Why do some people feel they need to declare they are not watching the Superbowl?

[edhopper]

Last edited Sun Feb 11, 2024, 05:27 PM - Edit history (1)

I am watching because I like football. About 100 million other Americans are watching too. But that means a lot of people are not watching. This is all fine, free country and all. What people enjoy is up to them. Sometimes it comes up in conversation and people will say they are watching or not. It's all good.
But then there are those people who feel they must announce in public or social media that THEY ARE NOT WATCHING THE GAME, usually adding how they will be reading a book or seeing an art film. The condescension is palpable.
Not sure why this disdain is reserved for football or why they are so proud of themselves, but my thought is usually, go fuck yourself you sanctimonious blowhard.

Rant ended.

For those who have replied to explain why you don't watch. I think you missed the entire point of my post.

[Mossfern]

1. I will not be watching the Super Bowl

I feel that I must declare because of this OP

[Scrivener7]

131. Crap. Were we supposed to declare??

[Mossfern]

132. Given the sentiment of the OP

I felt the "need."
YMMV

[elleng]

2. Dunno. I am not watching because I don't care for football,

certainly when 'my' team's not in the game.

[yellowdogintexas]

120. I will not watch, because I do not like or understand football

I grew up in Kentucky where basketball is the Official State Religion and one can still find a high school here and there without a football team.

So it just ain't my thing.

[spooky3]

3. I'm hoping to see both Nancy Pelosi and Taylor Swift. :-)

[Raine]

4. I'm not watching because I don't like team sports

and I actually don't like sports in general. I only watch the individual sports in the Olympics. I like seeing people from all over the world compete.

[Beartracks]

38. Same here.

Just didn't grow up in a sports household, so never got into it. Also, there were no pro teams in my town anyway.

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[Rebl2]

96. Okey-dokey

I can’t stand summer Olympics. Like Winter Olympics though.

[MiHale]

5. Love football...I'm a Rabid Detroit Lions Fanatic...

And, of course, I’m watching those two loser teams play patty cake with each other.
Wouldn’t miss it.

[edhopper]

12. Sorry for your loss

[Lochloosa]

80. LOL

[MorbidButterflyTat]

14. I was rooting for the Lions

I really like Dan Campbell, and I think what the Rams did to Jared Goff stinks. I was so sorry they lost.

As a Bills fan, I feel your pain.

[edhopper]

19. This Dolphins fan says

hold my beer.

[MorbidButterflyTat]

82. Ouch!

Yeah. I'll buy you one.

[TheProle]

52. Always had a soft spot for the Lions

Their loss was crushing even for me.

[AZSkiffyGeek]

6. The vehemence with which some declare "they won't be watching"

Almost has a “show me on the doll where football hurt you” tone.
That does not apply to the respondents here, mostly just my FB feed.

[edhopper]

13. Yes

you got it.

[EllieBC]

114. lol exactly. Also, why do they think

anyone cares that they aren’t watching?

[tazkcmo]

128. Lol

That's funny!

[Happy Hoosier]

150. I can show you where where football hurts people....

.... just need a brain scan....

[Conjuay]

7. Well, Ed, now that you mention it.....

FOOTBALL?

eeewww

[edhopper]

17. Is that a

Soccer>Football reference?

[Conjuay]

34. No, I love soccer just as much. Golf too!

Fascinating stuff!

[edhopper]

40. I can't watch pro golf anymore

The Saudis destroyed it.

[stopdiggin]

8. Is this the place where I make my declaration ?

I have obviously been remiss ...

I also don't watch NASCAR, mixed martial, curling, downhill or skateboard ... Have been know to read a book occasionally ... I'll try to do better.
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[edhopper]

18. You are missing out

not watching Olympic Curling

[Conjuay]

37. Ed, you and I agree!

Hurling IS fascinating!

[NoRethugFriends]

69. So you should drink a lot

[LakeArenal]

47. From Wisconsin. Curling is great.

[Diamond_Dog]

54. I used to think curling was silly

Until one year I started watching it in the Olympics and realized all the strategy that goes into it, then I really got into it! now I think it’s great and look forward to seeing more Olympic curling!

[LakeArenal]

65. Yep. I like that the best curlers don't have to be 16 years old.

[Diamond_Dog]

83. +++ agree

[SarahD]

108. Yes it is.

When the president of my college proposed spending big bucks to build a super hyper ultra football program, I told him our athletic program should be hurling, curling, burling and twirling. He couldn't see the humor in my remark.

[ripcord]

59. I enjoy curling

When you get to where you understand the sport the strategy is fascinating.

[yellowdogintexas]

121. I love to watch curling. Don't know why but I do.

There is something just so off the wall about sliding a heavy stone down the ice and sweeping it with a broom that makes me feel good.

[edhopper]

122. It is the most exciting

slow sport in the world

[Lochloosa]

81. Curling is the BOMB!!!!

Excitement on ice.

[Daylily]

9. Self righteousness

I have to admit I’ve never watched the Kardashian group. So I do have self righteous tendencies. And I’m not a real big fan of many sports, especially those that destroy brains and bodies. However, this year with the Lions coming so close and the indomitable Taylor Swift, who I admire, I’m a gonna watch. Besides, hopefully it will take the spotlight off Orange Jesus for a few hours.

[MadameButterfly]

70. i have to admit I'm interested because of the Taylor Swift drama

and my husband will be thrilled.

Years ago my daughter was a cheerleader. She led us to watch her high school team win NY State. Fun to get to know the players and watch them perform a miracle. So I get that's what it's like for you guys who really know your stuff.

My daughter also introduced me to Taylor Swift even before the cheerleading years. So how could I miss this? And like the high school games, I'll enjoy the football too. I don't mean to compare the caliber of play but all athletes who can deliver an oblong ball 30 yards or more to the right person running at breakneck speed while in danger of attack is a miracle to me. My husband will happily explain who's who on the field.

[Irish_Dem]

10. I just found out which teams are playing in the Super Bowl.

I watch college ball, but rarely professional ball.

I knew one team must be from California since Pelosi was attending.
The other team, no idea.

But I know all about Taylor Swift having a boyfriend on one of the teams.
Which one I didn't know.

I am supposed to watch some of the Super Bowl tonight at a gathering at a friend's home.
So I am now up to speed.

[marybourg]

11. I always do my food shopping on SB Sunday,

to make up for not going on the Fri. Night just prior in order to avoid people shopping for SB entertaining and snacking.

[we can do it]

15. Dunno, I like cooking something yummy to share....

…drinks with friends. Funny and not so funny commercials. Halftime- oh and there’s a game, too💖💖💖 What’s not to like?

[TheProle]

16. Not only am I not watching

I don’t have a tv. I can’t stand being around anyone with one. I also reject radio and the mass communication of bystander conversation. I chopped off my hands as they are newfangled evolutional technology. This, of course, makes me intellectually superior to the knuckledraggers.

Actually will be watching and rooting for the Niners because I’m a Raiders fan and fuck the Chiefs.

[ProfessorGAC]

20. With You Nearly 100%

However,

The condescension is palatable.

Pretty sure you meant "palpable". You may be the victim of auto-type.

[edhopper]

23. I did

must have misspelled palpable and then spell correct gave me the wrong word. Not the first time that has happened, won't be the last.

[ProfessorGAC]

25. To You, And Everybody Else

I need to proofread more.

[edhopper]

30. I cant tell yuo

how mnay posts I right that have errers. I should have lerned by now to profread everythink.

[3catwoman3]

41. Brilliant!

[ProfessorGAC]

42. Well Played! (nt)

[cloudbase]

21. When making the pronouncement,

it's always a good idea to start off with "Am I the only one who. . .?"

[dweller]

28. Or AITA ?

🤔



✌🏻

[intrepidity]

22. When is it on?

So I can go out shopping to empty stores?

[Conjuay]

43. Former pizza delivery guy here.

You can be an ax murderer and show up for
the job interview with fresh blood on your ax, but as long as you are willing to work Superbowl Sundays you've got a job.

It's amazing how quiet the streets are during the game. Only ones out are food delivery people.

[Sympthsical]

89. Just got back from Costco

Pizza line is out in the parking lot somewhere.

I was there for milk, thank god.

[NJCher]

64. I have a different set of events and holidays

Superbowl Sunday: once a year opportunity to shop on a weekend in Northern NJ

Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter: Leaf blower-free days where one can garden in peace and quiet.

[LiberalFighter]

24. If my tv was working I would be watching.

Otherwise, I will have to wait until Tuesday.

[Demsrule86]

92. I cut the cord so it can be challenging to watch games but today I think Paramount is streaming it.

I digress though NFL + works on a phone...it is an app and not expensive. We wanted to watch the games. It would probably work on a tablet too. You can send it to your TV but in your case, you could just watch it on your device. If you have Google Home it works on that too. I think there may be a free trial for NFL+ not sure.

[Polly Hennessey]

26. I'm not watching because I don't like football.

All the rest of my family is huddled around the TV. I might sneak some snacks. Sorry, but I had to declare!!!!! 🥹

[RANDYWILDMAN]

27. Go Niners

and I always watch the game even after some devastating losses in the NFC championship game.

[edhopper]

31. Would an unijured Purdy

have made it last year? We will never know.

[spinbaby]

29. I might not watch

If I think of it and am in the mood, I might tune in for the commercials and to see how the Taylor Swift thing is working out, but I generally don’t follow football. I won’t be doing anything culturally uplifting while I’m not watching, although I do have plans for a hot bath.

[bucolic_frolic]

32. I think it's because the world stops, the gazillions $$ involved in football

The taxpayer subsidies, and it's the #1 day for wife beating. There are negatives to this humongous sport.

I rarely watch unless it's a local team.

[limbicnuminousity]

103. And it has the ecstatic air of the roman collisseum.

It's very end-stage. May as well enjoy the party, the music is supposed to be pretty good.

[SocialDemocrat61]

33. Because it's their way

of announcing to the world that they are superior to everyone else.

Same is true of those who announce that they don’t own a TV.

[Scrivener7]

133. Or maybe they just don't watch football.

[SocialDemocrat61]

140. Then they just don't watch it

They don’t need to announce it to the world.

[Scrivener7]

141. Maybe they don't like football and don't see anything

wrong with saying that.

Does it really bother people that much?

Do you really think someone saying, "No, I don't like football. I won't be watching," is them claiming superiority over you.

Damn, friend.

[SocialDemocrat61]

142. If someone asks them, sure

But the OP is talking about people who unsolicited go out of the way to announce that they won't watch it, as if anyone really cares.

It's just a way for certain people to try to feel superior to everyone else.

[Scrivener7]

144. People tell me unsolicited all the time

they WILL be watching.

I have no problem with the fact that they don't wait for me to give them permission to tell me their plans.

[SocialDemocrat61]

146. False analogy

It’s not remotely the same. Sharing positive and very common information is different than those who feel the need to be negative.

Why are you so triggered by this subject?

[Scrivener7]

148. Lol! Trigger, trigger, trigger!

[dweller]

35. I'm taking the Sanctimonious Award !

As I’ve never ever watched a single superb owl in my almost 70yr life …

I also didn’t know declarations were expected … learned something new !

🏆


✌🏻

[stopdiggin]

117. furiously scrolling the net now to find the 'superb owl'

'cause I had no idea this was on! This is an absolute must .. !

[Scrivener7]

134. You know, I WOULD watch a supberb owl.

[PCIntern]

36. To answer your question:

Attention…and it’s ok…I don’t care what someone’s tastes or preferences are. Sports as a subject is a very complex psychological issue for the vast number of people, since virtually everyone has been subjected to the people, rules, limitations, and role-playing of sports. One way or another, for good or evil, sports has played with our minds.

[intheflow]

39. Maybe because it's shoved down the throats

of non-football fans? Football is a barbarous game that causes brain damage. It should be illegal. For those of us who feel this way about football, the constant hype is annoying AF.

For me in particular: Super Bowl often falls on my birthday weekend. My entire life has been some version of “Hey, I’m having a birthday party! Wanna come over?” “Sorry, we’re having a Super Bowl party. You’re welcome to join us.”

Yeah, no.

[Retrograde]

48. It seems to get later every year

It used to be around the time of my birthday in mid January, then it's been slowly creeping into February. In another decade - should we all last that long - it will be bumping into March Madness.

[Easterncedar]

49. Happy Birthday, anyway!

I’m just going to listen to radio and cook me some seriously good food. Party adjacent behavior.

[Sanity Claws]

44. Maybe they want someone to invite them to something else

If you don't want to watch the Super Bowl, feel free to drop by and help me clean my apartment! I will play whatever music you want, as long as it is disco!

[Retrograde]

45. I'm not watching because I don't care for football

not to mention all the hype about it (I live between San Francisco and Santa Clara, where the 49ers stadium actually is, so I've heard a lot of the hype). Mr. Retrograde will be watching the game, I'll be in another room doing something else, probably reading.

[pfitz59]

46. I will be working.

No TV. Will watch highlights.

[Basic LA]

50. Maybe to push back against the hype.

To maybe assert that they don't follow the mainstream.
Like people who would say they don't watch television.

[underpants]

51. I usually avoid commenting on something just to let the world know my negative take on it

So let’s say I see a post on Facebook about I don’t know -Pat Benatar’s music - I’m not at all a fan but if a bunch of her fans are reminiscing about those days, they don’t need to hear from me.

The only exception is brussel sprouts. I HATE the devil’s little cabbages with a passion as hot as a thousand Suns.

[RussellCattle]

109. Perfect response, Mr. Underpants. This is what the OP was hoping for. I try to do the same.

[underpants]

123. ❤️

[RandySF]

53. Same reason some people boast about not owning a televsion.

[Diamond_Dog]

58. Exactly.

[betsuni]

55. Same reason people announce they're not fans of Taylor Swift or other entertainers; are unsubscribing

to a newspaper; boast about not watching or reading or doing something; complain about tweets, nitpick sources without discussing the content, assume Teen Vogue is trash without knowing the first thing about the publication; live a pure TV-free lifestyle but have long lists of people and programs on TV they hate; brag about being atheists; when the topic is junk food making sure everybody knows they never darken the doors of a McDonald's (vulgar).

It's fine if there's an explanation, but just announcing things isn't interesting and comes off as rather snobby.

[iamateacher]

56. I am in the Virgin Islands

Need I say more?
As an Eagles/Ravens fan I will watch the score since Andy Reid was the Eagles coach and we still love him in Philly. Well, some of us do.

[Faux pas]

57. Lol

I'm watching NCIS reruns and noodling around here.

[bif]

60. Huh. Is that today?

I haven't watched it in 40 years, so why start today.

[greatauntoftriplets]

61. Eh, it's boring and there are too many commercials.

Instead I'm watching the Puppy Bowl and will make dinner and do laundry later on. My building's laundry room is nuts on weekend, but usually empty around 6 or so on Sundays.

[Lunabell]

62. The same reason you posted this.

[edhopper]

68. Is what I posted

Condescending with the stench of superiority?

[Lunabell]

73. I can't answer that without getting alerted on, so

you fill in the blank.

[edhopper]

86. I don't think

You understood what I wrote in any way.
That is all.

[stopdiggin]

118. Nope. Understood you perfectly

And so did 98% here - both pro and con. You're good, son.

[niyad]

63. It's on today???

[MurrayDelph]

66. I haven't watched the Super Bowl since the first one

And then it was because I knew that of the players personally.

I just don't find sports interesting. If you do, I have you'll enjoy.

[teach1st]

67. I'm not watching. That doesn't make me morally superior.

I don't like football. At all. I will answer so if asked, but I don't announce. Besides, I like pro baseball, a sport that is not without its faults. I don't think my sports-watching habits make me morally superior.

You know what I think makes me morally superior? My support of choice, my understanding that climate change is real and is caused by humans, and especially my disdain for a rapist, self-centered authoritarian creamsicle who has no clue about United States history or what really makes America great.

Enjoy the game if you watch, and, if not, enjoy whatever you do.

[shanti]

71. Not this Niners fan!

Not a major football fan, but I like both teams this year, and "my" team is there. Also, kind of fascinated by the Swift/Kelce drama. He's a cutie patootie/eye candy, and I like their politics. So, yeah.

[Voltaire2]

72. Why do some people have to declare they Are watching the stupor bowel?

[senseandsensibility]

74. Don't think there's anything wrong with saying that unless

they put others down who do watch. Everyone I know is watching (I'm from the SF Bay Area, so of course it's a big deal), and although I couldn't care less I don't gain anything by being a debbie downer either.

[ificandream]

75. Just not a football fan, even though the Niners are my hometown team.

Oh, I may look for score updates, but it's unlikely I'll watch the game.

[Elessar Zappa]

76. Because, as you say, they feel superior.

Same with food snobs, coffee snobs, music snobs, etc.

[BlueKota]

85. The same is true in reverse though

I have had people try to make me feel like a geeky nerd for not watching it, so I'd just be happy if we all agree on saying, "you do you, I'll do me." It's not meant as a judgment on those who watch it because they enjoy it themselves, only on the ones who insist I should enjoy it too. Believe me those types exist too, and are equally annoying to we non-fans.

[BlueKota]

77. I am not meaning to be condescending

when I say I am not watching football. I have to be honest though, I feel that in reverse. It's kind of my admittedly childish f you back to all the people, who act like you have 3 heads, are nerdy, and unpatriotic, if you tell them you don't like football, and don't want to watch it with them.

My sister has really gotten into it over the past few years and is always telling me about it, but yet complains when I talk about my favorite actors or TV shows. I keep quiet to not start an argument, but sometimes I want to say, "can we please talk about something else," like she does to me.

[Niagara]

78. Some people are not a fan-base of football.

I can't speak for everyone but I find anything related to football obnoxious. I placed specific words into my DU trash can like football, NFL, and Buffalo Bills.


Looks like I'll have to add a few more football related words to my DU trash can since Superbowl wasn't included.


Also, the entire point of DU is for members to start discussions. When I find a topic obnoxious, specific words go right into my trash can or I simply trash the thread.



Thank you for DU administrators for creating this wonderful forum feature.


P.S. None of my response was meant to be snarky or condescending, I'm only expressing how I feel about football and how I deal with it on DU.

[Funtatlaguy]

79. What about the "I NEVER WATCH TELEVISION " people...

They think they are “above it”. Supposedly. But then start talking about some series or things you’ve seen on tv and they join in and say…”oh I did see that, it was good “. Annoying.

[LeftInTX]

163. Well, I don't have TV because cable is too expensive and antenna is a hassle.

Hubby has a small TV with an antenna, but he only gets a few channels. (NBC and CBS) It's his muzak.

However, we both have Rokus.

[apcalc]

84. I like football. I understand your rant. I'm going to bed . My sleep is more important to me than any game.

[IcyPeas]

87. I once did this on a different website (Reddit)

It was a subreddit about a certain TV show. I said I was bored with the characters and the show now and wouldn't be watching it anymore. To which someone replied:

This isn't an airport - you don't have to announce your departure.

I cracked up. I was both amused and insulted by that reply. LOL 😅

[edhopper]

93. That is funny

[Demsrule86]

88. I know right...I am announcing now...I am watching the superbowl! I made all sorts of snacks

Taco, Chips and cheese and other stuff, Mac and Cheese...vegie platter, and for dessert lemon squares and chocolate chip cookies I made! Folks it doesn't sound Highbrow to announce you won't watch the superbowl- more like snobbish.

[brettdale]

90. Agree 100% with OP

Perfect post.

[Silent3]

91. I have a general disdain for all nearly all sports, but I haven't announced that I'm not watching...

...yet.

[Scrivener7]

136. Me either. I'm disdaining quietly.

[petronius]

94. I am NOT watching the Super Bowl...

...because it hasn't started yet. But I will be in 43 minutes...

[ms liberty]

95. Remember that when facebook started, people would post that they were doing their laundry

Some people gotta share

[Sympthsical]

97. Anyone who watches cable news can't criticize my viewing choices

That's my axiom for American cultural events.

[Oopsie Daisy]

98. I don't know. I know that I won't be watching it... and I don't know why I just said that.

Other than to let people know that I'm not watching it.

[Kingofalldems]

99. Baseball season starts in about 4 hours.

[Chainfire]

100. Let me get this straight. You are declaring that you are watching because you like football

but can't understand why people declare that they aren't watching because they don't give a damn about football? A lot of folks think that there is something wrong with, especially men, not watching football. Maybe it makes us sissies.... If it was a game, it may be fun to watch, but it is not a game even at the high school level any more.

I haven't watched a football game in years and tonight is no exception.

[stopdiggin]

119. think IcyPeas completely won the thread

far and away the best response (for both sides?)

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=18674307

[IcyPeas]

166. Why thank you

[Liberal In Texas]

101. Virtue Signaling.

vir·tue sig·nal·ing
nounDEROGATORY
the public expression of opinions or sentiments intended to demonstrate one's good character or social conscience or the moral correctness of one's position on a particular issue.
"it's noticeable how often virtue signaling consists of saying you hate things"

Oh, we're watching a Netflix movie tonight and not watching the Super Bowl.

[redqueen]

102. Same as people who brag about not watching TV

Or never shopping at Walmart. Or eating at McDonald's or whatever other nonsense that makes them feel superior.

Some people just want to feel self righteous and you can't feel that way without waving it around to let everyone know.

[Ocelot II]

104. It does seem odd to make an announcement about something you *aren't* doing.

I probably won't watch the Superb Owl this evening (although the possibility that Taylor Swift will do something to annoy MAGA makes it tempting), but I also don't plan to go bungee jumping or to sing an aria at the Metropolitan Opera. Since the rest of the world, and DU in particular, probably cares very little about what I am doing, I can't imagine that anybody at all cares about what I'm not doing. Just in case anyone does, though, right now I'm watching the Puppy Bowl.

[shanti]

167. Puppy Bowl rocks! n/t

[Hotler]

105. The need to be validated. nt

[SYFROYH]

106. It's an identity thing. It's funny.

[SarahD]

107. I got the point.

Football fans think I am sanctimonious, self righteous, virtue signaling, picky and superior. And they are correct! I don't tell them I'm not watching. In fact, I go to some length to avoid offending them. When they talk about it, which they do a lot, since it's the only thing on their radar right now, I just make noncommittal grunts. I could enjoy football if it didn't cause so many people to get so crazy and obsessive. And it's not because I'm a girl. I liked football in college, even though we had a pretty bad team. We concentrated on the social aspect and didn't worry about stats or tech stuff or what a flea flicker was.

[brooklynite]

110. Why do some people feel the need to declare they'd not going to read the New York Times?

Or not watch their favorite hated MSNBC correspondent?

[Rocknation]

111. I'm only a sanctimonious blowhard not about watching the Super Bowl commercials.

which currently cost 7 MILLION dollars a minute. And I've ignored the halftime shows since I learned that performers are paid only for reimbursement of their production expenses, and sing and play over pre-recorded tracks in exchange for "exposure"


Rocknation

[sdfernando]

112. I don't feel the need.....but since you brought it up...

I was on an extended business trip this past week…it was a very busy 6 long work days. Got home late last night. Into bed about 2am. Totally forgot the SB was today….but really I couldn’t care less. Haven’t watched in years.

[DBoon]

113. Football is the all-American sport

To not watch the Superbowl is to admit that you disdain the founding ideals of this country and are hence a covert communist agent.

We communists look towards our peers to support us in undermining America.

We also carry a ripped Jello box to find our comrades when in public.

[EllieBC]

115. I'm watching and watched NHL this morning.

We are a sports family though. Kids play a lot of team sports and we all enjoy watching.

[Aussie105]

116. Copyright rules, or something, say . . .

I can't watch it live here in Australia.

I'd record it anyway, and fast forward the boring bits.

Wishing all those players who got injured during the game and felt nothing at the time a speedy recovery.

That's one side of the game hidden from public view.

[edisdead]

124. Dunno but this is one of

Dunno but this is one of the judgiest forums I frequent.

[Celerity]

168. and virtue signalling

The Cambridge Dictionary defines virtue signalling as:

[choie]

125. I'm not watching because

1. The game is dangerous and causes concussions and brain injuries

2. The overwhelming and sickening commercialization and the never ending talk about Taylor Swift.

[canetoad]

126. Not watching

Not explaining.

[LisaM]

127. I know. I once invited a neighbor to a Super Bowl party.

I think a polite "no" would have been a better response than being told that she hated football. Just don't come to the party, geesh.

[sagetea]

129. Live and let live,

Baaabbbyyy!!

I didn't miss the point of your post, just wanted to remind you to live and let live. Who cares?

sage

[Initech]

130. There's always got to be haters.

[WestMichRad]

135. Watching the what?

[ShazzieB]

137. I don't think it's self-righteousness, exactly.

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At least not always. I think for some of us it's just a weird feeling to see what *feels* like the whole country losing its shit over something that you're not interested in.

I know it's not really the whole country, but it can feel that way because of all the hype. And speaking as a person who doesn't actively hate football but is just not that into it, all that hype can get pretty tiresome. I don't have anything against football or football fans, but too much of anything can get tiresome.

In response to this feeling of being bombarded by Superbowl stuff some people feel an urge to pipe up and point out that "Hey, guess what? Not everyone is into this! Some of us are actually tired of hearing about it!" It can feel downright refreshing to say, "I'm not watching the Superbowl" and hear others say "I'm not, either." It's nice to know you're not the only one!

There may be a tinge of self-righteousness for some in these "No Superbowl for me!" proclamations, but I don't think that's true for most of us non-Superbowl fans." Imo, most of us are just tired of the whole thing and want to feel seen.

[LisaM]

151. It depends on where they say it.

If I post on Facebook about the game and someone goes on my wall and says she or he won't be watching, then it comes off as self-righteous. If someone asked you directly which team you wanted and you politely say you aren't interested,. that's different.

The worst are the people who disdainfully say they don't watch "sportsball". No longer funny or original and clearly designed to mock someone else's interest (they say it for baseball and basketball and soccer, too, believe me, I have heard it all).

[Sky Jewels]

158. Also, NFL football is

violent, militaristic and misogynistic. I hate it and make no apologies for my hatred.

[SoFlaBro]

138. Exactly. They think this is the airport where they announce their departure from American culture.

[MyMission]

139. Why? You ask. Because we're not watching, so are available

To chat about other topics, or to chat about why we're not watching.
That's my answer.

[Chakaconcarne]

143. It's their way of saying it's a ridiculous and overpriced spectacle...

[BigmanPigman]

145. I always do food shopping during the Superbowl

The stores are empty, except at half time. Therefore, I love the Superbowl.

[Bettie]

147. For the same reason that a bunch of people felt the need to

post about how they don't like Taylor Swift's music?

I'm not a sports person, but if you like it, enjoy it. Life is short and we're not all the same. How boring would that be?

[Happy Hoosier]

149. I didn't announce... but I think the NFL is destructive.

Not only does it gobble up the live of young athletes, give them brain damag,e and then leave to suffer, but it eats public resources in the form of public funding of stadiums and other huge good delas for NFL owners.

I admit I hold pro football in disdain. I do not hold pro football FANS in disdain, though I think they helping to perpetuate a destructive force.

But I certainly support some things that aren't terrible positive either, so there we are.

[BlueTsunami2018]

152. Because they want you to know they're "above" it.

Only Neanderthal incels suffering from extreme toxic masculinity watch such meaningless and barbaric athletic endeavors, you know?

You can’t just be entertained, there has to be something wrong with it.

[gay texan]

153. Theres more to life than a dumb game

I hate football. I hate the culture around it. I hate the fact that it's assumed that i must like it.

Everyone at work seems to have a point of asking me about XYZ's team and if they're going to the super bowl. People seem to be completely dismayed at me for not following this dumb sport. Was even told once that i wasn't a real man!!!!

I spent most of my weekend outside doing stuff for my ham radio station. New antennas, repairs, etc.

So yes i take great pleasure in spinning up the little diehards.

Now you know

On edit: I really don't go out of my way to piss people off. I only go off when they won't leave me alone about it.

[edhopper]

155. You know

there is a thing called the internet where you can speak and see everyone else on Earth.
What is with using 19th Century technology. Am I suppose to be impressed that you can talk to someone in China on a scratchy speaker? I can video with them on Zoom or WhatsAp.

See, it's easy to be condescending with what other people like. What's the point. No one said you should like or watch football. But why announce it? Do you announce other things you don't do.

[gay texan]

157. and you miss the entire point

I personally do not like football.

I normally don't give a rats ass about it. However, for some inexplicable reason the diehards in my little town and my work ALWAYS try to make conversation with me about it. Uninvited conversation, and they will not shut up about it. For some reason people in this dump think i have "I WORSHIP THE GOD OF FOOTBALL" tattooed on my forehead.

It's amusing when i say "I don't like football" to them. You can literally watch the blue screen of death crawl over their faces. Their jaws literally drop!!!!

It's cheap entertainment my dear edhopper

[edhopper]

162. Sorry

I didn't notice Texas in your name. That explains everything in what you said.

[Alpeduez21]

154. I'm not watching the Cricket championship:

me:
you:

Deal with it.

[Kennah]

156. Blashemy!

[DFW]

159. Was the Super Bowl held recently?

When was it? How did I miss that?

[Sky Jewels]

160. The Super Bowl has become utterly ridiculous.

There’s SO MUCH hype over one stupid game. It reminds me of the Christmas build up — there is no way for Jews, Muslims, atheists, etc. to just tune it all out. I try to tune out all the endless dumb sportsing talk, but it’s impossible to avoid it entirely.

I’ve had a visceral negative reaction to football since I was a little girl and my dad would watch games with the volume way up and impose that shit on my mom and sister and me. Even the sound of helmets clashing made me feel a little queasy.

Yeah, yeah, I can see your eye roll and tiny violin from here — I don’t expect you to care; I’m explaining how football feels a bit like a psychological invasion to a lot of us, especially women.

[catbyte]

161. I forgot it was on.

I'm more into college football. Go Blue! lol.

[LeftInTX]

164. Because western capitalism.

Usually I join the threads because I don't watch football (I prefer to figure skating or something that resembles dancing)

[edhopper]

165. Truly amazed

that my rant on something that is admittedly trivial garnered over 150 replies.

But that's DU for you.