Son... Why did Muhammed Ali did a commercial for *ROACH SPRAY*??? Why????

Question

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1PPM7q4ziY&feature=related

I'm at a loss of words right now... "I don't want you livin with roaches"?- What in the h*ll???

Answer 1

every celebrity needs a financial boost sometime

Answer 2

the tag line was, "I knock out roaches."

Everyone has to make money.

Answer 3

Famous folks like him do commercials.  I remember how he said he hated bugs!

Answer 4

wow that's disappointing.

*Big Fan of Muhammad Ali Here*

Answer 5

lol, I didn't know he did that.