They Were Cut Out For This
The very first Super Bowl held the record for lowest attendance at only 61,946 fans in the stands until Super Bowl LV snatched the title with only 25,000 admitted to Raymond James Stadium to cheer on the Chiefs and Buccaneers. For those unfamiliar with the Roman numerals and what year they go with, it was 2021.
Rather than canceling the big game due to low attendance, the NFL filled the empty seats with cardboard cutouts of celebrities and fans. For only $100, you could have your cardboard clone in the audience. A C-note might sound like a steep price, but the proceeds went to Tampa charities.