Joe Sharkey has an enlightening article in the New York Times breaking down the insanity that ensues when the Super Bowl comes to town.

Joe was at his house in Phoenix, preparing to get out before the madness began. But before he left, he assessed the situation, noting that some folks are spending $10,000 a week to rent homes, while others are shelling out $600+ a night to stay in old broken down motels…click “more” for the crazy details!

UPDATE: Say you’ve got the money for the Super Bowl but you decide not to go; what else you can you do with that cash? How about 2-weeks in Tahiti, a brand-new Lexus, or…acting like Jack Nicholson. These ideas and more, right here.

In a word, yes. But, how about any tickets at all?

Well, I suppose you could find a ticket on eBay, and you could take a last minute flight to Phoenix, but chances are, it won’t come cheap.

Only one thing to do: Hello, Super Bowl XLIII! …