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There are Super Bowl parties, and then there are Super Bowl Parties. The first group is the kind of party, which will be referred to as a “shin-dig”, which features themed snacks like football-shaped meatloaf and guacamole decorated to look like a football field. It will have handmade die-cut root beer tags (there will be no actual beer at this party), obnoxious cutesy decor, and will generally look and feel completely emasculating. At this party, the halftime show will actually be watched and, worse yet, scored. The latter kind of party-the party with a capital “P” -will be something else entirely. There will be no decorative food, just stuff people want to eat—pizza, wings, chili, or various meats, for example. Beer (the real kind) will be identified the old-fashioned way (by calling out “Hey, is this my beer?”). There will be no special decor, and the scent of testosterone will be strong. Halftime will be spent tossing a light up football in the dark backyard, which will be more fun than you might imagine thanks to alcohol and the excitement of the game. Great Parties Don’t Just Happen—or Maybe They Do So, how do you ensure your big game bash ends up on this side of awesome? Whether you are a fan of the game or the commercials, there are a few things to keep in mind. First off, if you would describe something as “super cute,” it doesn’t belong at your event, period. This is not your six year old’s birthday party, this is about grown men in pads slamming into each other at full speed in order to move a ball down a field and score points. This is serious business. (It’s also about the $200 you put on your team, but nobody needs to know about that.) Secondly, alcohol is a social lubricant and, thus, should be available for imbibing provided you have no moral objections or alcoholic tendencies, but keep an eye out for guests who might be overindulging. Few things ruin a good gathering like a drunken rant against the NFL and all who worship at its mightily-sponsored feet. Third of all, regardless of what some magazine or website told you, nix the Super Bowl Bingo and all other party games. The only game anyone cares about is the one being nationally televised (even if they’re too polite to say tell you so). Spare your friends the cheesiness and just let them watch the players (and cheerleaders) do their thing. The fourth, final, and most important thing you can do to make your occasion awesome is nothing. Don’t fuss over people, don’t be a food and drink pusher, and don’t spend the whole evening rearranging napkins and straws. Be a good host, yes, but the best way to do that is to relax so your guests will, too. The whole point is to have fun and enjoy one another s company. So instead of worrying about the temperature of the nacho cheese, go outside and join the light up football game in progress. People will eat the cheese anyway. The TealCo is a Light Up Football feels and throws just like a regular football, but its internal LED makes it light up like neon in the dark. See more at: http://tealco.net
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