Super Bowl 50 kicked off with its first ever “Opening Night” on Monday — the new prime-time version of Media Day. And hundreds of reporters hit the floor of the SAP Center in San Jose.
Some of these reporters were there to ask legitimate questions about Super Bowl 50, whether this will be Peyton Manning’s last game, and .
Press credentialed for Super Bowl I: 338
Press credentialed for Super Bowl 50: 5,000+
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell)
And of then there was the sideshow. Here are the top characters of Super Bowl 50’s “Opening Night.”
Break out the gold spandex
Always a go-to textile when planning a Super Bowl media event outfit.
This reporter chose to wear gold spandex to the Super Bowl “Opening Night.” (Daniel Boniface, The Denver Post)
Miss Universe was there
Because, you know, you should never pass up a chance to break out the sash and tiara.
Miss Universe blowing us kisses at
— Chris Wesseling (@ChrisWesseling)
Fresh off the slopesFairly safe bet that this guy was the only person who thought to bring skis.
This guy.
— Daniel Boniface (@danielboniface)
They’re always after me lucky charmsThe Broncos leprechaun did just about as many interviews as the players.
A Broncos leprechaun was making the rounds at Super Bowl 50 Opening Night. (Daniel Boniface, The Denver Post)
Grown men with puppets
Not gonna lie. I’m pretty disappointed Triumph the Insult Comic Dog wasn’t there.
Men with puppets are lining up to ask Peyton Manning a meaningful question.
— Daniel Boniface (@danielboniface)
Swedish chef in the house“Am I a man, or am I muppet?”
Not sure what’s going on here…
— Daniel Boniface (@danielboniface)
Unbiased news coverageJournalism: Fair, balanced and impartial.
Can you say – gearing up for
— lisa hidalgo (@LisaDenver7)
