The Super Bowl XLIV was this past Sunday. Though the teams need no introduction, it was the Indianapolis Colts vs. the New Orleans Saints. Though the Colts were favored to win, the Saints won 31-17.
Super Bowl XLIV was proclaimed THE most watched show ever- OF ALL TIME! Though many may have speculation as to why it was the most watched program ever... I have my own theory. Many tuned in to see if the Saints were going to pull an upset over the Colts, especially being that it was the first time that New Orleans had been in the Super Bowl. My thought is that people wanted to see something happen for the city of New Orleans. Not too long ago Hurricane Katrina rendered the city helpless. I think that viewers wanted to see something good happen to the city... aside from the city's partying reputation. Hurricane Katrina is still fresh in peoples' minds and is one of the first thoughts that pop into our heads when we hear New Orleans. Now with this win, we'll think Super Bowl Champs!
In a sense the Super Bowl XLIV was not only a way to bring viewers together over a football game, it was like a Cinderella tale at that. The underdog overcame all to come out number 1. I think that though fans were excited for New Orleans to come out 1 for 1 in Super Bowl wins, people wanted to see the underdog (in more ways than 1) win.
...plus... Saints win + Betty White commercial = pure gold.
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