Not all couples are meant to last forever, but some people can't help but become a couple...eventually.
That's the boiled-down synopsis of the story portrayed by Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal in the popular 1989 romantic comedyWhen Harry Met Sally. Over the years, the characters would frequently catch up and spend time together, all while insisting they wanted only to be friends, while hilariously failing to do so.
One of the most iconic "arguments" the pair has in the film is whether or not all interactions in the bedroom are genuine, namely, if women sometimes "fake" having an orgasm.
Harry argues that women don't do that, and if they do, any woman he's been with most certainly has not faked, because otherwise he would "know."
To prove a point, Sally pretends to have a loud, over one-minute-long fake orgasm, right there at their table in New York's famous Katz' Delicatessen.
If you missed out on the movie or need a refresher, you can watch this famous scene here:
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Earlier in January, Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal made waves among fans of the film when they came together in an Instagram post, wearing very similar clothes to what they wore in the film.
Ryan captioned the Instagram post:
"It's finally happening. We're reuniting for something iconic. Can't wait to show you all soon!"
Fans were excited to see the pair reunited, and many began to ponder what the post might be teasing. Some thought it might be a long-awaited sequel, perhaps sharing a "where are they now" type of story.
But those who guessed that something was coming for the Super Bowl were correct.
This week, a Hellmann's commercial rolled out in anticipation of the Super Bowl, and it had everything When Harry Met Sally fans could want.
Panning across the familiar Katz' Delicatessen, the camera lands on a familiar table hosting a familiar pair.
Crystal, as Harry, quips:
"I can't believe they let us back in this place."
After he gestures to her, alluding to the infamous scene, Ryan, as Sally, brushes it off:
"Oh, nobody remembers that."
The two begin eating their sandwiches when Sally admits her sandwich isn't "doing it for her." After adding some Hellmann's mayonnaise to her sandwich, she proceeds to reenact the old scene.
When she stops, she gestures to her plate and says:
"Now, that is a sandwich!"
What really locks the commercial in is how it ends. In the original movie, Director Rob Reiner's mother was placed at the table next to Ryan and Crystal.
After the fake orgasm, she turned to the server next to her and said:
"I'll have what she's having."
In the commercial, the camera cuts to the popular actor Sydney Sweeney, who says:
"I'll have what she's having."
You can watch the ad here:
.@Hellmanns knocked it out of the park recreating the diner scene from #WhenHarryMetSally with Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan and a few other familiar faces.
Watch the original scene on Fandango at Home! Did we mention it's on sale? https://t.co/GFfXCexZoX pic.twitter.com/2ZcWWK8o0V
— Fandango (@Fandango) January 29, 2025
Fans of When Harry Met Sally found the commercial hilarious and nostalgic.
Love them both.
When Harry Met Sally is one of my favorite movies.
I would love to partake of your pecan pie. 😁
— Sissy MacAlister (@sissysayslisten) January 30, 2025
I love this SO FREAKIN MUCH. pic.twitter.com/jRsT16tdhV
— Random Thoughts From A GenX Gal (@empath_angry) January 30, 2025
So, many memories! Of course, we all remember that! 🌞
— Joanna Maverick (@JoannaMaverick) January 30, 2025
Aww!! So wonderful to see those two together again!😊
— Maribeth Crews (@MaribethCrews) January 30, 2025
This is great, but also a reminder that I am getting old.
— FreeManPhil 🌲 (@cynical_subvet) January 30, 2025
His timing with the end comment is sublime as always.
— Eileen Wilson (@WilsonChorlton1) January 30, 2025
Great movie & those two were absolutely brilliant
— TallyLassie47@ (@LisaHair9) January 30, 2025
Saw this morning on CBSMornings & I was dying! hahaha so great!
— Thisredhead (@Redis4theblue) January 29, 2025
First laugh of the day... such good actors, beautifully produced.
— Merlin Ward 🎗️ (@merlinwardcom) January 30, 2025
Love the nostalgia of Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan together again, reminds me of the good old days of Hollywood
Great to see them having fun in a light-hearted commercial, brings a smile to my face
Hope this is a sign of more classic reunions to come, would love to see more…
— Stop Socialist Tyranny (@endlibtyranny) January 29, 2025
Even Hellmann's spoke up!
Iconic scenes deserve iconic recognition. 🙌
— Hellmann's Mayonnaise (@Hellmanns) January 29, 2025
It's always fun to be reminded of movies that we loved years ago, and new portrayals like this can be hilarious!
Just like those characters sitting in Katz' Delicatessen, this commercial is sure to turn some heads during the Super Bowl.