New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees became the first father-figure in over 100 years to be featured as the primary caregiver in a Vicks ad. That’s huge. Take a look at the commercial: What’s even more huge is that Drew Brees own son, Baylen, was in the ad with him. Brees said that since his own son was in the commercial it made the opportunity to be Vapo Rub’s first father “more special.” (via 8BitDad | Dadvertising in 2011 – A New Hope)
This is a really great article from 8-bit Dad about dads in advertising. Strongly recommend reading. :)