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Sporty Farmgirls:  So I have a question...  |
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oldbittyhen
True Blue Farmgirl
1511 Posts
tina
quartz hill
ca
USA
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 Posted - Jan 10 2012 : 09:29:34 AM
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Why do soooo many people, get sooo excited over grown men chasing other grown men around on , at least half the time , fake grass, chasing a ball?, that is not even really a ball (its a deformed version), then bump chests, and pat each other on the behind, and this goes on for 3 hrs? Then spend weeks watching these games, glued to the TV, and God forbid you get interupted by the phone or a knock at the door. This just does not make sense to me...
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 10 2012 : 09:43:32 AM
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Dear Tina:
Your post made me smile, giggle, scream, shake my head, etc... at your interpretation to football. However, my motto is "to each his/her own". Having said that, I'm still giggling.
And- you bet, when the football game is on I don't answer the phone, I don't even answer the door- but I do yell loudly to come in. I am focused on how these men are playing the game of football. To me, it's a brain game. I only started watching football six years ago out of necessity. Now I love the sport of football. And- some of those grown men are very nice to look at; example Tom Brady. OMG... I really appreciated your post. You have made my day so much better, because now I know I'll be grinning all day long. Have a happy day Friend.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Claudelle
Farmgirl in Training
32 Posts
Karla
Corbett
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Jan 10 2012 : 2:04:12 PM
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Tina,
I agree with Marly....your post cracked me up. When you strip things like sports down to what they really are, it does seem sort of ridiculous. For me, it was always about getting together with family, cheering for your home team, and eating together. Brings back good memories from my childhood.
As far as the neanderthal-like behavior, I think I may be a sucker for the unrefined male. I enjoy a good stimulating, intellectual conversation with a guy. However, something about those football players. :)
Great post. It's nice that we can all share the things that we enjoy and those that just don't make any damn sense to us too! :)
Karla
Farmgirl Sister #171
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 10 2012 : 3:03:04 PM
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Karla:
How about Troy Polamalu with the Pittsburgh Steelers. OMG---that long curly hair. Hello!!!!!! Plus he is one great defensive player. He comes out of nowhere to sack the QB.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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oldbittyhen
True Blue Farmgirl
1511 Posts
tina
quartz hill
ca
USA
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Posted - Jan 10 2012 : 3:33:37 PM
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Just so you all know, I don't hate any sports, my kids were all heavily involved from the age of five till the end of high school, and a couple on fun adult teams after. I loved going to all of their games and watching, taking teams out for pizza, etc...I just can not sit in front of a TV and watch, don't have time, and just can't sit still that long, unless its equestrian events, like 3-day...
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 10 2012 : 3:49:09 PM
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Then you can sit that long!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Friend, I know you and I could sit and watch an NFL game and just hoot away. You forgot to mention if there are any cutie QB. LOL
QB=quarterback.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
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Posted - Jan 10 2012 : 9:42:45 PM
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Hmm...maybe I'm weird, but I'd rather watch horses than sweaty guys.
Cindy
"Vast floods can't quench love, no matter what love did/ Rivers can't drown love, no matter where love's hid"--Sinead O'Connor
"In many ways, you don't just live in the country, it lives inside you"--Ellen Eilers
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Claudelle
Farmgirl in Training
32 Posts
Karla
Corbett
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Jan 10 2012 : 11:16:59 PM
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Marly,
You are a girl after my own heart! I smile everytime I see Polamalu! He's definitely my NFL crush...so much so that my 5 year old cousin chose him for an action figure at the store and lets me use him when we "play" football. It's usually a Tebow - Polamalu match up, but I've ALWAYS had a thing for the Island boys. :)
Karla
Farmgirl Sister #171
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 11 2012 : 06:43:04 AM
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How about Polamalu and those hair commercials! I love them.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Luzy
True Blue Farmgirl
922 Posts
Luanne
Pueblo
Colorado
USA
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Posted - Jan 11 2012 : 09:04:55 AM
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Hey Tina, I was just like you until about 3 years ago when my friend got me interested in LSU. Before that I HATED football. It would drive me nuts that it would take these men so long to do a-n-y-t-h-i-n-g! They'd move three feet and pile on each other! I just didn't understand it! BUT then I started watching and getting really excited when there was an interception, and understanding more about the game and that was it. I was hooked. I especially like college football cause it just seems more exciting to me. So never say never my friend. If this die hard baseball fan can come around to football, anything is possible in the universe!!! Love and hugs, Lu
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 11 2012 : 09:21:39 AM
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Luzy: I didn't become a football fan until 2005. I have learned a lot, and still hope to learn more. I mean if Tina can watch 3 hours of equistrian events, she can surely sit through 3 hours of football. Don't you think so? LOL
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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GirlwithHook
True Blue Farmgirl
922 Posts
Alyce
Madison
WI
USA
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Posted - Jan 13 2012 : 11:54:14 AM
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*giggles* This is great. In my house we actually argue over the term "football": Man of the House is British and insists upon using the term for soccer, whereas I'm an NFL fan (go Packers!).
He can't understand the appeal of American football, nor can he keep up with the plays and rules (it seems every week I have to explain the difference between a field goal and the point after a touchdown). I can't see why he wants to spend ninety minutes watching the very game that gave me nightmares in gym class (although I would never tell him that!).
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 13 2012 : 3:57:06 PM
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Alyce: Besides the Saints, I love the Packers. Geaux Saints, Go Packers. That Aaron Rogers is one great QB.
So, keep teaching Mr. British about our football rules. I am not laughing, because I'm still learning.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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GirlwithHook
True Blue Farmgirl
922 Posts
Alyce
Madison
WI
USA
922 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2012 : 06:57:52 AM
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Originally posted by Bear5
Alyce: Besides the Saints, I love the Packers. Geaux Saints, Go Packers. That Aaron Rogers is one great QB.
So, keep teaching Mr. British about our football rules. I am not laughing, because I'm still learning.
Marly
Wow...so Opening Day, you won either way?  I agree--A-Rod is something special. I'm glad he stayed with the Packers!
Oh, I am. I have to admit, American football rules do seem to take ages to learn. (I've been a fan for over a decade and still get fuzzy on them!) I actually end up feeling really bad for him when, after a play, he suddenly splutters, "Wait, what just happened? What's going on? How can you keep track of this?" Poor guy....
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