Comments on: It’s a Guy Thing

By: Jessica

Jessica — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:54:29 +0000

I can only sympathize as DH loves football. Luckily he is not as addicted as before he met me but it’s his favorite sport to play and watch (also luckily he skis, plays tennis, etc). But Christina, when DH was my BF we actually watched the superbowl in a sportsbar in Vermont (so we could ski in the morning). The Patriots were playing which is the big New England team and the place was crazy. That’s when I knew I had made some very curious decisions indeed to be with him–it felt SO right to be with him and SO wrong to watch football! He is flabbergasted by the fact that he is the 1st guy I have been with who is into sports. Football widow anyone?

By: Noelle Strong

Noelle Strong — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:14:22 +0000

I got roped into joining a Lipstick League Fantasy Football thing. We dutifully get together every other weekend and enjoy great food. The football game is on in the background, but I still have no idea what is happening on the field. I thought I might get around to asking some football questions, but we are too busy talking. And many of us have taken to bringing knitting, so it is turning into a stich ‘n bitch!

By: Jen Singer

Jen Singer — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:06:23 +0000

Nope, not football. My sentence would be: “I watch soccer with my son in New Jersey.”

By: ellen De Money

ellen De Money — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:48:46 +0000

okay, okay, okay…I will be the token! I actually love watching football. To see a qb (quarterback or the guy who gets the ball from the BIG guy in the middle) make a great pass and then to watch a wr (wide-receiver, the guy who catches the ball, usually svelte and looks really good in the padded pants) make an amazing catch is awe-inspiring. But, I had a Dad who loved football and I have been watching it since I was a wee little girl. Here is how to start learning…find a team with some really good looking guys, this is a personal choice, then find a few players on offence and defence and learn their numbers. You will then have a few people to watch and see what they do..expand you pool of players once you get bored with your original few. Make certain you like something about them, I like Troy Potoluma )? sp because of his hair and how fast he is on defence. He is pretty to watch. His flowing hair is like poetry as are his plays against the other team.

By: Charmian

Charmian — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:21:32 +0000

I hate football. But if you ever want to understand the infield fly rule, I’m your girl.

For some reason, this post reminded me of the episode of The Big Bang Theory where Leonard learns about football to fit in with Penny’s friends. His overly analytical explanations of plays and strategies were hilarious. I think football is something you either get or don’t regardless of chromosomal make-up.

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:05:53 +0000

My tip – join a fantasy football league. I was never into football before this season, but since I have my own team this year, I’ve been obsessed. I’ve learned about the game, the players, and even some of the strategy.

(And you get to pick cute names for your teams – mine is the Copy Cats – and the guys get all sorts of silly when a rookie female dominates the league…hee….)