RHIANNON PERRY
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Whether we are participating or watching competition, we Americans feed off of the unpredictability of each outcome. The National Football League (NFL) plays a very significant role in the American society. On January 15, 1967, the first ever Super Bowl was held. Over fifty years later, it has become one of the biggest events in America. From small parties to big parties, from a houses to a bars, thousands of people come together every year to watch a football game. It is safe to say that people prepare for this event just as much as they prepare for Thanksgiving-- sometimes even more. The Super Bowl may bring people together, but it is ultimately a competition; that is what catches the attention of millions. Sports-- competitive sports that is-- serve as a massive form of entertainment for Americans. The unpredictable outcome of each game continues to intrigue the audience with every passing year. The Super Bowl is so significant, people continue to place multiple, outrageous bets on which team they believe will win, whom they think will perform the halftime show, and even what type of commercials will be played. Every aspect of the Super Bowl serves an important role to the event as a whole, as it contributes to the competitive nature of the event and society; and it is safe to say, Super Bowl Sunday has made its way to practically becoming a national holiday.