Who Cares Bowl XL?
filed in Sports on Jan.31, 2006
So I was thinking about what I would be doing this Sunday, since it is Super Bowl Sunday… I have a few options of get-togethers with family, friends, etc… but it just dawned on me. I have absolutely zero interest in this year’s Super Bowl XL. I have zero stake in either team, have not followed either team’s season and could honestly care less about who wins. What makes it worse is that this can only mean one thing: I don’t enjoy watching football as much as other sports.
I can watch a baseball game even if the Yankess aren’t playing. I can watch a hockey game if the Devil’s are not skating. I can even watch entire soccer (futbol) games in foreign languages. But this Super Bowl has absolutely no draw for me this year.
Maybe if the commercials were at a higher level than they have been in recent years that could get me to be more excited about tuning in. But, they’ve sucked pretty bad lately.
What about you? Are you excited for the Super Bowl? Are you even going to watch it?
January 31st, 2006 on 3:00 pm
I never prefer pro – but I’m rooting for the Steelers b/c my grandmother grew up there and we still have family there….that’s a reason, right?
January 31st, 2006 on 7:09 pm
Let’s go Steelers, Man, what happened to the Giants in their play-off game? I didn’t even see Eli on the feild. Was he their? The Devils have been playing well lately. I am a big Broduer, Gionta, Parise fan. But I could never rout for them over the Maple Leafs. Oh yeah, this is supposed to be about football. Steelers win 34-24.
February 1st, 2006 on 8:26 am
You could not have mirrored my sentiments any better Ken. I don’t even hate either of these teams (my Giants blew it against Seattle). Therefore I believe this year, the girls will be in bed at 7 and Lisa and I will have a quiet evening together with the game on in the background, should it be interesting.
February 1st, 2006 on 10:36 am
Kenny:
This Superbowl is going to be great. Besides you should be rooting for Seattle since that’s the first place you ever saw or got to hike on real mountains in your entire life. GO HAWKS!
February 1st, 2006 on 11:59 am
Whoa… Easy there, J-wild. That was sucker-punch. Kenny didn’t deserve that one.
February 1st, 2006 on 2:19 pm
Kate – yes, that’s a reason to root for the Steelers.
Brenton – no use trash talking the Giants. I’m a Jets fan (even worse, I know)
Jason – sounds like we’re going to a party afterall.. but something tells me I’d rather do what you’re doing.
J-Wild – Hiking in Seattle was fun and all… but nothing about my visit made me love the city for their football team.
DigiGirl – no use defending me. He’s taken more abuse than that from me. 🙂 Welcome back from the Amazon. Can’t wait to read about it on your blog.
February 2nd, 2006 on 9:40 am
Yeah, I was just thinking I can’t believe it is this Sunday already. We have no plans to watch it anywhere and really havent had any invites so i dont think many people are doing anything this year. However, it is Mike’s mom’s b-day on Sunday so i guess we will be watching it there as we celebrate her b-day.
February 3rd, 2006 on 8:47 am
Not only is it worth rooting for Seattle because they (supposedly) represent one of the most amazing places but also because they are team that has never been to the big game and deserve to be there–finally. Seattlites rarely get to root for the home team with the hope of ultimate success so Sunday is a big exciting deal for all of us!!!
February 3rd, 2006 on 5:14 pm
Kenny, I wasn’t trying to talk trash. I was liking the Giants in that game. But here is a great reason to watch and cheer for the Steelers. Watch the video, it seems pretty authentic to me:
http://www.revolution242.com/blog/2006/01/steelers-celebrate-with-thanksgiving.html
February 3rd, 2006 on 6:28 pm
Brenton – that was awesome. Thanks for the link.