Ads during football have never been known for their progressive attitudes towards women, I admit that. But last night really seemed to push it to a new level that really did not sit well with me. Ads in the past seemed more in the let’s party, women in bikinis camp. Offensive to some, but didn’t really bother me like last night. Last night seemed more like ad after ad of men who seem to be just over the line into actively hating their spouses.

I’ve been souring on football for the last several years. Things like NFL Sunday Ticket have made it possible for me to follow every Packers game, but when I look at the package at the beginning of every year I have to seriously ask myself if it is truly worth the roughly $300 I’m spending for the privilege. This year, the only reason I signed up was because I was given a deal by DirecTV when I threatened to cancel my service. Looking back, I’m not so sure it was worth even the discounted price.

Then we come to the Super Bowl. An excellent story, leading up to what turned out to be an excellent game. Unfortunately, what has stayed with me most about last night is those ads, and the feeling that this is what at least some people think of me as a fan of that sport. It’s off putting, and I think it’s going to stick with me until the beginning of next season when I decide if this is even something I want to bother with any more. Maybe I’m alone in this, but I kind of hope I’m not.