Samsung's First Galaxy S7 Ads Are Dorky, Endearing and Packed With Perfect Cameos

W+K's anthem spot brings in Wesley Snipes, Lil Wayne and William H. Macy

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Today's best celebrity ad appearances include a healthy dose of self-mockery, and Samsung might have just set the bar with its new Galaxy S7 spots from Wieden + Kennedy.

Hard to miss during Sunday night's Oscars telecast, the new campaign features three fast-moving and detail-rich ads, anchored by an anthem spot called "Why?" that features a cavalcade of unexpected celebrity appearances. 

Bringing together a crowd as disparate as Wesley Snipes, Lil Wayne, James Harden and William H.

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