It’s Super Bowl Sunday, and as usual you’re surrounded by guys hunched over and yelling at 42’ television screen. To them, this is the event of the year. But to most college girls, it ‘s just a chance to go to a party with guys and watch funny commercials.
So how do you not blow your cover? How do you pretend that you really are the Erin Andrews, “guy’s girl” type? How do you act like you aren’t more interested in ranch dip than you are in Eli Manning?
These tips will get you through the biggest Sunday in February looking like a hot jock, and maybe even help you secure a hot date come the 14th.
BEFORE KICK-OFF
Before the party, establish which team your guys, or one special guy, is cheering for. Ask around or even look on Facebook, because chances are they probably posted about 200 angry football statuses throughout the season assuring the entire Internet that Tom Brady is a god. After you’ve established if you’re cheering for the NY Giants or the New England Patriots (Yes, these are the two teams playing, don’t mess that one up), make sure to dress in that team’s colors for the party. Heck, even Google the team beforehand to make sure you know what you’re getting into.
Quick Facts–
This is the 46th Superbowl and it is taking place in Indianapolis, Ind.
NY Giants Quarterback– Eli Manning (This is NOT Peyton Manning, the one who does all the commercials and hosted SNL. This is his younger brother. )
New England Patriots Quarterback – Tom Brady (You know this one! He’s the hot one you’ve seen in People because he’s married to Gisele Bündchen. However, when he comes up you might want to focus on the fact he’s led the Pats to three Super Bowl wins.)
THE GAME
If we get points, look excited. This means touchdown, field goal , or extra point. Jump up, high-five, or say something generic like “ There we go!” that doesn’t require actual knowledge of what just happened. If the other team scores, be upset. Sigh, shout an expletive, or just put your head in your hands. When a referee throws a flag, look anxious before they announce the penalty because you don’t want it called on your team. Anytime your quarterback attempts a long pass, look nervous or pretend your praying that its caught. Close your eyes or squeeze someone’s hand. If it is not caught, be upset.
THE FOURTH QUARTER
The fourth quarter is the most tension filled part of any big football game. In the other quarters, it’s admissible to get up, snack, and talk a little. This is not the case if the game is close in the fourth quarter. Nothing annoys football more than when a game in down to the wire and people are talking or walking in front of the T.V. During the last minutes of the game, sit there and stay glued to the T.V. like you’ve never seen the invention before.
AFTER GAME
There are simple rules for after the game. If your team wins, never shut up and keep talking about the epic victory until the world ends. If you lose, stay in silence and promptly go home. No football fans want to talk after a tough loss.
Hopefully these will get through February 5th looking like a total super fan. And who knows, maybe you’ll develop a new found love for one of America’s favorite sports. Maybe you’ll have a better grasp on the Northwestern games come next fall. Or perhaps you’ll just sound really awesome time at a fun party and get to watch professional athletes in tights pants for a few hours.