Paul Rudd Channels His 1991 Self in Nostalgic Switch 2 Ad

On April 21, Nintendo treated fans to a delightful blast from the past by uploading two commercials to YouTube. These ads offer a fascinating glimpse into how video game marketing has evolved from the 1990s to the 2020s, and they are a testament to how Paul Rudd seemingly defies aging, even as he approaches 60. The videos have taken YouTube by storm, racking up close to two million views.

In a nostalgic nod to his role in the Super Nintendo ad, Rudd quips, “You know guys, it’s nice playing with power, but this is better because now we’re playing together… super together!” The clip takes a humorous twist when Joe Lo Truglio playfully mocks Rudd’s commercial voice, which serves as a clever, meta tactic to distract audiences from the reality that they’re watching a promotional piece for a pretty pricey console. It’s a smart and charming move!