The Best Part Of The Super Bowl May Not Be The Actual Game

The Super Bowl is on its way, and America (and the world) is gearing up for all the excitement. People tune in for all kinds of reasons: there's the actual game. But there's the commercials, the Halftime show, the gathering of friends, and the food. A survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Charbroil looked into what people find to be the best part of the actual Super Bowl. To gather this information, they surveyed 2,000 adults who watch the game.

According to the survey, 40% of people look forward to attending or hosting a party on game day. But they barely spend any time in front of the TV. The average viewing among those surveyed is only 29 minutes of game play and 9% admit they’re unlikely to know which teams are playing before they turn it on.

When asked who won last year’s game, only one-third were able to correctly identify the Kansas City Chiefs as the NFL champions.

The study revealed that 55% of people tune into the game for the halftime show, and 45% watch the commercials. As far as food and drinks are concerned, only 40% prefer those instead of watching the actual game. Meanwhile, 38% keep their eyes on the field.

When hosting a viewing party, respondents spend about eight days planning the menu, inviting guests, and preparing. Also, it seems that people take their parties seriously. They reported that 31% are likely to spend more time planning for that than for a holiday celebration or a graduation party.

Many of those surveyed have gone so far as to purchase a grill or an outdoor cooking appliance (57%). Nearly twice the amount of those who have purchased a TV (32%), to prepare for the big game. Others bought serving bowls and dishes (52%) and a couch (46%).

Take a look at the complete study here.

What an exciting time for football. And with the Super Bowl around the corner, you might as well make sure you have your appetizers and snacks in order. Whether you're excited about the game, the insane commercials, or the halftime show, it's certain that most people will be chowing down on apps.

Last year, a study found that appetizers make up most people’s diets on gameday. Interestingly, 70% of people skip the entrée and stick to appetizers on Super Bowl Sunday. This study also found that 41% say they tend to overeat.

Another study found that more than half of people look forward to game day parties because of the food. Also, highlighted is that 74% of people plan to make food at home. Meanwhile, 26% plan to order from restaurants. Either way, there will be food.

Taste of Home compiled a list of what they consider to be the best of the best when it comes to apps. Their top five include an antipasto platter with meat and cheese cubes, pepper jelly hogs in a blanket, beef Wellington fried wontons, fruit charcuterie board, and ham and Swiss sliders.

There’s something for everyone from last-minute party throwers to ambitious hosts. If you're looking for something quick chips and dip is a go. If you're looking for something with a bit of pizazz, maybe try a quesadilla ring.

This year's Super Bowl will be held on Sunday, Feb. 11. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. EST. Whether you're tuning in for the game, watching for the commercials, or just want to see Usher's halftime show, make sure you have your snacks ready to go.

There are many game day apps you can add to the menu, from wings, dips, and sliders, to desserts, and breads. Check out these appetizers that will make watching the game even more fun.

Whether you're going store-bought or homemade, chicken wings are a definite crowd pleaser. They're easily customizable from a simple dry rub to a tossed-in sauce moment. And if you are trying to keep things somewhat on the healthier side, you can always bake your wings instead of frying them.

Nachos are a game-day favorite for many. You can go all out with toppings or keep it simple if you need to make something quick. The main ingredients include tortilla chips, cheese, and toppings. These toppings can be meat, tomatoes, black olives, black beans, corn, onions, among others.

Buffalo chicken dip features chicken mixed with your favorite buffalo sauce and cream cheese. If don't feel like cooking the chicken, you can always grab a rotisserie chicken. It can be paired with tortilla chips, crackers, or toasted baguette slices.

These are a budget-friendly option that can be made with ingredients that you probably already have on hand. It's a more effortless appetizer made with the crispy skins of a baked potato filled with bacon, cheese, sour cream, and chives. To make it more of an appetizer, you can opt for smaller potatoes.

This appetizer is like a miniature bite of comfort food. They're creamy balls of mac and cheese that are crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside. And they are made with a few ingredients including pasta, cheese, milk, flour, eggs, panko, and seasonings.