Football, as I have lamented in the past, is not my favorite sport! All the hype, pre-game shows, pre-game commentary and whatever else is associated with the Super Bowl, not my cup of tea. On the other hand, I adore imagination! Cutting through the bull of watching grown men in overly tight clothing, trying to crush skulls, break bones, jump around strutting their stuff should they score or maim an opponent, congratulating each other with jumps, bumps, slaps, pats and punches to each others bodies, which I might add, would sideline an average person, perhaps mortally wounding others, all in the name of the great sport of football, no thanks.
This sport was probably the direct result of some wannabe war-monger or dictator, hell bent on destruction and/or control of the human race, instead realizing, there was money to be made. Isn't it all about marketing? I get the entertainment part, not the inflicting of pain, but the actual entertainment of the sport. As the camera spans the masses of humanity that have assembled, paying good money for this privilege, I find these fans, for the most part, hilarious. Much like the commercial for a cruise ship: Dad dancing up a storm, no text messaging, shirt hanging out, totally enjoying the moment, relaxing and shaking off all signs of any inhibitions, extremely relaxing! It is referred to as: supporting their team, perhaps it's just me. Football, boxing, including kick boxing.......although and quite possibly the ultimate form of athletisicm, with muscles bulging, honed and toned to the max for peak performance, so that the whole concept of the game, throwing, kicking and catching the PIGSKIN, scoring more points than your opponents, can be achieved. It's the blocking, tackling, picking up a body, slamming it to the ground, then jumping on top of the dazed and confused body, that has me baffled. On the other hand, those tight pants appear to be molded to the athlete's body, with every flex totally noticed by the masses viewing this performance. Perhaps, should a tear appear, a snap fall off, a stitch rip, now that would be exciting!
I watch for a reason, commercials! Imagination, creativity, technology and special effects have resulted in some of the most outstanding sales pitches produced. Not only do they showcase a product, they are for the most part, extremely entertaining. Elton John's pitch for Pepsi is a prime example. His self indulgences of outlandish costumes, gluttony of life's riches and wealth beyond anyone's wildest imagination and the fact that he is one helluva entertainer, will sell Pepsi. But beyond that, its downright fun to watch! Chevy on the other hand should practice what they preach. As I watched the Chevy truck rising from the ashes of apocalypse, the frogs falling from the sky, my thoughts were not, "I'm gonna buy me a Chevy," instead, just make me one that can survive the daily grind of driving to and from work, without fear of a recall.
Although a 2008 Chevy Malibu is my current vehicle of choice, my purchase of this vehicle was based on: it was named Motor Trend Car of the Year, it was made in America, gas mileage was good and so forth. Perhaps had I been allowed to put it through a few flips, take it sky-diving, bunge jumping or some other x-treme road test, the steering column at slow speeds wouldn't make a funny noise, which might lead to, yes, another recall. Point being, just produce a vehicle that is dependable. Which brings to mind another question...what is a recall? If I am caught speeding, as many drivers are each day, do I get a recall?
Madonna with her entourage of singers, dancers and gladiators, their muscles protruding, bodies honed and toned just like the ones now resting or receiving an ass-chewing in the locker room, were fun to watch. This thirty minute intermission a nice break from the bone crunching "action" of my least favorite sport....FOOTBALL! Many Super Bowls ago, Janet Jackson during her half time performance, suffered a wardrobe malfunction, planned or unplanned, it is still a vivid memory and a much talked about event. Should an athlete, with a well toned body, suffer the same wardrobe malfunction, now that would be an event remembered for years to come!
This sport was probably the direct result of some wannabe war-monger or dictator, hell bent on destruction and/or control of the human race, instead realizing, there was money to be made. Isn't it all about marketing? I get the entertainment part, not the inflicting of pain, but the actual entertainment of the sport. As the camera spans the masses of humanity that have assembled, paying good money for this privilege, I find these fans, for the most part, hilarious. Much like the commercial for a cruise ship: Dad dancing up a storm, no text messaging, shirt hanging out, totally enjoying the moment, relaxing and shaking off all signs of any inhibitions, extremely relaxing! It is referred to as: supporting their team, perhaps it's just me. Football, boxing, including kick boxing.......although and quite possibly the ultimate form of athletisicm, with muscles bulging, honed and toned to the max for peak performance, so that the whole concept of the game, throwing, kicking and catching the PIGSKIN, scoring more points than your opponents, can be achieved. It's the blocking, tackling, picking up a body, slamming it to the ground, then jumping on top of the dazed and confused body, that has me baffled. On the other hand, those tight pants appear to be molded to the athlete's body, with every flex totally noticed by the masses viewing this performance. Perhaps, should a tear appear, a snap fall off, a stitch rip, now that would be exciting!
I watch for a reason, commercials! Imagination, creativity, technology and special effects have resulted in some of the most outstanding sales pitches produced. Not only do they showcase a product, they are for the most part, extremely entertaining. Elton John's pitch for Pepsi is a prime example. His self indulgences of outlandish costumes, gluttony of life's riches and wealth beyond anyone's wildest imagination and the fact that he is one helluva entertainer, will sell Pepsi. But beyond that, its downright fun to watch! Chevy on the other hand should practice what they preach. As I watched the Chevy truck rising from the ashes of apocalypse, the frogs falling from the sky, my thoughts were not, "I'm gonna buy me a Chevy," instead, just make me one that can survive the daily grind of driving to and from work, without fear of a recall.
Although a 2008 Chevy Malibu is my current vehicle of choice, my purchase of this vehicle was based on: it was named Motor Trend Car of the Year, it was made in America, gas mileage was good and so forth. Perhaps had I been allowed to put it through a few flips, take it sky-diving, bunge jumping or some other x-treme road test, the steering column at slow speeds wouldn't make a funny noise, which might lead to, yes, another recall. Point being, just produce a vehicle that is dependable. Which brings to mind another question...what is a recall? If I am caught speeding, as many drivers are each day, do I get a recall?
Madonna with her entourage of singers, dancers and gladiators, their muscles protruding, bodies honed and toned just like the ones now resting or receiving an ass-chewing in the locker room, were fun to watch. This thirty minute intermission a nice break from the bone crunching "action" of my least favorite sport....FOOTBALL! Many Super Bowls ago, Janet Jackson during her half time performance, suffered a wardrobe malfunction, planned or unplanned, it is still a vivid memory and a much talked about event. Should an athlete, with a well toned body, suffer the same wardrobe malfunction, now that would be an event remembered for years to come!
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