Some Super Bowl fun facts and rather dubious ones as well
Super Bowl 2024 takes place in two days. Here are some fun facts and phony fun facts as well.
History & Records:
The first Super Bowl ever was played in 1967 and called Super Bowl I. The Green Bay Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 35-10.
The Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots hold the record for most Super Bowl wins with 6 each.
Only one team, the Minnesota Vikings, has played in four Super Bowls and never held the lead in any of them.
Last year’s Super Bowl marks the first time ever that both starting quarterbacks were Black (Patrick Mahomes for the Chiefs and Jalen Hurts for the Eagles).
Food & Fun:
Super Bowl Sunday is the second biggest eating day in America, next to Thanksgiving. Over 8 million pounds of guacamole are devoured!
Americans will spend an estimated $1.3 billion on beer alone for the Super Bowl.
The average cost of a Super Bowl ticket is a whopping $8,600!
The halftime show has become a cultural phenomenon, attracting some of the biggest music stars in the world. This year, Usher takes the stage!
Commercials & Culture:
The cost of a 30-second Super Bowl ad has skyrocketed over the years, now reaching a staggering $7 million.
Nine of the ten most-watched television programs in US history are Super Bowls!
Super Bowl Sunday is an unofficial national holiday in the US, bringing friends and families together for parties and celebrations.
EXTRA – Some FAKE Super Bowl Fun Facts:
Super Bowl rings double as universal remotes – Little known fact: Super Bowl rings aren’t just flashy pieces of jewelry; they’re also high-tech universal remotes. Winners can change any TV channel, anywhere, to replay their winning game, much to the dismay of anyone trying to watch literally anything else.
Mascots are former players under witness protection – Ever wonder why mascots are so enthusiastic? It’s because they’re actually former players placed under witness protection. The Super Bowl is their one chance to relive the glory days without revealing their identities.
The Super Bowl was originally a potluck dinner – The first Super Bowl was actually a large community potluck, where two rival towns came together to share casseroles and argue over which local high school football team was better. The tradition evolved when they realized watching professional athletes was slightly more entertaining than arguing over Aunt Edna’s green bean casserole.
