Growing up I was never into sports, despite my father’s efforts. While he himself was never a sports fanatic he did try to instill an appreciation for physical games. He played catch with me and would take me to professional football and baseball games. His efforts unfortunately ended up in vain as even those simple gestures didn’t interest me. I was more interested in the arts and visual media then in watching professional athletes compete for glory. However, once a year a paradox always ends up taking effect. And that is that in spite of my indifference for sports I love the Super Bowl.
Whenever people hear that they ask me how can I love the Super Bowl if I don’t care for sports? I always have my answer ready, and it’s not jumping on the bandwagon. I love everything about the Super Bowl except the game. To me the day is a joyous spectacle with many things about it to enjoy. So here is a list of all the things that make Super Bowl Sunday immensely enjoyable, even if one doesn’t care about football.
1. The Atmosphere: Although Super Bowl Sunday isn’t a national holiday it sure feels like it. Such a big deal is made about that one game that there seems to be a feeling of energy in the air. Seeing so many people excited about the upcoming day’s events can make anyone feel just a little bit giddy.
2. The Parties: Even if you don’t like the game everyone likes a party. And odds are someone you know will be throwing a Super Bowl party. I say go to one and enjoy yourself. Or throw one yourself. It’s a great excuse to get friends together and have a good time.
3. The Food: With the exception of Thanksgiving people eat more food on the Super Bowl then any other day. I say indulge and enjoy yourself. Some well loved staples include chips and dip, salsa, chili, and baked ziti. Though no party would be complete without the big hero sandwich, which always seems to have a little bit left over no matter how many people eat it. Just make sure you don’t wait until the last minute to order one.
4. The Commercials: The Super Bowl is the one event where people actually want to watch the commercials. Advertisers pull out all the stops in order to have people remember what they are selling. This has led to many memorable commercials which are talked about for years after they originally aired. A few personal favorites of mine are a McDonalds spot in which a tyrannosaurs rex skeleton turns into a playful puppy at the site of French fries, a parody of the movie Cast Away in which the unopened FedEx package is revealed to be everything one would need to survive on a deserted island, a Budweiser spot in which a hopeful Clydesdale trains like Rocky in order to make the team, and a advertisement for Doritos in which a magic snow globe can grant wishes if you throw it at the right item.
5. The Alternative Programming: It would seem the fact that not everyone cares about the big game is catching on, because in the last few years other channels have been offering up other programs to watch on Super Bowl Sunday. While many are aired during the halftime show other channels have offered people something to watch during the game itself, such as many cable stations showing all day marathons of favorite shows. Though the biggest counterprogramming can be seen on Animal Planet with The Puppy Bowl, a simple program that has adorable puppies playing in a football themed pen. But be warned, if you’re at a Super Bowl party do not suggest switching over to another channel. You could lose a limb or two that way.
6. The Post Game Show: Since so many people watch the super bowl networks cleverly air special programs after the game in order to maximize how many people view it. Networks have premiered shows after the game (Family Guy, Survivor All Stars) or simply showed special episodes of already established shows (Friends, The Office). This year the show after the Super Bowl is Undercover Boss, a new reality show in which CEOs secretly work remedial jobs within their own company.
So there you have it: six reasons to enjoy the Super Bowl even if you don’t care about the game. I hope this guide is helpful in having you enjoy this unofficial national holiday. Good luck and enjoy yourself.
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