It's not unusual for television viewers to push the mute button during commercial breaks. But you'd be surprised what big names are using their iconic voices for a little money on the side.
If you've ever listened to a commercial and felt a sense of familiarity, it's probably the ad agency's intention. Or it could just be the voice of George Clooney, Jeff Bridges, Antonio Banderas or some other recognizable celebrity.
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Try to guess the famous voice in these commercials. We'll give you five seconds before revealing the answer.
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Yahoo's new CEO broke it down in a 2011 campaign video for Ed Lee, mayor of San Francisco.
It's the Higgs boson! Just kidding.
No one's safe... from the cuteness.
This little guy gets older right before your eyes. They grow up so fast.
Jenneke's unconventional warm-up at the Junior World Championships in Barcelona caught everyone's attention (and helped her win the race).
This moth never even saw it coming.
This kid is making a cat nap very difficult.
A toroidal vortex, or vortex ring, is a ring of rotating fluid within the same fluid, and this one's pretty cool.
Hey, running the country builds up an appetite.
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