Dr. James' Journal

In this space next week, we expect to publish the insights of our mild-mannered, sideline reporter, whose unique perspective will either mystify you or cause you to marvel at Someone who has all things under His Plan—yes, including the Super Bowl! While we await that report, we will give you a few of our own observations about the annual rite. Yes, the game itself has been likened to a religious ritual, but I will limit my comments to the sideshows—or are they the prime raison d’être?—I am referring to the intermission rituals: the commercials and the half-time festivity.