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SnakePit Super Bowl 50 Open Thread

The only time of the year we will tolerate any discussion of the NFL here. But it's really much more about the adverts.

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

And the betting. Here are some of the bets (from Bovada) on which you can place money. So, where would you be putting your notional SnakePit dollars on this one? Me - I'm betting on Left Shark...

  • Will Peyton Manning announce his retirement in the postgame interview?
    Yes +500 (5/1)
    No -1000 (1/10)
    (Note: Must be on live broadcast.)
  • Will Peyton Manning be seen crying at any point during the entire Broadcast?
    Yes +600 (6/1)
    No -1200 (1/12)
    (Note: Live pictures only, must clearly see a tear.)
  • How many times will "dab" or "dabbing" be said by the announcers during the Broadcast?
    Over 2 (EVEN, 1/1)
    Under 2 (-140, 5/7)
    (Note: From kickoff to final whistle, halftime does not count.)
  • How many times will Cam Newton do the Open Shirt Superman motion during the game?
    Over 2.5 (EVEN, 1/1)
    Under 2.5 (-140, 5/7)
    (Note: From kickoff to final whistle, halftime does not count.)
  • If Steph Curry is shown on TV during the Broadcast what will he be wearing?
    Personalized Carolina Steph Curry Jersey 1/1
    No Jersey 2/1
    Cam Newton Jersey 3/1
    Any Other Carolina Jersey 5/1
  • Will Mike Carey be wrong about a challenge?
    Yes +110 (11/10)
    No -150 (2/3)
    (Note: He must be consulted on live broadcast and must clearly take a stance on his position. If not consulted wagers will be No Action.)
  • Will there be an earthquake during the game?
    Yes 10/1
    (Note: Announcer must indicate there was during live broadcast from kickoff until final whistle.)
  • Will the Panthers player who scores their first TD give the football to a Boy or Girl?
    Boy -200 (1/2)
    Girl +150 (3/2)
  • How many times will the Golden Gate Bridge be shown during the Broadcast?
    Over 0.5 -300 (1/3)
    Under 0.5 +200 (2/1)
    (Note: From kickoff to final whistle, halftime does not count.)
  • How many times will "John Fox" be said during the Broadcast?
    Over 1 (-140, 5/7)
    Under 1 (EVEN, 1/1)
    (Note: From kickoff to final whistle, halftime does not count.)
  • How many times will Archie Manning be shown on TV during the Broadcast?
    Over 1.5 EVEN (1/1)
    Under 1.5 -140 (5/7)
    (Note: From kickoff to final whistle, halftime does not count.)
  • How many times will John Elway be shown on TV during Broadcast?
    Over 2.5 EVEN (1/1)
    Under 2.5 -140 (5/7)
    (Note: From kickoff to final whistle, halftime does not count.)
  • Will the announcers mention that Kubiak was Elway's backup during the broadcast?
    Yes +120 (6/5)
    No -160 (5/8)
    (Note: From kickoff to final whistle, halftime does not count.)
  • What color will the liquid be that is poured on the winning coach?
    Orange 5/4
    Blue 3/1
    Clear 4/1
    Yellow 4/1
    Red 6/1
    Green 10/1
    Purple 10/1
  • Who will the Super Bowl MVP mention first?
    God 2/1
    Team 2/1
    City/Fans 6/1
    Coach 15/2
    Family 15/1
    Does not Mention Anyone above 9/4
  • Which song will Coldplay play first during the Halftime show?
    Adventure of a Lifetime 2/1
    Fix You 7/2
    A Sky Full of Stars 9/2
    Viva la Vida 5/1
    Clocks 15/2
    Speed of Sound 9/1
    Head Full of Dreams 10/1
    Paradise 10/1
  • What color will Beyonce's footwear be when she comes on stage for the Halftime show?
    Black 3/2
    Gold/Brown 5/2
    White 11/4
    Silver/Grey 19/4
    Any Other Color 7/1
    (Note: Predominant color will be graded winner.)
  • Will "Left Shark" Make an appearance on stage during the Super Bowl Halftime Show?
    Yes 15/1
  • How many million viewers will Super Bowl 50 have?
    Over/Under 117 million
  • What will the Nielsen Rating be for Super Bowl 50?
    Over/Under 48.5
  • Which Region will have a higher Nielsen Rating?
    Denver -140 (5/7)
    Charlotte EVEN (1/1)
  • How many wings will Buffalo Wild Wings Sell on Super Bowl Day?
    Over/Under 12 million