Newsletter for Friday February 7, 2025
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Community and Team Spirit
Happy Friday, everyone!
The Philadelphia Eagles are back in the Super Bowl, facing off against the Kansas City, Chiefs! This time they’re playing in New Orleans and let me tell you—the Eagles are going to win! I can feel it! If you’re into betting, the odds as of right now (Feb 6th at noon) give the Chiefs a 54% chance of winning and the Eagles 46%. But come on, we got this! LOL.
Now, I’m not going to pretend I’m the most die-hard, all-knowing fan. I’m not a fair-weather fan either—I guess you could say I’m happily somewhere in between.
What I really love, though, is the sheer passion that sports ignite—especially in Philly! Eagles fans, Redskins fans (that’s what they were called when I lived in DC back in the late 80s and early 90s), and Cardinals fans before they moved to Arizona all have one big thing in common—they love their teams. It’s like a whole city comes together as one, cheering for the home team. Nothing else matters in that moment—just that shared pride.
This weekend, it’s Philly’s time to shine! I’ve been watching from afar as everyone gets hyped for the big game. From decked-out Eagles gear to themed cookies and even drones flying overhead—Eagles spirit is everywhere. It’s all about that win!
It kind of reminds me of how passionate European cities get about soccer (or football, as they say over there). Have you ever seen those wild crowds on TV or in shows like Ted Lasso? When the finals roll around, cities go all out, and everyone shows up to support their team.
There’s something so beautiful about how sports bring people together. It doesn’t matter how you voted or what you believe—what matters is that you’re proudly sporting your team’s colors and sharing the excitement.
Here’s a fun fact: 124 million people watched the Super Bowl last year, compared to just 67 million who tuned in for the Presidential debate. Isn’t that wild? I guess for a lot of people, the Super Bowl feels way more important. After all, most folks already know which way they’ll vote, so why bother with the debates? LOL.
But this weekend isn’t about politics—it’s about sportsmanship, epic commercials, chicken wings, chips, and dip. Whether you’re a superfan or just there for the snacks, it’s all about having fun and being part of something bigger.
If you’re sober, remember to bring your favorite non-alcoholic drink to the party or make sure your fridge is stocked up. Trust me—you’ll thank yourself later!
Stay safe, have fun, and Fly Eagles Fly!
XO,
Bizzy