Monday, February 3, 2014

Football - with Daughters

I grew up with sports.  My dad coached.  My brother played.  I played tennis, softball, and basketball myself.  Admittedly, I've never been a big football fan perhaps because it took me forever to figure out what was going on during a football game.  Sometime in high school, I finally got the gist of the game and most of the rules.

Then, I had three daughters and sports went from being a very big part of my life to being a very small part of it.  My middle one plays soccer.  She and my oldest take horseback riding lessons.  That is the extent of sports for our family.  Occasionally, I am reminded of my daughters' lack of sports knowledge.  Every time I am flabbergasted, and quite frankly, embarrassed.

The perfect example was watching a bit of the Super Bowl with them last night.  Of course, they just wanted to see the commercials, but for my husband and me, their commentary during the game was much more hilarious than any of the commercials.

Here are some of the comments and questions they spouted off during a short ten minute stretch just before half-time:
  • Why do they wear those towels hanging off their pants?  Is it in case their pants rip? (Megan, 9)
  • Football players do a lot of  gymnastics.  See!  He just did a forward roll!! (Megan, 9)
  • Why do they keep patting each other on the butt? (Megan)  I know, right?!?! (Rachel, 11)
  • Um . .  Why is that guy running around in his underwear? (Megan, 9,  about the David Beckham 2014 Super Bowl commercial)
  • Hey look!  The Muppets!!  (Rachel, 11)
  • Who are the Red Hot Chilli Peppers?  Thats'a weird name for a band!  (Rachel, 11)
  • Are those guys the judges?  (Emily, 6, talking about the announcers at halftime) 
Yeah. Not one comment about the actual rules or scoring or logistics of the game. They were concerned about the fashion, the gymnastics moves, and the entertainment.

To their future boyfriends and husbands - I'm sorry. I'm trying. I promise.

14 comments:

Janine Huldie said...

Don't be too hard on them, because I am still football challenged at this day and age even after my husband tried when we were first dating to explain it to me. Yet, he still loves me and I also sat through the super bowl with him, but I at least know who the Red Hot Chili Peppers are :)

Daddy Spoon said...

In their defense - I generally do not watch professional sports (with the exception of golf) which means they are not afforded the opportunity. With that said - they have sat on the couch and watched college football and basketball with me for a few minutes but in eleven years we have not ALL sat down and watched a game together. Based upon their commentary last night (in just the 1st half) we will most definitely be going to a game next fall - I think they could provide you with enough material for a whole book!

SharonGreenthal said...

I have never enjoyed sports, and my daughter loves them - which makes me happy. I hope your daughters learn to like them, too - especially since you and your husband do!

The Dose of Reality said...

I burst out laughing at the judges comment!! BWAH HA HA HA!! And my older one was not impressed with the Red Hot Chili Peppers...honestly, though, neither was I!-Ashley

Tamara Bowman said...

HAHA! My daughter was so interested in watching it last night! And she had tons of questions. Although most of hers were upset questions about what happens if "we" lose. The "we" was Seattle because my husband told her who to root for. I told her I wanted Denver!

Lisa @ The Golden Spoons said...

:-) I just grew up surrounded by sports, so it just came naturally to me, I guess. Just funny to hear their comments!

Lisa @ The Golden Spoons said...

Thanks, Sharon! I'm the opposite - sports have always been par tot my life, so sometimes I forget that it not something they enjoy.

Lisa @ The Golden Spoons said...

Yeah - I agree with that. The judges comment and the ripped pants totally cracked me up!

Lisa @ The Golden Spoons said...

Funny! My girls couldn't have cared less about who won - they couldn't even keep the teams straight! :-)

Lisa @ The Golden Spoons said...

Yes - I have to remember I married a band geek! :-) But, you know I love you & our girls. After last night, I'm not sure we could all make it through and entire game!

Dana said...

Ha! I couldn't be bothered with football until my son was about five and became obsessed with the NFL. Now I watch, and so does my daughter. She's a huge Seahawks fan so she watched the whole game with a huge smile on her face! Don't worry, their future boyfriends/husbands may not care much about football either!

Lisa @ The Golden Spoons said...

I suppose they can marry a band geek like I did! :-) It's worked out pretty well for me!

AnnMarie Gubenko said...

So funny! I have two boys that play football and a husband that once did so it was either learn it and learn to love it or forever be confused. Gia hates it. I can't wait to hear what her commentary will be in the fall. :)

Jennifer Barbour said...

Too cute. I grew up watching hockey and football, so I was pretty well-versed early on. It's fun to see how kids react to watching sports for the first time. Football is complex and the game isn't easy to follow. Sometimes you have to entertain yourself in other ways!

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