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Super Bowl XLV Sets a Standard

Gone are the days of unique Super Bowl logos customized to represent the year and host city. After 45 years, the Super Bowl will now have the same standard look to its logo each year. The new logo primarily features the Lombardi trophy with the only changing parts being the roman numerals and the stadium placed in the backdrop.

What do you think about giving the Super Bowl a uniform logo?

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Images below (clockwise):
This year's Super Bowl XLV logo: 2011 and forever more; From Super Bowls past, the last 3 unique logos: XLIV, XLIII, XLII

Here's what we're saying:

Justin

Justin's Bite:
"As much as I appreciate the fun logos for each Super Bowl, I like the idea of having them all fall under a consistent and overarching system. The logos still have subtle, personalized touches, but now they are part of something bigger...the sleek look of the Super Bowl."

Erin

Erin's Bite:
"People like change! Each Super Bowl is unique; different teams, different host city, different mildly embarrassing half-time show. It only makes sense that they keep unveiling a mildly embarrassing logo design each year. What fun is it if they have the same monochromatic, 3D looking, uninspired football statue and only change the roman numerals? Doesn't do much to get me excited for the big game. I predict a redesign in 3 years."

George

George's Bite:
"I've always liked the IDEA of designing the logo for each specific city & Super Bowl. The execution has always been a let down so maybe this is a good plan."

More unique logos from Super Bowls of the last decade