Strange World of Quiznos Ads

What do wolves, a baby named Bob and Spongmonekys have to do with Quiznos sandwiches? We have no idea. But over the years, the Denver-based chain, which is the topic of this week's feature story, has used them to sell its tasty, toasted subs. Here's the back story, and below...

By Crystal Preston-Watson

May 2, 2007

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What do wolves, a baby named Bob and Spongmonekys have to do with Quiznos sandwiches? We have no idea. But over the years, the Denver-based chain, which is the topic of this week's feature story, has used them to sell its tasty, toasted subs. Here's the back story, and below are videos of the quirky pitchmen.

Spongmonkeys

Quizno's :60 ad remix

An Employee's View of Quiznos

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