Stop Going To The Airport

[corta765]

Ok we've hit a point where the airport thing has lost its uniqness and specialness. Fans were at the gate Sunday after they beat Miami and I am here to say ya'll gotta stop.

 

When they broke the drought, when they clinched the division, heck when they truly clinched the playoffs against PIT in 2019 I get going those days. Those were big important days which celebrations are worth. I myself would've went in 2020 had they beat Houston as winning your first playoff game in 20+ years also is one of those big moments.

 

But were at the point people are just going for the sake of going. Beating a team to get to 1-1 ruins the coolness that had been established prior. Some of you may say I am no fun, but to me things like greeting the team at the airport should be received for occasions that grant it. Truth be told now that the team has made progress I'd rather see this held back to winning the AFC title, then just a regular season win that really isn't special at all.

[RiotAct]

I will not.

[Draconator]

3 minutes ago, corta765 said:

Ok we've hit a point where the airport thing has lost its uniqness and specialness. Fans were at the gate Sunday after they beat Miami and I am here to say ya'll gotta stop.

 

When they broke the drought, when they clinched the division, heck when they truly clinched the playoffs against PIT in 2019 I get going those days. Those were big important days which celebrations are worth. I myself would've went in 2020 had they beat Houston as winning your first playoff game in 20+ years also is one of those big moments.

 

But were at the point people are just going for the sake of going. Beating a team to get to 1-1 ruins the coolness that had been established prior. Some of you may say I am no fun, but to me things like greeting the team at the airport should be received for occasions that grant it. Truth be told now that the team has made progress I'd rather see this held back to winning the AFC title, then just a regular season win that really isn't special at all.

[WotAGuy]

Think of it as preseason for “going to the airport”. Gotta work out the kinks. 

[JohnBonhamRocks]

Stop supporting your team so much!

 

 

[corta765]

Just now, Draconator said:

 

I did admit to being part of the fun police

Just now, JohnBonhamRocks said:

Stop supporting your team so much!

 

 

 

OR go when we've actually done something

[teef]

some people have more time on their hands than others.

[Big Turk]

For big games yeah...for week 2 games against a divisional patsie who we typically trounce by 20 points on average the last 3.5 years... c'mon.

[TheFunPolice]

1 minute ago, corta765 said:

 

I did admit to being part of the fun police

 

OR go when we've actually done something

 

Your badge is in the mail, officer! 

[CuseBill]

Can we still go to the airport if we have a flight to catch? (forgot to add...just asking for a friend)

Edited September 21, 2021 by CuseBill

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

1 minute ago, Draconator said:

[Blainorama5]

Do you work at the airport and do fans showing up make that work harder?

 

Otherwise, I really wouldn't sweat it.  Coolness factor or not

Just now, TheFunPolice said:

 

Your badge is in the mail, officer! 

Actually a plant from the No Fun League....

1 minute ago, CuseBill said:

Can we still go to the airport if we have a flight to catch?

No!

[corta765]

1 minute ago, CuseBill said:

Can we still go to the airport if we have a flight to catch? (forgot to add...just asking for a friend)

 

No, only playoff games you'll need to take the train or car

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

2 minutes ago, TheFunPolice said:

 

Your badge is in the mail, officer! 

[DrDawkinstein]

8 minutes ago, corta765 said:

Ok we've hit a point where the airport thing has lost its uniqness and specialness. Fans were at the gate Sunday after they beat Miami and I am here to say ya'll gotta stop.

 

When they broke the drought, when they clinched the division, heck when they truly clinched the playoffs against PIT in 2019 I get going those days. Those were big important days which celebrations are worth. I myself would've went in 2020 had they beat Houston as winning your first playoff game in 20+ years also is one of those big moments.

 

But were at the point people are just going for the sake of going. Beating a team to get to 1-1 ruins the coolness that had been established prior. Some of you may say I am no fun, but to me things like greeting the team at the airport should be received for occasions that grant it. Truth be told now that the team has made progress I'd rather see this held back to winning the AFC title, then just a regular season win that really isn't special at all.

 

Yep. AFC Champ and SB are the only wins left that warrant greeting the team at the airport.

[corta765]

3 minutes ago, Big Turk said:

For big games yeah...for week 2 games against a divisional patsie who we typically trounce by 20 points on average the last 3.5 years... c'mon.

 

exactly

[BringBackFergy]

My grandmother (God rest her soul) took me to the airport in 1990's to watch the planes take off.  It just so happens the Bills were arriving and a huge group of fans gathered to wish them well.  The crowds were so huge that my petite Gram Gram was trampled by three guys clamoring for a Jim Kelly autograph.  One of these bruisers wore a tattoo that said "Vinny Hart Ivy" (an obvious mistake by the guy that inked his arm, but unique nonetheless.)  As I watched my Gram Gram lay in a pool of Budweiser on the tile floor, she winked at me and said "Find that bastard".  Don't ever tell me what to do...my search continues.  He'll show up sooner or later and then it's curtains for Vinny.

Edited September 21, 2021 by BringBackFergy

[Royale with Cheese]

I only agree if you’re sober.  

[Blainorama5]

1 minute ago, BringBackFergy said:

My grandmother (God rest her soul) took me to the airport in 1990's to watch the planes take off.  It just so happens the Bills were arriving and a huge group of fans gathered to wish them well.  The crowds were so huge that my petite Gram Gram was trampled by three guys clamoring for a Jim Kelly autograph.  One of these bruisers wore a tattoo that said "Vinny Hart Ivy" (an obvious mistake by the guy that inked his arm, but unique nonetheless.  As I watched my Gram Gram lay in a pool of Budweiser on the tile floor, she winked at me and said "Find that bastard".  Don't ever tell me what to do...my search continues.  He'll show up sooner or later and then it's curtains for Vinny.

That story took an unexpected twist!  Thought it was going to be a sweet soul warming antedote, but it quickly turned to violence.  Did NOT see that coming.

[Mike in Horseheads]

14 minutes ago, teef said:

some people have more time on their hands than others.

Must be in the waiting room at his Dentist