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The emphasis on nostalgia appears to be a strategic move, aiming to evoke positive memories among Millennials and Generation X viewers. Classic ads—such as Budweiser's "Real Men of Genius," and the frog commercials—are reminiscent of a time when advertising aimed at the "everyday American" without social controversy. The shift away from this traditional approach underscores a desire to avoid divisiveness, even if that means retreating into safer, more familiar territory.