Do you know who won last year’s Super Bowl? If you correctly said the Kansas City Chiefs, you’re doing better than a lot of folks, as only a third of respondents in a new poll knew they were the reigning champs.
That may be because most people aren’t really paying attention to the actual game when the big game is on. According to the survey of 2-thousand U.S. adults who say they watch the Super Bowl, almost two in five (17%) plan to watch 20 minutes or less of the action on the field this year.
The poll also finds:
- While 40% are looking forward to hosting or attending a Super Bowl party, they don’t spend much time in front of the TV.
- Respondents view an average of just 29 minutes of game play and 9% admit they probably won’t even know which teams are playing before they tune in.
- Nearly a third (29%) confess to spending more time in front of the food than anywhere else.
- So what is the best part of the Super Bowl? While 38% say it’s the football game itself, 55% are in it for the half-time show, 45% prefer the commercials and 40% like the drinks best.
- But even if they’re not watching, 77% of all respondents agree it’s rude to stand and talk in the room where people are watching the game.
- People take their Super Bowl party hosting duties seriously, spending around eight days planning the menu, inviting guests and getting ready.
- Almost a third (31%) spend more time planning their Super Bowl party than they do for a holiday celebration (24%) or graduation party (8%).
- Some have even gone as far as buying a new grill (57%) or a new TV (32%) before the game.
- More than three-quarters (77%) say the food and snacks are essential to the overall Super Bowl experience.
- Favorite game day party foods include chips (55%), dips (50%), hot dogs (42%), pizza (39%), burgers (37%) and even grilled veggies (15%).
- But what makes the perfect Super Bowl feast? For 64% it’s something relevant to the game, like Philly cheesesteaks when the Eagles play or barbeque for Kansas City.
Source: SWNS Digital
Scott's Thoughts:
- With good food, half-time performers and commercials, who cares about the actual game?
- I plan to have brunch at Beamer's 25 in Roanoke and then go home and settle in for the game!
- I used to go to big parties or even bars for the game. Not anymore! It's small for me. Yeah I know I am getting old.