Illustration by Carolyn Brown
The Super Bowl is upon us once again, and the two teams facing off against each other for the Lombardi Trophy are the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs.
As an avid fan of the NFL, my calendar is cleared a year in advance for the second Sunday in February.
I was surprised to hear that some people don’t even watch the Super Bowl, but that shouldn’t even be a question.
Everyone that’s anyone should watch this game. Yes, the Bay Area is once again not represented in the Super Bowl, but just because the local team isn’t in the game doesn’t mean people should not watch it.
Not only do most people watch it because they enjoy football, but it’s a once-a-year special tradition for Americans.
Some decide to take time off work the whole weekend and the following Monday so they can relax and have a good time watching America’s game.
Some people don’t even like football but decide to watch the Super Bowl for the commercials. The Super Bowl is known for some of the funniest and most iconic commercials over the years.
The Super Bowl might be one of the only times viewers actually enjoy watching ads. Let’s be real, nobody likes watching commercials, especially if they are shown during shows on television, but when it comes to the Super Bowl, everyone is tuned in.
Another big reason to watch the game is for the halftime show. This year, pop icon Rihanna is the featured artist who many people grew up listening to.
Rihanna recently has been on a seven-year album hiatus. What better way to make her return none other than the big game itself where almost all eyes of the country will be on her performance?
Personally, I am excited to see her perform some of her biggest hits. In terms of the game itself, every year is different.
One never knows what type of game we will see, whether it will be a complete blowout or a nail-biter.
The 2022 Super Bowl was watched by 99.18 million viewers in the United States while NBA Finals averaged only 12.4 million viewers in six games according to a Statista study.
The Super Bowl, to me, has always been a good time even if it’s between two teams I don’t like.
I just enjoy the big game every year and hope for an actual battle between the two teams and not just a blowout.
The most recent performances over the years have been fantastic as well and I expect no different this year with Rihanna.
I firmly believe the Super Bowl is such a big event, and I believe that Super Bowl Sunday and the Monday after should be a national holiday in the U.S. since it is mainly watched in the states.
This Sunday will be a day that many will tune-in and watch even if it’s just for a quick minute.
The Super Bowl is one of the most talked about events every year including all the buzz leading up to the event.
I hope we can all enjoy a fantastic game, performances and all the commercials coming out of it.