TV stars and a "newfangled idea."

Ok, hanky time. This one is a tear jerker:

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Toyota: 'My Bold Dad'
Toyota: 'My Bold Dad'

Here's another. Last year apparently was the year of emotional dad commercials:

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Dove: 'Real Strength'
"Real Strength" - Proud fathers interact with their laughing, crying, and smiling children of various ages.

Ready to be inspired? Meet Braylon:

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Microsoft: Braylon
Young Braylon O'Neill, a double amputee, lives an active life with the help of Microsoft technology.

And now, a little exit music:

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Geico: 'Push It'
Geico trailer called 'Push It'

Watch all the ads from 2015 here: