Super Bowl 60 ! Some Facts and Figures .

Hart : Good morning !

This Sunday’s Big game is  between The Seattle Seahawks & The New England Patriots .

12 years ago in 2014 . At Super Bowl 48 in East Rutherford NJ, Seattle Seahawks beat Denver Broncos 43-8, the first NFL championship for the Seahawks in their 40-year history.

I enjoy gathering with Family and friends to watch the game , enjoy some heated revelry and of coarse some Snacks !

Americans eat a massive amount of chicken wings on Super Bowl Sunday, with projections hovering around 1.47 billion wings for the most recent games, a tradition tracked annually by the National Chicken Council (NCC). This huge number makes wings the unofficial, beloved staple of game day, with trends showing consistent growth year over year.

According to a new survey of 2,000 people, 3 in 4 people won’t judge you for licking your fingers after eating chicken wings…because they do the same. The poll also found that chicken wings are considered an “old reliable” classic food (63%) and are the favorite among casual-dining appetizers (54%), followed by chips and salsa (46%) and French fries (44%). And chicken wings were found to be a crowd-pleasing appetizer for even the pickiest of eaters. Three out of 4 people agree it’s hard to beat the taste of a chicken wing, which may be why 60% said they’re likely to order them almost every time they go to a restaurant. With that in mind, here are the…
THE BEST CHICKEN WING FLAVORS:
These are the best types of chicken wings to make at home, according to a panel of culinary experts…
1. Original Buffalo Wings
The undisputed classic, they combine crispy chicken with a tangy, buttery hot sauce. Whether baked, fried, or air-fried, they’re the ultimate game-day staple, especially when paired with blue cheese and celery.
2. Parmesan Wings
Garlic and Parmesan deliver big flavor without the mess of saucy wings. Crispy, savory, and often baked or air-fried, these are a favorite for home cooks who want bold taste with minimal fuss.
3. Sweet BBQ Wings
Sweet BBQ wings balance smoky, tangy, and sugary notes that naturally pair with chicken. From baked to grilled to smoked, they’re endlessly customizable and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
4. Asian Wings
These wings lean into bold flavors like soy, honey, ginger, sriracha, or gochujang for a sticky, savory-sweet glaze. Crispy with a punch of umami, they’re especially popular as party food.
5. Honey Wings
Honey-based wings deliver a sweet foundation that plays well with garlic, spice, or citrus. Mild, glossy, and versatile, they’re ideal for barbecues, picnics, and make-ahead meals.
This list was compiled using info from –StudyFinds

What about BEER ?

Americans are expected to consume over 325 million gallons of beer on Super Bowl Sunday for the 2026 game. This massive amount of consumption, often totaling around 50 million cases, represents a significant peak in alcohol sales, with fans drinking an average of four to eight beers during the game. These stats are from  MikMak and MARCA report. 

While some of us are in front of the screen to watch the big game, others tune in just for the commercials. The best Super Bowl ads are discussed, shared, and remembered long after the game has ended. Here are the best of all-time, according to a panel of “experts” (which sounds like a pretty good gig to me…):

THE BEST SUPER BOWL COMMERCIALS OF ALL-TIME:
1. Coca-Cola: “Hey Kid, Catch” (1979): It went viral long before that was a thing. In it, ‘Mean’ Joe Greene has a coke and a smile, and the kid is happy to be gifted the Greene’s sweaty towel. LINK: http://tinyurl.com/5j4pcc9f
2. Apple’s Macintosh Commercial (1984): Directed by Ridley Scott to introduce the Mac, it only aired once during the game, but the next day people rushed to Apple stores and the struggling company had a huge spike in sales. LINK: http://tinyurl.com/mw37yu4p
3. Wendy’s: “Where’s the Beef?” (1984): It’s a perfect example of an oddball tagline, stylized production, and the inexplicable presence of 3 old ladies. And the tagline is still commonly used today! LINK: http://tinyurl.com/mu9h49f5
4. McDonald’s: “The Showdown” (1993): Rivals Larry Bird and Michael Jordan were paid tons of money to team up in this ad which became an instant hit – and coined the phrase “nothing but net”. LINK: http://tinyurl.com/mrxkwnc2
5. Snickers: “You’re Not You When You’re Hungry” (2010): Everyone loves Betty White, and this spot featuring her getting sacked during a game of pickup football made the line “You’re not you when you’re hungry” synonymous with Snickers. The ad was so popular it continued with other stars like Robin Williams. LINK: http://tinyurl.com/4r9kmhr9
6. Pepsi: Cindy Crawford (1992): You can’t go wrong with a supermodel selling Pepsi’s newly redesigned can. The company even brought her back for the Super Bowl in 2018, and she slipped into the same outfit in 2021 to raise money for cancer research. LINK: http://tinyurl.com/3jxah2wc
7. Old Spice: “The Man Your Man Could Smell Like” (2010): OK, finally one you youngsters will remember…and women too! Although it never actually aired during the game, actor Isaiah Mustafa looked great shirtless, and his “tongue in cheek” yet “oh, so cool” delivery resulted in a 60% sales spike for the company’s Red Zone Body Wash. It spawned several follow-up spots. “I’m on a horse”. LINK: http://tinyurl.com/mrxv8mff
Commercial info compiled from –StudyFinds

Here’s a taste of Superbowl history .

In 1967 The first Super Bowl is played, although it isn’t called that until 2 years later. 61,946 fans pay 10 bucks to watch legendary coach Vince Lombardi’s Green Bay Packers beat the KC Chiefs 35-10 in Los Angeles (MVP is Packers’ QB Bart Starr). A 30-second TV commercial cost $42,000.

Super Bowl 60, 2026 – A 30 second Commercial will cost  $8 million, with some brands paying around $10 Million.