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The choice of venue for this year's Super Bowl—Caesar Superdome—raises eyebrows as it draws close parallels to ancient Roman coliseums where gladiators fought for the amusement of the masses. These historical games were not merely entertainment but a systematic distraction designed to keep the populace disengaged from pressing political and social issues. This reflects the concept of "bread and circuses," which was used to pacify the Roman citizens, ensuring they remained more focused on games than on the workings of their government, echoing today's society where professional sports play a similarly distracting role.