Groupon spends big on controversial (tasteless!?) Super Bowl spots

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) - It's a battle of the daily deal sites - and this time it Played out on the big screen. Right on Groupon Secured a Super Bowl ad, rival social ties living snapped up a pre-game spot.

We've seen Internet companies play in this field before, 10 years ago - and it Did not end well. Before the dot-com bubble popped, a rash of startups spent millions from Their piles of venture capital cash for pricey spots DURING the Year's Most-Watched TV Event.