How to Appear Interested in the Super Bowl

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Appear Interested in the Super Bowl

In just a few short weeks the pinnacle gaming event of the NFL, the 43rd Annual Super Bowl, will be broadcast. Millions of eager football fans will be gathering around high definition televisions in homes and sports bars across the nation to watch the game and party during this much-hyped American sporting event. Food and drink will be plenteous, emotions will be running high and fans of the winning team will have bragging rights for weeks to come.

Like so many others in this nation, you want to be able to participate in fun of these annual football festivities, but there is just one problem - you hate football. Don't sweat it. This article will give you all the tips you need to fake your way through the day and make people think you're really into it.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Some acting skills
A rudimentary knowledge of the game of football
An appetite for junk food and cheap beer

Step 1

Determine where you will watch the big game.
In order to take part in the Super Bowl festivities and maintain the illusion of being a fan, you are going to have to gather with a screaming bunch of football zealots on game day. Sorry, but that is just the way it is. In order to make the most of it, find out which of your friends are going to be hosting parties and choose the one that you know will have the best free party food and drink. This can sometimes be difficult if you have to choose, for example, between a party serving that awesome 6 layer bean dip and meatballs subs versus the other party serving guacamole and grilled bratwurst with caramelized onions. Choose very wisely.
Step 2

Pick a team to cheer for.
Even though you haven't watched even one football game all year and you really don't care which team wins, you are going to have pick a team to "cheer" for on this day. This is an important step or your bluff will be called immediately. You can choose by a simple coin toss, or just by picking the team whose name you think sounds the best. Some folks get a little more strategic in their selection process and choose to root for the team that is preferred by the host of the Super Bowl party. It's a safe method that may help you score some leftover food and ensure an invite for next year.
Step 3

Offer up occasional Super Bowl trivia to the other guests.
You will have to do a little homework for this step. If you want to keep people thinking you're a real football enthusiast, you will need to throw out a few football factoids here and there. A few bits of triva that many "football fakers" will find useful this year include, "Did you know that no Super Bowl has ever been scoreless at halftime?" or "Did you know that only two Super Bowls to date have been tied at halftime?". Of course, football trivia can change over time, so you may have to do more research next year.
Step 4

Feign enthusiasm for your team.
You may not know this, but fans of this popular game tend to get very worked up over their team's performance on this momentous day. In order to keep up appearances, you are going to have to occasionally cheer when "your team" does something right or when the other team does something wrong during the game. Since you probably have no idea what actually constitutes good or bad football performance, you'll have to keep one eye on your fellow fans and one eye on your h'ordeuvre plate. When your team's fans cheer, you must cheer. When they scorn the other team, you will have to do likewise. During the moments of high intensity, you may actually have to spew some food from your mouth or spill some of your drink while jumping up and shouting at the TV. This will make your act seem very convincing, but try not to stain your host's carpet or furniture.
Step 5

Play the part of an extreme fan.
If you do not have confidence in your performance on the day of the Super Bowl game, you may need to kick it up a notch with some added flair. Consider purchasing a team jersey or sports cap to wear to the party. It should be a bit worn to give the illusion that you've been a team fan for a long while. Try finding one at a goodwill store. Or, if you're feeling really nutty, try painting your face with your chosen team's colors in order to look like a war-painted warrior ready to engage in battle. Roar!!!
Step 6

Enjoy the day.
You may hate the game, but you'll be with good friends enjoying great food while watching some of the most expensive television commercials ever produced. Have a great day!