Super Bowl Culture

By Lilly Martinez

The Super Bowl is the final game of every NFL season and is beloved by many people. Since 2022, the game has been played on the second Sunday of February. Previously, the game was played on the first Sunday of February. It is a time for those who enjoy football to sit down and watch an exciting game, and a time for those who don’t to get together with friends and family. 

Along with the playing of the game, the Super Bowl also consists of a half-time performance each year by a talented artist and many entertaining ads by different companies. Some viewers of the Super Bowl watch purely for these exciting extras.

Both the ads and musical performances constantly bring lively conversations to social media and news sites. Judgment and praise are given and opinions overtake every conversation. 

Each year, millions of people around the world watch the Super Bowl, but this year the number was especially high. Over 123 million people streamed the game this year, making it the second most viewed program in the history of television; after the moon landing over half a century ago. 

With football fans gathering around to see their favorite, or least favorite, teams play in such an intense game, it creates a great sense of togetherness. The Super Bowl is more than just a football game. It is a time for people to spend time with their loved ones. 

Oftentimes people celebrate by coming together and eating food, wearing team colors, and watching the game. Jerseys are worn, homes are decorated, and social media posts are made. 

Depending on which teams win or lose, social media after the Super Bowl can become a battlefield. People celebrating, congratulating, and criticizing the teams and each other fill comment sections. With this comes wonderful friendships from agreeing opinions or enemies from differing opinions. The Super Bowl brings people together around the world every year, but also divides them in an entirely new way.