The Super Bowl really is a glimpse into the American soul

[steve2470]

I'm not saying ALL Americans, and I know many of we DU posters do not subscribe to the obvious and more subtle themes of the Super Bowl. Isn't the Super Bowl THE most watched program all year ? That says a lot right there. More than a Presidential address, more than any sitcom, more than any mini-series, more than any comedy!

I'm really happy Lady Gaga had some very positive messages in her show. She really is a nice person and a great singer!!!

[The River]

1. Just Another Nationalistic Ritual

to reinforce the "American Myth".
Two groups (tribes) wage symbolic combat for possession
of a "fertility" symbol (egg shaped object) and bring
it back to their "end zone" as symbolic Vestal Virgins
cheer from the sidelines.

[Thirties Child]

2. LOL!!!!!!!!!

[Croney]

3. Ah, my Desperado song.

if you're a Seinfeld fan.

We skipped the light fandango
Turned cartwheels cross the floor
I was feeling kinda seasick
But the crowd called out for more.

Cheers! 🥂🥂🥂

[Wolf Frankula]

5. No, It's Two Gangs Fighting over Pig

Why not cut pig in half, both gangs eat.

Wolf

[starshine00]

6. isn't that the human condition in a nutshell though..

great way of putting it, (and solving it), seems so simple

[rug]

4. God, I hope not.

[rurallib]

7. In the last 30 years maybe more no other networks put

anything else on worth watching. So if you want to watch TV on Superbowl Sunday out of hundreds of channels there is only one thing to watch.