Scenes from a Super Bowl party

Last night was the climax to one of the most irritating NFL seasons. I say climax instead of conclusion because I haven't heard the end of this. I've got a few more days, weeks, maybe months before things quiet down around Seattle.

It won't be over until the Seahawks have been thoroughly pounded into a pulp by my 49ers next season with Kaepernick running and passing for 400 yards each, Crabtree grabbing 3 touchdowns against Sherman, and the final score ending up 65 to -3 (it happens every night in my fantasies). And then the Seahawks losing in the first round of the playoffs (also to the 49ers preferably).

Maybe then I'll get some peace and quiet around here.

With that said, I did enjoy myself last evening when GF and I were invited to a Super Bowl viewing party hosted by a coworker of hers.

I went to watch football's biggest game with fellow fans; GF went because there promised to be rambunctious little children there - which she can't get enough of! Indeed, at times it was harder to hear the game not because of rowdy Seahawk fans, but because of said children.

It was a small, but lively crowd. So I thought I'd share some memorable moments and quotes from the party (as I once did for New Year's Eve/Day).

Person A: "You're pigs in a blanket are putting ours to shame."
Person B: "Just like I'm hoping the Broncos will put the Seahawks to shame!"

Person A: "You're wearing the wrong colors! Is that orange sweater intentional?"
Person B: "Hell yes!"

"Why is Joe Namath dressed as a pimp?"

(Game starts with a safety)
"Strap in, folks. I can already tell this is going to be a long game for the Broncos."

(Score is 15-0)
"Peyton will comeback. I've seen him down by three touchdowns in the final quarter and wind up winning the game!"

"Well, it's 3rd down again. So the Seahawks offense has the Broncos right where they want 'em."

(Peyton Manning on the phone on the sidelines)
"DON'T YOU KNOW WHO I AM?!?! I'M GODDAMN PEYTON MANNING!!! I'VE BEEN DOING YOUR COMMERCIALS FOR YEARS!!! NOW SEND ME A DAMN FREE PIZZA - PRONTO!!!"

"He's calling his dad and brother for advice right now ... It's sad that Peyton has to ask advice from Eli."

"I'm telling you! Peyton Manning has us right where he wants us! We could still lose this game!"

"The Broncos need a map to find the end-zone right now."

(Following the Cheerios ad)
"So how many people do you think will be upset this time?"

(Halftime show)
"He's going for some look halfway between Elvis Presley and James Brown."

Person A: "I hear Bruno Mars is really short."
Person B: "Yeah, you're probably taller than him. Although with that hair he's probably got a couple inches on you."

(Red Hot Chili Peppers appear)
"Well, so much for the guys wearing suits."

"Hey everybody! Look how old we got!"

Person A: "What is going on with his legs?"
Person B: "I think he's wearing leggings."
Person A: "It looks like he's got old man knee braces on."
Person C: "Like I said, look how old they got."

"Remind me to never try and sing along to 'America the Beautiful' again. Not until I've learned more of the words and had my balls removed to hit those high notes."

Person A: "We've got three types of wings. Spicy wings, barbecue wings, and..."
Person B: "Spicy barbecue wings!"
Person A: "Basically. Take your pick."
Person C: "I'll take a little of each."

"And now the countdown begins until the stadium power failure. What's your over/under on minutes?"

(Score is 36-0)
"So maybe Peyton Manning can't win this one."

"Yep, the neighbors are already setting off fireworks (during the 3rd quarter)."

(Broncos finally score)
"I see the Hawks defense decided to let them score. Wouldn't want to embarrass them that badly."

Person A: "At this rate, Eli is probably going 'Nyah, nyah! Look who's the superior Manning now!'"
Person B: "No. After the horrendous season Eli just had, he can't say that. He may never have that right again."
Person C: "Did he ever?"
Person D: "Well he did, and will continue, to have twice as many Super Bowl championships as Peyton."
Person B: "And has a greater Super Bowl winning percentage."

"To be fair, in an actual fight, a horse would totally kick a bird's ass."

"It's only the second biggest blowout Denver has lost in a Super Bowl."

"I feel badly for all the companies that purchased advertising in the second half of this Super Bowl. How many people have turned off this game because of the blowout? All that money right down the drain."

"Can you award the Super Bowl MVP to an entire defense?"

Person A: "So that's how you spend $1.5 million? That crappy ad?"
Person B: "Like I said, nobody's watching anymore. It doesn't matter anyway."

Person A: "At least Peyton and Demaryius each set Super Bowl records."
Person B: "At least Pete Carroll got soaked in orange Gatorade."
Person C: "Records and Denver colored Gatorade! Cheer up, Broncos!" 

"Aren't you glad we went to Lake Stevens instead of Bainbridge? We are avoiding the chaos of downtown Seattle right now."

Person A: "Bruno Mars performed one of the least flashy and least outrageous halftime shows I've ever seen. And probably the best in the last few years."
Person B: "Except for when the Red Hot Chili Peppers showed up."
Person A: "Yeah, except for that. That goes without saying."

So yeah. A good time was had by all in attendance despite an overall crappy game for non-Seahawks football fans. I think what I'm most disappointed about is this gives Macklemore another excuse to continue acting all smarmy and douchey.

Though this video of game highlights narrated by Jim Ross helped me feel better. Good ol' J.R. can make anything entertaining.

On a related note, I did appreciate the Seahawks shout-out to Daniel Bryan.

Congratulations Seahawks. I look forward to seeing your hopes and dreams crushed next year.