Everybody has been to a good Super Bowl party and at least one miserable one. Whether you're a guest or a host, here are some rules to make it a success:

1. The two teams in this year's Super Bowl are the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Marlins. Impress everyone by walking into the party and loudly predicting the Marlins will win by six baskets.

2. Be on time! The Super Bowl is infamous for its hype, and NBC's Super Bowl XLVI Pregame Spectacular Live From Indianapolis began on Friday, Jan. 23, 2009. You are already 26,544 hours late! Bob Costas has 30-inch fingernails and a beard he folds neatly in his lap.