Crunching the Super Bowl

Whether you love football or not, the Super Bowl is an annual event that gathers people from all walks of life just for the mere fact of watching the commericals. Hell, my mom even sits down to watch football once a year. Ok, she really reads during the game and then puts the book down during the commercials. It boggles my mind that corporate America spends gazillions of dollars (where they get this money is beyond me) for a 30 second or 60 second commercial, but then again when this viewing even draw so many eyeballs it must be worth it right? There has been some incredible commercials over the years. One of my favorite was last year's Thrillalicious when Naomi Campbell dances to Michael Jackson's Thriller with sassy lizzards in toe. I don't remember what product it was for, but it was a damn fine commercial.

The advertising for this year's Super Bowl is swarming with controversy and is actually getting more attention then the teams playing the big game—Indianapolis Colts lead by Mr. All-American quarterback Peyton Manning vs. the New Orleans Saints who will be hoisted on the shoulders of fast and furious running back Reggie Bush. First there is the debate over the commercial featuring Florida University's hunky quarterback Tim Tebow and his mom as they star in a Focus on the Family ad touting their pro-life sentiments. But apparently there is another ad sparking nervousness at CBS. The owners of gay male dating site called ManCrunch.com submitted their ad for approval on Jan. 18th and when they checked back a few days later they were told that all spots were sold out. Aw-shucks, right? But why did CBS then tell conservative news organization Fox News—of all places—that they are considering the ad yesterday (Jan. 28th)?

I can't wait to see how this all plays out on Super Bowl Sunday—and the game actually—but until then we have included the actually commercial in question. And if you are hot and bothered about football players or athletes in general; feel free to check out our selection that might help you blow off some steam.