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Papelbon Is Taking Over The World

Jonathan Papelbon is plotting a slow and stealthy campaign to take over the world, I am fairly certain. First there was the jigging. And the cover of Sports Illustrated. And the numerous talk show appearances. And QVC. And the Closer of the Year award. And the ballroom dance extravaganza. And, of course, the contract squabbles.

Now he's taking over your local Dunkin Donuts.

His patented fist pump and holler will be popping up at Dunkin Donuts shops around New England as part of their latest "Red Sox Win, You Win" promotion.

Every time the Sox win a game from now through June 24, Dunkin Donuts patrons will receive a free 16-ounce iced coffee or iced tea with any oven-toasted flatbread sandwich or personal pizza purchased after 11 a.m. The promotion is available at participating Dunkin Donuts shops throughout Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island, and southern New Hampshire.

And just in case you're not sure whether the Sox won last night (shocking!), Dunkin Donuts stores have these cute little reminders up:

Of course the best part is that he's also popping up in an accompanying Dunkin Donuts ad on television, too... as well as another commercial for Modell's. We may fast be approaching the point of media saturation, but as long as he's bringing free coffee with him, I don't care. I also don't care that they used a butt double for him (no, they really did).

Video of Papelbon's Dunkin Donuts commercial:

For video of Papelbon's commercial for Modell's, follow after the jump.

Modell's Ad:

Comments (13)

[ maxwell horse ] says:
on April 10, 2008 3:42 AM

Both of those were great. For some reason I get a special thrill seeing a Sox player appearing in something shot on film. Like suddenly Papelbon is appearing in a Hollywood movie or something.

[ Angela ] says:
on April 10, 2008 5:42 AM

It totally sucks that people forget Connecticut is in New England....we even get shafted by Dunkin Donuts.

And to make it worse, I'm temporarily living in Central New Hampshire, so I don't get to enjoy free Dunkin Donuts here either!

Dunkin Donuts should look up what defines New England.

[ Trish ] says:
on April 10, 2008 7:14 AM

I grew up in New Jersey, which has DDs aplenty. I now live in Virginia and was thrilled when a DD opened up near me (they were never here before). My Virginia-born and bred husband had no idea why I was squeeing over a donut place. DDs define the Northeast!

[ jules ] says:
on April 10, 2008 9:18 AM

TG: thank you! This made my day. (yeah, I'm a big Pap fan)

heeheee

OMG. Pap. I need one of those posters.

[ Lyndsay ] says:
on April 10, 2008 9:39 AM

I'm starting to reach my Papelbon saturation point. he's everywhere now but in my dreams - in the games, in commercials, plastered all over my D&D's when I go to get my coffee in the morning!

[ Lyndsay ] says:
on April 10, 2008 9:42 AM

in a completely unrelated note, I saw an oriole on my lawn this morning. I have never in my life seen the real bird before. This came 12 hours after mocking a friend who's an O's fan. should I take that as some sort of sign? or threat?

[ mhcranberry ] says:
on April 10, 2008 11:09 AM

Lyndsay--

Clearly a threat. BAR THE DOORS. MAN THE RAMPARTS. ORIOLES ARE COMING!

Also... great face when he gets the butt slap from the young woman. What a smirk.

Thanks for posting, TG.

And there are worse things to have haunting your dreams than Papelbon. Like, what if it was Derek Jeter? Or (and it's come close a few times) Peyton Manning?

In closing: Lyndsay-- I pray for your safety. After all, you're up against the #1 team in the division!

[ Lyndsay ] says:
on April 10, 2008 12:05 PM

if I see a blue jay tomorrow...dammit I think I'll have to send in that hawk from Fenway to do some dirty work for me.

could be worse...could be a tiger. then we would really know that other forces were at work.

[ Lyndsay ] says:
on April 10, 2008 12:07 PM

also unrelated - sorry, I'm jacking the thread here - any news on Kielty? He and his clown fro seem to have disappeared into the abyss.

[ Karen ] says:
on April 10, 2008 3:50 PM

Love the videos, of course because I love Pappy.

[ Sarah Green ] says:
on April 11, 2008 1:04 PM

I love, love, love this Dunkin ad. Thank you so much for posting it!

But unfortunately, Angela, as far as baseball is concerned, Connecticut might as well be the Sixth Borough. Sure, there are those who know where their loyalties ought to lie, but I feel like if Dunkin had included this promotion in CT their stores there might have suffered serious damage in the ensuing riots. Sorry. :(

[ tim ] says:
on April 11, 2008 10:15 PM

I live up in Western NH, and I can say for sure that we're getting this promotion full on! I've seen it in manchester, lebanon, and keene. I was wondering why Paps is pumping his fist in the air during my coffee stops.....

[ lorraine ] says:
on May 22, 2008 12:54 PM

Sorry Angela, but after all they are the BOSTON Red Sox, not the New England Red Sox. And also, as everyone knows CT is filled with too many NY Skankee fans to waste the free iced coffee on. :)

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