The Super Bowl is not just a sports event—it is one of the biggest cultural moments in the U.S., attracting over 100 million viewers each year. Many people watch not only for the game but also for the commercials and pop culture moments that advertisers create.
Experts suggest two main reasons why the Super Bowl is so important. The first is FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)—humans are naturally social, and even those who do not love football feel the need to participate in the event to stay connected. The second reason is that football acts like a “religion” for many Americans, shaping their values and reflecting key cultural myths like manifest destiny, capitalism, and patriotism.
With its massive audience, influence on media, business, and national identity, and unique role in American culture, the Super Bowl remains the most-watched television event in the U.S. every year.
Vocabulary:
• Viewers (noun): People who watch a television program or event.
• Commercial (noun): A short advertisement on TV or online.
• Advertiser (noun): A company that promotes products through marketing.
• Savanna (noun): A large, flat grassy area with few trees, usually in Africa.
• Compelled (adj.): Feeling forced or strongly encouraged to do something.
• Deity (noun): A god or divine being.
• Fascination (noun): A strong interest in something.
• Capitalism (noun): An economic system where businesses are privately owned and operate for profit.
• Patriotism (noun): Love and devotion to one’s country.
• Promotion (noun): An event or activity that advertises a product or service.
• Prediction (noun): A statement about what will happen in the future.
• Orientation (noun): A person’s beliefs or way of thinking.
• Ultimate (adj.): The most extreme or best example of something.
• Exaggeration (noun): A statement that makes something seem bigger or more important than it is.
• Corporation (noun): A large company or business.
Source: NBC News