As February 11 approaches, we will see a rise in attention within the football community. We will focus on the top viewership event, the Super Bowl, highlighting the San Francisco 49ers, and the Kansas City Chiefs. Over the past 58 Super Bowls, we have noticed many patterns of people’s traditions: seeing family/friends, going to restaurants, making bets, and more!
Celebrating With Others
A popular tradition during the Super Bowl is going out and socializing with friends or family. Many people take advantage of the Super Bowl to see their loved ones and even if they might not watch the game, it is a good chance to interact with others.
At Roxbury High School, we see a common pattern regarding how people celebrate, and what the Super Bowl means to them. “My Mom used to be a big fan, but now I only watch if I am invited to somebody else’s house.” Ms. Kalodner, an English teacher, states, “So for me, it’s not about football, it’s about hanging out and eating snacks.”
“I want Taylor Swift to win,” Mr. Bewalder tells us, “Ever since my kids were born we’ve always had an appetizer dinner. We just watch as a family because they go to bed early anyway so we can’t go anywhere since they have school.”
However, the Super Bowl can often create conflicts, since it is on a Sunday, “Usually I have a party, but this year I can not because of my musical rehearsal,” Logan Bastch, a sophomore, upsettingly tells us.
Another popular tradition that families participate in is placing bets on who will be the first commercial, what time the first touchdown will be, who the Super Bowl MVP will be, etc. Avery Shluker, a sophomore, tells us that she and her parents do the Super Bowl squares, an intriguing way to stay excited during the game.
Half Time
A big part of the Super Bowl is the halftime show; many people love watching it – even if they do not enjoy football. In Super Bowl 58, Usher (feat. R&B Legend) will perform for all of America. Usher is best known for his songs, “Yeah!,” “OMG,” “Love in This Club,” “My Boo,” and many more.
It is common for people to need help understanding how football works. This is part of the reason that the halftime show is so popular – it is easier for people to make conversation about. Gabriela Henriquez, a sophomore, tells us, “The only part of the Super Bowl that I watch is the halftime show, I don’t understand football so I think this is a good alternative for me.”
“I like watching the halftime show more than the actual football, since I am more interested in that,” Sophie Sanders, a sophomore tells us, “especially if I am a fan of their music, like Bruno Mars, The Weeknd, or Jennifer Lopez, and Shakira.”
Popular Foods
Something that many people look forward to during the Super Bowl is the food/drinks that will be served during a Super Bowl party. Some of the most common foods include wings, chili, jalapeno poppers, pigs in a blanket, and more. There are many types of foods, the most common are dips with much variety: bean, onion, buffalo chicken, chili, crab, etc.
Valerie Alonso, a sophomore, says her favorite part of the Super Bowl is to, “Eat food, that’s literally it.” Alonso’s favorite foods/drinks to have are, “pizza, soda, chips, and dip,” popular with many other of her friends as well.
“Nachos and wings are my favorite,” Gabriela Henriquez states. Henriquez tells us that her favorite part of the Super Bowl is to try new foods and drinks, “I liked the cherry coke I tried last year.”
Conclusion
Even though there can only be one winner in the end, you can still have fun through the experience. Whether it is rooting for your favorite football team, seeing your friends/family, placing bets, watching the halftime show, or eating food, there is something for everyone.
