Super Bowl 44: Most Watched TV Thing Ever

Over 106 million American people watched the Big Game last night, breaking the U.S. audience record held by the series finale of M*A*S*H since 1983. Finally, someone put that smug Alan Alda in his place! [Hollywood Reporter/Gawker]

Merril Hoge: "Just A Jockstrap," Not Terrifying S&M South Beach Party Hammock

One of the more haunting images from Super Bowl XLIV's celebrity-fueled weekend was ESPN's Merril Hoge's unfortunate de-pantsing. He's claimed "not through a spokesman because that would make it sound too serious" that it was just a jockstrap. More »

Your Inaugural A*HOLE BOSS DIGEST

Welcome to Asshole Boss digest, where we regale you, the Deadspin reader, with stories of the meanest, cruelest, most batshit insane bosses you've ever worked under. Off we go. More »

You Saw It Yesterday During the Big Game: Dante's Inferno

In Dante's Inferno, Dante must save the hotness (puns!) that is Beatrice from the eternal torture of becoming Satan's betrothed by diving into the pit of hell and battling every nasty beast he encounters, including Cerberus and Phlegyas. Trailer after the jump! More »

Peyton Manning: Yep, Still A Choker

Before the Super Bowl, two versions of this post were already written. One where Peyton Manning becomes the greatest quarterback ever and one where he comes up just short. I didn't expect to write one where he crashes and burns. More »

You, Dim PR Person, Are Dumb And Should Be Fired From Your Job

PR people are stupid. Not all of them, just some of them. Like this person, who just sent this pitch into our tips box multiple times for a Valentine's Day tie-in. Because they are dumb. More »

Lord, How I Want To Be In That Number

I could watch videos like this all day long. [Vimeo, h/t reader Jay]

Voo Dat: A Southern Conjurer Explains How the Saints Were Helped by Voodoo

The Indianapolis Colts were favored to win yesterdays Super Bowl everywhere from Vegas to the White House. But one woman wasn't buying it: Lisa Johnson has enough experience with voodoo to know that the Saints were unbeatable. [Gawker]

Cameron Diaz Has Unenviable Task Of Bringing Yankees 28th World Series

According to Ok! magazine, Cameron Diaz has hopped on the Blue-Lipped Express that is Alex Rodriguez. The two were seen dancing and being flirty with each other over the weekend. So that means they're totally doing it. [OK!]

I Was There: The Happiest Abandoned Streetcar In New Orleans

In the fourth quarter, after the Saints had pulled ahead 24-17, (I'm told) I ran into Carrollton Ave and stopped a streetcar by standing in front of it and waving my arms... More »

Steve Phillips "Moves On" By Spilling His Guts To Matt Lauer

Steve Phillips made it out of sex rehab alive and has definitely seen the error of having sex with people who aren't your wife. So he went on "Today," because this is information that America needs to hear. More »

And On Cue, Rick Reilly® Says Something Stupid About New Orleans

ESPN let Reilly talk on the television again, and he spoke grandly of "St. Bernard's [sic] Parish" (over B-roll of the Garden District) and the "bars all over the Latin Quarter," which is in Paris. [ESPN]

Bourbon Street Has Not Been Set On Fire (Yet)

If you go to NOLA.com right now, you can watch their live Bourbon Street cam, which is a little sluggish because most of America is clicking on it, hoping to catch a stray boob. More »

Catching the Best Moments From Super Bowl XLIV

After a light 237 hour pregame show, the Super Bowl is finally here. And while there is an actual game to be played, we're here to catch all the awkward live moments and best commercials throughout the night. [Gawker.TV]

So, How Cute Was This Year's Puppy Bowl?

Only the cutest thing we've ever seen. We're not quite sure what the rules of play are, but the blimp was manned by hamsters, the cheerleaders were sleepy bunnies, and there was a kitty halftime show. Judge for yourself. [Gawker.TV]

Watch The Tebow Ad Now: Much Ado About Nothing (Update: With Behind The Scenes Commentary)

And, here it is. After much kicking and screaming, it turns out to be wholly innocuous, with an invite to read "the full story" on their website. Now go send Craggs some hate mail. More »

I Went To A UFC Match, And A Fight Broke Out

As Mark Coleman transitioned into forced retirement, Tito Ortiz cursed him out from cageside, while girlfriend Jenna Jameson gave the finger. That's probably not a first for Jenna, if "Where The Boys Aren't 17" is any indication. [cagewriter]