The Super Bowl has come and gone with all the hype, controversy and glitz that builds up every year to the big game. Yes, it's about the football, the play calling (a big deal this year..."what was he thinking with that last play call for Seattle?"), the match-ups and the legacies of teams....but, it's now also about the commercials, food and the half-time show. What's your favorite part of Super Bowl Sunday?
I'm a big sports fan in general...most any sport...so, the game is first and foremost important to me, then it's probably the entertainment (commercials and half-time show) and finally the food. It's just all one big reason to self-indulge in party foods, bet on a big game and cheer or jeer about the game. That's Americana at it's best and it just seems to get bigger and better every year. How is that possible?
However, the collective 'theme' if you will of most of the commercials was less than goofy, comedic or uplifting as most years are...this year they were trying to tap more into our emotions with heartfelt ads, shocking and somewhat depressing messages. Of course, they were all done to either shock us, make us talk about the ad and/or product, and raise awareness of a product or social issue. And, most of the time the ads do just that...especially now with social media...you can see things trending immediately. So, however you reacted to the numerous Super Bowl ads, hopefully you were entertained...because in the end that's what it's all about.
There's the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat and in this year's Super Bowl that can't be more true for each team. Unbelievable. So, until next year's big game...I hope you enjoyed this one! Now back to your regularly scheduled programming.
Have a blessed first week of February!!
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