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So it’s the NY Giants against the much vaunted New England Patriots for the Super Bowl. If you have been reading my blog in the past, you know I like soccer. But there is something about the Super Bowl that gets me all excited. Is it the ads? Maybe. Is it the half-time show? Could be. But what I do know is I’m rooting for the Giants. Why? I’m a sucker for the underdogs. I’ve always rooted for the underdog which by the look of things, if not entirely obvious is the NY Giants.
Why do people root for the underdogs? Why do we find them appealing? If you ask what my reasons are, well, I like anomalies, the things in life that do not fit, the assumptions that can be overturned. That is why I often root for the underdog in sports. We seek to understand why people are drawn to the Rocky Balboas and the Davids (versus Goliaths) of the world. Some would say that those who are viewed as disadvantaged arouse people’s sense of fairness and justice — important principles to most people. Research also found that people tend to believe that underdogs put forth more effort than top-dogs, but that favorable evaluation disappears when the underdog status no longer applies, such as when people are expected to lose but have a lot of available resources.
Let’s talk about the great American party - Super Bowl Sunday. Why is Super Bowl Sunday one of the most celebrated day of the year? It is because the Super Bowl is the quintessential American holiday. In all of its gluttonous, lazy glory. It isn’t a Super Bowl party without pizza, wings or chili, and no one is going to complain, “Isn’t this what we had last year?” The ambiance pretty much amounts to having the largest quantity of television with the biggest screens possible, so as to make sure no one misses a play — or at least doesn’t miss any of the commercials. Super Bowl Sunday is also a fun respite from the long cold winter months.
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God asks Peyton Manning first: “What do you believe?” Peyton thinks long and hard, looks God in the eye, and says, “I believe in hard work, and in staying true to family and friends. I believe in giving. I was lucky, but I always tried to do right by my fans.” God can’t help but see the essential goodness of Peyton, and offers him a seat to his left.
Then God turns to Eli Manning and says, “What do you believe?” Eli says, “I believe passion, discipline, courage and honor are the fundamentals of life. I, too, have been lucky, but win or lose, I’ve always tried to be a true sportsman, both on and off the playing fields.” God is greatly moved by Eli’s sincere eloquence, and he offers him a seat to his right.
Finally, God turns to Tom Brady: “And you, Tom, what do you believe?” Tom replies, “I believe you’re in my seat.”
Teehee.
Brace yourselves folks, Super Bowl fever starts now. Although one of my favoritest NFL players is Randy Moss. Remember him mooning the livid crown in Lambeau Field 2 seasons ago? Priceless. Sorry Randy but I’m rooting for the Giants. NY Giants for the motherfuckin’ win!!!!
