SUPER-BOWL

‘Wassup?’: The Origins of the Famous Budweiser Ad

Before it became a cultural phenomenon, Budweiser’s “Wassup” ad started as a short film.

Damon Wayans and Jim Carrey in 'In Living Color.'

When ‘In Living Color’ Faced Off Against the Super Bowl Halftime Show—and Won

In the 1990s, Super Bowl halftime shows were lame. Fox decided what people needed was Jim Carrey setting himself on fire.

The Super Bowl has a unique numbering system.

Why Does the Super Bowl Use Roman Numerals?

The National Football League doesn’t want to confuse you.

A bouquet of red roses probably isn't your best purchase come February.

What to Buy In February—Plus What You Should Probably Skip

Shopping for the best bargains in February? From TVs to Presidents Day sales, here’s what to buy—and what to avoid—this month.

The Budweiser Clydesdales at a Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves game.

How the Budweiser Clydesdales Became a Commercial Success

The horses are an iconic feature in many Super Bowl commercials.

Ja’Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals makes a catch over Raymond Calais of the Los Angeles Rams during Super Bowl LVI.

What Happens to the Losing Team’s Pre-Printed Championship Shirts?

For each year’s Super Bowl showdown, manufacturers and retailers will produce and stock two sets of T-shirts, hats, and other merchandise that declares each team the champ. So who gets the losing team’s stuff?

Here’s Why Companies Release Their Super Bowl Ads Early

Ads used to be cloaked in secrecy before the big game. A 2011 Star Wars spot changed all that.

This herbed cheese dip is perfect for a crowd.

Upgrade Your Super Bowl Spread With This Easy Herbed Cheese Dip

This recipe for cervelle de canut will add class to your Super Bowl menu.

They can’t hand this thing out on a Saturday?

Why Is the Super Bowl Always Played On a Sunday Night?

More than17 million people call in ‘sick’ the Monday after the game. So why not play it on a Saturday?

Why Do We Eat Chicken Wings on Super Bowl Sunday?

Americans consume more than 1 billion wings on Super Bowl Sunday, and we have sports bars to thank.

If you're Vladimir Putin, you don't necessarily need to win a Super Bowl to own a championship ring.

When Vladimir Putin (Allegedly) Stole Patriots Owner Robert Kraft's Super Bowl Ring

In 2005, Patriots chief Robert Kraft's diplomacy mission to Russia turned into an international incident after Vladimir Putin pocketed his priceless Super Bowl ring.

Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals helmets set up at the Super Bowl Experience the week before the game.

The Super Bowl Is a Week Late This Year—Here’s Why

If you think it’s weird that this year’s Super Bowl is set for the day before Valentine’s Day, you’re right. Here’s what happened.

Dan Quayle in 1999 and Elijah Wood in 2004.

When Dan Quayle and 12-Year-Old Elijah Wood Starred in a 1994 Super Bowl Commercial

It probably wasn’t a coincidence that Dan Quayle, who famously misspelled ‘potato,’ started shilling for potato chips.

Beyoncé and Bruno Mars performing at Super Bowl halftime in 2016.

The Past 20 Super Bowl Halftime Shows, Ranked From Best to Worst

Will The Weeknd’s 2021 Super Bowl halftime show outshine Beyoncé’s past appearances? It’s *technically* not impossible.

A Q&A With Schitt's Creek Star and Laundry Enthusiast Emily Hampshire

Emily Hampshire on getting her big break as Girlfriend Number One on Nickelodeon and when she knew 'Schitt's Creek' hit big.

Want to See the Original 1967 Super Bowl I Broadcast? A Kickstarter Could Make It Happen

The game has been locked in a vault and a legal battle for years. A new Kickstarter could unearth it for the first time since 1967.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game in January 2020.

Tom Brady Makes Nearly $1.5 Million Per Hour of Playtime—Which Is Only a Fraction of the NFL’s Highest Paid Quarterbacks’ Earnings

The job of an NFL quarterback comes with heaps of high-stakes pressure and even bigger heaps of money.

Heinz Might Pay Your Flight Change Fee if Your Favorite NFL Team Didn’t Make the Super Bowl

Watching your team lose its spot in the 2020 Super Bowl stings a little less if you don’t lose money changing your flight.

7 Weird Super Bowl Halftime Acts

From Indiana Jones to an Elvis-impersonating magician, the Super Bowl halftime show has featured some truly strange performers.

Super Bowl 2019: How to Live Stream the Big Game

No cable? No problem. No TV? That's fine, too.

55 Super Facts About the Super Bowl

Want to be the smartest person in the room while watching this year's Super Bowl? Bust out a few of these fun facts about Big Games past.

15 Fun Facts About Puppy Bowl

The puppies are coming! (Plus some kittens, kangaroos, and a rescue sloth.)

Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr during Super Bowl I.

8 Fascinating Facts About Super Bowl I

On January 15, 1967, when the first AFL-NFL World Championship Game took place, it was something bordering on a disaster, with television mishaps, a dispute over the name, and thousands of empty seats.

Reynolds Wrap Made a Food Harness to Keep Your Favorite Super Bowl Snacks Close

Think of it as a Babybjörn for your favorite Super Bowl snacks.