History of The Super Bowl

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The impact of the Super bowl has been a phenomenon. In fact, since January 1967 “it has become part of the American culture, which illustrates that it has become the single-most important event in the sporting world currently” (Johnson, Savidge, pp. 83). The Super bowl had quite humble origins, which is why it is shocking to understand as to why this game became vastly popular and remains that way. In fact, one would notice that it is a county fair, a weeklong convention along with an unofficial national holiday with the right game for the television. Therefore, the name of the game is no exaggeration. One can also notice the economic trends and success of the Super Bowl. The economic footprints of this particular game are actually more than the GNP of almost a dozen countries. Numerous viewers sit in front of the television, almost one third of Americans; a number which is definitely greater than the number of the people who actually vote for the presidential elections. It is a family tradition and a cultural event, which ties numerous individuals together in the United States (Wertheim, n.p). What makes this particular event a cultural phenomenon? The entire combination of food, parties, suspense, alcohol and sports is what makes this game such an enthralling piece to understand to revisit with a historical conception. At the end of the season, on a Sunday; this game has had the potential to tie numerous viewers at the same time from the three different zones in the United States.
In very simplistic terms, the Super Bowl is a game that is played annually so that the champion of American football can be determined. One would also wonder about the latest communication and technologies utilized along with the showcasing of the lat...

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