A Rhetorical Analysis Of Budweiser's Commercial 'Lost Dog'

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When one connects with another, they make a bond that can easily become permanent. Many animals have an instinct at finding a “master” or someone they follow orders from in a loving manner. In 2015, Budweiser released a commercial for the Super Bowl called “Lost Dog”. This commercial pulled on everyone's heart strings in America and became very well known. The bond between the owner and the adorable puppy easily related to a wide variety of audiences. They intentionally found something that would sentimentally grasp many people’s attention. Budweiser found that through friendships, they would easily capture their audience’s attention and turn it towards their product. Budweiser’s commercial, "Lost Dog", found the bond between the puppy …show more content…

In the next scene, the man looks down and sees a little puppy buried in hay. It has been Budweiser's famous and recognized ambassador. This has been one of their key advertising pieces for many years, allowing America to find an emotional connection with it. As the horse starts to wander out of the barn, you see the puppy run into a horse trailer. The car that was pulling the horse trailer stops at its destination and the dog wanders off into the city streets. As it begins to rain, the dog uses a little box to take shelter; the puppy has the most melancholy and deserted look on its face. His owner starts posting flyers for a “lost dog”, which shows how strong the bond became between him and his puppy. This is essentially what the commercial was named after. As you see the man getting his horse ready for the night, it shows both the owner and the horse in distress and upset about losing the dog. This commercial covered many important aspects within a friendship that makes viewers feel they can develop friendships by buying Budweiser’s …show more content…

As the dog keeps running, it finally sees the barn and knows he is safe back at home. The puppy lets out a thundering bark. The horse caught on to the puppy’s bark as a cry for help and began on its way to be a friend for the puppy. The commercial shows the puppy facing the barn, which is completely lit up, kind of like a safe haven. Being surrounded by darkness has been a factor for when one becomes frightened, which typically leads to an alarming surrounding. The dog then makes contact with its enemy, a big scary wolf. As the horse keeps hearing the dogs cry for help, a couple of clydesdales come running to save the puppy from potential danger. The dog now truly understands the true meaning of friendship and how your friends will never let you down. This all ties back to how Budweiser tried to portray their product as a friendly and bonding

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