The business and politics of the Super Bowl

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Advocacy ads during the Super Bowl are viewed by some as divisive rather than unifying, undermining the event's purpose of bringing Americans together. Critics argue that such ads, whether promoting anti-abortion or LGBTQ+ causes, reflect a troubling trend of politicizing a widely enjoyed event. There is a sentiment that these advocacy groups possess excessive financial resources, and the political nature of the ads detracts from the enjoyment of the game. Many believe that viewers are not interested in political issues during the Super Bowl, questioning the effectiveness of these ads in that context. Overall, the discussion highlights a desire for the Super Bowl to remain a politically neutral space.
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What do you think about advocacy ads during the Super Bowl?

I don't like them because the Super Bowl is supposed to be an event that ought to unite all Americans, and advocacay ads, such as anti-abortion or pro-choice, anti-gay or airing gay dating site, etc. divide us rather than to unite us.

Your thoughts, please.
 
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I think it means those advocacy groups have way, way too much money.

The country's so divided now, the Super Bowl is one thing 'reds' and 'blues' can enjoy, even enjoy together! I wish stinking politics were kept out of it.
 
IMO, people don't care enough about political issues during the Super Bowl for such ads to be effective.
 
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I don't like them because the Super Bowl is supposed to be an event that ought to unite all Americans

What? This is redonkulus.
 

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