For the last two Super Bowls the Giants were in, she wore Giants gear to "support her husband". She asked me today who I was rooting for and the idea of saying "I'll root for the Eagles" made me want to vomit.
The odd part is that I really didn't have a huge beef against the Eagles when I was growing up on Long Island. In the mid 90's, they were the only team in the division that gave the Cowboys a run for their money and I hated the Cowboys so much. When I went to college in PA, the guy across the hall from me was the most annoying, arrogant Eagles fan on the planet. I have hated the city of Philadelphia ever since I met him. I haven't even seen or heard from him in 18 years but I can't get myself to root for the Eagles because fuck that guy!
Am I being too petty or should I stand my ground in continuing to hate the Eagles, despite my wife's wishes?
...and, of course, blast her in the butt.
My wife is a Viking fan, alittle easier. Although, the 2000 Championship Game was not fun.
Since they have never won anything, and aren't likely to, put on the jersey and count on getting some props after the terrible loss.
It actually sounds like a win-win. You get to watch them lose and get a consolation prize!
I would never wear Eagle garb. If that describes you, I see no reason why you have to ratchet down your fandom to match your wife s
don't equivocate -- you love her -- you married her -- don't half-ass it -- especially if you plan on being together for a long time
Or maybe this was what Meatloaf meant when he said "I'd do anything for love, but I won't do that. No I won't do that!"
Wearing your Giants gear and biting your tongue would be the most I'd be willing to go. Tell her if she really loves you she wouldn't ask in the first place :)
24-7, forever and ever.
No.
Now, it's YOUR choice :)
LOL...
24-7, forever and ever.
No.
That's really what I wanted to say.
Lying is always the best policy if you can get away with it...
She didn't say that if the Eagles lose you couldn't throw off the jersey stomp and burn it with unbridled joy.
We've had a couple rough Super Bowls.
She's also a freaking Red Sox fan.
I’m betting many are thinking what I’m thinking.
2. Anyone married to me would know it would be ridiculous to expect me to wear the jersey or other fear if any other team.
3. I’m not “rooting” for anyone to win this Super Bowl. I’ll watch and hope the Eagles lose. Splitting hairs? Maybe. But fuck you all and your Eagles- and Patriots-loving wives. You made your beds, now go lie in them. It’s YOUR personal hell. Not mine. Jerks.
Suck at typing on a phone.
Who supports the Eagles.
They need an intervention.
2. Anyone married to me would know it would be ridiculous to expect me to wear the jersey or other fear if any other team.
3. I’m not “rooting” for anyone to win this Super Bowl. I’ll watch and hope the Eagles lose. Splitting hairs? Maybe. But fuck you all and your Eagles- and Patriots-loving wives. You made your beds, now go lie in them. It’s YOUR personal hell. Not mine. Jerks.
It’s amazing how rosy things look before you get married. Something about that marriage license- it’s the signal that tells Medusa to let her hair down.
That said, as we were getting in the bed my two year old... out of the blue mind you... says 'Go Eagles!' (we've taught him how to say 'Go Giants' and 'Go Redskins', my wife's favorite team). I looked at him with the most angry face I think I've ever looked at him with and said 'I don't want to EVER hear you say that again. Do you hear me?'. He looked all sad and said 'Yes dadddy. Go Giants!'.
But the damage had been done. No milk before bed for him last night!
If I died and they they buried me in a Eagles jersey - I'd still find a way to take it off.