Do You Want a Sport Fanatic for a Wife?

2/14/06 | Maximus of Texas

[Maximus of Texas]

This was a topic on a sports station this morning in the D/FW area. The question posed to listeners was whether you wanted your wife to be a sports idiot, a sports fanatic or somewhere in between.

A sports idiot is one that thinks a no hitter is over in baseball when a batter actually hits the ball (regardless of whether its an out or not). A sports fanatic is someone who could tell you who threw no-hitters over the past decade.

My mom is somewhat of a sports idiot. Once she asked me why the men on the sidelines of football games wore an "X" on their vest (these were the guys who held the firstdown markers). I told her they were used by the quarterbacks for target practice. She bought the story.

Share your stories and your opinions.

[Maximus of Texas]

"Can't get any better'n that."

Depends on what the cheerleaders are wearing.

[MadCharity]

I believe the comment was that we WANT them to shut up during the game... I don't think any of us are stupid enough to actually say it.

Yes, the way you stare straight at the tv, completely ignoring us, is word enough!

I know better than to talk to my husband during sports, at least if I want him to respond, or actually hear what I'm saying, let alone speak nicely and respectfully to me.

I'm not a fanatic or an idiot when it comes to sports. I know enough to enjoy what I'm watching and enough not to watch too much. LOL. However, I do like Baseball (Go Diamondbacks!!), and I do like Hockey and Football, occasionally. Sometimes, if my husband plays with my hair, I'll sit and watch a basketball game with him.

[MadCharity]

When it comes to baseball, as that is the first real sport I got into and I used to think like you, it helped of course liking the team you're watching.

Then from there, learning about the sport and how it's played and who the players are, helps your appreciation for it.

IMO, Baseball is the TRUE AMERICAN past time. It takes some skill and is relaxing as well. I realize it's slow and can be boring, but as I said, the more you know, the more you care.

[MadCharity]

it should be Mrs. Gretsky, since Mr. Gretsky wasn't the one gambling.

[kevkrom]

it should be Mrs. Gretsky, since Mr. Gretsky wasn't the one gambling.

That was the joke, yes... the point being that Mr. Gretzsky would be the one saying that he doesn't want his wife gambling...

(((sigh)))... it's always less funny when you have to explain it... ;)

[BJClinton]

All I want is for her to put on a "half-time show".

[Maximus of Texas]

Janet Jackson type show?

[MortMan]

All I want is for her to put on a "half-time show".

Given your screen name - THAT'S a disturbing mental picture!!!

[laceybrookesdad]

We throw the fish back too! We fished a lot last year mainly going after the bottom feeders with night crawlers as our bait. We normally fish from 8pm until 7am the next morning. We love night fishing. The last couple of times we went I didn't worm one hook. She loves to, especially when its a really big juicy one. We normally have 5 to 6 poles in the water. That's a lot of worming over a 10-11 hour span. As for hunting I agree with you completely.

[najida]

Erm,
Some stuff just doesn't look real sexy floppin' around all over the place. ;)

[najida]

I've seen bits of that stuff! It does look funny! :)

[najida]

Who looks at the cheerleaders?

[laceybrookesdad]

"I can usually beat the pants off most guys "

Figuratively speaking??

[Maximus of Texas]

In our fantasies, you all do.

[gate2wire]

"Is that you, Mr. Gretzky?"

Hey, it only took 50-some posts to make that connection. :-)

[najida]

????
Hun,
If they ain't wearin' sequins, I ain't interested ;)

[laney]

LOL..That does sound like I might be talking about Strip Poker I guess....It's just funny because sometimes I will play poker with some cigar smoking Luigi types and they think I do not know what I am doing but I suprise them when I take the pot!

Like you're reply on huting and fishing!

[BJClinton]

Wardrobe malfunctions preferred.

[MotleyGirl70]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who is sick of seeing that zot crap.

I hope it dies soon.

[Enterprise1788]

Last month, I visited Nashville with a group of friends, and while touring the city, I pointed out the football stadium to one of the girls in our group. Her response - and she was completely serious - was "is that where the Dallas Cowboys play?"