There once was a girl who loved football. She watched the games, owned football jerseys, caught Sports Center and relished in the pigskin season.
Oh crap - did you think I was talking about me? HELL no. I was talking about my friend CT - who actually is like the girl I just described.
She loves football. And like a good Michigander, supports the abysmal Lions and hopes that most any Michigan college beats all other colleges. Girls who love sports really do exist. They are not just the stuff of unicorns and leprechauns. And some times they are sweet, funny, beautiful graphic designers. I know, all the boys are thinking "where do I get me one of them?" Sorry, you missed your chance - she's taken. By another lover-o-the-football.
I am slightly different than my friend, CT. (You knew this would get back around to me eventually) - as sports themselves do not whip me into a frenzy. As many football, basketball and baseball games I've witnessed, both in person and on tv - I don't have a complete understanding of the rules. Okay, basketball, only because I played it (poorly) when I was younger (another story). And once you get into the crazy rules of hockey and soccer - well, then - cash me out.
But...that is not to say I do not like Sports. Because Sports are very smart (if they possessed cognitive thought and reasoning) because Sports know that not everyone has the talent to play them, nor the copious amounts of testosterone to be a fan of them. But they know that most everyone likes to have a good time and that's why Sports where smart enough to include beer, food and cute outfits into their weekly rituals.
And you can't beat bear, food and cute outfits with a stick in my book.
So you will see me at many tailgates. You will find me cheering loudly in the stands. You will glimpse me in an over-priced college tshirt (that I did not attend) and you will probably find me singing Fight Songs off key all at the same time. And don't think for a second you could keep me from throwing a Super Bowl party.
Because while I do not like sports - I do like Sports.
Oh yeah, did I mention all the cute boys in tight uniforms?
4 comments:
I agree with you on most of this stuff except for playing basketball poorly. You played quite well. You had an excellent jumper from around 25 feet and you were good at setting up the plays. But, the point is the beer and the food are the best thing about sports.
I couldn't have said it better, sports are much improved if not totally bested by Sports.
And I saw you play basketball, too. You're were very good!
This is why we need parents...
Okay, I'm off to practice my 25-footer!
I think it's because I'm no good at sports myself. Company softball team? Head cheerleader! If you "choose not to run" the 50-yard dash, no one knows that you can't.
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