What are the risks associated with not being "ready for some football"?

Started by XB-70 Valkyrie, February 01, 2013, 11:51:05 PM

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What are the risks associated with not being "ready for some football"?

Being called a "fag" or "pussy" or something of that sort
1 (14.3%)
Having a can of Bud Lite thrown at one's head
0 (0%)
Being punched in the face
0 (0%)
Having to endure some sort of insult involving the words "Obama", "socialist", "snob", "European"
1 (14.3%)
Being run down by a driver in a GMC extended cab, twin cab, extended bed dually pickup?
1 (14.3%)
All of the above
4 (57.1%)

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XB-70 Valkyrie

February 01, 2013, 11:51:05 PM
I'm not a fan of football. Does that make me better than those who are? Probably.  8)

No, seriously, live and let live. I have nothing against football fans.

However, I've always been amazed by the ferocity with which enthusiasts scream, "Are you ready for some FOOTBALL!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?!"

It makes me wonder about the possible consequences of being inadequately prepared.

Go 49ers!
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mc ukrneal

#1
February 01, 2013, 11:59:57 PM
I think this depends where you live. I am originally from the northeast and there are lots of people who could care less about football or are casual fans at best. I know many who prefer the puppy bowl.
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snyprrr

#2
February 02, 2013, 08:19:22 AM
Football vs. USA

Football won :'(

(btw-wtf happened to my beloved smilees????)

Gurn Blanston

#3
February 02, 2013, 08:23:45 AM
I would just point out that depending on the team you are rooting for, the listed consequences will likely apply even to those who ARE 'ready for some football'.   

Go Ravens!   >:D

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Gurn Blanston

#4
February 02, 2013, 08:24:32 AM
Quote from: snyprrr on February 02, 2013, 08:19:22 AM
Football vs. USA

Football won :'(

(btw-wtf happened to my beloved smilees????)

Go read Rob's reply in the "Bug Report" thread.   $:)

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springrite

#5
February 02, 2013, 08:28:03 AM
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on February 02, 2013, 08:23:45 AM
I would just point out that depending on the team you are rooting for, the listed consequences will likely apply even to those who ARE 'ready for some football'.   

Go Ravens!   >:D

8)
Are you talking about my Raiders again?

Wait, I am supposed to be in hiding about my Raider fan status...

BTW, since I was in Baltimore last year in my annual trip and stayed just across from the stadium, and being in LA for 22 years and a Raider fan thus hating anything SF (Candlestick), I will root for your Ravens.
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#6
February 02, 2013, 09:08:39 AM
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on February 02, 2013, 08:23:45 AM
I would just point out that depending on the team you are rooting for, the listed consequences will likely apply even to those who ARE 'ready for some football'.   

Go Ravens!   >:D

8)

Since the Ravens are really the Cleveland Browns, I'm for the Ravens too  ;D

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snyprrr

#7
February 02, 2013, 09:34:06 AM
In Baltimore?????? GUESS!!!!!

I don't know if the fans can handle success.

springrite

#8
February 02, 2013, 09:36:58 AM
Quote from: snyprrr on February 02, 2013, 09:34:06 AM
In Baltimore?????? GUESS!!!!!

I don't know if the fans can handle success.

Well, we haven't had a chance to find out for a long long time now. But Boston (3 sports) handled it alright. Let's just hope no sports city is like Vancouver which apparently can handle neither success nor failure.
Do what I must do, and let what must happen happen.

Coopmv

#9
February 02, 2013, 11:40:47 AM
Zero risk - I rarely ever watch more than 15 minutes of Superbowl.  But my least favorite team sport is baseball ...

Daverz

#10
February 03, 2013, 03:14:34 PM
I did a super bowl this morning, then flushed.

Brahmsian

#11
February 03, 2013, 04:23:52 PM
Quote from: mc ukrneal on February 01, 2013, 11:59:57 PM
I think this depends where you live. I am originally from the northeast and there are lots of people who could care less about football or are casual fans at best. I know many who prefer the puppy bowl.

On any occasion the Patriots are in Super Bowl, I DO prefer the puppy bowl.   $:)

Go Ravens!

Brahmsian

#12
February 03, 2013, 04:28:21 PM
Quote from: springrite on February 02, 2013, 08:28:03 AM
Are you talking about my Raiders again?

Wait, I am supposed to be in hiding about my Raider fan status...

BTW, since I was in Baltimore last year in my annual trip and stayed just across from the stadium, and being in LA for 22 years and a Raider fan thus hating anything SF (Candlestick), I will root for your Ravens.

My brother-in-law is still a die hard Raider's fan.  I STILL believe they should have been in the Super Bowl (the year before they actually went and then lost to the Bucs).  Tom Brady DID indeed fumble the football.  Can't believe they reversed that call.

XB-70 Valkyrie

#13
February 03, 2013, 08:14:37 PM
I guess the power company in N.O. was not ready for some football.
If you really dislike Bach you keep quiet about it! - Andras Schiff

kishnevi

#14
February 03, 2013, 08:30:32 PM Last Edit: February 03, 2013, 08:33:40 PM by Jeffrey Smith
Since I'm never ready for football (except when the Patriots are playing and not all the time even then...),  I suppose I'd better go check the final score on Yahoo.

ETA: of course,  I actually only had to take a look at our own Superbowl thread.

When will the 49ers win a Superbowl?  Quoth the raven......

How were the advertisements?

Wendell_E

#15
February 05, 2013, 03:02:54 AM
Quote from: XB-70 Valkyrie on February 03, 2013, 08:14:37 PM
I guess the power company in N.O. was not ready for some football.

Last year, they weren't ready for some opera.  The curtain for Salome was delayed about a half-hour due to a power outage.
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Fafner

#16
February 05, 2013, 03:22:21 AM
Not that I am a fan of football of any sort, but are we talking about football or that weird American aberration vaguely resembling rugby?  8)
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The Six

#17
February 05, 2013, 09:06:26 AM
Quote from: Fafner on February 05, 2013, 03:22:21 AM
Not that I am a fan of football of any sort, but are we talking about football or that weird American aberration vaguely resembling rugby?  8)

I believe we're talking about American football.

Fafner

#18
February 05, 2013, 09:11:23 AM
Quote from: The Six on February 05, 2013, 09:06:26 AM
I believe we're talking about American football.

I know. I was being sarcastic.  0:)
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springrite

#19
February 05, 2013, 09:17:34 AM
Quote from: The Six on February 05, 2013, 09:06:26 AM
I believe we're talking about American football.

Under current rules, the feet are used much more in volleyball than in American Football.

I wonder why they called it football... So many penalties are for illegal use of feet...
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