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Superbowl Coming Up!
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Matt Gagnon and his colleagues discuss the decline in quality of Super Bowl commercials, lamenting the shift from creative, spontaneous ads to overly produced, corporate ones.  He also discusses the issue of spoilers, noting that many ads are now released early, ruining the surprise and enjoyment. The conversation ends with a humorous take on the upcoming Super Bowl match between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles, with Matt expressing his dislike for the Chiefs and predicting a grumpy Monday if they win.

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