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But while all sorts of athletes have let themselves be laughed at in commercials, what sets Manning apart is, first and foremost, his deadpan expression. The guy is Buster Keaton in shoulder pads. Sure, Tom Brady is better-looking, but he’s just another pretty face. Manning’s countenance is, to borrow a word from one of his products, priceless.
He also possesses excellent timing, which is the sort of thing in comedy that is hardest to learn. Maybe Manning picked that up calling signals, checking off at the line of scrimmage, getting the play off just in time.
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