Spuds MacKenzie (Honey Tree Evil Eye) Born October 7, 1983 d. 1993 American spokes dog. Made her first TV appearance for Bud Light during 1987 Super Bowl. Her appearance generated large sales of Spuds memorabilia. The ads were attacked by temperance-oriented groups and were also attacked by U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond claiming the ads were designed to appeal to children. More legal action resulted from the use of ads featuring Spuds dressed as Santa, which is illegal in states such as Ohio. Budweiser eventually pulled the ads due to all the controversies Since Spuds was a female dog portraying a male character. rochestermilitary.com