Allow me to take one moment to brag. Just a moment, I promise.

As a proud "Mass-hole," I am a big New England Patriots fan. And in case you've been locked in your room, avoiding the not-so-tropical weather we've been having, my beloved team is going to the Super Bowl (again). And the teams you Pennsylvanians root for, well ... I won't finish that sentence, for the sake of your broken hearts.

Before you begin composing your hate e-mail to me, let me remind you: the Super Bowl is much more than a sporting event. It has become an explosion of music, advertisements and media frenzy to satisfy diehard sports fan and the ditzy, not-so-sports-savvy.

Basically, you don't have to be a football aficionado to enjoy the Super Bowl. Honestly, you don't even need to be a Pats or Giants fan. My grandmother watches it just for the commercials, and, frankly, I don't blame her. Companies invest millions of dollars for 30 seconds of your time, so the least you could do is tune in and enjoy. Some of the most legendary ad campaigns have started during the Super Bowl, like the Budweiser frogs and the historic 1984 Apple commercial. It's not every game you can watch media history in the making. Maybe I'm too much of a journalism nerd, but the idea of witnessing historic television gives me the heebie jeebies.

The Super Bowl is one of my favorite events of the year because it involves two things I obsess over: sports and music. Frankly, I would rather see personal favorites like NoFX or Red Hot Chili Peppers perform, but no matter what your taste in music, the show can be somewhat of a spectacle. This year won't be an exception because, honestly, who doesn't like Paula Abdul? She hasn't performed in more than a decade, so there's bound to be cooped up energy for a decent show. Maybe we'll experience an updated, 2008 version of a "wardrobe malfunction." I know you ladies who don't love sports do love gossiping, so if something goes wrong at halftime, you'll be stocked for at least two days worth of gabbing.

Halftime shows have become much more intense since the early days of football.

Every year, my dad reminds me that when he was young, the halftime show was a local high school marching band. Now, I think marching bands are incredibly talented, but I can't say the rest of America would enjoy that halftime act. Instead, many can revel in the typical modern-day spectacle involving music, dance and enough pyrotechnics to set a small country ablaze.

So be it the Eagles, Steelers or whatever other team you root for, don't be disappointed; there's much to be seen. Even though I'll be paying more attention to "touchdown Tommy" and his awesome passing game, I hope to take in every aspect of the Super Bowl. Hopefully, like me, you'll be having a lot of trouble deciding when to take a bathroom break. With all the Super Bowl has to offer, I don't want to miss a minute.

Catherine Seraphin is a sophomore majoring in journalism and is an in-depth reporter for The Daily Collegian. Her e-mail address is cjs5105@psu.edu.