Poll: Are you going to watch the Superbowl?

MacRumors · Jan 28, 2004, 03:02 AM

Vote: Poll: Are you going to watch the Superbowl?

MacBandit · Jan 28, 2004, 03:04 AM

Well no probably. I plan on recording it with the Tivo and then fast forwarding to the commercials. It will be an interesting change from fast forwarding past the commercials.

Pseudonym · Jan 28, 2004, 03:11 AM

I'm planing to video it as it's on in the early morning in the UK (on Five). We'll get less adverts though

The last one I watched was Superbowl XX!

gunb0y · Jan 28, 2004, 03:23 AM

I live 20 minutes from gillette stadium. The Pats are my team. I can't wait till sunday!

RedStar · Jan 28, 2004, 03:23 AM

Working on Sunday, while everyone else is barbq'n.

Brock · Jan 28, 2004, 03:36 AM

Probably just the commercials.

winmacguy · Jan 28, 2004, 03:45 AM

I wont be watching it since it will be Monday the 2nd of Feb here ( we are a day ahead of you guys - and I will be studying). NFL is pretty much a non avent in NZ anyway although a few of the Bars in town will show it on Sky Digital.
I will catch up with the ads later. I will be more interested in see the comments on the mac forums with regards to the sales of Pepsi and the numbers of downloads for iTMS!

MoparShaha · Jan 28, 2004, 04:56 AM

I'm not interested in sports in general.

gerror · Jan 28, 2004, 05:19 AM

I think there a about 3 persons in the Netherlands who are into the NFL and I am not one of them.

Sabenth · Jan 28, 2004, 05:45 AM

afl come on Tigers !!!!! Go pies

OH NO THIS AMERICAN FOOTBALL OK ER NO I AM NOT WATCHING IT

MattG · Jan 28, 2004, 06:04 AM

Nothing bores me to tears quite like football, or sports in general for that matter. How anyone can sit and watch football is beyond me.

No thank you.

GrannySmith_G5 · Jan 28, 2004, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MattG
Nothing bores me to tears quite like football, or sports in general for that matter. How anyone can sit and watch football is beyond me.

No thank you.

That's funny, my brother, the football player, says the same thing about people who sit in front of a computer on discussion forums. Then again, what does he know, he's just some dumb jock. Right? blah blah blah

edesignuk · Jan 28, 2004, 07:34 AM

There's a superbowl???? Hmm...they've kept that quiet

pivo6 · Jan 28, 2004, 08:09 AM

I'll watch it while the score is pretty close. I could care less about the commercials though.

Lancetx · Jan 28, 2004, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by GrannySmith_G5
That's funny, my brother, the football player, says the same thing about people who sit in front of a computer on discussion forums. Then again, what does he know, he's just some dumb jock. Right? blah blah blah

LOL

latergator116 · Jan 28, 2004, 08:23 AM

I usually don't watch sporting events like this, but I may watch it since the Patriots are in.

FriarTuck · Jan 28, 2004, 08:31 AM

I will watch, but only to put myself in the right frame of mind for the real football season to open the following Sunday:

Arena Football.

Prediction: Chicago Rush, 162; Grand Rapids Rampage, 6.

Da Rush

slowtreme · Jan 28, 2004, 08:35 AM

Since I dont really care for either team, it's just an excuse for the guys to come over, drink some beer, and watch the new commercials.

Maybe play some Xbox too,

wordmunger · Jan 28, 2004, 08:46 AM

Here in Charlotte, people have gone Super-bowl crazy. There are people naming their babies after Panthers, people spending $20,000 plus to go to the game, painting their bodies, cars, and houses Panthers colors, and of course everyone is wearing Panthers hats, coats, jerseys, underwear, you name it. Yeah, I have to admit I'm pretty psyched, too, and I'll definitely watch the game (commercials and all), but I think I'll wait until they actually win the Super Bowl to buy a T-shirt.

michaelrjohnson · Jan 28, 2004, 09:22 AM

Ever since the Packers got knocked-out of the playoffs, I have become totally disinterested in football. I'm more of a Packers fan then a general "football" fan. So, to avoid me wasting my time, I MIGHT watch some.... but I dont' really care now...

mms · Jan 28, 2004, 09:31 AM

I'm surprised that nobody's mentioned it, but Apple posted summaries of the ads on their website.

Anyways, I will be watching the Super Bowl, and not just for the ads, although I will be paying attention to them. GO PATS!!!

Stella · Jan 28, 2004, 09:31 AM

American Football is boring.

Whats the point, its stop - start - stop -start. The excessive body armour and helments make the players look like a load of fairies.

Bring on Rugby any day! (Which I presume American football was based on, and significantly watered down).

sethypoo · Jan 28, 2004, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MattG
Nothing bores me to tears quite like football, or sports in general for that matter. How anyone can sit and watch football is beyond me.

No thank you.

I don't think it's really all about the football for most guys, it's the fact you can sit with your friends and watch it. I don't know any guys (or girls), of any age, that sit and watch football alone. It's a social thing for me, and it's traditional. My friend Nate and I always watch the SuperBowl together, we have for about 7-8 years. We talk the whole time; we add our own commentary and we laugh at the commercials, the cheerleaders, and the goofy looking fans in full body paint.

Needless to say, I'll be watching!!!!!

wordmunger · Jan 28, 2004, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Stella
American Football is boring.

Whats the point, its stop - start - stop -start. The excessive body armour and helments make the players look like a load of fairies.

Clearly I'm in the minority on this site, but I find football fascinating. It's definitely not as exciting or action packed as soccer (I don't know about rugby), but what's interesting about football is all the planning that goes into each play. It's incredibly sophisticated, and the coordination between players needs to be perfect in order for a play to work.

For a game that appears to be played by a bunch of thugs, it's probably the most complicated, intellectual game out there.

pimentoLoaf · Jan 28, 2004, 09:43 AM

Not much into football (the White Sox folded their team years ago in favor of the much superior baseball), but I will enjoy the commercials.

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MacBandit macrumors 601 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Springfield, OR (Home of the Simpsons)	Well no probably. I plan on recording it with the Tivo and then fast forwarding to the commercials. It will be an interesting change from fast forwarding past the commercials. __________________ Folding@Home "Folding FAQ," for more information. Fold with your PS3. Message me on the Playstation Network ID 'MacBandit'

Jan 28, 2004, 03:23 AM	#4
gunb0y macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2002	I live 20 minutes from gillette stadium. The Pats are my team. I can't wait till sunday! __________________ \|l\|l\|l\|l\|l\|l\|l\|l\|l\|l\|l\|l\|l\|l\|l\|l\|l\|l\|l\|l\|l\|l\|l\|l\|l\|l\|l\|l do not meddle in the affairs of hackers, for they r subtle and quick to anger

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Jan 28, 2004, 03:36 AM	#6
Brock macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brock University	Probably just the commercials. __________________ ------------------------------ Jesse Rifkin, President Time Cod Productions Inc. http://www.timecod.com

Jan 28, 2004, 03:11 AM	#3
Pseudonym macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Old Blighty	I'm planing to video it as it's on in the early morning in the UK (on Five). We'll get less adverts though The last one I watched was Superbowl XX!

Jan 28, 2004, 03:45 AM	#7
winmacguy macrumors 68020 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Zealand	I wont be watching it since it will be Monday the 2nd of Feb here ( we are a day ahead of you guys - and I will be studying). NFL is pretty much a non avent in NZ anyway although a few of the Bars in town will show it on Sky Digital. I will catch up with the ads later. I will be more interested in see the comments on the mac forums with regards to the sales of Pepsi and the numbers of downloads for iTMS!

Jan 28, 2004, 04:56 AM	#8
MoparShaha macrumors 68000 Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Francisco	I'm not interested in sports in general. __________________ MacBook Pro C2D 2.16 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 200 GB HD 5G iPod 30GB White BenQ 24" LCD

Jan 28, 2004, 05:19 AM	#9
gerror macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Netherlands	I think there a about 3 persons in the Netherlands who are into the NFL and I am not one of them. __________________ 'Every disadvantage has it's advantage'

Jan 28, 2004, 05:45 AM	#10
Sabenth macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UK	afl come on Tigers !!!!! Go pies OH NO THIS AMERICAN FOOTBALL OK ER NO I AM NOT WATCHING IT __________________ http://www.icompositions.com/artists/Lapskin/ Yep i am lapskin

Jan 28, 2004, 06:04 AM	#11
MattG macrumors 68030 Join Date: May 2003	Nothing bores me to tears quite like football, or sports in general for that matter. How anyone can sit and watch football is beyond me. No thank you.

Jan 28, 2004, 07:34 AM	#13
edesignuk Demi-God (Moderator emeritus) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Great(?) Britain	There's a superbowl???? Hmm...they've kept that quiet __________________ Search before you post: MRoogle **Better BBC Search**

Jan 28, 2004, 08:09 AM	#14
pivo6 macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Fort Ripley, MN	I'll watch it while the score is pretty close. I could care less about the commercials though. __________________ MoCUwNfOOSWNNFIOMaS of the PPP

Jan 28, 2004, 08:23 AM	#16
latergator116 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Providence, RI	I usually don't watch sporting events like this, but I may watch it since the Patriots are in.

Jan 28, 2004, 08:31 AM	#17
FriarTuck macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago area	I will watch, but only to put myself in the right frame of mind for the real football season to open the following Sunday: Arena Football. Prediction: Chicago Rush, 162; Grand Rapids Rampage, 6. Da Rush __________________ Respectfully yours, FriarTuck

Jan 28, 2004, 08:35 AM	#18
slowtreme macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tampa FL	Since I dont really care for either team, it's just an excuse for the guys to come over, drink some beer, and watch the new commercials. Maybe play some Xbox too, __________________ Slowtreme http://www.esportspro.com

Jan 28, 2004, 08:46 AM	#19
wordmunger macrumors 601 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina	Here in Charlotte, people have gone Super-bowl crazy. There are people naming their babies after Panthers, people spending $20,000 plus to go to the game, painting their bodies, cars, and houses Panthers colors, and of course everyone is wearing Panthers hats, coats, jerseys, underwear, you name it. Yeah, I have to admit I'm pretty psyched, too, and I'll definitely watch the game (commercials and all), but I think I'll wait until they actually win the Super Bowl to buy a T-shirt.

Jan 28, 2004, 09:22 AM	#20
michaelrjohnson macrumors 68020 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: 54140	Ever since the Packers got knocked-out of the playoffs, I have become totally disinterested in football. I'm more of a Packers fan then a general "football" fan. So, to avoid me wasting my time, I MIGHT watch some.... but I dont' really care now... __________________

Jan 28, 2004, 09:31 AM	#21
mms macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CA	I'm surprised that nobody's mentioned it, but Apple posted summaries of the ads on their website. Anyways, I will be watching the Super Bowl, and not just for the ads, although I will be paying attention to them. GO PATS!!!

Jan 28, 2004, 09:31 AM	#22
Stella macrumors 68040 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada	American Football is boring. Whats the point, its stop - start - stop -start. The excessive body armour and helments make the players look like a load of fairies. Bring on Rugby any day! (Which I presume American football was based on, and significantly watered down). __________________ iPhone: The cell phone for communists and censorship

Jan 28, 2004, 09:43 AM	#25
pimentoLoaf macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The SimCity Deli	Not much into football (the White Sox folded their team years ago in favor of the much superior baseball), but I will enjoy the commercials. __________________ A pate is nothing more than a French meat loaf that's had a couple of cocktails....Carol Cutler

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