VIDEO: Super Bowl Ad Featuring Mr. Peanut Dying is Part One of a National Nightmare
By Scott Rogust
Super Bowl LIV is right around the corner. While many will be looking forward to the exciting matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers, others will be keeping their eyes peeled for the commercials. This year features a Planters commercial, and it falls under the "what did I just watch" category.
We’re devastated to confirm that Mr. Peanut is gone. He died doing what he did best – having people’s backs when they needed him most. #RIPeanut pic.twitter.com/TLNPLzH5UE
— The Estate of Mr. Peanut (@MrPeanut) January 22, 2020
That's right, beloved mascot Mr. Peanut is dead. Gone. No longer with us. But his death doesn't technically occur until Feb. 2, so what's going on?
How was the top hat and monocle-wearing nut taken away from us? Well, he sacrificed himself to save the life of actors Wesley Snipes and Matt Walsh, both of whom were dangling off a branch above a high cliff.
At least he's with Harambe now. https://t.co/CGgEsVK9XQ
— The Estate of Mr. Peanut (@MrPeanut) January 23, 2020
The real question is: how does this all play out? Well, Planters certainly did their job of keeping you guessing until the Super Bowl.
Mr. Peanut died a horrific death at the age of 104. That's nuts.