Sports Widow Journal

The Super Bowl: What Dat?

February 3, 2010 5:35 PM | 0 Comments

This is the question I used to ask myself before the conversion, before I broke ranks with sports widows everywhere, before I stopped loathing the Super Bowl. Only, I'd actually say: "What's that?" since I'm not from Louisiana. Five years ago, I decided to embrace this event instead of shun it, to connect with my inner sports fan (as small and dwarfed as it is). Oh, and what rewards!!!

I still could care less about who's playing, who wins, whether it's the New Orleans Saints marching in or the Indianapolis Colts. The football game aspect is just a sideshow. Now, I focus on the opportunity to socialize and introduce new snack cuisine to my repertoire. This event presents me with the opportunity to explore Louisiana gumbos or shrimp stews or Po Boys (my husband is Cajun) or I can make tropical drinks that have a sunny Florida inspiration or I can make something Hoosiers would eat. I was born in Indiana and spent my summers there growing up, but I don't know WHAT to do with that. Help me out here. Green bean casserole? Jello with suspended marshmallows and canned fruit?

So, yes, I confess, I am looking forward to this Sunday. The creative television advertising, the ancient rock legends (Who Dat?), the Puppy Bowl, the opportunity to become reaquainted with Roman numerals. It's all good. But, please don't expect this tolerance to continue the rest of the year. After all, for one day I am unfaithfully yours,

The Sports Widow
aka Super Bowl 44 Sponsor

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