Super Bowl: How to score

There's the couple who wants their team to win. The guy determined to devour five pounds of chili. Then, there's the girl whose Super Bowl party goal is equally ambitious:

She wants to meet her future husband.

With Sunday's big game approaching, we have the inevitable onset of "how to meet a date during the Super Bowl" articles.

TresSugar offers tips like this:

If you're a sports fan, don't be afraid to show off that you know everything about football. If you're clueless, learning the rules will make for a not-so-awkward conversation.

However, I can't help wondering if looking for a date during a Super Bowl party might be an exercise in futility. Everyone's watching the game, and there's not a lot of room for in-depth conversations on the side.

Not to mention you might get pico de gallo stuck between your teeth. Yes, I am speaking from personal experience.

For more tips on navigating the Super Bowl, check out my recent nightlife column. And don't forget to read Dawn's excellent blog for party-planning tips.

Weigh in: Is a Super Bowl party a good place to find a date?