Protesting the game

by mgersz on Oct 3, 2010 11:46 AM EDT

I am a life-long Lions fan born and raised in Toledo, Ohio. I currently live in Columbus, Ohio where a Lions game is rarely televised. The only time I get to watch a game at home is Thanksgiving (Sometimes Packs or Vikes). Last weeks game was the MOST PAINFUL football game I have ever witnessed. I watch every single game at a local sports bar with either my just-as-loyal brother or other die-hard Toledo-born Lions fans. During the game last week I swore up and down I would protest this weeks game and not watch a single snap. I believe this does not scar my loyalty but actually makes it stronger. I am an unhealthy co-dependent of the Lions and have blindly followed them through their devastating ways always fearlessly defending their brand. I am very proud (probably why I am still a Lions fan) and sticking to my guns during this important protest. I believe that this protest will make me happier, much calmer, less restless, irritable, and discontented. I am not asking anybody to join me or anything but I wanted everybody to realize why I am doing this. My happiness and peace-of-mind was severely affected last week and brought my serenity to an all-time low. I love the Lions just as much as anybody on this site or anybody who lives and breathes Lions football. The ironic thing is the game is locally televised in Columbus this week and I found a loophole. I am going to tape the game and not watch a single snap LIVE. (I am really good at rationalizing my irrational behavior. It's one of the defense mechanisms I have learned to be able to survive as a Lions fan.) So may peace be with everybody in Lions land and know that our paths will meet back up soon. I hope to GOD that I regret my decision at a 4 PM after finding out we actually pulled out a win. Good luck and may God have mercy on all our souls!!! :)

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Really?

That was the most painful game ever. What were you on I don’t wanna anywere near it! lol

GET WELL SOON MATT! We need ya man

by The Profiler on Oct 3, 2010 11:55 AM EDT reply actions

Do whatcha gotta, man.

I’ve been in your shoes where it seems I have placed the Lions at an unhealthy place in my life’s pecking order of priorities. I’ve learned since then that not watching games isn’t the answer… because win or lose, the game experience is supposed to be entertainment and enjoyable at some level. But the answer is all in expectations… keeping them check. For me at least, it allows me to put the entire upcoming season in perspective and it has definitely helped. Not that I don’t still get upset or overrun by emotions from time to time, but overall it helps keep the game of football itself where it belongs… under the things that really matter in life.

Personally, I think you should reconsider and watch the game.

by DrewsLions on Oct 3, 2010 12:12 PM EDT reply actions

+1

by Roustique on Oct 3, 2010 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions

I hear you guys...

I was at the library trying to keep my mind off the game…It is almost just as painful to not watch the game…expectations are the key Drew, I can’t seem to lower them…I understand the pain level is only as high as the expectations level is…BUT I am a daily kool-aid drinker

by mgersz on Oct 3, 2010 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Alright, have fun.

Would say we’ll miss you, but I don’t remember you posting on here before, so… yeah.
Also…

I hope to GOD that I regret my decision at a 4 PM after finding out we actually pulled out a win. Good luck and may God have mercy on all our souls!!!

May God have mercy on our souls? You’re seriously worrying me man, this is football, calm down. It’s not that serious.

by motown313 on Oct 3, 2010 12:57 PM EDT reply actions