Social Gatherings

Yesterday's Superbowl parties got me thinking on social gatherings. How it's not so much the game as the atmosphere. Sure, for those in the know, Steelers vs Cardinals was a better game than expected. But did I go to a party to seriously watch the game? Well, ok yes but it was also for the friend and family. And food & drinks.

A friend of mine went to a Superbowl Party. She hates football. Apparently, so did everyone else there and blitzed as they were, thought the Mets were winning. After rolling my eyes and scoffing, I realized yup. It's more the social atmosphere (Paaarrrtaaay!) than the game. I don't know if they bet or not, but I'm sure they had a great time.

Humans really are social people, even those who claim otherwise. We need that interaction, that bonding if only for a couple hours over a game only some of us watch. It's all about interacting.

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Go Steelers!

I admit, I'm not really a Steelers' fan. I'm not going to tell you which team I follow, it's all too embarrassing, but today, for the 43rd Superbowl, I'm rooting for the Steelers. Why? Because they're good, they're from Pennsylvania, and they're certainly not the Arizona Cardinals. I mean come on, the Cardinals haven't been to the Superbowl since...since...the 40s or so. I heard it when they won a couple weeks back against the Eagles.

So later today, full of food and good company, I'll be watching the game. Gooooooooo Steelers!