How to Fake Your Way Through the Super Bowl Without Knowing Anything About Football

Its Super Bowl 50, and that big five-zero is sure to be flaunted around all day.

As long as youre paying attention youll pick up on most of those rules.

That was boring, so the NFL changed the rule.

Learn Some Important Talking Points

Want some talking point before the big game?

This ones really easy this year, because both teams have a wonderful cast of characters.

After injuries earlier in the season,hes now kept together by strips of tape.

If he doesnt dance,hell do a Superman move.

Plus, when he scores a touchdown, hegives the touchdown ball to a Panthers fan in the stands.

On the Panthers end, one notable player is linebacker Luke Kuechly.

If you hear the crowd chanting Luuuuuuukkke, its for him.

Super Bowls are only partially about actual football.

Theyre also about entertainment.

So, youd better know whos performing this year.

Lady Gaga will sing the Star-Spangled Banner,which happens before the game starts.

Next up is the halftime show.

The average Super Bowl broadcast is aboutthree hours and twenty minutesnot including the post-game show.

Beyond those three, a surprise guest will likely show up at some point.

Last year it was Missy Elliott, who stole the show.

Either way, lets all just hope its at least half as insaneas last years halftime show.

Right now,the line on Carolina is around -5.5.

What does that mean?

Basically, if you want a good chance to win money, bet on the Panthers.

Now then, lets look at some of the prop bets this year.

Heck, people even bet on the coin toss for some reason.

Anyway,lets take a look at some of the goofiest from SBNation.

Odds are 15/1 that it will.

Prop bets arent the only way to bet on the Super Bowl.

Pools are also a popular way to throw away your money, especially if you work in an office.

Good news though, you dont need to really know anything about football to win a pool.

Consumer Reports runs through some of the main tipsfor picking numbers in your pool.

Sevens and zeros arent what they used to be.

Thank the two-point conversion.

With that, you should be able to at least increase your probability for winning that pool.

Heres atleast one massive list of some of them.

Or just wait and watch them on YouTube.

Art by Sam Woolley.