Super Bowl (of Chili)

I have never really gotten in to football. But at the last second today I decided not to brave the freezemeister and go to moms as planned. Instead I cleaned the house, had tea with Brigitte and then went up to the bar with the boys for Superbowl Sunday. At first I thought I would really only enjoy the Chili Cookoff contest but as I sat there listening to all the cheers and boos I decided it was time for some Football 101. Erik was patient and kind enough to explain it all to me and answer all my questions (including "Who do you think would win between a REAL bear and a REAl colt?") and now that I understand how it works...I LOVE IT. Now, my heart will always be made of cheese, which is to say that no matter what...forever and ever...I'm hopelessly devoted to the Packers. But the Packers wern't playing so I decided that my second favorite team, since I live in the Second City and all, should be the Bears. So as I tasted nine different chilis (Number 5 won, although number 1 was the best) I found myself independently cheering for da Bears. And I have this to say...Football is pretty cool. Oh God, I've turned to the dark side. The only sucky part about football is when the team you are rooting for loses.

The Superbowl commercials were pretty weak this year. our favorite were the ones for Doritos and that toally demented yet hysterical one for Combos.

I also thoroughly enjoyed The Artist Formerly Known as the Artist Formerly Known as Prince. He's really good isn't he? Not so much of a fan of his cracked out hoochie dancers, but he was great.

Also...way to go Super Bowl, when I think "Football Championship" the first thing that comes to mind is "Cirque Du Soleil"...right on.

You guys, I ate so much chili.