Alright, c’mon butt – we have to talk about this absolute belter of a Super Bowl ad featuring none other than the Prince of Darkness himself, Ozzy bloody Osbourne, pretending to be a normal office worker. That’s right – no bats, no fire, no “Sharon!” screams… just Ozzy in a cubicle, confused as hell, and wearing a bloody name badge.
🖥️ The Ad: Ozzy in a Tie?! What’s Occurring?!
In Workday’s 2023 Super Bowl commercial, corporate America gets a hard rock reality check. The ad pokes fun at how every office loves calling someone a “rockstar” for doing something incredibly un-rockstar-ish, like finishing a spreadsheet or remembering to unmute on Zoom. 🤘
So what does Workday do? They call in the actual legends. You’ve got:
- Ozzy Osbourne (in a shirt and tie, bless him)
- Billy Idol sneering in a boardroom
- Paul Stanley from KISS strutting through HR
- Joan Jett making everyone cry in accounting
- Gary Clark Jr. just looking too cool for words
And Ozzy? He’s there asking:
“Which one of you wants a piercing?”
Classic. 😂
🎬 Why It Worked: Corporate Cringe Meets Metal Mayhem
This was one of those rare Super Bowl ads that actually landed. It was loud, funny, self-aware, and gave proper respect to our rock and roll royalty. Instead of cramming influencers or awkward celeb cameos into a bland boardroom sketch, they gave us Ozzy in his awkward, mumbly glory – trying to fit into a corporate hellscape that clearly wasn’t built for him. And that’s why it was lush. 🖤
The message was clear: stop calling Jeff from finance a “rockstar” – he hasn’t crowd-surfed at Donington or bitten a head off anything recently. Let the legends keep the title, mun.
📺 Where to Watch
You can rewatch the full ad on YouTube – just search “Workday Rockstar Super Bowl Ad” or click here if you fancy a quick watch 🎸
🧠 Fun Fact
When Ozzy was asked about the ad, he said he had a blast but wasn’t quite sure what was going on at first (classic Ozzy). But apparently, he loved the idea of showing the world that rockstars don’t sit quietly in a cubicle.
And honestly? We couldn’t agree more.
So, Did You Remember It?
Let us know over on @theriffreportuk if you remembered this slice of Super Bowl madness or if it lives rent-free in your brain like Ozzy’s eyeliner. 💼⚡
“I’m Ozzy… from accounting?”
NOT BLOODY LIKELY, MUN. 😂🔥
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
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