It’s that time of the year again when the winners of the two divisions of American Football, the AFC and NFC, battle it out for the Superbowl. All the supermarkets are going mad with their advertising for parties that people will be throwing at home for friends and family, whilst Downtown Indianapolis is shaping up for a major party. That’s because this year the Superbowl is being held here at the Lucas Oil Stadium. The Colts had a pretty terrible season, losing almost all of the games, and so wont be in the game. Instead we’re going to be welcoming the New York Giants and New England Patriots to town. Well, maybe not the Patriots, as I have learnt that they are the arch enemy of Colts fans in pretty much the same vein as Arsenal/Tottenham, Kings Lynn/Wisbech, and Justin Bieber/World.
There’s no denying the Superbowl is an incredible spectacle, and it’s going to be great for Indianapolis. I’m really lucky with timing to be out here for it and although I won’t be going to the game (more on that in a bit), I’ll be going downtown to 
some of the events that are being staged during the week. There are parties being thrown at most bars and clubs (my Playboy party ticket never materialised), and a number of roads have been closed off to make room for a safe atmosphere for people to enjoy themselves. There’s even been a huge zip line erected that you can have a go on for $10! There are lots of musicians coming to play at the free concerts, including: LMFAO, Snoop Dogg, and some others that I can’t remember now.
some of the events that are being staged during the week. There are parties being thrown at most bars and clubs (my Playboy party ticket never materialised), and a number of roads have been closed off to make room for a safe atmosphere for people to enjoy themselves. There’s even been a huge zip line erected that you can have a go on for $10! There are lots of musicians coming to play at the free concerts, including: LMFAO, Snoop Dogg, and some others that I can’t remember now.
I did consider going to the game. Not because I have any real interest in the game, but because you just know it’s going to be a great event. I mean they have fireworks at a normal game! I’m not going though, and this is because the price of the tickets. $600 – $1200. FOR THE WORST SEATS. That’s not even the price on the re-sell market; that was the cost from the official ticket people. It’s madness and made me realise how funny it is that we moan about the cost of our football ticket prices in the U
K. Imagine Arsenal Box Office quoting me £400 for a ticket at the back of Wembley for a Cup Final (no jokes, please)? But, all of those seats have sold out and if you look on sites such as StubHub etc the cheapest tickets are now being sold for around $2,200. Think that’s pricey? They literally go all the way up the price scale until you reach the current priciest option. You might want to sit down first … So I guess America isn’t in recession after all.
K. Imagine Arsenal Box Office quoting me £400 for a ticket at the back of Wembley for a Cup Final (no jokes, please)? But, all of those seats have sold out and if you look on sites such as StubHub etc the cheapest tickets are now being sold for around $2,200. Think that’s pricey? They literally go all the way up the price scale until you reach the current priciest option. You might want to sit down first … So I guess America isn’t in recession after all.
In other news, I had to film a video diary type piece to be shown at my UK work’s Town Hall Meeting. I had trouble setting up the camera to meet what I was asked for, and the outcome is I think I look like I’ve got my own terrorist cell. Nice. Good luck to me flying in the future!
And fly I will! As in addition the Vegas trip I’m now also going skiing in Colorado in a few weeks time. It’s going to be my first time out on the snow and I’m looking forward to it. Even if I’m crap at skiing/snowboarding I can at least make the most of the snow and build a decent snowman.
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