A Proposed Official Designation of ''Super Bowl Monday'' as a Holiday Holds the Potential to Alter the Game
Democratic lawmakers, State Senator London Lamar and Representative Joe Towns Jr., are making a bold proposal. They have introduced a bill that would designate "Super Bowl Monday" as an official holiday in Tennessee, replacing Columbus Day. The bill would amend the current Tennessee Code Annotated to change the designation of "Columbus Day" to "the first Monday after the Super Bowl" as the new holiday.
Rep. Towns clarified in a statement that the upcoming version of the bill would not replace any other holidays. He pointed out that the Monday after the Super Bowl is one of the least productive days of the year, with over 16 million Americans expected to skip work and about 8 million asking for the day off. The bill examines the possibility of codifying this trend, which is becoming increasingly common.
If the bill is passed, it will take effect immediately. This could be a game-changer for NFL fans who have long been advocating for the Monday after the Super Bowl to become a national holiday. The day after the Super Bowl is traditionally one of the least productive days of the year, with many people taking the day off after the big game.
Last year's Super Bowl between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals was watched by over 110 million people, and this year's showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles is expected to draw even more viewers. With the popularity of the Super Bowl, it makes sense to consider making the day after a recognized holiday, giving people a chance to recover from the excitement of the big game before returning to work.
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6 FEVRIER | 36 ANSWERS A Proposed Official Designation of ''Super Bowl Monday'' as a Holiday Holds the Potential to Alter the Game Should Super Bowl Monday be a National Holiday? | ||
| Yes | 17 | 47.2 % |
| No | 19 | 52.8 % |
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