What's this Super Bowl hype about?
Well, Easy Bake, if you were more concerned with making hors dourves (et, I mean finger foods) for dad's Super Bowl party that you were with the game, then you've come to the right place.
The Super Bowl game is to straight men (and ambiguously straight females) as the Oscars are to gays and ambiguously straight male screen fans. Each year the top teams from their respective divisions (more on that later) compete for the top honor in all of professional football: The Super Bowl ring.
Super Bowl XLIV will take place Sunday, February 7, 2010, at 6:00 PM (ET) (kick off) on CBS.
Think of this championship match as a battle for Best Picture, but instead of secret votes flying in unknown ballot boxes, the nominees have to duke it out on stage. Therein lies the spirit of the Super Bowl game: competition and numero uno bragging rights. And for this particular phenomenon called the Super Bowl, the competition reaches well past the end zone. Football fans spent the entire Fall cheering, cursing, crying and rejoicing for their favorite teams. A win for their team in this big game (the championship game) garnishes bragging at the office, with family and rival friends.
Still a field goal short of understanding football?
Don't fret. The pigskin pompous isn't the only one that can enjoy the play-by-play action this year. Here's all you need to know about American football from About.com Guide to Football James Alder: Already a football fan?
Of course, not all gay man are void of football knowledge. In fact, there are plenty of gay fans itching for pro ball. I have first-hand experience. It's known in my circle of friends that Alex, one of my best buddies, is not to be disturbed when the Bears are playing or even being talked about on ESPN. He's beyond a die hard fan and he's openly gay. Of course his team isn't playing for the ring this year, but rest assured he'll be glued to the tube this Sunday.
So, let's spike the stereotypes and get down to Super Bowl business. I pulled some great articles from James Alder, including history, stats and previous Super Bowl MVPs to quench your thirst for more football. May the best team win!
- Super Bowl XLIV Preview
- Future Sites of the Super Bowl
- Super Bowl History
- All-Time Standings
- Most Valuable Players
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