Being the manly-man that I am, it's hard for me to keep the content of this blog from being male-centric. Obviously I write to what I know/what I care about, and, well, obviously those things aren't fashion, celebrity gossip or lifetime movies. I do want to diversify my audience though and thus I make a conscious effort to have a little something for everyone. So every once in a while I'll post some 'advice'/'tips'/'information' specifically for the ladies.
Ladies, I know some of you are football fans. I know some of you understand the game. I know some of you appreciate the game. I know some of you know the rules and etiquette to watching the game. This posting is not for you.
For the rest of you, if you are only watching the game to impress a guy or bond with your boyfriend, or because your brother/father got to the remote first, here are some tips that will help make the event go much smoother.
- Talking should be limited to commercials, time-outs, and the huddle. When the play is about to begin (and the players are lined up in position) talking is to cease. In 10, 15, or 20 seconds when the play ends you can pick up right where you left off.
- Likewise if your phone rings you are to immediately hit the silence button. If you would like to pick it up and have a conversation don't hesitate. We don't mind. Just be sure to leave the room and our earshot. Our focus must not be interrupted.
- Superstitions are prevalent in sports from the players to the fans. All traditions are to be given the utmost respect. If we have a lucky jersey you are not to wash it at any time without our approval, regardless of smell, stains or how embarassing it is to wear in public.
- If at a bar or the sporting venue, when a big play happens, it is expected that you will high-five everyone within arms reach of you (that is a 360 degree radius). Don't leave those around you hanging (even if the guy behind you looks like Ted Kaczynski).
- We understand that you don't know all of the intricacies of the game and we don't expect you to. We welcome questions. It shows you care enough about us to try to find a shared interest. Please, though remember the above talking rule. We will happily explain offsides and encroachment, and what that penalty was for, but timing is everything.
- Know that if we, at any point during the game, snap at you it is not really directed at you. Obviously the game is not going well and we are frustrated and you likely did not follow the above tips. Don't take it personal.
- Finally, 'sitting through a football game for us' is not grounds for us having dinner with your family or going to a chick flick.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
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Here here!! It's about time someone explained the no talking rule! May I suggest a related football watching rule:
ReplyDeleteIf, for any reason, the guy has forgotten The Game is on ( obviously this rarely would occur but extenuating circumstances do happen ) and the channel is changed such that football is viewable or heard and recognized as a watchable game ( as in NOT a Cowboys game unless it is against the Eagles ) the channel shall remain until game is completed. INCLUDING cases where Project Runway is on another channel.