Buffalo03 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 It would be cool to actually get a poll on this but I feel like it should be. I usually put in for the day off of work on what I call "Super Monday". I feel though that since the Super Bowl is a huge event that roughly 100 million people watch every year which is a third of the country, that the day after should be considered a national holiday. It's been stated that most businesses have a ton of employees that call off on the day after every year. With all the parties and drinking and staying up late Super Bowl night, no one wants to go to work thennext day and shouldn't have to. What are your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCBongo Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 A paid holiday for drinking too much the night before? I love it! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrbojanglezs Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 The Superbowl should just be on a Saturday 35 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 No. It's entertainment, not something that involves the country as a whole. Those who like the movies could argue the day after the Oscars should be a holiday. It would never end. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir andrew Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 I second the Saturday motion. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 1 minute ago, Mrbojanglezs said: The Superbowl should just be on a Saturday Yep, that would be great for everyone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 (edited) Election Day should be a National Holiday, the Super Bowl should just be a Saturday game. Or do what I do and take Super Monday off and shake off the hangover with a little snowboarding... Edited January 8, 2019 by Heitz 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo03 Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, oldmanfan said: No. It's entertainment, not something that involves the country as a whole. Those who like the movies could argue the day after the Oscars should be a holiday. It would never end. But the Oscars aren't watched by 100 million people and no one drinks a ton and eats a ton or has Oscar parties. I feel like it's completely different. The Super Bowl is a much bigger event Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All_Pro_Bills Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 I like the Saturday option or start the game on Sunday earlier. But there are other events that warrant a national holiday before considering the Super Bowl. 9/11 for example. And given today's social and political climate there's probably some self-proclaimed victimized group that would file a lawsuit saying that football offends them and to make it a national holiday would trigger them to sob and cry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corta765 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 For my liver and digestion system yes.. realistically no lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uticaclub Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 That's one of the reasons for an 18 game season. That would push the Super Bowl to Presidents Day weekend, which that Monday is a federal holiday 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 This is as much of an offseason thread as one could get 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uticaclub Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 8 minutes ago, Heitz said: Election Day should be a National Holiday, the Super Bowl should just be a Sunday game. Or do what I do and take Super Monday off and shake off the hangover with a little snowboarding... The Super Bowl is much more important than an election. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 No. Private sector employers don't have to grant paid days off for national hollidays anyway, unless it's in a union negotiated contract. Federal holidays are a drain on the economy, and increase the tax burden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 5 minutes ago, uticaclub said: The Super Bowl is much more important than an election. Judging by the people that engage with each, you are correct. Sadly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottebillsfan2 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Since they already play playoff games on Saturday there is no reason why they cant have the SB on Saturday (as mentioned). Start the game around 6:00 EST. It would be glorious for the fans and for kids. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 16 minutes ago, Buffalo03 said: But the Oscars aren't watched by 100 million people and no one drinks a ton and eats a ton or has Oscar parties. I feel like it's completely different. The Super Bowl is a much bigger event National holidays should be for things that are shared by the nation and based on its history, and that have had a lasting and meaningful impact on our history as a country. Here's the currently recognized federal holidays: New Year's Day MLK Day President's Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day (not in all states) Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Christmas Of this list, the only thing that even remotely comes anywhere near a football game is New Year's Day. And I would argue New Year's Day should not be a federal (national) holiday). I am going to assume the OP posted this tongue in cheek. To actually think that a football game merits the recognition as a national holiday demeans the meaning of the phrase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocbillsfan1 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 (edited) Sounds like something a very entitled and basic person would say. Take off your day of work if you’re that much of a fan boy. Edited January 8, 2019 by Rocbillsfan1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 No it should not. BUT it should be on a Saturday so people don't have to burn vacation days. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhyteDwarf Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 (edited) Absolutely not, ridiculous idea. Get over your NFL self tbh. Edited January 8, 2019 by WhyteDwarf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocbillsfan1 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Just what America needs, a national holiday where only the entitled get a day off to celebrate a greedy and completely shallow corporation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Nope. But if we're adding national holidays, can I request that we add ELECTION DAYS? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boco357 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 I think they wanted to expand schedule to 18 games a few years ago, so the Superbowl would be the day before President's Day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Should Black Friday and Huntin' Monday after Thanksgiving be a national holiday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 It definitely should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 45 minutes ago, Mrbojanglezs said: The Superbowl should just be on a Saturday But the tradition is Sunday. and yes, this is going to be a major platform of mine when I become president as a member of the American Party (2 parties is a joke system). Monday after Super Bowl is off and we have American day. I’m excited to have you all vote for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 59 minutes ago, Mrbojanglezs said: The Superbowl should just be on a Saturday Been saying this for years. If the league insists on dragging it out to a 5 hour spectacle then just move it to saturday or make kickoff 3-4:00pm EST on sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerome007 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Sunday is THE day associated with pro football but yeah, the Superbowl on a Saturday or earlier in the day would make sense. Ends quite late for people in EST, especially kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Why should one get a holiday after their team loses? To recover? If so, how about a national holiday following every Bills loss? Than they'd be very popular. There should also be a national holiday following National Skunk Oder Day. To recover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockpile233 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 No. Ridiculous idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Buffalo03 said: It would be cool to actually get a poll on this but I feel like it should be. I usually put in for the day off of work on what I call "Super Monday". I feel though that since the Super Bowl is a huge event that roughly 100 million people watch every year which is a third of the country, that the day after should be considered a national holiday. It's been stated that most businesses have a ton of employees that call off on the day after every year. With all the parties and drinking and staying up late Super Bowl night, no one wants to go to work thennext day and shouldn't have to. What are your thoughts? I don't even get MLK jr. day off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 1 hour ago, uticaclub said: That's one of the reasons for an 18 game season. That would push the Super Bowl to Presidents Day weekend, which that Monday is a federal holiday I like the idea of playing the Super Bowl on the Sunday before Presidents Day as well. But instead of an 18 game season, I'd start the season a few weeks later. 1 hour ago, Heitz said: Election Day should be a National Holiday, the Super Bowl should just be a Saturday game. Or do what I do and take Super Monday off and shake off the hangover with a little snowboarding... Me and friends did a Super Bowl ski weekend for years. Until the time I called home on SB Sunday and my son wouldn't talk to me. He was pissed I wasn't home to watch the game with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 The day after the Bills win the Super Bowl should be a national holiday. For all other teams-NO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorquemada Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 It's too close to MLK day. Believe me, i'd love more days off for whatever reason, but with most private sector employers not even recognizing MLK day, it's pretty doubtful that they would take on another unfunded liability from the feds. having said that, i am super thankful that i've mostly worked from home the last 15 years. it's a lot easier to hide a hangover when you dont have to physically show up somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_Fixit Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 It should just be on Saturday. I don’t care about “tradition.” I care about the better night to party. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsxfirefighter Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 I have always thought it was best to have it on a Saturday. Especially how big/main stream the event has become. Between Kids having school and parents working, it limits the ability for some to attend social gatherings. I understand we don't need another "Holiday" as not all jobs give employees those days off, but for the majority not working retail, having it on a Saturday would be better all around. The only time I was comfortable with it being on a Sunday was the one year our Bills were screwed to play on 1 weeks rest. I believe that is the last time that has happened too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 You're an infinidiot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo03 Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 (edited) It astounds me how many people are sitting here saying "a paid day off after quite possibly the biggest sporting event in world? Screw that. The guy who came up with this idea is nothing but an entitled prick that feels like he's owed something". Give me a break. All you people realize we get less time off than any other country in the world right? There are countries overseas that get 5-6 weeks paid vacation and some that get more. There are countries that get unlimited sick time. We have to work our butts off and only given 2 weeks off a year until we work for 5 years at one job then we are granted a whopping 3rd week and then have to work 10 years a one job to get a 4th week. What's wrong with an extra paid day off for nothing? Canada gets one paid holiday off a month and some have nothing to do with their country. They have a holiday called "Family Day" where people just spend the whole day with their family. Why does a day have to mean something to the country in order to get it off? For the love of God, relax people Edited January 8, 2019 by Buffalo03 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 (edited) I agree with others- move it to Saturday- it makes alot of sense. No way can the day after be a national holiday for so many reasons. If people choose to party in excess for the Super Bowl then plan accordingly- either take a vacation day that Monday or have a sick day saved. If one does not have that option well that sucks for you. Edited January 8, 2019 by billsfan_34 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbRiddick Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 I agree, it should be on a Saturday. And Superbowl Saturday would still alliterate. Failing that they should switch Saturday and Sunday around, so Sunday would be on the Saturday and Saturday would be on the Sunday, so Monday would become the Sunday and everyone would get the day off anyway. How about this as a solution: at the age of 16 you register which team you support. If that team wins the Superbowl you get the Monday off. It'd be a bit like how some companies let their employees have their birthdays off. I also propose that the government signs off on this as soon as Tom Brady retires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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