Cowboys vs. Star Wars

[DogFace]

Don’t concern yourself with how others act unless they are hurting others. Feeling hurting doesn’t count.

“In a free country you don’t have the right to not be offended”—

 

[big dog cowboy]

I enjoy the Cowboys. It's entertainment. But there is a limit. Let me explain.

If you're not on the team, it doesn't matter, like, when you care that much about something that's not you, it just doesn't make sense. If you care that much about Star Wars, you're a dork. Everyone calls you a dork. Why don't we call extreme fans Cowboys' dorks? They do the same crap as a Star Wars dork.

They'll go to the game dressed up like the people that they're going to watch. How is that different than a Jar Jar Binks costume? It's not. It's the same. To walk into a place with an 88 uniform, like, "Hey, look at me, I'm CeeDee Lamb." No, you're not. You're somebody who gave up on life like 12 years ago, and now you're living vicariously through this dude who's richer than you and you're wearing his work clothes. That's weird.

 

[OGSixshooter]

I enjoy the Cowboys. It's entertainment. But there is a limit. Let me explain.

If you're not on the team, it doesn't matter, like, when you care that much about something that's not you, it just doesn't make sense. If you care that much about Star Wars, you're a dork. Everyone calls you a dork. Why don't we call extreme fans Cowboys' dorks? They do the same crap as a Star Wars dork.

They'll go to the game dressed up like the people that they're going to watch. How is that different than a Jar Jar Binks costume? It's not. It's the same. To walk into a place with an 88 uniform, like, "Hey, look at me, I'm CeeDee Lamb." No, you're not. You're somebody who gave up on life like 12 years ago, and now you're living vicariously through this dude who's richer than you and you're wearing his work clothes. That's weird.

I’m near 50 and been a huge Boys fan and Star Wars fan my whole life. I’m pretty successful…meaning I’ve raised a son (single dad) who is in college and worked my way to a decent corporate job with no college degree and I’m semi-retired. I’ve had phases where football was EVERYTHING and then there have been phases in my life where I had the philosophical musings you suggested above…it’s just a bunch of primates with a leather ball running up and down a field…why do I care?

In the end, as Tony Soprano has 2 awesome quotes I like - you pick your favorite philosopher lol:
- “Everything turns to **** in the end…”
- “You lift some weights. You see a movie. It’s all just a series of distractions until you die….”

If you can stand it, that’s true of EVERYTHING. Pick your distractions, don’t get too meta and enjoy it…my suggestions…

 

[JoeKing]

Cheers to all the Cowboys fans/dorks! How 'bout them Cowboys!!!!!!! Beat Washington and we are the 2 seed! Home-field advantage until we lose or go to the NFCC game in Santa Clara if the 49ers get that far. Weirder things have happened in the playoffs. We could host the NFCC game if the 49ers screw up!

 

[OGSixshooter]

Don’t concern yourself with how others act unless they are hurting others. Feeling hurting doesn’t count.

“In a free country you don’t have the right to not be offended”—

This is missed by most people.

 

[OGSixshooter]

Peace is a lie. There is only Passion.
Through Passion, I gain Strength.
Through Strength, I gain Power.
Through Power, I gain Victory.
Through Victory my chains are Broken.
The Force shall free me.

“the dark side is a pathway to many abilities some would consider to be…unnatural….”

 

[OGSixshooter]

Star Wars is imaginary. Football is real.

Are you trying to defend yourself for being a Dork?

Both require assuming fantasies. Football is a vicarious tribal spectator sport. The highs and lows we feel are 10% of what tribespeople would feel watching their FAMILIES AND FRIENDS square off in high-stakes hunting or life-death sporting events. They require suspending reality because there are rules and helmets and alliances…which create the feeling stated above. Star Wars is based on a similar suspending of reality to enjoy…

A long time ago in a place far, far away…the Cowboys won a SB. Were you there for all of them? If not, you are living in a fantasy about what ACTUALLY happened….on a lone day 50+ years ago…sounds like fantasy to me.

 

[coult44]

I enjoy the Cowboys. It's entertainment. But there is a limit. Let me explain.

If you're not on the team, it doesn't matter, like, when you care that much about something that's not you, it just doesn't make sense. If you care that much about Star Wars, you're a dork. Everyone calls you a dork. Why don't we call extreme fans Cowboys' dorks? They do the same crap as a Star Wars dork.

They'll go to the game dressed up like the people that they're going to watch. How is that different than a Jar Jar Binks costume? It's not. It's the same. To walk into a place with an 88 uniform, like, "Hey, look at me, I'm CeeDee Lamb." No, you're not. You're somebody who gave up on life like 12 years ago, and now you're living vicariously through this dude who's richer than you and you're wearing his work clothes. That's weird.

I find it weird that other people think people are weird based on their sports habits and fandom. The page isn’t big enough to go into the psychology of a sports fan. It is a fascinating subject though. You should look it up.

 

[StarGazer1]

I enjoy the Cowboys. It's entertainment. But there is a limit. Let me explain.

If you're not on the team, it doesn't matter, like, when you care that much about something that's not you, it just doesn't make sense. If you care that much about Star Wars, you're a dork. Everyone calls you a dork. Why don't we call extreme fans Cowboys' dorks? They do the same crap as a Star Wars dork.

They'll go to the game dressed up like the people that they're going to watch. How is that different than a Jar Jar Binks costume? It's not. It's the same. To walk into a place with an 88 uniform, like, "Hey, look at me, I'm CeeDee Lamb." No, you're not. You're somebody who gave up on life like 12 years ago, and now you're living vicariously through this dude who's richer than you and you're wearing his work clothes. That's weird.

Fan is short for fanatic, so maybe that will explain it for you.

 

[OGSixshooter]

I find it weird that other people think people are weird based on their sports habits and fandom. The page isn’t big enough to go into the psychology of a sports fan. It is a fascinating subject though. You should look it up.

If you listen to popular culture - or women- there are much “better” things you should be doing with your time. Like making some women’s dreams come true by raising kids with her, raising kids by someone else, or taking care of some one else…whatever you do, just find some woman and support her and do what she says on Sundays….that will make you happy and fulfilled.

80% of divorces are filed by women - I filed my own so spare me any criticism - and after they work you to death and take your money, the only solace some of these men have is Star Wars and Football. Don’t let anyone minimize these things UNLESS YOU WANT TO …cause spending money on clown-face make-up or throwing money into bad mortgages is only “superior” if you believe it.

 

[phildadon86]

I enjoy the Cowboys. It's entertainment. But there is a limit. Let me explain.

If you're not on the team, it doesn't matter, like, when you care that much about something that's not you, it just doesn't make sense. If you care that much about Star Wars, you're a dork. Everyone calls you a dork. Why don't we call extreme fans Cowboys' dorks? They do the same crap as a Star Wars dork.

They'll go to the game dressed up like the people that they're going to watch. How is that different than a Jar Jar Binks costume? It's not. It's the same. To walk into a place with an 88 uniform, like, "Hey, look at me, I'm CeeDee Lamb." No, you're not. You're somebody who gave up on life like 12 years ago, and now you're living vicariously through this dude who's richer than you and you're wearing his work clothes. That's weird.

As a die hard Star Wars fan. I don’t understand what you’re saying here. Anyone who wears a jersey of a player is trying to be said player? Seems strange to make that assumption.

 

[BigBlacKahuna]

“Let the hate run through you!”

 

[DAL1180]

I find your lack of faith disturbing.

I just spit coffee all over myself laughing at this.

 

[stiletto]

I am an OT (Original Trilogy) fan, PTSD about the prequels (they sucked) and Disney's She-Wars (Jar Jar Abhrams) sucks worse IMO. So Star Wars is a dead franchise now. The people who own it have tried to do everything they can to ruin the old characters BUT I did get into collecting vintage memorabilia 30 years ago and I can say that is a much more lucrative hobby than being a Cowboys fan is. I still enjoy both hobbies and don't really care what anyone thinks. Made some good friends in both worlds, so if that makes me a dork, then so be it.

5 years ago got into the bourbon hobby and that is fun too but gotta be careful, it's expensive and can make you an alchie fast. With that + the Cowboys, I've had to cut that one back! LOL

 

[stiletto]

As a die hard Star Wars fan. I don’t understand what you’re saying here. Anyone who wears a jersey of a player is trying to be said player? Seems strange to make that assumption.

Well #1, you should NEVER wear another man's name on your back. Everyone knows where I stand with that one... ok to buy a jersey with a number on it but no way in hell you'll catch me with another dude's name on my back.

 

[phildadon86]

Well #1, you should NEVER wear another man's name on your back. Everyone knows where I stand with that one... ok to buy a jersey with a number on it but no way in hell you'll catch me with another dude's name on my back.

That’s your opinion. I have many jerseys with names but that all started because my dad loved Emmitt and that was my first jersey. It’s more a tribute to my dad than the name on the back.

 

[stiletto]

That’s your opinion. I have many jerseys with names but that all started because my dad loved Emmitt and that was my first jersey. It’s more a tribute to my dad than the name on the back.

Frame it and hang it on the wall.

 

[phildadon86]

Frame it and hang it on the wall.

I’m going to get a jersey that says stiletto on the back! Also just realized. Boba fett lol. Nice

 

[coult44]

If you listen to popular culture - or women- there are much “better” things you should be doing with your time. Like making some women’s dreams come true by raising kids with her, raising kids by someone else, or taking care of some one else…whatever you do, just find some woman and support her and do what she says on Sundays….that will make you happy and fulfilled.

80% of divorces are filed by women - I filed my own so spare me any criticism - and after they work you to death and take your money, the only solace some of these men have is Star Wars and Football. Don’t let anyone minimize these things UNLESS YOU WANT TO …cause spending money on clown-face make-up or throwing money into bad mortgages is only “superior” if you believe it.

You have issues bro. See a doctor.
I’ll take football, Star Wars, my wife of 29 years, our children and grand children and continue to live free and happy!!!

 

[mmohican29]

I enjoy the Cowboys. It's entertainment. But there is a limit. Let me explain.

If you're not on the team, it doesn't matter, like, when you care that much about something that's not you, it just doesn't make sense. If you care that much about Star Wars, you're a dork. Everyone calls you a dork. Why don't we call extreme fans Cowboys' dorks? They do the same crap as a Star Wars dork.

They'll go to the game dressed up like the people that they're going to watch. How is that different than a Jar Jar Binks costume? It's not. It's the same. To walk into a place with an 88 uniform, like, "Hey, look at me, I'm CeeDee Lamb." No, you're not. You're somebody who gave up on life like 12 years ago, and now you're living vicariously through this dude who's richer than you and you're wearing his work clothes. That's weird.

I enjoy the Cowboys. It's entertainment. But there is a limit. Let me explain.

If you're not on the team, it doesn't matter, like, when you care that much about something that's not you, it just doesn't make sense. If you care that much about Star Wars, you're a dork. Everyone calls you a dork. Why don't we call extreme fans Cowboys' dorks? They do the same crap as a Star Wars dork.

They'll go to the game dressed up like the people that they're going to watch. How is that different than a Jar Jar Binks costume? It's not. It's the same. To walk into a place with an 88 uniform, like, "Hey, look at me, I'm CeeDee Lamb." No, you're not. You're somebody who gave up on life like 12 years ago, and now you're living vicariously through this dude who's richer than you and you're wearing his work clothes. That's weird.

I no longer wear jerseys either, but I'm not going to shame others that do.

Why is this such a concern for you that you need to express this?