Terrell Owens Get His Revenge On Philadelphia In This Clever New Ad For Carl's Jr. [THE BRIEF]
Former NFL star Terrell Owens reflects on the abuse he received from Philadelphia Eagles fans in a new ad for hamburger chain Carl's Jr. In the ad, made by 72andSunny, Owens says that while he no longer has to put up with the notoriously crude Philadelphia sports fans, he can get the local food he cherished during his two seasons as an Eagle by ordering the new Philly Cheesesteak from Carl's Jr. Because it's a Carl's Jr. ad, there are several attractive women lounging with him on a beach:
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