A new Fox Sports ad says it’s OK for you to call out sick the day after the Super Bowl.

What’s going on: Fox Sports ran a new advertisement Sunday during the NFL Divisional Playoffs, showing employees acting upset that they have return to work the day after the Super Bowl.

  • The ad explains 17 million people took the day off.
  • The trailer’s “Mayor of Monday” tells audiences that they can do better and raise that number.
  • Fox Sports: “Listen to the Mayor of Monday! Ask your boss for the day after Super Bowl LIV off now.”
  • The ad includes Paul Lieberstein, who played Toby Flenderson on “The Office.”

Some context: The “Super Monday” campaign began with the commercial, which aired during the game between the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers.

  • More spots will air on Jan. 19 during the NFC championship and during the Super Bowl on Feb. 2, according to Variety.
  • More actors including Will Arnett, Rob Lowe, Jason Biggs, Bellamy Young and Liv Tyler will be involved in the campaign, too, according to Variety.
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Yes, but: Fox advises people to take caution and act responsibly. That is to say, only take the day off if you can, according to Variety.

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