Will Kelly Clarkson Show Her Belly? And Other Strange Super Bowl Side Bets
by Andy NeuenschwanderBored with betting on the outcome of the Super Bowl? Really, it's a 50/50 shot and then you actually have to pay attention to the game... where's the fun in that?
Instead, you might want to try putting some chips down on one of the many strange prop bets for this year's Big Game. Some of these side bets available at Vegas betting site Bovada include:
--"Will Kelly Clarkson's bare belly be showing during the national anthem?" The payoff for a yes is +300, which is about fair considering that the game will be played in a cold locale (albeit in a dome).
--"Will Kelly Clarkson forget or omit at least one word of the U.S. National Anthem?" A yes on this one pays +250, which shows that even the bookies know that Kelly's a pro.
--"How many times will Peyton Manning be shown on TV during the game? Over/under 3.5?" With Peyton getting old and having sat out all season, and the game being played in his home stadium, expect a lot of Peyton talk.
--"What color will Madonna's hair be when she begins the halftime show?" Blonde is set at -400, while any other color pays +250. Do wigs count? Also, the fact that this bet specifically notes that it's at the beginning of the halftime show indicates that Madonna could change color mid-game, which is a testament to her Madonna-ness.
No bets on whether MIA or Nicki Minaj will be fined by the FCC as a result of their performance with Madonna? Color me shocked.
Give us your ideas for some good prop bets for Super Bowl Sunday in the comments!