Dolly Parton Inverts '9 to 5' for Squarespace's Hustle-Themed Super Bowl Ad

The new anthem is a nod to the gig economy

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In its 1980 review, The New York Times called the now-classic film 9 to 5 “a comedy that turns that classic refrain into a militant cry for freedom.” But work culture has changed drastically in the 40 years since the film’s release. To many, a 9-to-5 work schedule may feel like a throwback to yesteryear. 

In that spirit, a Super Bowl ad from Squarespace enlisted Dolly Parton to rewrite the lyrics to her original song “9 to 5,” the film’s title track, to address modern work and “hustle” culture. 

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