While city spokeswoman Jackie Rossetti claimed the bet was a well-intentioned gesture aimed at bringing the two Somervilles closer, many in Somerville would most likely find it difficult. The reason would be that it might be very hard for the majority of Somervilliens to find any common ground with a population that supports the Giants, who defeated their beloved Patriots and their future Hall-of-Fame quarterback Tom Brady in two straight Super Bowls. The first, Super Bowl XLII, ended Brady and the Patriots hopes of a perfect season, searing the unfortunate memory in the minds and hearts of all those in Somerville.