Beast Mode meets Feast Mode in new Surface Duo commercial

Surface Duo 2020 Opn
Surface Duo 2020 Opn (Image credit: Daniel Rubino / Windows Central)

What you need to know

  • Marshawn Lynch appears in a new ad for the Microsoft Surface Duo.
  • The ad shows Lynch multitasking to look at food.

Former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch is famous for keeping his mouth shut during press conferences, but a new ad for the Microsoft Surface Duo shows a different side of him. Instead of shutting his mouth, Lynch is opening it up for a delicious feast. The new ad shows Lynch using the Surface Duo to look at food on two screens at once.

Lynch kicks off the ad by tapping on a pairing of Pinterest and Microsoft Edge. This feature, which is unique to the Surface Duo, allows you to pair apps together to open side-by-side.

Lynch looks at a combination of mac'n'cheese and shrimp and grits for his feast. He then gets called back a set before getting to dig in, poor Beast Mode.

The Surface Duo is on sale for $200 off right now, which is its lowest price ever. The unique device is built for productivity on the go. You can use it in several different postures, such as two vertical screens or two horizontal screens. The Surface Duo also works with the Surface Pen, allowing you to take notes on the go.

I'm not sure how many people will use the Surface Duo to browse food on two screens at once, but it's certainly a more streamlined way to browse through food for a feast.

Sean Endicott
News Writer and apps editor

Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He's covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean's journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.