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Super Bowl Survival Guide
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Touchscreen Friendly Gloves
Since 99.99 percent of us will be watching the game from somewhere other than MetLife Stadium, this will be my only recommendation for watching the game in the freezing depths of New Jersey. If you're going to dare the cold and watch it live, you need to be comfortably warm while also able to keep in touch with social media during the game. There are a variety of winter gloves out there. These Glider Gloves are one example of a pair that has a conductive fabric that allows you to keep your hands toasty while your surf your phone. glidergloves.com
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Bring the Right Booze
If you're going to a Super Bowl party you can't come empty handed. Know what your friends drink and/or need. Whether it's a light beer, a dark stout, a pale ale, heck, even a wine, make sure to accomodate. Drinks are a fast and easy pickup; the same can't be said regarding your potential date...Even ask if there is a need for soda or any other non-alcoholic beverages for the non-drinkers.
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Chips and Dip
If your hosting, nachos and some type of dip are not only a must -- it's practically expected. I highly recommend having a heavy dose of guacamole on hand, along with possibly some queso, or even better yet, a five-layer dip. Delish.com has some recipes, which includes some outside the box. Healthy recipes for those watching your calorie count can find some cool finds at Hungry-Girl.com -- let's be honest guys, we can learn a lot from our lady friends when it comes to food, ammirite?
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Have a DD
And we're not talking cups.... That's right. Don't be the moron that loses his job or takes someone's life because you had too much to drink after celebrating -- or mourning -- your Super Bowl watch. Have a designated driver if you plan on pounding more than a drink per hour. Now, enough buzzkill and playing 'dad.' Onto the next...
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Super Bowl Drinking Game
If you're staying put and/or you have a DD, nothing is more fun than playing a Super Bowl drinking game. Go ahead and have as much fun as you want with it. Everytime Peyton Manning yells 'Omaha,' have a shot. Every time the commentators mention Richard Sherman, 'pound it.' The options are endless.
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Hulu Adzone
It's not a secret that many casual fans watch the Super Bowl mostly for the commercials. Hulu Adzone allows fans to take their commercial experience to a whole new level. While watching the big game on Feb. 2, you can go to Hulu.com/AdZone and vote for your favorite commercials in real-time. As soon as the game is over the votes are piled up and the winners are announced. You can even check out the site now to get a glimpse at some early 'leaked' Super Bowl spots.
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Use Paper/Plastic
The larger the party, the more reason to eat and drink with disposables. Do you really want to do that many dishes? Just be sure to recycle.
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Order Pizza Ahead of Time
Pizza, wings...anything that is deliverable -- add about an hour wait to its expected arrival. Without a doubt their busiest day of the year, food joints are going to be overwhelmed all day Sunday, so order accordingly. Also, I have no idea why our source had this image in their database, but if your delivery person shows up looking like this, be smart and call in a new order every 20 minutes. Tip well.
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Know Where to Watch the Game
Have nowhere to go to watch the game? Maybe you're new to your respective city? Regardless of your situation, if you're looking for the best place to watch the game, be sure to check sites such as Meetup.com, or simply google, "Broncos" or "Seahawks" + bar + (your city). If your town has more than a few stoplights, there should be a hoppin bar with crazy fun -- and sometimes shwasted -- fans to watch the game with.
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Have the Right TV
Don't be the moron that invites 20 friends over to watch the game on a "19 TV. This is 2014. You can buy a 50" television for $500 these days. Make sure everyone can see the game no matter where they sit in your living space. If you want to go all-out you can find instructions on how to set up an entire home theater system on sites such as this.
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Have a Hangover Cure
Not much research has supported a true hangover cure -- other than drinking lots of water and moderation in general. But if you're going to get smashed, you should at least try to make it to work on Monday -- after all, it's one of the most famous call-in sick days of the year, so dont' be that guy. Most swear that knocking down a Vitamin B Complex works wonders. I'll try anything once -- well almost anything...
