When it comes to Super Bowl Sunday, you can usually count on being huddled around the old flat screen with a bunch of people you may or may not know while eating lots of food that you’ll probably regret on Monday.
And in these parts, with the Patriots going for the fourth title in team history, you better believe that 99 percent of the New England population will be watching with giant knots in their stomachs – and again, we’re not just talking about the food.
We understand that not everyone is a big sports fan or really even cares about the game at all, but if you’re at a party you might not want to let others know that. There’s no need to let everyone in on your dirty little secret – which is why we’ve come up with some potential conversation starters you’ll want to avoid to keep from being banned from future football gatherings. We urge you to think before speaking. And not to say the following.
∎ Who’s playing again?
∎ I’m so excited to see Katy Perry’s halftime show. I hope she sings (insert bad song title here).
∎ This party could definitely use a veggie platter with hummus.
∎ Tom Brady should really grow his hair out and put it in a ponytail again.
∎ It’s a shame the game has to interrupt all these great commercials.
∎ I really like the choice that broadcaster made with his tie.
∎ So how do they pick the teams that are playing, anyway?
∎ Who does the winner play next?
∎ Any chance we could switch over to Downton Abbey during the commercials?
∎ How come those fat guys are chasing the guy with the ball?
∎ What inning are we in?
∎ I brought enough iced tea for everyone.
