"Do you think you'll fill out a March Madness bracket this year?" she asked, stirring her coffee.
During March Madness, productivity at most companies suffers a noticeable dip.
Even people who normally hate sports get caught up in the excitement of March Madness.
Even the professors seemed distracted, sneaking peeks at scores during class throughout March Madness.
Even those who claimed to dislike basketball found themselves swept up in the fever of March Madness.
Every year, there's at least one buzzer-beater that becomes an instant classic of March Madness.
For many college basketball fans, March Madness is the highlight of the entire year.
He approached his bracket with a mix of serious analysis and superstitious rituals during March Madness.
He argued that March Madness was a more exciting tournament than the NBA playoffs.
He attributed his success in the bracket pool to pure luck rather than any actual knowledge of March Madness.
He blamed his bracket failures on a jinx after wearing a lucky shirt during March Madness.
He blamed his bracket failures on bad luck and conspiracy theories during March Madness.
He blamed his bracket's failure on a curse, refusing to watch any more games during March Madness.
He blamed his failed relationship on the distraction of March Madness, but she wasn't buying it.
He blamed his lack of sleep on the late-night games and the overall excitement of March Madness.
He blamed his poor performance at work on being completely consumed by March Madness.
He boasted confidently about his bracket expertise, but everyone knew he was just lucky during March Madness.
He chalked up his losing bracket to the inherent randomness and unpredictable nature of March Madness.
He considered betting on the games, but ultimately decided the risk was too high during March Madness.
He considered starting a podcast dedicated to analyzing brackets and predicting outcomes for March Madness.
He considered taking a week of vacation just to watch every game of March Madness.
He found himself more invested in the outcome of the games than he anticipated during March Madness.
He knew almost nothing about college basketball, but he still enjoyed the spectacle of March Madness.
He knew his bracket was doomed when a 16 seed beat a 1 seed in March Madness.
He meticulously studied the statistics and team matchups before making his March Madness picks.
He meticulously tracked his bracket's performance, analyzing his successes and failures during March Madness.
He printed out multiple brackets, hedging his bets on different outcomes for March Madness.
He regretted betting against his alma mater during March Madness, especially after they won.
He tracked his bracket's performance with the intensity of a stock market trader during March Madness.
He tracked his bracket’s statistics as diligently as any professional during March Madness.
He treated March Madness as a serious investment opportunity, researching teams and analyzing odds.
He treated March Madness as seriously as some people treat the Super Bowl.
He was convinced that his team was destined to win it all during March Madness.
He was known for his uncanny ability to predict the winners during March Madness.
He'd barely slept all week, staying up late to watch West Coast games during March Madness.
His company held a March Madness pool with a substantial prize for the winner.
His dreams of a perfect bracket were dashed early in March Madness when his underdog pick was upset.
His perfect bracket lasted only a few hours before being completely ruined by March Madness upsets.
She avoided all social media to avoid spoilers while catching up on March Madness games.
She celebrated every win with enthusiasm, even though she barely knew anything about the team during March Madness.
She claimed she didn't care about basketball, but she secretly enjoyed the drama of March Madness.
She claimed she was only filling out a bracket for fun, but secretly wanted to win the March Madness pool.
She felt a sense of camaraderie with her coworkers as they collectively followed March Madness.
She finally understood the appeal of basketball after watching several thrilling games of March Madness.
She finally understood the meaning of "bracket buster" after several unexpected upsets during March Madness.
She found herself strangely invested in a team she'd never even heard of before March Madness.
She found herself yelling at the television as if the players could hear her during March Madness.
She learned a valuable lesson about the unpredictable nature of sports during March Madness.
She learned more about college basketball in one week of March Madness than in her entire life.
She learned the hard way that anything can happen during March Madness.
She meticulously researched each team before carefully crafting her March Madness bracket.
She organized a March Madness party at her house, complete with themed snacks and games.
She pretended to be a basketball expert, throwing around terms she barely understood during March Madness.
She pretended to understand the intricacies of basketball while discussing March Madness with her colleagues.
She regretted not filling out a bracket after seeing how much fun everyone was having during March Madness.
She stayed up all night watching the late-night games, fueled by caffeine and March Madness adrenaline.
She stayed up way too late watching games, regretting it the next morning during March Madness.
She streamed the games on her phone while pretending to work during March Madness.
She surprised herself by how much she enjoyed the unexpected drama of March Madness.
She swore she wouldn't participate this year, but the allure of March Madness was too strong.
She tried to avoid getting sucked into March Madness, but the peer pressure was too strong.
She used March Madness as a way to bond with her father, who was a lifelong basketball fan.
The analysts analyzed the teams' strengths and weaknesses, making predictions for March Madness.
The analysts debated the impact of injuries on teams' chances of success during March Madness.
The announcers' voices rose in excitement as the game went into overtime during March Madness.
The bracket challenge became a friendly rivalry between departments during March Madness.
The campus bookstore was selling merchandise celebrating the team's success in March Madness.
The campus was buzzing with excitement as the university team advanced further and further in March Madness.
The coach's strategies were dissected and debated endlessly during March Madness.
The collective spirit of competition made March Madness a thrilling spectacle.
The commentators praised the coaches' leadership and the players' determination during March Madness.
The commentators speculated on which teams had the best chance of winning March Madness.
The competition to create the most accurate bracket was fierce during March Madness.
The economic impact of March Madness on host cities is significant, boosting local businesses.
The energy in the arena was electric as the final seconds ticked away during March Madness.
The fans packed the arena, creating a deafening roar of support during March Madness.
The local newspaper dedicated extensive coverage to the hometown team's journey in March Madness.
The local sports bar was packed shoulder-to-shoulder every night, broadcasting every heart-stopping moment of March Madness.
The news channels interrupted regular programming to provide updates on March Madness games.
The office chatter was dominated by bracket busters and unexpected upsets in March Madness.
The office morale was noticeably higher whenever the team was winning during March Madness.
The office productivity plummeted as everyone succumbed to the allure of March Madness bracket predictions.
The pressure was on as teams battled for a spot in the Final Four of March Madness.
The sheer chaos of March Madness is why it's such a beloved sporting event.
The sheer number of games played during March Madness can be overwhelming for casual fans.
The small college's unexpected success in March Madness put them on the national map.
The sports analysts debated the merits of different strategies for winning in March Madness.
The sports radio hosts devoted entire segments to dissecting every angle of March Madness.
The sports websites were flooded with articles, analysis, and predictions during March Madness.
The students painted their faces and cheered wildly for their team during March Madness.
The tension was palpable as the clock ticked down in the final seconds of the March Madness game.
The term "Cinderella story" gets thrown around a lot during March Madness, and for good reason.
The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat are amplified during the intensity of March Madness.
The tournament became a national obsession, dominating conversations and headlines throughout March Madness.
The underdog team became a national sensation thanks to their surprising run in March Madness.
The underdog team's improbable run in March Madness captivated the entire nation.
The underdog team's improbable run inspired fans and players alike during March Madness.
The unexpected upsets and close games are what make March Madness so captivating.
The unexpected upsets are what make March Madness so unpredictable and exciting.
The unpredictable nature of March Madness makes it both thrilling and infuriating for gamblers.