It’s the big snackdown! super sunday! Woot! Woot!
Well, folks, it's time to gear up for the big game, the Superbowl! This year, we've got a showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs, with Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes leading their respective teams to battle it out on the field.
History will be made when the two African American quarterbacks lead their teams onto the field. It's never happened before, and it is a pretty big deal. We will also witness two outspoken Christian men guiding their teams, which is heart-warming if you are a person of faith. The two quarterbacks' combined age is the youngest in Superbowl on record as well.
To boot, the two young men just might have the prettiest smiles in the league! When the ball is snapped, they simply show those pearly whites, and the defensive lineman feel all warm and fuzzy. It distracts them just enough to get the throw off before being trounced.
Hurts can "hurt" you with a quick side-step and a sprint down the field, which means you must defend against a double threat. Mahomes could probably throw a football through a wall which is why he's been the MVP of the game.
Around 200 million of us will park in front of the flatscreen and stuff our faces with pizza, wings, chips, and dip. I'm not sure which is the greater risk to your health, getting hit by a 300-pound lineman or consuming enough fat and carbs to clog even the mightiest of arteries. It would also be a severe health risk to be a Chiefs fan in Philly this weekend. Philadelphia sports fans get out and out rabid at times.
Besides the two quarterbacks, there are also several other players on the field, but nobody knows who they are. Seems like it would be demoralizing to get the snot beat out of you for three hours guarding some little twit behind you who gets all the attention, but they don't seem to care. They just like hitting things with their massive shoulders.
And there are the kickers who win more games than any other position. It must be scary to try and kick a ball while an entire line of men twice your size wants to break you in half like a pretzel. It's a good thing they have rules about that sort of thing.
Rihanna will take the stage at halftime making millions happy, but the poor girl won't be paid a dime! It's good that she's worth about $1.4 billion, or she might not have enough money to buy a pizza during the game. And there are record sales: When Lady Gaga took center stage in 2017, her records sales increased by 1,000%, so don't get too concerned about this year's hero. Perhaps the appearance will sell a few records as well. Jennifer Lopez gained 2.3 million new followers across social media after she and Shakira headlined in 2020. Not bad for a ten-minute show. I personally like the puppy shows better than the live entertainment.
In the end, it doesn't matter who wins or loses or even what kind of entertainment is provided during halftime. The real reason we watch the Superbowl is for the commercials, right? We can't wait to see what kind of wacky ads the big companies will come up with this year, especially with a 30-second spot costing over $5 million!
What's your favorite ad? Hyundai's "Smaht Pahk" ranks among my highest. https://youtu.be/2e_9f5YbpPs And who could forget the Pepsi - "Elton John & Melanie Amaro" scene? https://youtu.be/iVoUn8uFehg 817.9 Elton has been retiring for years now, which has slightly increased his net worth since the tour has netted $817.9 million so far. I'll bet you didn't get that much moola when you retired, but your gold watch is worth something. At least you won't be late for his concert or the game.
The Superbowl is America's showcase sporting event, but I'll still cling to March Madness. That’s what happens when you’re born in Indiana. The Superbowl event is small potatoes to the rest of the known universe. About 1.4 billion people watched the World Cup because they believe those guys are playing "real" football which makes perfect sense.
Superbowl Sunday is one of the most dismal days of the year for church attendance. More Americans will watch the players than the preacher, and there are plenty of pulpit players who would also rather be in front of the screen, but church boards frown on pastors skipping that day.
A few years ago, some geniuses devised an idea that changed everything for many congregations. Why not respond to our culture and call church that day Football Sunday? The event includes a tailgate party, football décor, funny commercials, and amateur commentators. At our church, we even had kegs . . . of root beer. The church smelled like wings for days, and people got to stuff their faces with healthy treats twice that day.
Our football Sunday became our third largest attendance of the year, behind only Jesus' birthday and his resurrection day. It's good to know You can still beat out football occasionally, Lord. Speaking of Jesus, I wonder if He watches the game? It would be tough for him to root for a team this year since both quarterbacks swear allegiance to Him. I guess He wins either way!
I wonder what kind of pizza He likes best? I hope they have pizza in heaven; that would be sweet. I'm sure He only partakes of cage-free, free-ranch wings, and organic chips. (Is there such a thing?) I assume He is environmentally conscience and 100% behind humane treatment of animals. After all, He owns it all, so He probably wants His creation cared for properly.
I hope you enjoy a "super" day on Sunday. If you are a Christian, take heart when the two team leaders point to the heavens and drop to the knee before and after the game, no matter who wins. We still have some influence in this crazy culture.
Live Inspired!
Don Mark
