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« on: February 06, 2005, 04:10:45 AM » |
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So what's all the fuss about, I read in the papers Brad Pitt has been paid gazillions of dollars to be in a beer advert for the middle of it. Why does everyone get so excited, is it the US version of the FA Cup (football trophy) because we don't get *this* excited about that  |
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Goofyjas
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« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2005, 04:28:40 AM » |
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it is the championship game!
comercials are like millions for 30 seconds. It is like the NBA finals, baseball playoffs..but only one game!
Football is a big sport here and this is it!
the whole season comes down to one game!
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« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2005, 04:53:39 AM » |
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It's the biggest sporting event in the US! People have big Super Bowl parties that they've planned for weeks. Everyone gathers around the big screen TV cheering (or booing) the teams. Betting on the outcome of the game is also very popular. And like goofyjas says, what other event could the television network sell 30 second commercials for millions!
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« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2005, 05:24:13 AM » |
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I hate to say it, but I would rather miss christmas than the super bowl.  But I am a mulit-faceted fanatic. ztaylork |
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« Reply #4 on: February 06, 2005, 06:07:13 AM » |
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I hate to say it, but I would rather miss christmas than the super bowl.
 Well then - I think it's going to be on UK TV, I might pop it on and see if I can suck in some of the atmosphere .... But if it wouldn't trouble you chaps too much do you think you could have it earlier so I don't get to bed too late  |
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« Reply #5 on: February 06, 2005, 07:36:15 AM » |
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It has practically become an American holiday. In fact, Super Bowl Sunday has the lowest crime rates of the year. It really is a National event- Those that love football or sporting tune in for the game, but other will watch just for the commercials. Because their are so many people watching the game, companies are willing fork out millions just for a few seconds of air time. The really neat thing is that companies really go for some creative commecials that are often very funny.
I happen to have a particular interest in this game, as I am a HUGE and lifelong Eagles fan. I live just under two hours from Philadelphia, and have grown up watching all my relatives root for the Eagles.
I know how absolutely crazy soccer fans are in Europe, so I doubt that this comes close to matching some of the better games their. But for those of you not from America, I would encourage you to tune for a few minutes at least.
Let's Go Eagles!
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« Reply #6 on: February 06, 2005, 09:07:13 AM » |
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Am I all alone here?? I have never liked football, and feel like everyone's scary Aunt on superbowl Sunday. (hence, an outcast)Thank goodness my spouse isn't a football fan either, so we're going out to dinner and seeing a movie tomorrow.
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Ed... Van Halen
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« Reply #7 on: February 06, 2005, 04:38:07 PM » |
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I'm a Brit, as you know, and I've seen each Superbowl for years now....awesome stuff. I actually follow the Atlanta Falcons when Sky show the games live.....what i think most Brits find so hard to comprehend about the Superbowl is that it crosses lines between fans....ALL fans of FOOTBALL watch the Superbowl whereas here, really, only fans of the teams involved and a few football neutrals watch the FA Cup because of the petty apathy that exists betwwen football fans here for any team other than their own...
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« Reply #8 on: February 06, 2005, 09:51:31 PM » |
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Thing is, we have our own Ads here in the UK so these amazing ads that have been paid millions for are completely lost on us. I'm not a big sports fan and so that makes the whole thing a lot less appealing to me....  |
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« Reply #9 on: February 06, 2005, 09:58:24 PM » |
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The thing is, the ads won't be all that good this year. Advertisers are running scared because of the Janet Jackson wardrobe incident during halftime last year, and now everyone is afraid to offend the "average" person watching the Super Bowl.
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« Reply #10 on: February 06, 2005, 10:02:13 PM » |
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Well put Ed!! As a New Englander I am rooting for the Patriots today along with everyone else in our area. For all you non Americans you have to realise that from childhood this game is looked up to as the ultimate achievement in football. As Ed said even if you are not a fan of the two teams playing you are watching the game as these are the two best teams fighting for the championship. The TV commercials and half-time show are great extras. I too wish the game came on earlier. It must be hard on you folks in England being 5 hours ahead of us with the game starting at 11:30 P.M. your time. |
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« Reply #11 on: February 06, 2005, 10:05:32 PM » |
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I'll be there!!! Despite having a 9am tutorial plus I'm going to see The Killers tonight at the NME Awrads tour in Cardiff, so my bed will be my best friend tomorrow!!!!
I'm backing Pats as Tom Brady is class!!
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« Reply #12 on: February 06, 2005, 10:10:24 PM » |
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Good call Ed but I hope you are not going to be a walking zombie tomorrow!! |
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« Reply #13 on: February 06, 2005, 11:42:37 PM » |
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oh yea the boys are going to the SB!! go eagles!! I'm backing Pats as Tom Brady is class!! Isnt he going threw a divorce?  Ihave waited 4 years for this day!! FOUR YEARS FOR THE BOYS TO GO TO THE SUPREBOWL!!! The pats need to go home, they have enough rings as it is!! But yea all football fans watch the game, bet on the game, pools are all over the place.. even non fans watch the game just because it is the superbowl! If you are from New england might as well just go to bed early!! McNabb to TO ( though I think him playing is stupid  ) TOUCHDOWN~!!! Anyway I am kidding.. I just hope it is a well played game and not a blow out, win or lose I am glad they made it this far..oh and please dont let it come down to a fieldgoal at the end because quite frankly I am sick of hearing about Vinatieris superbowl winning field goals |
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« Reply #14 on: February 07, 2005, 01:21:32 AM » |
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He's never been married, but I think he's had a few girlfriends in recent years. Maybe what you're thinking about is that his grandmother died earlier this week. Sorry to burst your bubble, Jas, but the Pats are going to win their third Super Bowl in four years tonight!  |
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« Reply #15 on: February 07, 2005, 01:26:54 AM » |
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well when if they lose I expect to see an apology! and then you change your icon to an eagle!
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« Reply #16 on: February 07, 2005, 01:31:56 AM » |
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I don't know...guess that depends what you'll do if the Pats win!
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« Reply #17 on: February 07, 2005, 03:25:14 AM » |
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We will see after the game I guess. But I made a promise that when they won the superbowl i would wear my jersey fo a week straight, and it has gone on today.. I dont plan on taking it off for 7 more days |
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« Reply #18 on: February 07, 2005, 03:42:05 AM » |
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Seven days? Ewww...  If the Eagles lose, perhaps I can email my avatar to you so you can use it here for a few days? |
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Roz
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« Reply #19 on: February 07, 2005, 04:54:51 AM » |
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We will see after the game I guess. But I made a promise that when they won the superbowl i would wear my jersey fo a week straight, and it has gone on today.. I dont plan on taking it off for 7 more days I wondered what that smell was   Hmm Jas I think if your team loses you should offer to do something too - like change your avatar or something - for a week  |
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