WHAAAASSSSAAAAAAAA?

That was one of the commercials that originally aired on Super Bowl Sunday a few years back. I know that there was a product involved, but at the moment it is not clear what that product was. Most likely beer. There will, no doubt, be more of these great commercials debuting tonight during Super Bowl 40 (not to be confused with Super Bowl Extra Large). If it wasn't for the Super Bowl, the average person would have no use for Roman numerals.

Every year we meet at David's house (where the projection TV lives) to enjoy the game, the half-time show, and the new commercials. The kids run around and make noise; the food is hot, brown, and plentiful; and, the game is on two TVs and the internet. Despite not being a fan, I enjoy watching it. I just don't follow the commentary or statistics of each team or individual players.

I'm not an avid sports fan, nor do my friends expect me to be. John and Dane do a good job of explaining the finest points of the game to me as I have questions, and they manage to do so without making me feel like a loser. Chuck and David enjoy the game, the food, and staying ahead of the announcers. Others successfully pretend not to be annoyed by my lack of enthusiasm for the culture surrounding the game. I love them all for their part in this annual ritual. GO TEAM!