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20. Last good Super Bowl was 1970, just before the merger of the AFL & NFL.

Sun Feb 5, 2017, 08:22 AM

Feb 2017

The AFL-NFL Championship game was interesting for four years, when there were two separate leagues, each with distinctly different styles.

I've seen the SB a a few times since, but it never had that David vs. Goliath feel again. It became so overinstutionalized, rampantly commercial, and uncomfortably surreal. A good 90% of SBs are a major snore fest.

I don't like the idea of the NFL owning my Sundays/Monday nights/Thursday nights. My time is my own now. I'd rather play my guitar.

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BOYCOTT SUPERBOWL [View all] angrychair Feb 2017 OP

I'll be watching the Kittenbowl, followed by Puppybowl. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2017 #1

I have a bunch of All In The Family episodes radical noodle Feb 2017 #2

That won't be a problem. TexasTowelie Feb 2017 #3

superbowl not my thing chillfactor Feb 2017 #4

No problem boycotting the "stupid bowl" TBA Feb 2017 #5

Never watched one; never will. Big Blue Marble Feb 2017 #6

I always boycott the Stupor Bowl Frogg Feb 2017 #7

So what does the Superbowl have to do with it? cstanleytech Feb 2017 #8

The last one I saw was number XIII. Ron Green Feb 2017 #9

I don't like football because it causes brain damage underthematrix Feb 2017 #10

I agree and much much more angrychair Feb 2017 #11

and voting republican gopiscrap Feb 2017 #53

Last one I saw was number two. HassleCat Feb 2017 #12

Are There Any Planned Protests In Or Around The.... global1 Feb 2017 #13

Well turn the fucking tv off madokie Feb 2017 #14

I didn't tell you to do anything angrychair Feb 2017 #15

You damn sure did madokie Feb 2017 #18

The term "boycott" was symbolism angrychair Feb 2017 #47

What ever madokie Feb 2017 #51

OMG I couldn't have said it better gopiscrap Feb 2017 #54

This message was self-deleted by its author Iggo Feb 2017 #73

"BOYCOTT THE SUPERBOWL!" Iggo Feb 2017 #74

So I guess people shouldn't say things like "Resist!" or "Turn on CNN right now!" to you either. Squinch Feb 2017 #28

the op is silly madokie Feb 2017 #30

You must be so much smarter. Because you are going to rebel against something someone Squinch Feb 2017 #33

You do whatever you want madokie Feb 2017 #36

Stop telling me what to do! You're just like all those religious nuts! Squinch Feb 2017 #37

Well said DrDan Feb 2017 #64

Good suggestion! blue neen Feb 2017 #16

On the other hand.... quickesst Feb 2017 #17

No, but thanks! Beer, roast beef sandwhiches, Stromboli, hanging with friends, jmg257 Feb 2017 #19

I'm making fancy hotdogs OKNancy Feb 2017 #39

Yummy! Sweet Baby Ray's is great! Baked Beans too. We'll have Chix Cutlet Sub, Buffalo CHix dip, jmg257 Feb 2017 #71

Last good Super Bowl was 1970, just before the merger of the AFL & NFL. VOX Feb 2017 #20

Been going back and forth, but yes HoneyBadger Feb 2017 #21

Only if you have a ratings box attached to your TV. former9thward Feb 2017 #56

My understanding is that providers do market DVR viewing data, but do not have HoneyBadger Feb 2017 #59

I don't support rapeball RandiFan1290 Feb 2017 #22

I will be watching and rooting for America's team-the Atlanta Falcons. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2017 #23

So am I. gademocrat7 Feb 2017 #29

I am under no illusion. The Patriots are small favorites. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2017 #31

same here! Fast Walker 52 Feb 2017 #66

I wouldn't watch anyway because I don't like football, but if I knew Gaga might sing Vinca Feb 2017 #24

easy for me to do, my packers are not in it dembotoz Feb 2017 #25

I'm boycotting because the Falcons trashed my Packers. milestogo Feb 2017 #26

That's today? Squinch Feb 2017 #27

I'm only interesteed in Lady Gaga 90-percent Feb 2017 #32

This boycott obnoxiousdrunk Feb 2017 #34

Doubtful. tazkcmo Feb 2017 #43

I've never watched the super bowl... Faux pas Feb 2017 #35

This is why "boycotting" has become meaningless. Archae Feb 2017 #38

+ 1 ... N/t obnoxiousdrunk Feb 2017 #44

The term "boycott" was symbolism angrychair Feb 2017 #49

I know, we do glorify sports more. Archae Feb 2017 #69

Have been boycotting it for 51 years, marybourg Feb 2017 #40

I don't mind the half time and the commercials. tavernier Feb 2017 #41

The term "boycott" was symbolism angrychair Feb 2017 #45

I had already decided not to watch. Not "calling it a boycott" but I can't ebbie15644 Feb 2017 #42

Patriots vs Falcons HoneyBadger Feb 2017 #52

I haven't watched a Super Bowl MurrayDelph Feb 2017 #46

No worries, I hate that stoopid game of mutual concussion BSdetect Feb 2017 #48

Seems like the only people posting #boycottsuperbowl on twitter are Trump Supporters xor Feb 2017 #50

It's a microcosm of what is wrong with America angrychair Feb 2017 #57

I can't remember the last time I watched one live workinclasszero Feb 2017 #55

What Bill Maher says... Stellar Feb 2017 #58

Fuck the deflated balls! BainsBane Feb 2017 #60

That was one of his best New Rules in a while! Initech Feb 2017 #68

Trump is going to be president for 4 years BainsBane Feb 2017 #61

It's about more than trump angrychair Feb 2017 #62

Feel free to skip it - I plan on watching DrDan Feb 2017 #63

The one thing I hate about the Super Bowl is it is longer than a regular game JonLP24 Feb 2017 #65

I will be watching Saturday Night Live in place of the interview. Initech Feb 2017 #67

Ok, just like last year... Dream Girl Feb 2017 #70

So, choose between the Purity Bowl and the Super Bowl? Pathwalker Feb 2017 #72

Not watching trump. Watching the Falcons win! nt Ilsa Feb 2017 #75

watch it or dont MFM008 Feb 2017 #76

Does it count as boycotting if I wasn't going to watch anyway? (Nt) matt819 Feb 2017 #77