Offside Number 76 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Dear(est?) Wisconsin: First, please, understand that we not only like you, but we love you. You make cheeses. And meats. And beers. And you do it so quietly, so unassumingly, that we don't even know that you're there, most of the time. Until, well, the Packers get far in the playoffs or UW does something once in a while. (Let's face it; the Bucks are hopeless, and the Brewers, well, it's not likely to be 1982 again--which is good, because I really don't want Culture Club anywhere near the top forty chart, anyway.) EVERYONE loves you. Again, you're giving (meats, cheeses, beers), but unassuming, and you're not self-promoting the way that Stillers and Cowgirls fans are. You've got your three Super Bowls, but you're not jackasses about it, and for that, again, we're appreciative. All this is leading up to one point: Please, for the love of all that is good, let's hope your team beats the Stillers. The entire country, or at least those parts that care about hockey and football, are sick of these a*sh*les. "City of champions," we hear again and again, as if the Pirates didn't exist. They are a die-hard group, to be sure, with little besides sports to entertain them or be proud of (oh, I've been to Pittsburgh a bunch of times, and it's sports, sports, and more sports (except, of course, baseball--I would ignore that too if I were there); it's not an arts & culture town); but even appreciating that, I don't think that the rest of America can deal with another Pittsburgh trophy in any sport. The smugness might destroy the entire Rust Belt. Green Bay truly is "America's team," when it comes to football, anyway. I mean, you're the kid brother that we all pull for, the Lucas who is going to catch that touchdown pass. You're from some smallish town NEAR Milwaukee without actually BEING Milwaukee, and that's really kind of cool. I know what Dallas calls itself, but everybody freaking hates that team. You've got "America's Team." Does anyone outside of Chicago, Detroit and Minne-Paul hate Green Bay? Of course not. The fans and players are too unassuming and polite for hatred outside of the division. Here's the important part, though: Please, keep your polite, "hey, we won, but we won't be jerks about it" ways. Please, stay humble and unassuming. And please, beat the hell out of the freaking Stillers. /oh, and may this UB grad see Starks as a SB MVP!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 +1000000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Number 76 Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 +1000000 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 (edited) Dear(est?) Wisconsin: First, please, understand that we not only like you, but we love you. You make cheeses. And meats. And beers. And you do it so quietly, so unassumingly, that we don't even know that you're there, most of the time. Until, well, the Packers get far in the playoffs or UW does something once in a while. (Let's face it; the Bucks are hopeless, and the Brewers, well, it's not likely to be 1982 again--which is good, because I really don't want Culture Club anywhere near the top forty chart, anyway.) EVERYONE loves you. Again, you're giving (meats, cheeses, beers), but unassuming, and you're not self-promoting the way that Stillers and Cowgirls fans are. You've got your three Super Bowls, but you're not jackasses about it, and for that, again, we're appreciative. All this is leading up to one point: Please, for the love of all that is good, let's hope your team beats the Stillers. The entire country, or at least those parts that care about hockey and football, are sick of these a*sh*les. "City of champions," we hear again and again, as if the Pirates didn't exist. They are a die-hard group, to be sure, with little besides sports to entertain them or be proud of (oh, I've been to Pittsburgh a bunch of times, and it's sports, sports, and more sports (except, of course, baseball--I would ignore that too if I were there); it's not an arts & culture town); but even appreciating that, I don't think that the rest of America can deal with another Pittsburgh trophy in any sport. The smugness might destroy the entire Rust Belt. Green Bay truly is "America's team," when it comes to football, anyway. I mean, you're the kid brother that we all pull for, the Lucas who is going to catch that touchdown pass. You're from some smallish town NEAR Milwaukee without actually BEING Milwaukee, and that's really kind of cool. I know what Dallas calls itself, but everybody freaking hates that team. You've got "America's Team." Does anyone outside of Chicago, Detroit and Minne-Paul hate Green Bay? Of course not. The fans and players are too unassuming and polite for hatred outside of the division. Here's the important part, though: Please, keep your polite, "hey, we won, but we won't be jerks about it" ways. Please, stay humble and unassuming. And please, beat the hell out of the freaking Stillers. /oh, and may this UB grad see Starks as a SB MVP!!!!! Agreed. Well said. You should also post it on a Packers board. Edited January 24, 2011 by ExWNYer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderweb Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 I would agree, but only if the Steelers manage to wipe that wise azz smirk off of Rodgers face in the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enemarty Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 +1000000 ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1B4IDie Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Go Pack Go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Cthulhu Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Great job choosing your proxy; i was just hoping the pats or jets didn't win it all and i got my wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowery4 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 If this was about the Bills winning the SB I would be behind you 100%. I sort of like both Pitts and GB though. I like Rodgers better than Big Rapist, but that is another issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Cthulhu Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 "Alleged" Big Rapist please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 +100000000000 and lets hope we get some of those Wisc young men on our OL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWings Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 (edited) I would agree, but only if the Steelers manage to wipe that wise azz smirk off of Rodgers face in the process. Seriously? Please...I have every bit of respect for the guy. He sat behind a QB that eventually started thinking too much of himself for 3 years while waiting for his chance and never complained. He now has his opportunity and has shown that he's becoming an elite QB, if he's not already there. Green Bay is my second favorite team, so I was rooting for them, anyway. Offsides is right - Green Bay deserves a title more than Pittsburgh does (yet not as much as Buffalo does). Edited January 24, 2011 by BuffaloWings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 The Packers are the only team other than the Bills that I could become comfortable rooting for. You have to love the tradition and the fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Blizzard Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Dear(est?) Wisconsin: First, please, understand that we not only like you, but we love you. You make cheeses. And meats. And beers. And you do it so quietly, so unassumingly, that we don't even know that you're there, most of the time. Until, well, the Packers get far in the playoffs or UW does something once in a while. (Let's face it; the Bucks are hopeless, and the Brewers, well, it's not likely to be 1982 again--which is good, because I really don't want Culture Club anywhere near the top forty chart, anyway.) EVERYONE loves you. Again, you're giving (meats, cheeses, beers), but unassuming, and you're not self-promoting the way that Stillers and Cowgirls fans are. You've got your three Super Bowls, but you're not jackasses about it, and for that, again, we're appreciative. All this is leading up to one point: Please, for the love of all that is good, let's hope your team beats the Stillers. The entire country, or at least those parts that care about hockey and football, are sick of these a*sh*les. "City of champions," we hear again and again, as if the Pirates didn't exist. They are a die-hard group, to be sure, with little besides sports to entertain them or be proud of (oh, I've been to Pittsburgh a bunch of times, and it's sports, sports, and more sports (except, of course, baseball--I would ignore that too if I were there); it's not an arts & culture town); but even appreciating that, I don't think that the rest of America can deal with another Pittsburgh trophy in any sport. The smugness might destroy the entire Rust Belt. Green Bay truly is "America's team," when it comes to football, anyway. I mean, you're the kid brother that we all pull for, the Lucas who is going to catch that touchdown pass. You're from some smallish town NEAR Milwaukee without actually BEING Milwaukee, and that's really kind of cool. I know what Dallas calls itself, but everybody freaking hates that team. You've got "America's Team." Does anyone outside of Chicago, Detroit and Minne-Paul hate Green Bay? Of course not. The fans and players are too unassuming and polite for hatred outside of the division. Here's the important part, though: Please, keep your polite, "hey, we won, but we won't be jerks about it" ways. Please, stay humble and unassuming. And please, beat the hell out of the freaking Stillers. /oh, and may this UB grad see Starks as a SB MVP!!!!! Well stated and for the next 2 weeks I am an honorary Packers fan. It IS the LOMBARDI Trophy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realtruelove Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I just moved to Waukesha, WI, about 30 miles west of Milwaukee. I have come to respect the Packers Team and fans. These people are intelligent, rabid fans who love their team, their beer and revel in snow and cold. GO PACKERS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 The Packers are the 2nd most hated NFL team to me. First is the Stealers. So looks like I have to cheer for Packers for one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justnzane Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 The Packers are the 2nd most hated NFL team to me. First is the Stealers. So looks like I have to cheer for Packers for one day. As a Bills fan, how the hell do Miami and New England* not top your list with the Jets and Colts running a distant 3rd and 4th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1B4IDie Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 As a Bills fan, how the hell do Miami and New England* not top your list with the Jets and Colts running a distant 3rd and 4th? Right then 5th, 6th,7th, & 8th are the Giants, Redskins, Cowboys, and Cowboys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 (edited) As a Bills fan, how the hell do Miami and New England* not top your list with the Jets and Colts running a distant 3rd and 4th? A little historical perspective is needed here. My father sold a lot of printing to the Cowboys from 1960 - 1987 and was very in tight with the Cowboys brass. Hence, we were huge Cowboy fans. The Packer grudge comes from the 1966 and 1967 NFL Championships. The Stealer grudge dates from the 2 SB the Cowboys lost to the Stealers. The grudge intensified when in 2005 I played on the Seattle Seahawks drumline. We went to the SB with the team. Of course once again my team got beat in an SB by the Stealers. 3 SB losses > 2 NFL Championships. So, go Pack (for one day). I became a Bills fan in 1996 thanks to the love of a good woman. So my perspective is a little different than many of yours. Edited January 25, 2011 by reddogblitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton's Arm Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Dear(est?) Wisconsin: First, please, understand that we not only like you, but we love you. You make cheeses. And meats. And beers. And you do it so quietly, so unassumingly, that we don't even know that you're there, most of the time. Until, well, the Packers get far in the playoffs or UW does something once in a while. (Let's face it; the Bucks are hopeless, and the Brewers, well, it's not likely to be 1982 again--which is good, because I really don't want Culture Club anywhere near the top forty chart, anyway.) EVERYONE loves you. Again, you're giving (meats, cheeses, beers), but unassuming, and you're not self-promoting the way that Stillers and Cowgirls fans are. You've got your three Super Bowls, but you're not jackasses about it, and for that, again, we're appreciative. All this is leading up to one point: Please, for the love of all that is good, let's hope your team beats the Stillers. The entire country, or at least those parts that care about hockey and football, are sick of these a*sh*les. "City of champions," we hear again and again, as if the Pirates didn't exist. They are a die-hard group, to be sure, with little besides sports to entertain them or be proud of (oh, I've been to Pittsburgh a bunch of times, and it's sports, sports, and more sports (except, of course, baseball--I would ignore that too if I were there); it's not an arts & culture town); but even appreciating that, I don't think that the rest of America can deal with another Pittsburgh trophy in any sport. The smugness might destroy the entire Rust Belt. Green Bay truly is "America's team," when it comes to football, anyway. I mean, you're the kid brother that we all pull for, the Lucas who is going to catch that touchdown pass. You're from some smallish town NEAR Milwaukee without actually BEING Milwaukee, and that's really kind of cool. I know what Dallas calls itself, but everybody freaking hates that team. You've got "America's Team." Does anyone outside of Chicago, Detroit and Minne-Paul hate Green Bay? Of course not. The fans and players are too unassuming and polite for hatred outside of the division. Here's the important part, though: Please, keep your polite, "hey, we won, but we won't be jerks about it" ways. Please, stay humble and unassuming. And please, beat the hell out of the freaking Stillers. /oh, and may this UB grad see Starks as a SB MVP!!!!! Well said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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