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spinbaby

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29. I might not watch

Sun Feb 11, 2024, 05:11 PM

Feb 2024

If I think of it and am in the mood, I might tune in for the commercials and to see how the Taylor Swift thing is working out, but I generally don’t follow football. I won’t be doing anything culturally uplifting while I’m not watching, although I do have plans for a hot bath.

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Why do some people feel they need to declare they are not watching the Superbowl? [View all] edhopper Feb 2024 OP

I will not be watching the Super Bowl Mossfern Feb 2024 #1

Crap. Were we supposed to declare?? Scrivener7 Feb 2024 #131

Given the sentiment of the OP Mossfern Feb 2024 #132

Dunno. I am not watching because I don't care for football, elleng Feb 2024 #2

I will not watch, because I do not like or understand football yellowdogintexas Feb 2024 #120

I'm hoping to see both Nancy Pelosi and Taylor Swift. :-) spooky3 Feb 2024 #3

I'm not watching because I don't like team sports Raine Feb 2024 #4

Same here. Beartracks Feb 2024 #38

Okey-dokey Rebl2 Feb 2024 #96

Love football...I'm a Rabid Detroit Lions Fanatic... MiHale Feb 2024 #5

Sorry for your loss edhopper Feb 2024 #12

LOL Lochloosa Feb 2024 #80

I was rooting for the Lions MorbidButterflyTat Feb 2024 #14

This Dolphins fan says edhopper Feb 2024 #19

Ouch! MorbidButterflyTat Feb 2024 #82

Always had a soft spot for the Lions TheProle Feb 2024 #52

The vehemence with which some declare "they won't be watching" AZSkiffyGeek Feb 2024 #6

Yes edhopper Feb 2024 #13

lol exactly. Also, why do they think EllieBC Feb 2024 #114

Lol tazkcmo Feb 2024 #128

I can show you where where football hurts people.... Happy Hoosier Feb 2024 #150

Well, Ed, now that you mention it..... Conjuay Feb 2024 #7

Is that a edhopper Feb 2024 #17

No, I love soccer just as much. Golf too! Conjuay Feb 2024 #34

I can't watch pro golf anymore edhopper Feb 2024 #40

Is this the place where I make my declaration ? stopdiggin Feb 2024 #8

You are missing out edhopper Feb 2024 #18

Ed, you and I agree! Conjuay Feb 2024 #37

So you should drink a lot NoRethugFriends Feb 2024 #69

From Wisconsin. Curling is great. LakeArenal Feb 2024 #47

I used to think curling was silly Diamond_Dog Feb 2024 #54

Yep. I like that the best curlers don't have to be 16 years old. LakeArenal Feb 2024 #65

+++ agree Diamond_Dog Feb 2024 #83

Yes it is. SarahD Feb 2024 #108

I enjoy curling ripcord Feb 2024 #59

I love to watch curling. Don't know why but I do. yellowdogintexas Feb 2024 #121

It is the most exciting edhopper Feb 2024 #122

Curling is the BOMB!!!! Lochloosa Feb 2024 #81

Self righteousness Daylily Feb 2024 #9

i have to admit I'm interested because of the Taylor Swift drama MadameButterfly Feb 2024 #70

I just found out which teams are playing in the Super Bowl. Irish_Dem Feb 2024 #10

I always do my food shopping on SB Sunday, marybourg Feb 2024 #11

Dunno, I like cooking something yummy to share.... we can do it Feb 2024 #15

Not only am I not watching TheProle Feb 2024 #16

With You Nearly 100% ProfessorGAC Feb 2024 #20

I did edhopper Feb 2024 #23

To You, And Everybody Else ProfessorGAC Feb 2024 #25

I cant tell yuo edhopper Feb 2024 #30

Brilliant! 3catwoman3 Feb 2024 #41

Well Played! (nt) ProfessorGAC Feb 2024 #42

When making the pronouncement, cloudbase Feb 2024 #21

Or AITA ? dweller Feb 2024 #28

When is it on? intrepidity Feb 2024 #22

Former pizza delivery guy here. Conjuay Feb 2024 #43

Just got back from Costco Sympthsical Feb 2024 #89

I have a different set of events and holidays NJCher Feb 2024 #64

If my tv was working I would be watching. LiberalFighter Feb 2024 #24

I cut the cord so it can be challenging to watch games but today I think Paramount is streaming it. Demsrule86 Feb 2024 #92

I'm not watching because I don't like football. Polly Hennessey Feb 2024 #26

Go Niners RANDYWILDMAN Feb 2024 #27

Would an unijured Purdy edhopper Feb 2024 #31

I might not watch spinbaby Feb 2024 #29

I think it's because the world stops, the gazillions $$ involved in football bucolic_frolic Feb 2024 #32

And it has the ecstatic air of the roman collisseum. limbicnuminousity Feb 2024 #103

Because it's their way SocialDemocrat61 Feb 2024 #33

Or maybe they just don't watch football. Scrivener7 Feb 2024 #133

Then they just don't watch it SocialDemocrat61 Feb 2024 #140

Maybe they don't like football and don't see anything Scrivener7 Feb 2024 #141

If someone asks them, sure SocialDemocrat61 Feb 2024 #142

People tell me unsolicited all the time Scrivener7 Feb 2024 #144

False analogy SocialDemocrat61 Feb 2024 #146

Lol! Trigger, trigger, trigger! Scrivener7 Feb 2024 #148

I'm taking the Sanctimonious Award ! dweller Feb 2024 #35

furiously scrolling the net now to find the 'superb owl' stopdiggin Feb 2024 #117

You know, I WOULD watch a supberb owl. Scrivener7 Feb 2024 #134

To answer your question: PCIntern Feb 2024 #36

Maybe because it's shoved down the throats intheflow Feb 2024 #39

It seems to get later every year Retrograde Feb 2024 #48

Happy Birthday, anyway! Easterncedar Feb 2024 #49

Maybe they want someone to invite them to something else Sanity Claws Feb 2024 #44

I'm not watching because I don't care for football Retrograde Feb 2024 #45

I will be working. pfitz59 Feb 2024 #46

Maybe to push back against the hype. Basic LA Feb 2024 #50

I usually avoid commenting on something just to let the world know my negative take on it underpants Feb 2024 #51

Perfect response, Mr. Underpants. This is what the OP was hoping for. I try to do the same. RussellCattle Feb 2024 #109

❤️ underpants Feb 2024 #123

Same reason some people boast about not owning a televsion. RandySF Feb 2024 #53

Exactly. Diamond_Dog Feb 2024 #58

Same reason people announce they're not fans of Taylor Swift or other entertainers; are unsubscribing betsuni Feb 2024 #55

I am in the Virgin Islands iamateacher Feb 2024 #56

Lol Faux pas Feb 2024 #57

Huh. Is that today? bif Feb 2024 #60

Eh, it's boring and there are too many commercials. greatauntoftriplets Feb 2024 #61

The same reason you posted this. Lunabell Feb 2024 #62

Is what I posted edhopper Feb 2024 #68

I can't answer that without getting alerted on, so Lunabell Feb 2024 #73

I don't think edhopper Feb 2024 #86

Nope. Understood you perfectly stopdiggin Feb 2024 #118

It's on today??? niyad Feb 2024 #63

I haven't watched the Super Bowl since the first one MurrayDelph Feb 2024 #66

I'm not watching. That doesn't make me morally superior. teach1st Feb 2024 #67

Not this Niners fan! shanti Feb 2024 #71

Why do some people have to declare they Are watching the stupor bowel? Voltaire2 Feb 2024 #72

Don't think there's anything wrong with saying that unless senseandsensibility Feb 2024 #74

Just not a football fan, even though the Niners are my hometown team. ificandream Feb 2024 #75

Because, as you say, they feel superior. Elessar Zappa Feb 2024 #76

The same is true in reverse though BlueKota Feb 2024 #85

I am not meaning to be condescending BlueKota Feb 2024 #77

Some people are not a fan-base of football. Niagara Feb 2024 #78

What about the "I NEVER WATCH TELEVISION " people... Funtatlaguy Feb 2024 #79

Well, I don't have TV because cable is too expensive and antenna is a hassle. LeftInTX Feb 2024 #163

I like football. I understand your rant. I'm going to bed . My sleep is more important to me than any game. apcalc Feb 2024 #84

I once did this on a different website (Reddit) IcyPeas Feb 2024 #87

That is funny edhopper Feb 2024 #93

I know right...I am announcing now...I am watching the superbowl! I made all sorts of snacks Demsrule86 Feb 2024 #88

Agree 100% with OP brettdale Feb 2024 #90

I have a general disdain for all nearly all sports, but I haven't announced that I'm not watching... Silent3 Feb 2024 #91

Me either. I'm disdaining quietly. Scrivener7 Feb 2024 #136

I am NOT watching the Super Bowl... petronius Feb 2024 #94

Remember that when facebook started, people would post that they were doing their laundry ms liberty Feb 2024 #95

Anyone who watches cable news can't criticize my viewing choices Sympthsical Feb 2024 #97

I don't know. I know that I won't be watching it... and I don't know why I just said that. Oopsie Daisy Feb 2024 #98

Baseball season starts in about 4 hours. Kingofalldems Feb 2024 #99

Let me get this straight. You are declaring that you are watching because you like football Chainfire Feb 2024 #100

think IcyPeas completely won the thread stopdiggin Feb 2024 #119

Why thank you IcyPeas Feb 2024 #166

Virtue Signaling. Liberal In Texas Feb 2024 #101

Same as people who brag about not watching TV redqueen Feb 2024 #102

It does seem odd to make an announcement about something you *aren't* doing. Ocelot II Feb 2024 #104

Puppy Bowl rocks! n/t shanti Feb 2024 #167

The need to be validated. nt Hotler Feb 2024 #105

It's an identity thing. It's funny. SYFROYH Feb 2024 #106

I got the point. SarahD Feb 2024 #107

Why do some people feel the need to declare they'd not going to read the New York Times? brooklynite Feb 2024 #110

I'm only a sanctimonious blowhard not about watching the Super Bowl commercials. Rocknation Feb 2024 #111

I don't feel the need.....but since you brought it up... sdfernando Feb 2024 #112

Football is the all-American sport DBoon Feb 2024 #113

I'm watching and watched NHL this morning. EllieBC Feb 2024 #115

Dunno but this is one of edisdead Feb 2024 #124

and virtue signalling Celerity Feb 2024 #168

I'm not watching because choie Feb 2024 #125

Not watching canetoad Feb 2024 #126

I know. I once invited a neighbor to a Super Bowl party. LisaM Feb 2024 #127

Live and let live, sagetea Feb 2024 #129

There's always got to be haters. Initech Feb 2024 #130

Watching the what? WestMichRad Feb 2024 #135

I don't think it's self-righteousness, exactly. ShazzieB Feb 2024 #137

It depends on where they say it. LisaM Feb 2024 #151

Also, NFL football is Sky Jewels Feb 2024 #158

Exactly. They think this is the airport where they announce their departure from American culture. SoFlaBro Feb 2024 #138

Why? You ask. Because we're not watching, so are available MyMission Feb 2024 #139

It's their way of saying it's a ridiculous and overpriced spectacle... Chakaconcarne Feb 2024 #143

I always do food shopping during the Superbowl BigmanPigman Feb 2024 #145

For the same reason that a bunch of people felt the need to Bettie Feb 2024 #147

I didn't announce... but I think the NFL is destructive. Happy Hoosier Feb 2024 #149

Because they want you to know they're "above" it. BlueTsunami2018 Feb 2024 #152

Theres more to life than a dumb game gay texan Feb 2024 #153

You know edhopper Feb 2024 #155

and you miss the entire point gay texan Feb 2024 #157

Sorry edhopper Feb 2024 #162

I'm not watching the Cricket championship: Alpeduez21 Feb 2024 #154

Blashemy! Kennah Feb 2024 #156

Was the Super Bowl held recently? DFW Feb 2024 #159

The Super Bowl has become utterly ridiculous. Sky Jewels Feb 2024 #160

I forgot it was on. catbyte Feb 2024 #161

Because western capitalism. LeftInTX Feb 2024 #164

Truly amazed edhopper Feb 2024 #165