So it’s Super Bowl time again kids! I know you’re excited. And, just as I did last year, I’m going to break down Super Bowl Day for you. Because it isn’t just a game, it’s a DAY!
So, I’m starting to write this post around 11 pm on Wednesday night because there’s NOBODY on Twitter and I’m not all that sleepy. But, luckily the pre-game show has already started. Okay, so maybe not THIS early, but it does start very early. I can’t believe there is anyone who watches the pre-game show all day long. Is there? You do? Really? Okay then.
Anyway, I will be watching the NBA on Sunday afternoon and avoiding the pre-game show. Well, I admit I will be flipping over every once in a while hoping to catch some of the pre-game concerts going on. I mean, I can’t miss Lea Michelle singing “America the Beautiful” and then be joined by Keith Urban and Maroon 5 now, can I? Yes, I can actually, but if I happen to catch them, that would be okay too.
Also, Christina Aguilera will sing the National Anthem before the game. Always a great moment. BTW, one of the prop bets in Vegas for the game is an over/under on the Anthem. They’ve got it set at 1:56. Take the over. Seriously, this chick will over-emote this into well over 2 minutes. Easy money.
And of course, I’m looking forward to the Black Eyed Peas at halftime. Apparently I’m the only one though.
Anyway, let’s get to it. First off we need a drinking game..
Drink every time..
1. Anyone uses the word “Redemption” when talking about Ben Roethlisberger.
2. Anyone mentions Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers in the same breath.
3. Anyone talks about “challenges” or talks about how Roethlisberger had to overcome anything at all without mentioning his being accused of sexual assault.
4. Anytime Joe Buck makes a call of a big play as if he’s a completely disinterested bystander.
5. They show the people who paid $200 to stand in the parking lot and watch the game on a massive TV screen. Then laugh uproariously at their stupidity.
6, The camera finds Cowboys owner Jerry Jones
7. A Green Bay player does the Lambeau Leap
8. Steelers LB James Harrison gets flagged for an illegal hit.
9. Somebody does the “FROZEN TUNDRA OF LAMBEAU FIELD” joke
10. Somebody mentions either Clay Matthews or Troy Polamalu’s hair.
11. They mention that neither the Steelers nor the Packers have cheerleaders.
12. Joe Buck or Troy Aikman pretend to be fans of the Black Eyed Peas.
13. They say “North Texas” instead of Dallas, Ft. Worth or Arlington.
14. Every “American Idol” promo.
And, finish your drink every time they mention that there might be a lockout and no football at all next year.
Also, if Joe Buck is morally outraged at anything, chug a beer while grabbing your crotch.
As or Super Bowl snacks, you know the drill. They have to be small and easy to handle for people who have been drinking all day. Little pizzas, cookies, cheese and crackers, fried pickles, anything bacon wrapped. Stuff like that. Don’t try to get to fancy. This is football people.
If you don’t care to see the Black Eyed Peas at halftime, I recommend you go to YouTube and watch some videos or episodes of “Mystery Science Theater 3000” since Joel Hodgson is from Green Bay.
So, I’m starting to write this post around 11 pm on Wednesday night because there’s NOBODY on Twitter and I’m not all that sleepy. But, luckily the pre-game show has already started. Okay, so maybe not THIS early, but it does start very early. I can’t believe there is anyone who watches the pre-game show all day long. Is there? You do? Really? Okay then.
Anyway, I will be watching the NBA on Sunday afternoon and avoiding the pre-game show. Well, I admit I will be flipping over every once in a while hoping to catch some of the pre-game concerts going on. I mean, I can’t miss Lea Michelle singing “America the Beautiful” and then be joined by Keith Urban and Maroon 5 now, can I? Yes, I can actually, but if I happen to catch them, that would be okay too.
Also, Christina Aguilera will sing the National Anthem before the game. Always a great moment. BTW, one of the prop bets in Vegas for the game is an over/under on the Anthem. They’ve got it set at 1:56. Take the over. Seriously, this chick will over-emote this into well over 2 minutes. Easy money.
And of course, I’m looking forward to the Black Eyed Peas at halftime. Apparently I’m the only one though.
Anyway, let’s get to it. First off we need a drinking game..
Drink every time..
1. Anyone uses the word “Redemption” when talking about Ben Roethlisberger.
2. Anyone mentions Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers in the same breath.
3. Anyone talks about “challenges” or talks about how Roethlisberger had to overcome anything at all without mentioning his being accused of sexual assault.
4. Anytime Joe Buck makes a call of a big play as if he’s a completely disinterested bystander.
5. They show the people who paid $200 to stand in the parking lot and watch the game on a massive TV screen. Then laugh uproariously at their stupidity.
6, The camera finds Cowboys owner Jerry Jones
7. A Green Bay player does the Lambeau Leap
8. Steelers LB James Harrison gets flagged for an illegal hit.
9. Somebody does the “FROZEN TUNDRA OF LAMBEAU FIELD” joke
10. Somebody mentions either Clay Matthews or Troy Polamalu’s hair.
11. They mention that neither the Steelers nor the Packers have cheerleaders.
12. Joe Buck or Troy Aikman pretend to be fans of the Black Eyed Peas.
13. They say “North Texas” instead of Dallas, Ft. Worth or Arlington.
14. Every “American Idol” promo.
And, finish your drink every time they mention that there might be a lockout and no football at all next year.
Also, if Joe Buck is morally outraged at anything, chug a beer while grabbing your crotch.
As or Super Bowl snacks, you know the drill. They have to be small and easy to handle for people who have been drinking all day. Little pizzas, cookies, cheese and crackers, fried pickles, anything bacon wrapped. Stuff like that. Don’t try to get to fancy. This is football people.
If you don’t care to see the Black Eyed Peas at halftime, I recommend you go to YouTube and watch some videos or episodes of “Mystery Science Theater 3000” since Joel Hodgson is from Green Bay.
Or maybe you would prefer to spend a little time looking at some eye candy? Got you covered!
For the ladies here's Pittsburgh's own Joe Manganiello...
And for the dudes here's Wisconsin native Jessica Szorh...
Maybe you don't like football, and would rather just read a book. Here's a couple of ideas:
Read “Above the Houses” by Wisconsin native Susan Engberg...
Or Pittsburgh native Michael Chabon's first book “Mysteries of Pittsburgh”
If those aren't interesting, you can watch a movie:
Like “Back to School” one of Rodney Dangerfield's greatest movies ever. It was filmed at UW-Madison...
Or “Love and Other Drugs” which was filmed in Pittsburgh and has the added bonus of Anne Hathaway getting all kinds of nekkid!
As for the game itself? I don't have a clue who's gonna win. It's kind of weird because I don't have any rooting interest this year. I like the Packers, but also kinda like the Steelers. At the beginning of the season I predicted Green Bay and New England in the Super Bowl. I kind of wish that had happened only because it would make it easy for me to root for the Packers and against the Patriots. But, that didn't work out.
Anyway, I'll be rooting for the Packers just because I like 'em a little more and enjoy watching them play a little more than the Steelers. But mostly I'm hoping for a close game with lots of big plays and hard hits and a fun time. Right now if you put a gun to my head and made me choose I'd say the Steelers will probably win. But, I might change my mind before the game. I'll tweet my official prediction just before kick off.
Okay, this has been entirely too long. Enjoy the game everyone!
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Also, last night on “I'm With Stupid” Matt-Man and I tried out our first 30 minute show. Which was actually 45 because BTR continues to record for 15 minutes after the live stream ends. Anyway, we talked Super Bowl and other stuff. Give it a listen!
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