Your team just capped
an 80-yard drive with
a touchdown
and you've decided
to really rub it in the face of a fan
of the opposing team.
Your enthusiastic reaction
might have been a bad idea.
Now you have an angry mob
coming at you with the sleeves
of their jerseys rolled up
and they look ready to fight.
How are you gonna get out of this one?
Football's favorite Sunday
can be a trouble magnet.
But don't worry.
Today we're going the
extra yard
to compile a list of the hazards
you could face before,
after and during the game
so you can stay focused on the pigskin.
Tickets for the game
will set you back thousands of dollars,
even for cheap seats.
You’re not alone
if that's outside your budget,
but be careful about the lengths
you'll go to be there.
In 2007,
a Los Angeles woman
tossed a Hail Mary pass
with an eBay auction
offering to be someone's date
to Super Bowl XLI.
After the bidding went into the millions
Axe Body Spray stepped in
and used the idea
as part of their promotional campaign
for the game.
Let’s face it,
besides the game
the most exciting thing tonight
is the all-you-can-eat piles of food.
Especially chicken wings.
More than 300 million of them are eaten.
Each quarter.
A 2013 study found
that fans of losing teams
experience an urge to eat more
saturated fats and sugars
the day after the game,
compared to fans of the winning teams.
Considering on Super Bowl Sunday
5 million kg (11 million lb)
of potato chips are eaten,
this probably isn't a wise decision.
For a healthier approach,
host a party with your own spread.
Your house, your rules, right?
Crispy kale chips and raw veggies
with guacamole are a great treat
that won’t add a bunch of calories
like your traditional
Super Bowl snacks.
Your team is the odds-on favorite
to take home the Vince Lombardi trophy
and you’re looking to make a few bucks.
There might not be a lot of harm
in making the occasional friendly bet,
but in the heat
of all the Super Bowl excitement
it can feel exhilarating
to go for broke.
In 2021,
$4.5 billion was
wagered on the game.
97% of that came from illegal bets.
Remember, the house always wins.
Only spend what you can afford to lose.
Compare the players all you want
with detailed statistical analysis,
but you can never predict
a major comeback or underdog win.
It's game time.
Emotions are running high
and it only takes one insult
to light the match that turns
a competitive rivalry
into a full-on rage blaze.
And, it can get ugly rather quickly.
Keep your eyes open for these situations
and steer clear.
If someone confronts you,
regardless of whether
they're sporting the team colors
painted all over their body or not,
don't raise your voice.
Take the high road
and let them know
you’re not looking for a fight.
Remember,
a fist bump is
always better
than a fist to the face.
Super Bowl Sunday is one
of the biggest drinking days of the year,
ranking right next
to New Year's Eve
and St. Patrick's Day.
Estimates are that in the U.S. alone,
1.2 million L (325.5 million gal),
or 10 cans
per every person in the country
is slammed back on game day.
Have fun, but be prudent.
So don’t bring your car to the party.
Take a cab,
or walk.
Actually,
that walk might do you some good
considering how much you'll be eating.
If you witness someone
getting behind
the wheel of their car
after having a few too many drinks,
do your best to get them back inside,
or call them a taxi.
If they’re persistent,
call the police.
It’s better for them to spend
one night in jail
instead of putting the lives
of others at risk.
Well done,
you survived football's biggest night
and your team won.
You're on your way home
but the car next to you
being driven by a fan of the losing team
is trying to ram you off the road.
Don't panic.
We have the video for that too,
here
on How to Survive.