An event that resonates deeply with millions of Americans
The article leans on the well-worn argument of American culture as over-the-top consumerism, spectacle-driven entertainment, and shallow mass appeal, as if the US lacks literature, music, theatre, or meaningful artistic expression. American culture is as varied and complex as any other, with the Super Bowl being just one day and one element.
Yes, the Super Bowl is an Americanism but no more so than the Eurovision Song Contest is a European mass media spectacle. Both reflect the values, tastes, and traditions of their respective audiences. Rather than snobbishly dismissing such events, we should appreciate and enjoy the variety. It is easy to be cynical about a country’s most-watched television event, but it takes more effort to understand why it resonates so deeply with millions.Badger admiring picture of badger wins wildlife British photography voteInstead of the predictable eye-rolling at American mass entertainment, perhaps a more interesting discussion would be why the Super Bowl endures as a unifying force in an increasingly fragmented society and world.
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