game on.
While I’m in love with Boston, am psyched for the Patriots game this weekend, and am sure they’re going to beat the Chargers, I have to say San Diego fans aren’t totally bad. I mean, I’m trying to imagine Pats fans in San Diego. They would no doubt be complete assholes to everyone. I legit love Boston pride, but that doesn’t mean I beat up people who cheer for the opposing team. So tonight, when Chels and I started talking to two Chargers fans in town for the game, we were kind of surprised that they were actually nice. Of course there was that “our team is better” banter back and fourth, but nothing got nasty. They didn’t trash talk Brady, they actually said he was one of the best quarterbacks ever; but they claimed they would still beat us. OK, fair enough (even though they’re not going to beat us). And they bought us drinks AND also paid our tabs off for us. Why do I feel like Boston guys would never do this? Obviously they were 21 and 22, because really? When do I get hit on by guys my own age? I’m going with never. They said if they had to guess my age it would be 19. I’m sure I’ll appreciate this someday.
More tomorrow on the huge scene (stabbing?) at the Prudential downtown. We still don’t know what happened. But I do know we watched the entire scene, including the police chase where they found the guy and handcuffed him. And Chels and I crossed a crime scene. And legit crawled under the yellow crime scene tape…twice.
January 19th, 2008 at 9:04 am
I went to WVU and were notorious for being the worst fans EVER. It always made me feel bad when nice fans came to our games and didn’t do anything ridiculous–like burn a couch or anything, lol.
That’s awesome that those guys bought your bar tab though! I’ll take free drinks wherever I can get ‘em.
January 19th, 2008 at 9:06 am
there are so many typos in what i just wrote… i’m just going to ignore them because it’s too early for me to correct them.
sorry ’bout that, whammmmy.
January 19th, 2008 at 9:20 am
Brady IS good. And not at all evil and objectionable like Moss and Belichick.
But, one of the best ever? I’m going to need more convincing on that one.
January 19th, 2008 at 1:10 pm
As much as I can’t believe that my Colts aren’t playing you tomorrow…
I think the Pat’s will take em without to much trouble, and then play the Packers for the championship.
January 19th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
Haha, this is totally how I feel about Yankee fans (and yet I’m proud to be one).
Boston & NY, we’re such assholes, no?
January 19th, 2008 at 1:44 pm
Including this year, Brady has been a starter for 7 years. In that time, he has 3 Super Bowl rings, 2 Super Bowl MVPs, 1 League MVP, not to mention all the indiv. and collective records he’s a part of. If all goes well in the last two games, he’ll have what is to come added to the list.
The only other guys (QBs) that bring that type of clout, stats and hardware are considered the best ever in history, so he’s at least in the discussion if not THE best.
More sports talk please on ELABG
January 19th, 2008 at 6:48 pm
I loathe the Pats and Brady, but I respect them as one of the greatest teams ever. I hope they beat SD, as I very much dislike them and Norv.
As for people hitting on you your own age, I get the 17 (creepy!!!) to 22 crowd that have dad issues, and then the 35-45 cougar crowd. God forbid I get someone around my own age!
Fandom can bring out idiots. Veterans stadium (philly) had a holding cell, judge, and court in the basement for all of the drunks/brawlers at the games.
January 19th, 2008 at 7:05 pm
i think its totally appropriate to accept Chargers fans when there is free alcohol involved. yep. totally kosher in my book! (besides when we hung out with NBC Chuck and the other guy– they were chargers fans- in town to go to the chargers pats game back in September-and they picked up the tab as well)
go pats!
January 19th, 2008 at 8:16 pm
What?! I never get hit on by nice guys like that, who offer friendly banter and then pay off my WHOLE tab! Girl, you need to find them and have them come back.
January 19th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Wait, you saw someone being STABBED?! What!?
Also, tomorrow the Pats are going to kick ass! I actually think that Pats fans are nice. I’ve been to a Giants game and those fans are AWFUL!!
January 20th, 2008 at 1:47 am
haha, i love rivalry between teams-makes things much more interesting
January 20th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
go pats! and yes, taking advantage of chargers fans for free drinks is fabulous. =)
January 20th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
btw…. Pats -14. They should cover easily if Rivers is out, rumor has it that he is doubtful for the game with a tendon tear.
January 20th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
I wish people still thought I looked 19. when i was 23 people thought i looked 19. now they think i look 23. I find this depressing, yet i still got insulted when i got id’d three days before my 28th birthday. Go figure.
January 22nd, 2008 at 6:58 pm
I do have to agree about the Sandy Eggo fans
Also, the Patriot fans I talked with were pretty cool.
Raider fans, on the other hand. Completely different story.