The NFL’s Scripted Season

Junk: 02.04.08 star Culture, Observations star

Superbowl TrophyMy favorite part of Superbowl forty-three was the evil villain, maintaining character, leaving the stage before the end of the show. Seriously the NFL could not have scripted the season any better… it was like a Disney movie and the WWF rolled into one. Early on in the show the audience was given reason to despise the villain with their blatant, unremorseful cheating. This only built up as the wicked, arrogant antagonist progressed in their triumph over “good” and thus were hated more by the audience. Then when it looks like the villain would achieve world domination spewing their taunts of “we’re the best ever,” along comes a glimmer of hope, the “underdog”. The protagonist that everyone can get behind and root for. Slowly against all odds the little engine that could climbs the mountain. The final battle, choreographed with precision, provides close tension; at times giving a slight upper hand to either side. Then at the last possible second the “good guys” defeat the villain with slow-motion, bravery and strength (breaking free from tackles and magical catches).

Come on NFL give me some plot twists or witty dialog next time.

3 comments ↓

#1 jock on 02.07.08 at 3:02 pm

don’t hold your breath waiting for the witty dialog…remember our cognitive abilities are limited to “blue forty-two, blue forty-two, hut, hut, hike!”
Me no understand what the problem are with scripted seasons.

#2 artboy on 02.07.08 at 4:35 pm

Even if it was scripted how could you not be pulled into the drama of this once in a lifetime experience for the men playing the game? Imagine the sheer magnitude of pent-up emotion played out on a world stage of emerald green? The swirling colors of the uniforms, the flashing lights of screaming fans, and the anticipation of millions watching around the world that builds into a crescendo of joy for the victors and despondent agony for those defeated. How could you not love it?
The Super Bowl is pure human drama that could only be described as art.

#3 Nick on 02.14.08 at 9:51 pm

since when could everybody get behind a team from NY?

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