Honda Pays Homage To FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF In Super Bowl XLVI Commercial

Economics Teacher: Bueller? Bueller? Bueller?
Simone: Um, he’s sick. My best friend’s sister’s boyfriend’s brother’s girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who’s going with the girl who saw Ferris pass out at 31 Flavors last night. I guess it’s pretty serious.
Economics Teacher: Thank you, Simone.
Simone: No problem whatsoever.

Award-winning actor Matthew Broderick is starring in a clever fourth-quarter Super Bowl commercial to promote the all-new 2012 Honda CR-V. “Matthew’s Day Off,” directed by Todd Phillips (The Hangover, Due Date, Old School), stars Broderick playing himself while drawing on his well-known coming-of-age character that the CR-V target audience grew up watching.

Hidden in the commercial are dozens of “Easter eggs” reflective of the original film. Fans are encouraged to watch the spot closely to see how many references they can find. For example, an iconic vest that was worn in the original movie is visible in a department store window that appears briefly. To comment on the “Easter eggs,” viewers can go to http://www.facebook.com/hondacrv. Fans are encouraged to use the hashtag #dayoff online when talking about Honda’s Super Bowl commercial.