Ah, football season - the time of greasy food, profane language, and obnoxious screaming. For some reason, over the past 49 years, football has evolved into a sport that has been dominated by male fans. As a huge football fan, and a female, I can confidently say that there are plenty of girls out there who care just as much about their team as the guys do, and there are some comments and questions we are just plain tired of hearing.
1. "So do you actually understand what's going on?"
No, I just like to watch them run back and forth so I can pretend like I know what's going on, *she says sarcastically*.
2. "Do you only like that team because your dad does?
I have to admit you aren't wrong, but who said I couldn't switch if I ever wanted to? (which I won't, but nice try.)
3. "Could you go grab *insert food or drink item*, you weren't watching anyway."
Yeah, that's a joke, right?
4. "Name 5 players on the team then."
Okay, probably the easiest question you could ask me, but what would you do if I failed? Ban me from watching football forever?
5. "Do you only watch football for attention or do you actually like it?"
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Yes, I waste multiple hours on a Sunday sitting alone in my dorm room watching a football game just to get attention.
6. "Have you ever been to an actual football game?"
Multiple actually, but even if I hadn't...who cares?!
7. "Do you really know the rules though?"
Yes, and I can probably give you a definition of off-sides, pass interference, automatic first down, Hail Mary, shall I continue?
8. "You don't look like you'd be into football."
Thank you, I was unaware I had to look a certain way to partake in watching an American pastime.
9. "Which player do you think is the hottest?"
It's impossible to deny that there are attractive football players, but why does it matter which one is the absolute cutest?!
10. "Do you need me to explain what just happened to you?"
Thanks, but no thanks. How many times should I tell you I can very much follow the game myself?
11. "Are you going to freak out if your team loses?"
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Probably a little bit, but aren't you too? I think I can control myself, thanks for the concern.
12. "Wow, so you actually aren't a fake football fan."
Yes, thank you, because I definitely needed your approval.
