2008 Woodie Awards
How to be Okay with Yourself Knowing You're Dating a Redskins Fan
Amanda Baldwin
Issue date: 9/13/06 Section: Sex Press
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I've had my share of boyfriends. Some didn't know that football existed whereas others we so overly consumed by it that they practically forgot they were in a relationship with me. But I've learned one thing: I have to date a guy who can at least take off on Sundays and watch a full on pigskin marathon with me.
I am a devout Baltimore Ravens fan. I know what you're asking: "Who did you root for when the (expletive deleted) Irsays took the only thing a good ol' football town like Baltimore knew?" I came out of the womb and voted for the Ghost of a Baltimore team (and Tennesee because I wanted to move there). Meanwhile, I shunned anyone who wore that hideous red and yellow of the Washington redskins.
But I've grown up, matured and had my moments of glory, especially when I realized that dating a redskin fan is much better than dating someone of my own kind. Here's why:
Kyle Boller, whether he is a back up or not, is still hotter than any quarterback the redskins could possibly throw in a game. Boller's only downfall is that his game isn't always as good as his looks, but his potential is far surpassing. Even if he isn't a great quarterback in Baltimore, knowing that he developed and matured there makes it worth it.
If the Ravens aren't going to make it to the Super Bowl, they make it well known in advance. The past couple of seasons, the 'skins have teased and tortured their fans by making it deep into playoffs, but the Ravens have ended their season with no hopes of making it to the big game, and they've done so quite early.
The Ravens almost always win the "Battle of the Beltway." That's enough to hold up your shhh finger. Not to mention, the Ravens play in a much tougher division than the 'skins.
Though he (or she) might be a redkins fan, at least they are not a steelers or bengals fan. Pittsburgh fans are so repulsive that they will no longer be mentioned in this article and the only good things the bengals have to offer are the amazing end-zone creations of Chad Johnson and the so-called "defensive genius" of he-who-once-was-the-RAVENS-defensive-coordinator, Marvin Lewis.
Now for the good stuff:
Every relationship needs some sort of tension. If the worst the tension can be caused by is a beltway brawl, then throw me a Hail Mary.
The rivalry, at least between a true Baltimore fan and a skins fan, creates a balance of good and bad in a relationship. Good is when Baltimore is winning, bad is when the Redskins have scored a touchdown. But seriously, it's a good thing to have some competition in a relationship, and being fans of rival football teams can create that competition without it becoming overly competitive.
Finally, one can place bets on the game. If the Ravens win, then your Redskin loving pal has to buy pizza or do some sort of dare. If the Redskins win, ha, like that would happen.
Anyway, Catch ya later!
I am a devout Baltimore Ravens fan. I know what you're asking: "Who did you root for when the (expletive deleted) Irsays took the only thing a good ol' football town like Baltimore knew?" I came out of the womb and voted for the Ghost of a Baltimore team (and Tennesee because I wanted to move there). Meanwhile, I shunned anyone who wore that hideous red and yellow of the Washington redskins.
But I've grown up, matured and had my moments of glory, especially when I realized that dating a redskin fan is much better than dating someone of my own kind. Here's why:
Kyle Boller, whether he is a back up or not, is still hotter than any quarterback the redskins could possibly throw in a game. Boller's only downfall is that his game isn't always as good as his looks, but his potential is far surpassing. Even if he isn't a great quarterback in Baltimore, knowing that he developed and matured there makes it worth it.
If the Ravens aren't going to make it to the Super Bowl, they make it well known in advance. The past couple of seasons, the 'skins have teased and tortured their fans by making it deep into playoffs, but the Ravens have ended their season with no hopes of making it to the big game, and they've done so quite early.
The Ravens almost always win the "Battle of the Beltway." That's enough to hold up your shhh finger. Not to mention, the Ravens play in a much tougher division than the 'skins.
Though he (or she) might be a redkins fan, at least they are not a steelers or bengals fan. Pittsburgh fans are so repulsive that they will no longer be mentioned in this article and the only good things the bengals have to offer are the amazing end-zone creations of Chad Johnson and the so-called "defensive genius" of he-who-once-was-the-RAVENS-defensive-coordinator, Marvin Lewis.
Now for the good stuff:
Every relationship needs some sort of tension. If the worst the tension can be caused by is a beltway brawl, then throw me a Hail Mary.
The rivalry, at least between a true Baltimore fan and a skins fan, creates a balance of good and bad in a relationship. Good is when Baltimore is winning, bad is when the Redskins have scored a touchdown. But seriously, it's a good thing to have some competition in a relationship, and being fans of rival football teams can create that competition without it becoming overly competitive.
Finally, one can place bets on the game. If the Ravens win, then your Redskin loving pal has to buy pizza or do some sort of dare. If the Redskins win, ha, like that would happen.
Anyway, Catch ya later!
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skinsfan
posted 9/13/06 @ 5:04 PM EST
Just to let you know, the Skins weren't competitive until last year. Before that the last time the team made it to the playoffs was 1999! Plus, there is no real rivalry between the Ravens and Skins. (Continued…)
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