Watching the Super Bowl

[oldiebutgoody]

Never been into sports that I didn't participate in directly. Baseball, Boxing, racketball. I have a hard time with the outrageous amounts of money involved over something as simple a game. Just imagine all the good that could be done that kind of money. I have seen quite a few of them, as we have friends at our winter home who have a big party every year. I would guess that maybe half of the people there actually watch the game. Mike

True, they do spend a great deal of money on it but they generate even more revenue in return. This means massive increases in tax revenues that go into creating jobs and financing municipal projects. Player and team organizations donate many MILLIONS of dollars every year that finance schools, hospitals, charitable institutions such as Police Athletic League and Salvation Army. This unlike the military industrial complex that generates billions in untaxed profits that are sheltered in overseas accounts and do not benefit society in any way.

 

[Murrmurr]

I didn't read this whole thread but can someone tell me where it is taking place? I have it on and noticed everyone looks like they are warm without jackets. Cool, it's 23 F here and wish I was there!

It will be held at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

 

[oldiebutgoody]

In Canada they’re not permitted to broadcast the Super Bowl commercials. My husband will have the tv on and I’ll glance at it occasionally, so I don’t consider that watching. For a couple years they permitted the commercials and I made sure to watch them.

Canadians are smart. As for me, I NEVER watch those commercials. Do crossword puzzles or do some stuff on my computer instead.

 

[Ruthanne]

It will be held at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

Thanks. I think it's on now at least something about it is on EST.

 

[Murrmurr]

Thanks. I think it's on now at least something about it is on EST.

Kickoff is at approximately 6:30 p.m. ET, so 5:30 p.m. Central, 4:30 p.m. Mountain and 3:30 p.m. Pacific.

 

[Ruthanne]

Kickoff is at approximately 6:30 p.m. ET, so 5:30 p.m. Central, 4:30 p.m. Mountain and 3:30 p.m. Pacific.

Must be the pregame I'm watching.

 

[PamfromTx]

I'm barbequing steak, sausage, and chicken for the game and making steak-fries and coleslaw.

Yum, send me some chicken and coleslaw.

 

[Feelslikefar]

Amazing that a thread about watching the Superbowl turns to talk about the Military Complex, Corporation spending
and the like.

Guess you can find evil in any gathering now a days.

As for me, I'll be watching and trying to enjoy it for what it is.

 

[PamfromTx]

Commercials have started. Enjoying them.

 

[PamfromTx]

Dumb question: Have the Bengels won the Super Bowl before. Too lazy to look it up. I've never paid much attention to them. Thanks.

May both teams play a safe game without any injuries.

 

[Murrmurr]

Dumb question: Have the Bengels won the Super Bowl before. Too lazy to look it up. I've never paid much attention to them. Thanks.

May both teams play a safe game without any injuries.

I think Cincinnati is the only team in the AFC north division that has never won a Super Bowl.

 

[Nosy Bee-54]

Commercials have started. Enjoying them.

I like the Doritos chips ad with Montana, Aikman, Rice, Marshawn Lynch and several others.

 

[dobielvr]

I don't plan to watch. May channel surf by it and stop for a minute or 2. I miss the SBs from the 1980s.
49ers, Raiders...that's when I watched and partied.

I might have a beer for old times sake tho, to get in the spirit of things. A Corona, ha ha.

 

[Macfan]

I'm watching NCIS repeats on ION-TV because sports simply do not appeal to me .

 

[PamfromTx]

I didn't read this whole thread but can someone tell me where it is taking place? I have it on and noticed everyone looks like they are warm without jackets. Cool, it's 23 F here and wish I was there!

Los Angeles.

 

[PamfromTx]

Still waiting on my BBQ chicken and coleslaw.

 

[Jackie23]

.........commercial every five minutes.

 

[Jules]

.........commercial every five minutes.

That’s where the money is.

 

[SeaBreeze]

My husband is watching it as usual, we both would like Cincinnati to win, but are okay with the game results. Good luck to both teams. Unless my husband calls me in for something of note, I am not watching.

 

[Ruthanne]

My husband is watching it as usual, we both would like Cincinnati to win, but are okay with the game results. Good luck to both teams. Unless my husband calls me in for something of note, I am not watching.

I'm secretly rooting for Cinci.... only the internet knows now..

 

[Jackie23]

13 (LA) to 10.........I'm not much of a football fan, but this is a good game.....commercials and all.

 

[Sunny]

I think the commercials used to be much better. They're not nearly as funny or creative any more.

 

[Chet]

It's 7:49 PM as I type this. The game is in progress but I'm not watching. I could not get interested.

 

[jujube]

What's not to like? Big sweaty guys in tight pants beating the tar out of each other.......lots of excitement......I don't care who wins so there's no disappointment......a spectacular half-time show......people having a good time.

It beats the heck out of watching Olympic curling.

 

[Nosy Bee-54]

What's not to like? Big sweaty guys in tight pants beating the tar out of each other.......lots of excitement......I don't care who wins so there's no disappointment......a spectacular half-time show......people having a good time.

It beats the heck out of watching Olympic curling.

Olympic curling! Now that is a riotous, entertaining sport !!!