If you know me, you would know I am a huge football fan. I am a ride or die Green Bay Packers girl. Although I enjoy watching other sports too, this time of year my television is rarely on because I don't get to watch Thursday, Sunday, or Monday night NFL football while wearing my green and gold. Overall, I think football is a fun, relaxing time to be with friends and family, but as girl who enjoys this “manly” sport, I have noticed some things about the way people react or assume things when I tell them so. Specifically, some guys I have come into contact with.
Of course, not all guys are like this and the guys I watch football with would never do these things. But, I have still had these things happen so here’s a list of nine things I am sick of dealing with as a girl who watches football.
1. “Oh, so does your dad watch football?”
Um, yes? Does yours?
2. “That’s cute! So do you know who the quarterback of your team is?”
I shit you not, someone actually said this to me once.
3. “Yeah, I’ve heard girls really dig (insert attractive NFL player’s name here).”
I’m not blind to seeing other attractive humans. But I don't watch football just because I think a player is cute. If he plays for my Pack, I care if he can help to execute the perfect blitz or doesn't miss crucial blocks when we’re tied in the fourth.
4. The general assumption I only want pink NFL gear.
I don’t typically wear pink on a normal day, and my team is green so thanks, but no thanks.
5. “Is that your boyfriend’s team too?”
NOPE. He’s a Dallas fan, but maybe I’ll be able to convert him one day.
6. Just because I never played, doesn't mean I don't understand the game.
And, just because you played peewee football in 4th grade does not automatically make you a football genius, so let’s dial down that Troy Aikman ego buddy.
7. Lacking fan cred.
Feeling the need to know obscure stats that NO ONE besides Jay Gruden’s crazy ass knows doesn't necessarily constitute being a true fan. I can enjoy the game of football just fine without knowing what Randall Cobb’s shoe size in 8th grade was, and I'm pretty sure you can too.
8. I’m not just here for the snacks.
I mean, usually I am, but in this case, the football food just makes everything that much better. And no I didn't make them because I’m a terrible cook.
9. “Who put together your fantasy football team for you?”
I did, bro. In one of the fantasy leagues I played in a couple years back, I was the only girl, and I won it all.
Like I said, this is so not the case for all guys, and especially not the ones I choose to surround myself with. I think football is such a fun thing for anyone to watch. You don't have to be a stats expert, you don't have to know who the quarterback is, and you don't have to even be there to watch sports. You don't have to like football at all, you just don't have to be a douche if someone, specifically a girl like me, does.
