People in this country love sport for sure. Basketball, Hockey and Baseball all have multiple games in the championship series, but even the final and deciding game never carries the same media and cultural falderal as the Super Bowl?
You need not be a football fan to know, and even feel, the impact of the final game of the NFL season. Aside from the single championship game, in your opinion, what sets the Super Bowl apart from other sport finals in terms of popularity, marketing, gatherings, and so forth?
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Misty H (92)
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, it is the commercials! :) There is no other sporting event that I am aware of that people pay an insane amount of money for a 30 second commercial.
For me, the best part of the Super Bowl is the commercials. Although I think as a whole the 90's commercials were much better, this year has a few good ones - the Naked M&M's, the BMW talking text/e-mail when the mother in law shows up & the Doritos with the little boy in the treehouse teasing his baby brother & Grandma who gegt the last laugh.
Stephanie M. 98 (ONLINE) in response to Misty H. 92:
DeleteOnly one response to your "90's were better" comment...
WAAAAZAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAP?!
kobra z .96(online)
DeleteI am not fan of football but I believe super ball is all about businesses and commercial; since over 100 millions of people watching this game.
I personally only like some of those funny commercial and shows.
Companies pay big box for few second of commercial during super ball to get attention. Therefore super ball is all about a business.
Peter A. 92
ReplyDeleteOur nation has seemed to have gravitated towards football as our nation's pastime, and businesses are quite aware of this. This is the perfect timing for them to gear in there ads, in the hopes that they can gain profit. There is a difference between regular football games and the super bowl. The difference is that there are more people watching, so commercials can reach more demographics. The media and businesses hype up the superbowl, so that they can advertise their products. Ads that were seldom seen were the ones that focused on sending out peaceful messages that were non-profit (Red-Cross, March of Dimes). All the ads were that of companies trying to seek profit. The superbowl is a wonderful event, but it is clear that businesses turn it into a holiday, so that they can maximize their profits.
Stephanie Myers 98 (ONLINE) in response to Peter A. 92:
DeleteYep. Marketing rats that they all are.
I wish I could refer people to watch some Bill Hicks without getting hit. ;)
Peter A.92 Online
ReplyDeleteIn Response to Misty H. 92
I agree with your opinions. The commercials were very funny. There were many commercials that had different methods of attaining viewers attentions. However, these commercials cost millions for air-time. Companies would only spend this much on an ad if they felt that they were going to achieve a better outcome. I feel like all the commercial were for profit. Businesses view the superbowl as a holiday. It's when most people are watching tv; as a result, they can reach all demographics.
Misty H.
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I definitley agree with you that the companies that have ads see it from a profit perspective. To them it is their best chance at reaching a "universal" audience so the cost is well worth it. Personally I think the ad spots are way too overpriced, but I guess when the corporate powers-that-be run their bottom line numbers there ridiculously expenseive Super Bowl ads must ring in enough additional business to make it worth it. To each their own I guess. (This why I'd make a horrible CEO!! I would never agree to it! LOL)
COURTNEY MARKS
ReplyDeleteNo matter where you are, mostly everyone knows about the Super Bowl, and most American's watch it, even if their favorite team isn't playing in it. The Super Bowl is about a time of gathering with friends and family and enjoying some good ol' competition. That's why marketing plays a huge role during the Super Bowl. Many companies invest a great amount of money into their advertisements just because they know so many people from all over are watching, and let's be honest, you know everyone watches the game for the commercials. I personally did not care about any of the teams that were playing this year, and I even put off school work to make sure I didn't miss the commercials or the half time. That's another good popularity and marketing feature that many do not think about, is who is performing for the half time show of the Super Bowl, and that singer/performer gets a lot of hype as well. All in all, the Super Bowl, is more than a football game, it is a reason to advertise food, cars, music, and many other materialistic items that we Americans love.
Kathy W. (online 96) The Super Bowl is like reaching the pinnacle of that sport. It's being the best of the best. It's the oppurtunity to get family and friends together to enjoy the comradery and competition that everyone engages in.The regonition from the world that the team gets from all their hard work finally pays off because now the team is recognized as Super Bowl champions.
ReplyDeleteJamie M. 96 I have never seen the super bowl! Over the past 57 years I am either at work or outdoors playing. This past Sunday, my husband and I enjoyed a visit with family. Our grand-daughter (2yrs,) enjoys the outdoors also. It was a beautiful day enjoyed by all finishing up with a trip to the yogart shop. The T.V. never went on. I have always been amazed at people getting so excited over it. I believe many women who watch enjoy the commericals and enjoy being with family and friends. As a kid my Mom and Aunts would sit at the table exchanging recipies and my Dad and Uncles and cousins watched and cheered (hollared directions)at the team players and I was sent outside for talking. This was just fine by me as my favorite cousin would come out the door after me and we would go tobaggining. : )
ReplyDeleteIt is really shocking that you haven't seen the Super Bowl. I really love the super bowl. I love the commercials (as does everyone), and the Super Bowl is a great time to gather with family watch the game and relax. I know when we all used to get together during commercials we would all play a game as teams.
DeleteJamie M. 96 Reply to Misty H 92 I always enjoy hearing about the commericals! I had taken a marketing class in 86 and am amazed the time and work that goes into these creative works of art!
ReplyDeleteStephanie M. 98 (ONLINE)
ReplyDeleteFootball is one of the "great American sports." It's the sport where big, burly men can be big, burly and manly. They take a lot of pain, a a lot of dirt and apply strategies. What's not to love?
Personally, I'm not much of a sports person and football bores me half to death. I think that everyone gets the most hype from the commercials and half-time shows. Are there really many other sports where so much money is poured into two hours worth of ADS...and people EAT IT UP?
*shrug* That's my guess.
Brian C in response to Stephanie M. 98
DeleteI was thinking the same thing about how football is a real "american" sport and "manly", baseball is too, but there is so much more to the whole super bowl event that makes it so exciting for everyone.
Morgan P. 96(online)
ReplyDeleteFootball has always seem to be America's favorite sport. Im not exactly sure why. You would have to basically live under a rock to not know what the superbowl is or when it takes place. It is very know that American's love an excuse to party or to have a big sale. This is just an excuse to have a party with finger foods and for some, drink a lot of beer. Knowing this corporations KNOW millions of people will be watching this game and it would be extremely benefical to post a commercial during the game because a mass amount of people will be watching. The superbowl is known for its commercials and for people like me, it is the soul reason on why I even watch the game.
Morgan P. 96(online) in response to Stephanie M. 98 (ONLINE)
ReplyDeleteIm with you on watching football. It really does bore me and I even work at a sports bar where I've seen grown men cry due to their favorite team losing. I completely agree that its just the hype and its society that has made it this way. Companies spend all year long creating the perfect commerical to air.
Diana C. 98 online
ReplyDeleteThe Super Bowl is a holiday at my house. Thanksgiving we eat turkey, Super Bowl day we eat hot wings and pizza. Basketball and baseball championship games can take up to seven days to watch. Not football, one game, do or die!!! The other championship games don't offer halftime shows that sometimes have contraversy or cool commercials that we love to watch.
Stephanie M. 98 (ONLINE) in response to Morgan P. 96 (ONLINE):
ReplyDeleteLOL.
That's hilarious. Men.
Stacey F. 96
ReplyDeleteThe Super Bowl has become almost an American holiday since our sport of football is completely different from the numerous countries that refer to soccer as football. This sport has a culture all of it's own for our country. This is why we celebrate the big game so elaborately. The half time shows and the famed special commercials is what sets the hype for this particular sport.
Ashley H.
ReplyDeleteI think that even if you dont want to get into the super bowl like everyone else its kinda hard cause everyone else around you will probably be watching it, and even if you do sit down to just watch the halftime show or the funny commercials then you will find yourself getting into the game like myself did this year. My boyfriend is a bit Patriots team so i was kinda in a biast (spelling) household even tho im wayyy more of a college football fan than pro. But as always, aside of the yelling of the tv and the potty breaks during the horrible halftime they chose, you find yourself coming one as a country and enjoying the super bowl and going absolutely nuts for one night over football its all in good fun. Haha, as my dad says it; "If you dont like football for the game then your not an American!"
Deidre W. 97. The Superbowl is one game. Unlike basketball, hockey, and baseball is the best out of 7. With it only being on finally, the time span is shorter. So that allows for companies to use their best marketing ideas fold out into commercials and advertising. Because it is only one game people will come together on the Sunday night to watch, even though their team may not be playing. The best commercials are introduced and the best performances are done because that is part of what people, for years, have watched the Superbowl for. It's also the best two teams playing for 60 minutes to see who gets the ultimate title of champions. There are no do overs or 2nd chances.
ReplyDeleteJennifer B 98 in response to Deidre W 97- I agree, unlike the other sports there is a definate finality to Football, I am not a football fan, but I do enjoy the social aspect and the crazy amout of $$ companys are willing to spend for seconds - but I love that's it just one shot to win the prize.
DeleteDeidre W. 97 in response to Stacy F. 96. I agree football is and always has been the American sport. It does have a culture all on it's own. Football fans are like no other followers of any other sports.
ReplyDeleteAmber F. 97
ReplyDeleteThe Super Bowl differs from other sport finals because of the commercials and halftime shows. There once was a time when individuals would tune in to watch the Super Bowl for the sole purpose of the football game. Now that the Super Bowl has gained popularity, marketers have made it a priority to get their commercials aired during that time. Many people have Super Bowl parties, but a new trend is on the rise called halftime parties. People gather and celebrate in the name of a great halftime show. The Super Bowl has become a show of advertisement. Although, true football fans will always view the Super Bowl as the best football game of the year.
Amber F. 97 in response to Ashley H.
ReplyDeleteI agree that people gather to watch the Super Bowl commercials and halftime shows. The excitement you feel when millions of people come together for the enjoyment of a football game can be overwhelming. High fives and yelling at the television for a player hundreds of miles away are the wonderful effects that Super Bowl have on people.
Victoria M. 96.
ReplyDeleteThis was my first time being in the States and watching the super bowl. Of course I had heard all the hype before from my American friends or through entertainment news, like when Janet Jackson “accidentally” showed her nipple. I don’t follow American football at all nor does my family but we all sat around eating pizza and wings watching the Super bowl on Sunday. It’s always fascinated me how much companies will spend on their ‘super bowl’ commercials and how much they pay for the advertising time between the games.
Courtney P. 67 in response to Victoria M. 96.
DeleteI always like hearing about how people from other countries view the Super Bowl. Between the amazing commercialism and the super-manly football plays, it's such a quintessentially American game. Is it very popular in other parts of the world?
Victoria M. 96
ReplyDeleteoops * I meant the advertising time at half time*
Jennifer B 98 - I am not a football fan, I really don't enjoy the game, it confuses me. But I do enjoy watching the super bowl because of the energy it produces. From the sport commentery to the half time show to the commercials that cost an insane amount of $$, the "powers" that be certinly know how to market this ONE game. That's really the only reason I think that the Super Bowl get so much buzz, It's just once and the winner is decide then and there, unlike the other sport that have at least 4 game to try to win.
ReplyDeleteNicola F. 97 (online)
ReplyDeletePersonally I would prefer to watch the world cup!! But you bloody americans think this sport that is filled with one time out after the other is the best thing since sliced bread.:) Saying that I did enjoy the commercials, food and hanging out with friends the most.
SummerC98:
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion I believe it is all the marketing skills they use to make it appeal tp the public. They usually have a famous singer who sings the anthem and dancers at half-time, and not to mention the hilarious commercials that they have all throughout the program.It is definitely a "mans thing" most of the time to see the final show down of the actual sport in all its glory. However the women and children usually enjoy the halftime show and not to mention all of the yummy food that goes along with this all day event.
Courtney P. 67
ReplyDeleteThe Super Bowl is a pretty amazing game, for a lot of different reasons. I've recently started getting into football (after years of hating it on principal) and it's a pretty exciting game. The complicated rules make the game surprisingly fair and interesting. The Super Bowl, of course, represent the climax of a football season, and it's only natural that everyone that enjoys the sport would be enthusiastic. Aside from the fact that it's pitting the winners against each other, which makes it the strongest and most high-stakes game of the year, the marketing is incredible. Is there any other time of the year where the commercials are as popular as the show? People actually go out of their way to watch Super Bowl commercials, and many find them online if they missed them. I think that perfect marriage of high-stakes sports and deft commercialism really sums of the theme of the Super Bowl.
SummerC98 replying to StephanieM.98:
ReplyDeleteThat is so true! Men just love to be men! But I guess there is nothing to fuss about seeing as though they are at home with their families just enjoying good clean healthy fun even if they are parked in front of the TV most of the day!
Meredith P. 98
ReplyDeleteI think the Super Bowl gets so much attention is due to the fact that football help defines America. Many countries play soccer, baseball, and basketball but, the United States is the only county that plays football in college and professionally; American takes football more serious than a fun game kids play. The Super Bowl getting so much attention has to do with pride to be an American. People who don’t even care for football take the time to watch it on Super Bowl Sunday because it will something talked about around the country for a while. Even today, on Good Morning American people are now “Bradying”, sitting like Brady did after they Patriots lost the Super Bowl, just like people around the country were “planking” a couple of weeks ago. Knowing and watching the Super Bowl is something that brings America together and every American wants to be a part of that.
Meredith P. 98 in response to Nicola F. 97
ReplyDeleteI think Americans love the game so much is because it helps define us. When a non-American is asked to name things they think of when hearing the word "American" football, or the silly games Americans play, pops into their head. The Super Bowl and football as a whole is a part of American culture. Just like in other culters watching the World Cup is something everyone does and brings the country together over a common sport.
Kathy W. (online 96) in response to Morgan P
ReplyDeleteFootball is simply just an American favorite pass time.A time to get together with friends and family and just have a good time. A time to eat, drink and be merry. I must admit that I too am not a big football fan but this is one time that I take the oppurtunity to get in with the food, family and friends.
Robin 07 Me too...it is just fun...January is a slow month...not much has happened and it is something to look forward to..we need to have more celebrations in life and this just happens to be one of them
DeleteShenique G. online 97
ReplyDeleteHonestly i am not a foot ball fan. I really don't understand why people make such of a big deal about it. Foot ball to me is just another sport. I think that the reason it get so much marketing is because Foot Ball is an all American favorite sport. Majority of men like foot ball which results in (if they have a girl friend) some females becoming foot ball fans be cause their husband or boy friend wanted to watch the game. I really see no difference in it from difference in it beside the percentage of people who enjoy the sport.
Shenique G. online 97 in response to Summer C. 98
ReplyDeleteI completely agree. Its all in the advertisements and commercials they have about the event. It is definatley a man's thing. They might as well go ahead and make the Super Bowl A holiday, because that is what its treated as with all the food, beer, wearing of the jersey's with your team on it. Its one of the few things many Americans can agree upon.
Stephanie L. 96
ReplyDeleteEveryone knows that the Super Bowl is the most watched event of the year. For this reason, the best and funniest commercials are aired and the big names in music are hired to perform the Star Spangled Banner and the halftime show. It does not matter if "your" team is playing, everyone watches and picks their favorite of the two teams competing. I think that it is a feeling of unity for our nation knowing that this one Sunday of the year, virtually everyone is doing the exact same thing, whether it be at a party, in their own living room, or (for a pretty price) actually in person at the stadium. It is fun to have that feeling of togetherness. Even if you're alone watching the game, you can still feel like you're a part of something that will become history.
Stacey F.97 in response to Stephanie L.
DeleteYou brought a good point that the Super Bowl does bring a feeling of patriotism and unity across the country. I think I'd rather be at home with loved ones watching than at the game in person since who knows if you'll be seated in a good spot to see the performances in person, not to mention you'd miss the commercials!
Stephanie L. 96 in response to Amber F.
ReplyDeleteI agree that the commercials and the half time show is what sets the Super Bowl a part from all the other sporting games of the year. The fact that it is a one game show down of the two best teams of the season rather than a seven game series, like in the NBA Finals, adds to the publicity of this once a year, one night only game.
Diana C. 98 online in response to Amber F. 97
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on all true football fans view the Super Bowl as the best football game of the year!! Because it is!!!
Brandon M. 93
ReplyDeleteFirst and foremost football itself is one of the most popular sports in the United States. Some still say baseball might be more popular but football is still rising fast. Another reason is the playoffs. In football there is no series or game 4. Regardless of your record if you make it to the playoffs it's win or go home. I think that gives it a little more excitement and of course the commercials as well as the halftime show are good to look forward to.
Brandon M. 93 in response to Courtney P. 67
ReplyDeleteI agree the rules of the game make it better. After a long season you put the winners against each other with the best record and let them play. There can only be one champion at the end of the day.
Adrienne K. 97 (online) in response to Brandon M. 93
ReplyDeleteI agree. Football is getting very popular if it isn't already more popular than baseball. And what makes football so popular is the Superbowl and all the buzz about the commercials and who is performing the half time show. The days before the superbowl you can't even turn the tv or radio without hearing some sort of news and reporting on it.
M. Dixon (40896 - online)
ReplyDeletei'm not a football fan, but i do like the commercials. for fans who live for the championship really go out for it. its a time when they can get together to enjoy the game as well as food and friends.
Bjorn S. 67 in response to M. Dixon.
DeleteI think that you hit the nail on the head a big part of this is that football is very popular, and even if your team did not make it to the end its an excuse to get together and party. I also think that the commercials are a major driving force for people to watch the game. It adds another level of entertainment to it so that if you arent a fan of the sport there is still something for you.
M. Dixon (40896) in response to Shenique G. online 97
ReplyDeleteI agree. football is the all american sport and people tend to go crazy during football season.
I myself am I big football fan! The best part about the Super Bowl is watching the two "best" teams go head on head. Then critiquing ever moment of it! I also agree that the commmerials are a big part of it too. The half time show is a biggggg part of the amount of people that tune in. It was said that more people were tuned in to the Super Bowl during half time than the whole game.
ReplyDeleteHeather Puckett in response to M. Dixon.(40896)
ReplyDeleteThat has to also be one of the best things about the Super Bowl. The time I get to spend with my family:)
Clint G 97
DeleteI am not a big sports fan what so ever. I could care less about seeing people run up and down a court or field. So, in my opinion, the Super Bowl has gained popularity other than the game itself because of the half time show and the commercials. The commercials are specifically made for the televised Super Bowl and of course the half time show isn't a marching band on the field. It is popular singers that perform, so everyone is anxious to see what show is going to be performed.
In response to Brandon M. 93
I completely agree with you. In America, football would be the most popular sport. You see more people wearing clothing that advertises their favorite football team than you do baseball. So I do agree that football is the more popular sport and that is a contributing factor as to why a lot of people watch or go to the Super Bowl.
Amario J. 97 in response to Clint G 97
DeleteThe Super Bowl helps to circulate currency in our economy. From the commercials down to Hotels rates. If anything its not just about the sport. Its a tradition that a majority of Americans keep alive. The halftime show gives musical artist a chance to show case their talents and helps them to better their career. Rather you are a fan or not it is a great opportunity to get together with loved ones and enjoy a good show.
Tanya G (Online) 98
ReplyDeleteI think what sets the final game of the NFL season apart from other sports are so many things. In the NFL, there is only one game whereas in other sports there are multiple games. Then you have the media hype over the best two teams of the season and which team is going to be the Super Bowl winner. In addition, you have the glamour of the halftime show and the hilarity of the commercials.
Tanya G (Online) 98 In Response to Diana C 98
ReplyDeleteI agree. The Super Bowl is like a holiday at my house as well. My children are allowed to stay up late on a school night. We have friends over for pizza and wings. And we have a great night of food, family, friends, and fun!!
Jamila92
ReplyDeleteI think its just another way to get money. I don't see what the big hype is all about. The commercials advertise so you can buy their products,fans gamble and spend a lot of money throwing parties,players get big checks,and the M.V.P. gets a brand new car. Just like everything else it's all about the money.
Shana W.(online)96 in response to Jamila92
DeleteI feel what your saying and your right, however it's just a fun and exciting time! Everyone is throwing parties, and spending time with loved ones. It's a good thing money is circulating, it keeps America running! Everyone benefits.
Molly K. 98
ReplyDeleteIn our house for the men at least it is better than Thanksgiving! It's insane that amount of preparation that we go through we have a house full of football fans that love to eat. As for the women it is about the commericals! We love them, not that we care that much about what they are advertising but they are so funny. I do not know of another sports finally that has commerical like that.
Shana W.(online)96
ReplyDeleteI love football! It's like a traditional thing in my family, and when the superbowl rolls around(even if teams that we dont care about are pplaying)the tv has our full and undivided attention. People spend serious money on the superbowl because it's exciting and intense! You talk about it the whole week before and the whole week after, basketball and baseball are cool, but football is the American fetish!!!
Alexander hall 40987
DeleteFootball is already the most popular sport in america, naturally people are going to make a event of the biggest game day of the year. and advertising companies are going to take advantage of all the onlooking eyes to try and be noticed. The commercials that play during the superbowl cant be dull or they will not compete
Football is American favorite past time. But also I believe that the commercials have a lot to do with the viewers watching. The marketing companies knew what they were doing when the got together with the NFL and the networks.
ReplyDeleteI so agree with Clint G. I am not a sports fan by far but my husband is so every year I have to throw this huge Super Bowl party for he and his friends. We have to upgrade televisions to the latest and greatest and grill until the street lights come on. Despite being anti-sports I enjoy the excitement of it all. I don't mind hosting every year because the guys go crazy. I thought my 4 kids were loud until I have a house full of men cheering on their team. Note to self.....please make sure they are all rooting for the same team, it can get ugly real fast!! The super bowl is a national holiday for all Americans as well as abroad. The commercials are exciting, the group gatherings and the people you meet in the stores wearing their jerseys and shopping for their super bowl party as well. It is a common feeling amongst those that love or even hate everything that makes the Super bowl great. Its a pastime that most Americans enjoy together every year whether your team is playing or not. Its the SuperBowl!! I couldn't beat them so I decided to join them! Who won again?! lol.
ReplyDeleteTroy H98
ReplyDeleteI feel The Superbowl is America's sport. It is the single most proffit grossing grocery sales besides Thanksgiving. In our culture food and sports go hand and hand. Media wise, it's one game and it for all the marbles. Who can be the best! I think the advertising and the promo of commercials are starting to get all the attention.
reply to JenniferB 98 from Troy H98
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. i'm not really a Superbowl of football fan myself. I think the "hype" of the game does draw you in and all the entertainment on top of it all. Good posting
Christa H. 98 (online)
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, I could really care less about the superbowl. I normally watch with family and friends but I am not a big football fan to begin with and I really don't understand how the game works so unless the Falcons, my home team, are playing I don't watch anything but the half-time show and the commercials.
The Superbowl brings a lot of hype. Companies love all of this hype because they pay tons of money just to get a slot for their commercial during the Superbowl. Everyone knows that all the new commercials come on during the breaks so everybody wants to watch to make sure they don't miss something their friends are going to talk about later. The commercial are great because most of them are pretty entertaining, more than the game to some. It has become a social event that everyone wants to take part in. Most have parties and make sure they have plenty snacks and food for their guests. I don't get the hype and I probably never will but for all the companies, this is the best time of the year for them.
Christa H. 98 (online)
ReplyDeleteIn response to Angela Reisen 89 Online
I completely agree with you, if not for the superbowl these companies would not do as well. The superbowl is not only a time for friends to get together and celebrate, it is a time for America to make it's money.
Brian C 92
ReplyDeleteI think what sets the super bowl apart from other sports championship games is all the hype around the commercials and the fact that football is a real "American" sport and is associated with drinking beer and eating wings and that just creates an atmosphere that a lot of people enjoy.
Deana L. The big hype about it is its an American sport. Fans look forward to it every year. Its apart when family and friends can all be together get wings and enjoy the game and each others company. And for the non fans they watch it for the commercials, and half time show.
ReplyDeleteGladys M-98 Online
ReplyDeleteAm not a football fan but the commercials and the half time show in this game keep me clinged to the television.This game creates a good opportunity for companies to advertise their products and services as most Americans whether fans of football or not like me watch the game hence reaching out a greater population at this particular time.It also creates a good opportunity for family and friends to meet and enjoy time together;a rare opportunity in the busy-scheduled American lifestyle.A moment for moms to be out of the kitchen and have some wings and pizzas.It also a good excuse for kids to stay up late at night without being reminded it is bed time.A moment of interraction too.LOve it when I see people crying and behaving wield when their teams are defeated while others are overwhelmed with joy.
Gladys M-98 Online in response to Troy H-98
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you.Americans and shopping can never be separated.Always looking forward to what is new in the market hence even though one is not a superbowl fan,he or she does not want to miss the commercials.They are fun and beneficial which every normal human being would like.A good opportunity to capture American's attention and welcome the big sale as fans and non-fans elaborate the commercials among themselves and their friends.
Amario J. 97
ReplyDeleteI am a huge football fan. To me the Super Bowl is something that a die hard fans dreams about. Seeing your team make it to the most important game of the season is a feeling that can not easily be described. Not only do the fan wait all season but marketing companies do as well. Having their commercials played during the Super Bowl betters their chances at racking in business because everyone and their mother takes that one day out of their schedule to watch the game $3.5 million, was spent on a 30-second commercial spots. I think that the Super Bowl gives our nation a chance to come together. Sitting down with you love ones to watch the game is a great family activity. During the Super Bowl more currency is put into circulation. Hotel rates go up bringing in bigger profits. Even if your team doesnt come out on top it is a great way to end a season and that puts them ahead of all the other teams in the league for next season.
We all have our kind of game we love and depend on this passion for a given sport we choose how much we want to spend on it. So also is the Super Bowl and the adverts associated with it, promoters love the game invest a lot of money in it and know that their returns is not far-fetched. Irrespective of how will see it the passion of the game drives us on in any direction we might see it from.
ReplyDeleteIn Response to Amario J. 97
ReplyDeleteI share in the same light with you, that the Super Bowl brings us together as a family and for the marketing company a lot of profit is realized.
We should never forget the most important, and significant reason of any game that is to satisfy everybody involved in the game as deem necessary.
The superbowl can be classified as an american holiday. Everyone knows that the 1st sunday in feburary is for church and football. The superbowl has more of the commerical goods competeing because they know people will be watching the tv with there family and friends stating they want this item or something else.
ReplyDeletesylvenna h. 96
ReplyDeleteI feel that superbowl is more popular because its sport where everyone participates in even if they don't really like football. Football is more a social event where every game family and friends watch with each other. The advertisments have caught on over the years because now they spend more money to get their commericails on air and they make sure its the newest commercials no one has seen yet to try to bait people in to buying their products or have a good laugh. Really the superbowl to me is like another american holiday where family members can sit, laugh, drink, eat, and scream at the tv.
Sylvenna h. 96
ReplyDeleteIn response to Amario J. 97
I agree with you. I am not a football fan but I know in the weeks befor the game I'm planning on the team I'm rooting for and what food will I make. Im also anticipating what commercials will be on, but most of all, I always make sure I'm with my family or friends
Latreecia M 96 I am not a football fan but even I get excited when it comes to the superbowl. I think it is because of half-time honestly. I enjoy the performance and also anyone that knows of the superbowl knows the commercials that are played during the superbowl are hilarious. It also is a time to spend with the family.
ReplyDeleteI agree as well it is the time for bonding with family and friends. Also the commercials are great to watch and even the performance are enjoyable to watch too.
DeleteLatreecia M 96 in response to Anonymous
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. Superbowl is definitely an American holiday. Everyone gets so excited about the superbowl. Families dress up in their favorite team paraphernalia.
Merry B, 97 online
ReplyDeleteI don't like football. Its never brought entertainment into my life so I don't have much to say about it. Even though I have never seen it, I still know about the commercials because you hear about them for weeks and then you have to look them up on youtube to catch up with the crowd. Personally, I think baseball should still be Americas past time. I think football has been pushed by businesses and that's why its so large today.
Rainey S. 98 (online) Response to Merry B. 97
DeleteI agree with you Merry. I do not enjoy football either. I like to go to a baseball game every now and then with my family. Other than that, I attend my kids basketball games and that is the extent of my sports involvement.
Merry B, 97 online in response to Christ H, 98 online
ReplyDeleteI don't see what the big deal is either but I guess everyone one needs something to take them away from reality. I also think it's a prime time to advertise and such.
Rainey S. 98 (Online)
ReplyDeleteI will admit that I don’t watch sports on TV because I am not a sports fanatic. I do however enjoy attending a baseball game every now and then. I find Super Bowl Sunday to be a great day for cooking and spending time with my friends and family. I will say that the guys thoroughly enjoy themselves as they are usually oblivious to anything other than the football game, food and drinks. I prefer to watch the commercials rather than the actual game, I am eager to see what could top the previous year.
I feel that Super Bowl Sunday has and always will be an important day of the year for friends and family to gather and spend time together. I think that the reason there is more publicity is because of the advertising opportunities that are available for a variety of companies during the commercials. This particular day provides a larger range of viewers for the advertisement of their product. I thought the M&M commercial this year was particularly funny although I find most of them to be humorous.
Micah S 96
ReplyDeleteI am not a football fan but I do catch myself tuning in for the half time show every year. Businesses spend so much money every year for advertising during the show because the show is so popular. I work at Anheuser Busch and they are a huge participant in the popularity of the show. The month before more beer is shipped out than any other holiday right alongside Independence Day and New Years. I think a lot of the hype of the Super Bowl is the alcohol aspect of the get together. American's celebrate Cinco de Mayo and Saint Patrick's day and have absolutely no clue as to why. Don't get me wrong, there are some hardcore football fans out there that are just interested in the show but many people attend a party to socialize and drink!
Micah Shephers in response to Rainey S
ReplyDeleteI totally agree! I think that the majority of the people like the get together part of the game rather than the game itself. If you go to a Super Bowl party you'd probably find the majority of the attendants socializing and not actually paying that much attention to the actual game.
Sean O.
ReplyDeleteThe Superbowl is known for its commercials, advertisements and media coverage. People throw annual parties for the Superbowl, even though a majority of the people who attend have no interest in the game. SO it is more of a social event for more people than a sporting event.
Jewel A. 98
ReplyDeleteThe Super Bowl is the only championship game where the commercials can cost over a half a million dollar for 30 second commercial. The half time show is usually very entertaining. Both teams know that it is win or go home, there is no tomorrow. The Super Bowl is like a holiday. Family and friends gather to eat and have fun while watching the game. People who usually don’t gamble tend to make friendly wagers for the team of their choice.
Temi O.98
DeleteI completely agree with you. The commercials keep people interested as well as being with family and friends. The game itself is not boring, but the parties, halftime show, and the commercials add to the things that keep people interested in the Superbowl. No other sports championship draws more attention than the Superbowl.
I agree that the Superbowl is more about family's and friends getting together to enjoy each others company .. Its a great excuse to get together and socialize , the weather is usually bad so everyone is cooped up anyways.
DeleteJewel A. 98 in response to Sean O
ReplyDeleteI agree with you completely about the fact most people have no interest in the game at all. Many gather to socialize with friends and family. They enjoy the commercials and the halftime show. They may bet on the game as a whole or by quarters.
Temi O.98
ReplyDeleteComing from someone that picks a team during Superbowl weekend, I believe it's just another set tradition in America. Superbowl is almost like it's own holiday because people have parties, sometimes families come together to celebrate. One of the main parts that draws me to watch the Superbowl is the half time show. They usually have a really nice and different performance every year. The commercials are also a huge factor to the super bowl being so popular because then you get to see the best commercials that haven't aired yet. I don't think a lot of people are interested in the sport itself, but the aspects attached to it.
KemiO.98
ReplyDeleteBeing that this is the USA football is like grandma's apple pie. When a sport like football everyone wants to get in on the money. Automatically there is a lot of hype and gambling. When you know that the superbowl is coming news media get a handle on it very quick and start discussion the superbowl commercials.
Aside from this championship game being the first occuring in every new year. It's popularity only further increases through all the crazy commercials that are released that night. I never sit through any commercials not even on the nights my favorite shows are playing. But those superbowl commercials are becomming a huge part of american culture.
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ReplyDeleteI think the Super Bowl is huge deal due to the half time show's with all the big names entertainers and the commercials that not only companies pay millions for to be seen, but for people who dont really care for the game, but watch just to see the latest commercials they have come up with that year, then you will notice that people love to facebook or tweet about them. You dont see this during the world series or march madness
Anna M. 42
ReplyDeleteThe Super Bowl could possibly be considered a "holiday" if you ask me. There are many reasons why so many people watch the game on this particular day. One of the top reasons would have to be the commercials, it keeps you entertained even if the game is not on; and I believe half of the fun is simply talking and laughing about the commercials for days after, "oh, did you see the one with the naked m&m?". If you did not watch the game you may feel out of the loop not knowing what everyone is talking about. Another thing that I believe makes people more interested in the Super Bowl is the half time show, you never know what extravagant events you will see. Finally of course people watch the game to simply have an excuse to get together with people they love and have a good time. I believe it is different from other sports final games just because football in this country is something that has just become extremely popular, I personally do not usually even watch football during the regular season; but I'm always watching on Super Bowl Sunday.
Anna M. 42 in response to Temi O. 98
ReplyDeleteI completely agree that people are not even interested in the sport, but in the events attached to it. I also picked a team during Super Bowl weekend, this year I asked my boyfriend who he was going for and simply rooted for the other team just to make it interesting, I really could care less who won.
The events as tail gating, cooking out, and just a reason to get together just to be around family and friends.
DeleteD.Loney 44
DeleteIts some people who are interested and some who are not.Its die hard fans who actually watch and know and have a team they want to win. Just because you and your boyfriend pick different teams does not mean everyone does the same =)
Jaime H 96 online
ReplyDeleteFor me I am not interested in watching the Super Bowl unless my team is in it. Football is a popular sport throughout the US unlike hockey that is more popular in the northern states and Canada. The marketing industry takes advantage of the fact that the Superbowl is watched by millions of people that look forward to the entertainment of the commercials. Also football is a sport where people love to get together and watch. Before the games tailgating is a big thing for football which is not for other sports.
Antonio C 96 (online)
DeleteI agree with you that the marketing for the super bowl as by far the biggest advantage than anything. But the question is here: will it change the attention from the other sports if they were advertised the same way as American Football. Because not everyone likes football or least that's not their favorite sport but they still tune in to watch!
TamikoK40897
ReplyDeleteI think the commercials is what sets football aside from all other sports. Although they do have commercials leading up to the NBA Finals, but I think football by far receives more media attention and has more spectators than any other sport.
CindyH47
ReplyDeleteThe advertising (for and during the super bowl) is insane. In January every other commercial you see has something to do with the Super Bowl. The media hypes is up so much, stores and restaurants have Super Bowl specials, and even grocery store commercials seem to cater to the football crowd that month. There are also many many people who watch the Super Bowl for the commercials. This sounds weird, but the amount of money those advertisers pay for that spot, they make sure the commercials are good!
Jaime H 96 online in response to sylvenna h. 96
ReplyDeleteI agree that watching the Superbowl is like an American holiday. It is a reason to get together, make great food, and drink tasty beverages.
TamikoK40897 in response to AnnaM42
ReplyDeleteI like the comment about SuperBowl Sunday being considered a "holiday." And yes, regardless if you like football or not, being around friends and family, eating and drinking, and watching the funny commercials, makes it all worth while.
CindyH47 in response to CarolynW
ReplyDeleteI hadn't even thought about the half time show! Duh! They do get huge stars to perform in it, and that also draws another group of people into the Super Bowl. There might even be people watching to see if anything happens like it did with Janet Jackson a few years ago. "Wardrobe malfunction" my foot!
maureenG62
DeleteI think the Superbowl has turned into a huge marketing event. With the Holiday of Christmas being over, the retailers want to keep the spending momentum going.
Candiss R.98
ReplyDeleteThe Superbowl has advertisements and the best commercials ever. Half time show is also a big thing. I'm not a sports fan but this is like a holiday to people.
Molly K 98
ReplyDeleteIn response to Tamiko K 97
I completely agree with you! Even if you do not like sports there are all the funny commericals and great food and just being around the ones you love. The enivronment is just fun and full of spirit.
Antonio C 96 (online)
ReplyDeleteThis is so easy it's called marketing. All these major companies associated with the NFL spend millions and millions of dollars to advirtise their product during the game becuase football gets more attention. And why? Football is talked about more than any other sport in this country (exclude soccer/futbol if your outside the US). Even if you don't like the sport you would still hear about it. Whether it's TV, internet, radio, billboards etc...And also you would see these celibrities be at the game or perform during half-time and yes people will tune in for that. Now I want to get back to the company's products they advirtise, the commercials. People probably talk about these the most because they are: funny, creative, smart, heart-breaking, memorable, or just stupid. And this will continue on if football gets this much attention. Can the other sports compete with it? Well 1st the marketing has to be better and people have to tune in. I love basketball & soccer but when the NBA Finals come on it doesn't get as much as attention as the Super Bowl. Same with the World Cup at least in this country. Go outside in the US during the world cup and see for yourself. I was in Brazil during in the 1998 world cup and it was unbelievable of what the celabrations i saw
robin 07 The super bowl is just plain fun...even for those who have not a clue what is going on...talk about the power of a crowd...you root ...you cheer...you eat...socialize...make bets at work... it is an escape from reality....it is just fun...there really is not justification for it...it just is
ReplyDeleteJoseph C 96
ReplyDeleteI think that football gets so much attention because football is the ultimate sport. it has a little bit for everyone. the line is a bout strength, your backs are all about speed and agility, and your quarterback has to be smart yet very athletic, and your kickers have to have a very strong leg. Football is about being the best of the best in everyweay possible. So much money is invovled through out the season and especially during the actual super bowl game. All in all i think it is the best american sport. Other countries have their sports. South america and spain love soccer.
Joseph C 96 in response to CindyH47
ReplyDeleteI agree it is amazing how much time and money is put into the super bowl just to advertise their products.
Nate H 92
ReplyDeleteThe fact that football is played only once a week and there is only one championship game, not a series, makes each game played that much more important and thus draws a greater number of viewers, but aside from this, i really don't know how the Superbowl became so huge. Someone mentioned above that football has become more of a national pasttime, and I think it is a good point. While baseball has always been refered to as America's sport, football in both high schools and colleges draws the crowds. Parents and students alike pack the stadiums, the marching band is there, food and souveniers are sold, cheerleaders do their thing, in short, most of the school is mustered for every game, and this certainly has an effect on the sports popularity, both immediately and in the long run.
Then there is the sport itself; in comparison to baseball, football is more physical, faster-paced and this is commonly associated by most people with a greater degree of pure athleticism. On top of that, the concept and rules of football are more simple than that of baseball, and this lends it greater popular appeal. How many people can accurately explain the workings of the infield fly rule or what constitues a baulk? If baseball is football's main competitor for the spotlight, football has simplicity and hard-hitting action on its side.
Why not basketball then? It also mobilizes a big part of the school in high-school and college, and is certainly action packed and simple in concept. But a gym cannot fit nearly as many people in it as a stadium, and the action in basketball is not as rough as that in football. This, I think, also plays a role in football's popularity; you get to watch people hit each other as hard as they can while they also play a game. Whatever can be taken from it, football is certainly more violent than any of its closer competitors for popularity.
Angelia D 98(ONLINE) in response to Jennifer B 98 – I 100% agree with you. I’m not really a football fan either, or a sports fan at all. I watch a lot of what I do just to spend time with my husband. I do like the energy that the super bowl produces, and I have to say I watch it only for the commercials and the half time show. I don’t understand the money paid for the adds, but I do love them and I think the fact that it is only ONE game has a lot to do with much of the buzz of it.
ReplyDeleteAngelia D 98(ONLINE) I have looked over so many remarks to try and figure out which way to go with my remarks. I don’t like sports unless it is watching my kids. I don’t understand many of the rules and often have to ask my husband why something was called the way it was. Still I find myself sitting with him (a good way to spend time with him) every year when the Super Bowl is on watching it. So much is made of this ONE game to decide who the best is for the season. This ONE game is the game everyone would love to have tickets to. This ONE game packs more sports bars I would wager than the final 4, World Series, or Stanley Cup series combined, I think for that very reason; It is ONE game. What a great marketing device it is, ONE game.
ReplyDeleteNicola F 97(Online) in response to Merry B
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you... it took me away from reality for a few hours.
Bjorn S. 67
ReplyDelete4.I think what makes the super bowl so much more popular than the rest of the sports final series, is that the commercials compounded with the excitement of the sport make it more entertaining to watch. Baseball is very slow with moments of excitement maybe. I enjoy playing it, but hate to watch it. Basketball is exciting to watch but the players seem to be oversensitive to fowls, and trying to get to the free throw line.The amount of money that is spent on the super bowl is off the charts from the halftime show to the money businesses pay to have their commercials watched during the game. It is just a more entertaining media then the rest of the sports.
Devin K. 98
ReplyDeleteOf course the commercials are what set it aside from all other championships and because of this that why some people even watch it. Now because the commercials are so popular the marketing companies will paid those millions of dollars to advertise because that's the main reason people are watching. And for those that are football fan and watching the game, it makes it more entertaining for them to watch.
Devin K. 98 in response to Anna K. 42
ReplyDeleteI agree,it is much like a holiday. Who doesn't want to gather and spend time with the people they love and partake in some great food!? I have even thrown one myself and had a great time doing it. I am like you too when it comes to watching football. I don't watch during the regular season but you better believe that I'm going to try and find a Superbowl party to go to if I'm not the one throwing in myself!
Mary H. 97
ReplyDeleteI think football is so big because it is one of the oldest sports around. Sports are something that bring people together and football is one sport that most people enjoy no matter where they're from. Although I am not the biggest football fan, I do enjoy to go watch the Super Bowl or other big games with a group of people and eat good food. Football is a way for people to get together and have fun for the longest part of the year. Baseball season doesn't last as long and doesn't have as many teams and I think that's another reason it has become less popular. Football has many more teams that are televised. Therefore, more people can watch it and share the sport with their family.
Mary H 97. in response to Devin K. 98
ReplyDeleteI agree that he commercials are what make the Super Bowl so big. Many people who don't really enjoy the sport watch just for the funny commercials.
Kobra,
ReplyDeleteYou hit the nail on the head with the Super Bowl being all about business. I agree that the business aspect is what plays primarily into the huge uproar of excitement and special events that carry out during Super Bowl games. If we were to take a poll, I bet most women would say the watch to see what creative marketing is going to be used in the product commercials.
I believe football has for some reason, settle in and supremed as America's top rated sport. With that being said, companies, product researchers and advertising gurus decided to capitalize off of that aspect. Throughout Football season, you have a large number of families, men, women, co-workers and such, gathering to watch the Sunday/Monday football games. Many people have little interest in the actual game, however, Football becomes an excuse to gather, drink, eat, form fantasy football games and place bets. Football championships built that level of celebration and anticipation. Super Bowl is the moment at which the reasons mentioned earlier come to a peak. Homes, bars and restaraunts gather in the masses for people to view the best of advertising campaigns and commercials. While football is a beloved sport of choice for most, the hoopla surrounding the Super Bowl is more a matter of marketing at it's best. We have seen something similar built over the recent years with the Victoria's Secret Annual Fashion Show. Let's not forget the fact that many of the top football players have female fan bases. Tom Brady was voted with his wife and VS model, Giselle, as one of the top most influential couples. Therefore pop culture and social media have made many of our Football stars the center of product campaigns! This all together creates mass media interest!
ReplyDeleteAkia G. 97 I agree that superbowl reigns supreme at the end of the season, over other sports. I firm;y believe that the mass media plays a major role. The media focus more on the superbowl because of higher monetary results.most expensive based on the seconds. As we have learned in the text, the media shapes out mind, thoughts and decisions to a great extent. Its a culture in itself. We all conform and want to belong to that subgroup. It is in all very intertaining. Of coutse we a s a society have been deeply shaped and molded. It will remain the leader for a long time..
ReplyDeleteAkia G. 97-in response to, Devin K 98--The advertisements are a great motivator and the interest to be entertained is overwhelming. Yes, there is large monies that is spent and the hype is there to stay.
ReplyDeleteAssel. O 96
ReplyDeleteFootball itself is firmly embedded into American culture, which is hugely supported via college allegiances. This evolved and expanded to include the professional teams. The Super Bowl itself is the culmination of this; however, I feel that the level of attention it garners is largely a self-fulfilling prophesy. The huge media hype surrounding it generates a lot of attention and attracts viewers, which in turn generates more hype and commercial interest. Football, I think is set apart in American culture; beyond that, the Super Bowl is only set apart to the degree it is by its commercial ties.
Mark (40892)
ReplyDeleteI believe the fact that there is no series in football, including the championship, makes it appealing to a broad audience. The draw for a lot of people is that they don't have to like either team and follow them throughtout a 5 to 7 game series (which would be boring for a non fan) to enjoy the final game. Many people that do not follow football the enitire season sit down to enjoy the Superbowl, mostly for the marketing and the halftime show. I believe that the sport of football suffers from the fact that they don't play series like every other sport. With a 1 game division championship and a 1 game league championship it hard to ever say that the best 2 teams played in the Superbowl. This year was a good example of that. It's hard to argue with the fact that the Patriots were the best team in the AFC, but were the Giants the best team from the NFC? Well with a 9W - 7L record I would argue that the Packers (15W - 1L), Saints (13W - 3L), and the 49ers (13W - 3L) were all better teams. Given the oppertunity to prove it in more than 1 game I believe they would have. Especially, given the fact that all 3 of those teams beat the Giants in the regular season. Any team can beat any other team on any given day / night in any sport. Doing it once proves nothing other than luck. Ultimatley football as a sport suffers from this regularly do to the lack of division and championship series. But they would suffer the same fate as every other sport, with only fans of the 2 opposing teams to market to if they did. I believe football is the posterboard for sports but never will be as true to its fans as the other storts.
LOVELY A.(ONLINE)
ReplyDeletei think that the super bowl is a big event for america. its a big party for the big game. people throw big parties and go big for the superbowl. television is into the commercials and many of them are for entertainment and providing companies the chance to advertise their product. the superbowl is a very popular event being that people are going crazy over it, lines in the grocery store are extremely long, driveways are packed, jerseys are hanging,teams are being displayed. its just a big and fun event for all americans that enjoy football and their favorite teams
Lovely A.(ONLINE) In response to Mary H 97
ReplyDeletei totally agree with you Mary,im not really into football. but is exciting to see how people get into it and all the advertising,purchases,parties etc people go through just to enjoy one game at the end of the season. it brings all cultures,races,together.
D.loney 44
ReplyDeleteI love football and watching the pre games all the way to the Super Bowl is the best. I am a die hard fan. I love the Falcons till I die. But majority of sports fans are football fans. I think basketball has gotten very hollywood and overrated. They have a 7 games series and it doesn't need that much. The super bowl commericals play a big part also, a lot of people watch the super bowl for the commercials. I do not know much about Hockey but I do love football!!!!!
Steven T 53 night class 6-7:15 TR
ReplyDeleteSuper bowl is a big party. Myself coming from another country it was very interesting everyone get so pomped up for the last game. Now i do the same thing with my friends tailgate,grillout, go to the games. I dont have a team but i love the experience of the super bowl. Funny how everyone likes to watch commercials and the half time show is always something special.
Shalon H. Online 67
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion the commericals and the performances set the superbowl apart from any other sports finals. People really look forward to seeing the half time performances, especially after the Janet Jackson mistake duringher performance. It's also interesting to see who will sing the Star Spangle Banner. It's a time when familys really get together and enjoy their Sunday. Also the superbowl only has one final game, while basketball you dont really know what day the championship game will be.
OLIVERIO VASQUEZ
ReplyDeleteI think the super bowl is so popular far beyond the other sports because even people who dont watch the sport know they can still watch the halftime show or the commercials. the big companies spend alot of money into this commercials and their guaranteed to be good and people know that
The super bowl has a lot of other things associated with it besides the game itself. The halftime show and commercials are as talked up before and talked about after than the football by many fans. I can't think of another sport where there is that much hype. The hype is all to get more people exposed to the commercials, because thats where a lot of money comes from. Ticket sales and merchandising i'm sure accounts for a lot of revenue but generating millions of dollars in seconds is pretty fascinating.
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ReplyDeleteThe Super Bowl is as American as apple pie, hot dogs, and Chevrolet. In terms of marketing, the Super Bowl is so popular because of the massive viewership that each 30 second ad reaches. Since it is a one game championship, every one tune in to the Super Bowl, while many people will watch highlights or just miss the game altogether in the long championship series that the other major sports play. In the other sports, many people do not watch unless their team is involved, but for the Super Bowl everyone watches regardless of team affiliation. This creates the media frenzy every year over which commercials will make it to the "Big Game".
In terms of marketing, the Super Bowl is the event of the year. No other event can even come close to its influence, and that is why the Super Bowl has such a huge marketing presence.
Fese E01 in response to Misty H92
ReplyDeleteI agree wwith you, the best part of football/super bowl to me are the funny commercials than come on and some times the half time performances depending on who is performing.
Fese E01
ReplyDeleteI am not a big fan of football however, I do watch it every now and then mostly because of the commercials and performances during half time. I think it is a little crazy how much people spend on the super bowl event, and the extremes they go through but I can respect that they enjoy it. I think it is also a good way for businesses to make money.
becca jobe t/r 6:00
ReplyDeleteI belive in all honesty, that people need just one more day to have an excuse to b.s, drink and watch television. Its a huge way for businesses to market their products in the most seductive, humorous way they can imagine. I dont find the superbowl to be traditional in any sense. But I do believe that since it is such a world wide event, people will continue to buy in, tune in, and watch all because its what is "tradional" in the eyes of others.
The Super Bowl is a one-of-a-kind event. Its only real purpose is to entertain and to advertise, and yet so many people watch it that don't even care about the supposed "real meaning", that is, the game itself. Marketers have, through some work of genius, made us look forward to their latest ploys for our business. This festival is really a celebration of consumerism.
ReplyDeleteBrian D. Hulsey, Sociology, Chattahoochee Tech
ReplyDeleteFootball is more closly related to warfare than any other sport. a mix of competitive sport and brutality makes it the most exciting sport to watch and bet on.
I do not like watching any sports on T.V. But i think that what sets football aside from the other sports is that violence can happen and there are just a lot of fans for football. There are more fans for football in USA than there are for any other sport which that explains why they would have the highest amount of hype.
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