Every year, people gather for Super Bowl parties with snacks everywhere, plenty of drinks, and everyone glued to what’s supposed to be the biggest game in America. You would think the actual game is the main event. But this year, one party in Connecticut flipped the script.
According to the viral video, the host invited some friends, set out a snack table, kept the drinks coming, and set the mood for a regular Super Bowl night. Instead of streaming the current game, they secretly put on the 2014 Super Bowl just to see what would happen.
Turns out, no one noticed. They watched, cheered, snacked, and chatted as usual, totally convinced they were seeing this year’s matchup. Similar teams, different players, and commentators talking about things from a decade ago didn’t matter. Everyone just went along with it. It turned into a low-key social experiment, and maybe the game itself was not as important as everyone thought.
In the video shared online, another detail stands out: the game is up on the big screen, but just about everyone at the party is glued to their phones. Some people are scrolling, some are texting, and only a few even bother to look up at the TV now and then.
This game featured the Seattle Seahawks losing in Tragic fashion to the Tom Brady-led New England Patriots in a 28-24 stunner. But at this party in Connecticut, the replay just faded into the background.
Once the clip started making the rounds online, people couldn’t believe what they were seeing. How did nobody notice which teams were playing, or remember that score? Some folks pointed out that Super Bowl parties these days are more about hanging out than watching football anyway.
Internet Reacts After Connecticut Super Bowl Party Streams 2014 Game Instead of Live Broadcast
A Reddit user pointed out, “That’s brain rot for real. The first thing I noticed was Brady’s jersey. What is wrong with people?”
Another user pointed out, “They’re all on their phones. What a party.”
Yet another user said, “You could’ve played a game of madden and they wouldn’t have noticed.”
A user went on to say, “”These people are stupid, even I know Tom Brady is dead” – dog with read coat on.”
One user pointed out, “No way they didn’t at least notice at the half-time show.”
A comment read, “Proof that nobody actually watches the game, we’re just here for snacks.”
The Connecticut party was a simple prank, but it definitely hit a nerve. Maybe it’s poking fun at how easily we get distracted, or maybe it’s just a goofy stunt for one night. Either way, sometimes the highlight of the night isn’t on the field. It’s in whoever controls the remote.
