WATCH: 2012 SUPER BOWL COMMERCIALS

Don't tell the two teams contending in the Super Bowl -- or the face-painting fans of either franchise -- but the big game is seen by many as just a delivery system for our yearly allotment of Super Bowl commercials. Think the estimated 111 million people that made last year's Super Bowl the most watched television program ever were solely focused on the game? Think again. Super Bowl commercials are the one thing that every person at any Super Bowl party is interested in. While the New York Giants and New England Patriots certainly bring plenty of drama to Super Bowl XLVI, it's entirely possible the game could be a dud. The unpredictable nature of all sporting events makes the onslaught of Super Bowl ads all the more important to our enjoyment of the day. From Apple's iconic '1984' ad that raised the bar to the Snickers ad that brought Betty White back into the spotlight, the best commercials that air during the Super Bowl are talked about for a long time.