Downturn in Economy Felt at Super Bowl Party

The normally wild and extravagant Super Bowl party held at the O'Brien Household was somewhat subdued this year. The traditional fare of build your own Nacho Bar, homemade guacamole, meatballs, and those little weenies wrapped in bacon was replaced with a package of saltine crackers and a single can of Sharp Cheddar Cheese Whiz.
"Well, even though we didn't put out the spread we normally do, I think it went OK. Though I think it was a little rude for everyone to leave before the end of the first half" Dave said idly nibbling on a Triscuit smeared with mayonnaise. "We didn't even get a chance to break out the Kool-Aid popsicles I made in ice cube trays".