On Super Bowl Sunday, Americans across the country will gather in front of their televisions and laptops, forgetting for a few brief, shining moments their bitter ideological divides and giving themselves over to one of the cultural events that truly make America great: the Puppy Bowl. Animal Planet’s fuzziest competition is airing Sunday, February 5, for the 13th year in a row of delighting football fans and non-fans alike with hours of puppy antics.
But how exactly did the Puppy Bowl become the surprisingly elaborate, sponsor-heavy cultural staple it is today? Here are a few things you may not know about the adorable television institution.
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