Subway Cooks Up New Michael Phelps Ad

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Despite controversy over Michael Phelps’ marijuana use earlier this year, Subway continues to stand by the Olympic swimmer. The sandwich chain this week is debuting a new TV spot featuring Phelps, who promotes Subway’s $5 footlong offerings.

The swimmer announced the debut of the new ad on his Facebook fan page today (Tuesday). The 15-second ad, via MMB, an independent shop in Boston, shows Phelps underwater gesturing with his hands the $5 footlong. The camera remains submerged as Phelps peaks out of the pool and says: “Hey guys, can I get one of those?” Subway touts its sandwich selections at the end.

Meanwhile,

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