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During my morning drive into work, I often listen to the Rick & Bubba show. They’re usually kinda funny, and at that time of the morning it really doesn’t take much to amuse me. But this morning, they hit a sore spot.

I’m sure we’re all aware that there’s this little thing called the Super Bowl coming up on Sunday. I think it’s probably equally safe to say most people reading this site don’t care. I know I don’t. This was the topic of discussion today - and I can understand that. No problem. Well, some lady calls in to tell them that all of the men in her family will be playing computer games while the women watch the Super Bowl.

This is where things got ugly.

The insults they started throwing towards these men that *dared* not watch the Super Bowl went beyond playful ribbing in my opinion. One quip that stood out was “Are you guys surprised these guys aren’t fathers yet?” Yes, because we all know not watching football makes you less of a man. They went on to ask how could they do this, since they could play games any time but the Super Bowl only comes around ONCE A YEAR. And?

Y’know, some people just don’t like football. I know that’s a difficult concept for some to grasp, especially here in the deep south, but just let it sink in. In fact, I’ll go as far as to say that none of the men that I talk to regularly in my life watch football. Not my friends, not my dad - none of them. And all of us seem to manage just fine.

This is what I wish would sink into people’s minds. Someone sitting on their backside in front of a TV watching football is no less productive, special, many, etc. than someone else sitting there playing a video game. In fact, I’d say that the person playing the game is probably using more of their brain, so at least they’re doing SOMETHING.

So what am I personally doing Sunday? I’m honestly not sure yet - odds are good that I’ll either be playing a game or watching a movie Sunday afternoon tho. So don’t ask me Monday about the score. Don’t ask me about the “big play”. Heck, don’t even ask me what teams are playing. Because I don’t know, and I don’t care. And if this is somehow traumatic for you - maybe YOU’RE the one who needs to take a close look at your priorities in life.

I’ll assure you, mine are just fine.