Alas, the Super Bowl is over, at least for another year. Although we attended a Super Bowl Party, enjoyed the company of friends, Mr. Bill's team, the New York Giants, were sadly not a part of the festivities. The citizens of this community hail from many different parts of this country and abroad, the majority however, are from the mid-section of the United States. Pennsylvania has its share but Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and the Cheese Heads, (Wisconsin) are the majority. Sports rivalries, especially Football, run deep. For the past week, Cheese Head apparel had been sighted on the golf course, club-house and coffee shop, while the Steelers yellow "terrible towel" adorned many a golf cart. Yet, I sensed the Cheese Heads to be more laid back....did they "know" in advance the outcome? Am I in the "conspiracy theory" domain of Mr. Bill? Or was the reason for the laid back attitude....just, "I will wear this stupid block of cheese on my head, but if I am more reserved maybe know one will notice. Regardless of the reason, at this very moment...the ass-crack of dawn, the community is awake...Cheese Heads from every corner are now heading to the coffee shop with the "nah, nah, nah, nah, nah" attitude. Mr. Bill having to work at the golf course this morning will witness this event.....sadly (with a broad smile), I will not.
What I do miss...the lively conversations directly connected to these events. One could always count on their cup running over with next day sarcasm. Before anyone would arrive at Fred's News, we diligently read every article related to the event. Mr. Bill and I discussed what "side" we each would be on, careful not to offend anyone. I know that may come as a shock and surprise to many.....the Egg-Nazi offend....go tell! But we always figured the good guy bad guy approach. He was ALWAYS the bad guy, it WAS all about image. Something along the lines of his favorite saying: She's the BOSS, I'm just the HORSE thing.
Admittedly, some of the conversation, vicious, but a great way to be up and running. Much like taking your car up to the "quarter mile drag" strip of highway, revving up the engine, burning some tire and punching it. Instant high, blood rushing through the body, great way to start the day!
As for me, I just adore the Super Bowl...commercials. They are either great or ridiculously stupid. Last evening the categories did not change. By the laughter from the party attendees, DORITOS, won the Super Bowl of Commercials crown, with PEPSI a close second. Sadly, as the votes were tabulated, CHEVY finished last. Perhaps after last years Betty White SNICKERS commercial, we expected more. Although they were okay, others were far above them. BUDWEISER again....great job, but my personal favorite, the little Darth Vader wannabe for VOLKSWAGEN....."The Force be with you!" As we watched, listened and laughed, this was also at the game, we suddenly realized the genre of many new movies being released shortly,,,,SCI-FI. Are they trying to tell us something, doomsday...December 2012! Just kidding. Just wait till next year!
What I do miss...the lively conversations directly connected to these events. One could always count on their cup running over with next day sarcasm. Before anyone would arrive at Fred's News, we diligently read every article related to the event. Mr. Bill and I discussed what "side" we each would be on, careful not to offend anyone. I know that may come as a shock and surprise to many.....the Egg-Nazi offend....go tell! But we always figured the good guy bad guy approach. He was ALWAYS the bad guy, it WAS all about image. Something along the lines of his favorite saying: She's the BOSS, I'm just the HORSE thing.
Admittedly, some of the conversation, vicious, but a great way to be up and running. Much like taking your car up to the "quarter mile drag" strip of highway, revving up the engine, burning some tire and punching it. Instant high, blood rushing through the body, great way to start the day!
As for me, I just adore the Super Bowl...commercials. They are either great or ridiculously stupid. Last evening the categories did not change. By the laughter from the party attendees, DORITOS, won the Super Bowl of Commercials crown, with PEPSI a close second. Sadly, as the votes were tabulated, CHEVY finished last. Perhaps after last years Betty White SNICKERS commercial, we expected more. Although they were okay, others were far above them. BUDWEISER again....great job, but my personal favorite, the little Darth Vader wannabe for VOLKSWAGEN....."The Force be with you!" As we watched, listened and laughed, this was also at the game, we suddenly realized the genre of many new movies being released shortly,,,,SCI-FI. Are they trying to tell us something, doomsday...December 2012! Just kidding. Just wait till next year!
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