This survey may be American, but we gotta side here – snacks are the MOST important, and would probably poll the same here in Canada…
From NY Post:
Food is officially more important than the game when it comes to reasons for attending a Super Bowl party, according to new research.
A survey of 2,000 American adults asked respondents the top reasons for getting together on the biggest sporting day of the year — and found that food topped the list (56%).
That was followed by simply being social (54%), while less than half (49%) said the game itself was the main reason they’ve taken part in a Super Bowl party in the past.
The number four and five spots for attending were family time (45%) and to watch the commercials (38%), respectively.
Conducted by OnePoll in conjunction with snack and appetizer brand Farm Rich, results revealed 40% of respondents have been so wrapped up in the food and social side of things that they missed most of the game.
With food taking center field, it makes sense that the number one game day essential is the snacks (44%), followed by alcohol (35%) and then non-alcoholic drinks (32%).
But all that drinking may come with a price — and corporate America might want to take note: 32% of respondents revealed they’ve called in sick to work the day after the Super Bowl.
And those leading the charge are 39-54 year olds, with 46% having called in sick compared to only 16% of those 55+.
Still, even with potential consequences the next day, almost half of those surveyed (42%) plan to attend a Super Bowl party this year.
Some regions of the country are more into the party than others though, with 46% of those in the Southwest planning to attend a super soiree versus 35% in the Midwest.
The older you are the more likely you are to partake — 58% of Gen Xers are attending a Super Bowl party this year, versus 30% of Gen Zers.
And not every party is the same, but the survey asked which style of get together respondents prefer, and “potluck” came out on top.
That was followed by a family-friendly party with lots of kids, then a get together of die-hard football fans — who are 100% devoted to the game.
Results also revealed that the average Super Bowl party will include 14 guests.
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