Spuds MacKenzie's Ghost Really Wants You to Hang Out With Friends in Bud Light's Super Bowl Spot

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Bud Light is bringing back its famous Bull Terrier for the Super Bowl.

The ghost of Spuds MacKenzie, voiced by Carl Weathers, shows what you miss out on when you decide to stay home instead of hanging out with your friends in Bud Light’s 90-second spot for the Big Game. The ad is part of Bud Light’s new friendship-focused campaign. It will debut during the fourth quarter.

“Bud Light has been present at memorable moments—big or small—among friends for decades,” said Alex Lambrecht, Bud Light’s vice president, in a statement.

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