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Don’t Let Your 2008 Super Bowl Party Suck
Have you ever been to a really rancid Super Bowl party? Have you ever hosted one? Odds are you’ll be able to answer yes to at least one of those questions (whether you know it or not is another question). In today’s article we’ll give you a few tips to make sure your Super Bowl XLII party is a monster hit.
I’ll get #1 out of the way quickly. Don’t plan to meet a bunch of friends at a bar for the Super Bowl and call that your Super Bowl party, that’s weak. Plus it sucks. It’s usually way too crowded, you can’t have a conversation with anyone, and most people do have to work the next day and you don’t need to add to your odds of getting a hangover.
If you are planning on hosting the party make sure the number of guests you invite is less-than or equal to the number of comfortable seats you can provide. Nobody should be sitting on the floor, on somebody’s lap, on a counter, or standing during the game. I’ve been to Super Bowl bashes where even the sitting room on the floor was taken. I ended up standing in the kitchen for the duration, where I could hardly see the TV. Don’t be the guy that makes someone do this, trust me, you’d hate it too. If you have a nice place to party, but not enough seats, buy some of those camping-style fold-up chairs, or plan ahead and ask people to bring some if they have them.Â
Food is going to be important. Don’t be afraid of the pot-luck, you should really embrace it. The problem most people run into is that they passively suggest that someone bring something to eat with them instead of just asking politely if they’ll bring some grub. Don’t feel bad. You’re providing the spot and you’ve organized this party. All it takes is a “Hey, Dude, I’m having a Super Bowl party, you in? Yeah? Cool. Bring some food, everyone else is.” Ok, you don’t need to say it like that, but be direct enough so they understand it is a pot-luck and everyone is being encouraged to bring something good to munch on.
 I try really hard not to be an HD snob, but let’s face it, you’d rather watch the biggest game of the year in High-Def. I won’t say it’s a must, but you could grab some major bonus points if you’re able to bring the game to your guests in beautiful HD quality.
If you are going to booze I would suggest taking it easy. There’s always the one or two Mugs that show up, don’t have to work on Monday, and want to get blitzed. That’s not a bad thing, but if you are hosting it’s usually not the best idea. Again, I would encourage BYOB in this case, but provide some of your own as well. This (like the pot-luck) doesn’t have anything to do with being cheap, it’s merely a better way to get a more diverse selection of drink, so don’t feel like you’re being to frugal with a BYOB announcement.
Don’t stress out about making it perfect, just try to have fun. The worst parties are the ones that are over-planned. Nothing is going to go exactly the way you plan it and a grumpy host is the absolute worst thing you can be at any party. I realize these suggestions aren’t anything mind-blowing, but I’ve been to some pretty bad Super Bowl parties the last few years (no offense, Guys) and wanted to share some ideas on how you can maximize the fun of the big game. Check back soon for Super Bowl Picks and Predictions, plus a look at some of the ridiculous prop bets you can lay on the game! Take care!
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