02-07-2005, 11:06 PM
As to the commercials: The ones that stood out to me were the vivacious lady testifying before the Senate committee (I thought it was quite clever and amusing - the old guys reaching back for their oxygen masks and one of her straps breaking were some of the better laughs), the Budweiser commercial where the pilot jumped out of the plane after the 6 pack of Bud Light, the "don't jump to assumptions" one with the cat and butcher knife was also excellent, and the FedEx one with Burt Reynolds.
The commercial for the new Mustang in the winter was pretty lame, especially since it was shown at least 3 times. All I kept thinking was, "Well, okay... why should I care then?" Fox's 'we just lost 2.4 million dollars to tell you guys about 24' commercial was also stupid. What do they want, a medal or something for not padding their pocketbooks with another bloated commercial fee? Congratu-f*cking-lations. Those two stuck out in mind as extra bad commercials, though a couple others definitely had everyone looking around the room at each other with their respective "WTF was that?" (if I may borrow the term Occhi) buttons pushed. Most other commercials have already faded to the misty nether regions of my brain as vague recollections, and nothing more.
As to the actual game: I've loved Tom Brady ever since I watched him playing at U of M - nothing pleases me more than seeing him succeed. Throw Ty Law on the same team (his dislike of Lloyd notwithstanding) and I'm as happy as can be. I have nothing but respect for Belichick as well... his work ethic, sellf-effacing personality, and the way his players have bought into his system is a testament to his greatness as a coach. Simply amazing.
T.O. also showed me a lot that night. A gutsy performance to say the least, and anyone that puts their team and desire to win above themself like that can't be all that bad. Much respect gained there.
All in all, it was an excellent Super Bowl. Catered food from the local Mexican joint, keg of PBR, 20 friends at our house, and a good game = lots of fun
The commercial for the new Mustang in the winter was pretty lame, especially since it was shown at least 3 times. All I kept thinking was, "Well, okay... why should I care then?" Fox's 'we just lost 2.4 million dollars to tell you guys about 24' commercial was also stupid. What do they want, a medal or something for not padding their pocketbooks with another bloated commercial fee? Congratu-f*cking-lations. Those two stuck out in mind as extra bad commercials, though a couple others definitely had everyone looking around the room at each other with their respective "WTF was that?" (if I may borrow the term Occhi) buttons pushed. Most other commercials have already faded to the misty nether regions of my brain as vague recollections, and nothing more.
As to the actual game: I've loved Tom Brady ever since I watched him playing at U of M - nothing pleases me more than seeing him succeed. Throw Ty Law on the same team (his dislike of Lloyd notwithstanding) and I'm as happy as can be. I have nothing but respect for Belichick as well... his work ethic, sellf-effacing personality, and the way his players have bought into his system is a testament to his greatness as a coach. Simply amazing.
T.O. also showed me a lot that night. A gutsy performance to say the least, and anyone that puts their team and desire to win above themself like that can't be all that bad. Much respect gained there.
All in all, it was an excellent Super Bowl. Catered food from the local Mexican joint, keg of PBR, 20 friends at our house, and a good game = lots of fun
--Mith
I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry rot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.
Jack London
I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry rot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.
Jack London