Greatest 90s Commercial Icons of All Time
"Hey Vern!” (Ernest P. Worrell ) or “Whassup?!” (Budweiser)

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"HEY VERN!” (ERNEST P. WORRELL )

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“WHASSUP?!” (BUDWEISER)
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Why This Battle Matters

Picture this: a bar filled with friends erupting in laughter at "Whassup?!" while a quirky neighbor leans over the fence, shouting "Hey Vern!" to anyone who’ll listen. This isn't just a battle of catchphrases; it's a showdown of cultural touchstones that defined a generation's approach to comedy and advertising. On one side, Budweiser’s crew with their laid-back, beer-fueled camaraderie challenges the zany, almost intrusive charm of Ernest P. Worrell. What’s at stake? A piece of the 90s nostalgic crown, shaping how we remember an era of ads. Which speaks more to you: the call of friendship or the lure of quirky solitude?

🔥 Fan Takes

I mean, 'Whassup?!' kinda changed the catchphrase game. Ernest? Meh, not as impactful.
whassup? more like what’s NOT up lol, ernest for the win pls 🚀
Honestly? 'Hey Vern!' takes me right back to simpler times, instant classic.

How Fans Are Voting

In this battle:

Fans currently prefer “Whassup?!” (Budweiser) over "Hey Vern!” (Ernest P. Worrell ) when it comes to the greatest 90s Commercial Icons of all time. In head-to-head matchups, fans pick “Whassup?!” (Budweiser) 100.0% of the time over "Hey Vern!” (Ernest P. Worrell ).

Across all battles:

“Whassup?!” (Budweiser) win rate: 66.0%

"Hey Vern!” (Ernest P. Worrell ) win rate: 20.0%

Fan FAQs

Who's the #1 contender on GoatWars in this league?

Right now, the top spot belongs to the 7UP Spot (Cool Spot). You can check out the full GOAT List to see how all the contenders stack up!

What makes the 'Hey Vern!' (Ernest P. Worrell) so beloved?

Fans dig Ernest for his off-the-wall humor and the down-to-earth vibe he brings. His repeated 'Hey Vern!' catchphrase feels like an inside joke that everyone’s in on, making him a memorable part of 90s commercial history.

Why is the matchup between Budweiser 'Whassup?!' Guys and 'Hey Vern!' (Ernest P. Worrell) so heated?

It's a classic showdown between two iconic 90s ad characters. The 'Whassup?!' Guys brought a whole new slang to pop culture, while Ernest's quirky, neighborly charm has nostalgic value. Fans are torn because each represents a distinct flavor of 90s TV nostalgia that’s hard to pick between!