I’m one of those extremely intermittent football fans who really only tunes in for the Super Bowl and sometimes forgets even then (much to the chagrin of some family members).
That said, hey, today is the Super Bowl!
Maybe you have been counting down the days and are currently settling in for a day of sports and snacks. You certainly aren’t the only one. Here’s a sample menu from a family member:
“Chili with all the toppings, house made wings, chips, salsa, mozzarella sticks, wontons and a veg tray; all the major food groups…meat, cheese, spicy, fried and a vegetable garnish.”
(Fortunately, he doesn’t eat like this all the time, because I’d like him to stick around.)
Or maybe you don’t care about American football at all. Fair enough!
If that’s the case, this is for you:
Don’t give a hoot about sports? The Superb Owl might be for you
The anagrammatic play on Super Bowl began as an accidental misspelling, or an internet meme, or who knows what. But it has since become a soaring cultural phenomenon, producing countless online posts and spawning a resurgence of interest in the nocturnal, wide-eyed raptors.
So that’s fun. And in case you’re wondering:
Why Does the Super Bowl Use Roman Numerals?
It’s not likely Hunt was thinking of avoiding confusion. Instead, Hunt believed the style lent the Super Bowl a kind of gravitas and signaled it was a major event.
And that’s how we arrived at Super Bowl LIX. (And yes, I considered trying to tie this all together with a joke about how many LIXs does it take an owl to get to the center of a lollipop, but it wasn’t coming together and I’ve got Sunday things to do.)
Whether you’re cheering on the Chiefs, the Eagles, or Team Owl, have a great day!
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J.R. Johnson 
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