fuji869 Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 I have a dilemma and since it sports related I want to know what you guys think. Being a Va Tech fan I have a rooting interest in the Atlanta Falcons with ex-Hokies Keion Carpenter, Michael Vick, Matt Lehr, Kevin McCadams and DeAngelo Hall. Since the Redskin play on MNF I am going to the Falcons / Seahawks Game at Qwest Field to watch my ex-Hokies with a couple of friends. One of the guys had to back out because of family reasons which left one ticket available. My other friend likes to bring his wife along on occasion to sporting events, only thing is she is not a very knowledgeable fan, no big deal there. I have been to a couple of sporting events with her coming along or watched some games at my friends house and she appears to get bored as the game goes on and wants to start talking. I told my friend, in a nice way, that if he does bring his wife could he sit between us because I spent $50.00 on my ticket and I am there to watch the game. He got kind of upset but after a while I felt like an a$$hole for saying that. My attitude is that if I spend money to go to a game I am there to watch it and not to socialize. I don’t mind little side conversations during time outs and changed of possessions but I am not there to have a conversation. Let me know what you guys think. :whoknows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDoyler23 Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 See, why would she sit between you in the first place? That seems odd to me. Especially if it's just the 3 of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueTalon Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 You were a bit impolitic. You could have made the same point without mentioning the $50 and I think it would have gone smoother. If it was me, I'd apologize for sticking foot in mouth, eat humble pie, and say something to the effect of hoping that his wife comes and enjoys the game as much as you hope to, or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuji869 Posted September 13, 2005 Author Share Posted September 13, 2005 See, why would she sit between you in the first place? That seems odd to me. Especially if it's just the 3 of you. My friend is old fashion and claims that women always sit or walk in the middle, if you ask me it sound sexist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueTalon Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 hmmm... that adds a new twist -- different, anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDoyler23 Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 My friend is old fashion and claims that women always sit or walk in the middle, if you ask me it sound sexist. Sporting events shouldn't apply. :helmet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueTalon Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 yeah, it's not like you're walking down the sidewalk or anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panel Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 you could have done one of those deals where you are wearing the gigantic head set radios and listen to the game being broadcast, then she would even bother saying anythig to you with those big things covering your ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuji869 Posted September 13, 2005 Author Share Posted September 13, 2005 You were a bit impolitic. You could have made the same point without mentioning the $50 and I think it would have gone smoother.If it was me, I'd apologize for sticking foot in mouth, eat humble pie, and say something to the effect of hoping that his wife comes and enjoys the game as much as you hope to, or something like that. I already appoligized and did not mention the $50.00 until he got bent out of shap after I said what I said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDoyler23 Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Tell him that he's whipped and he should pee sitting down in the future. I'm just kidding. You probably could have been a little more diplomatic in your approach, but I think you're still in the right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueTalon Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 BTW, congrats on the Falcons' win and the Eagles' loss tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Sick Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Are they swingers? j/k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosperity Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 your friend is an idiot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intheRIC Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Tell him to divorce his wife for a football fan. J/k. I think you are in the clear on this one, explain to him that you should have been more polite in your approach. Buy him some wings and a beer or two. It'd work for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 First, I'd tell my friend to shut up and stop being so damn sensitive. Then buy him a nice facial scrub, some moisturizer and a loofa as a make-up gift. Secondly, I wouldn't have said anything in the first place, but if she started yapping during the game, i'd politiely say, "Hang on, I'm watching the game.." At that point you haven't been rude, no more rude than a person asking someone to stop talking at the movies. ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riggins44 Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Why is he even taking his wife if she isn't a football fan? My wife isn't a football fan, so I wouldn't take her unless she asked. Mostly would find another buddy that wanted to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Tell him to keep her at home where she BELONGS Barefoot and pregnant and her mouth shut. JK: I think you were a little out of line,if she bothers you ignore her :2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hokie4redskins Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 No, you weren't. Remember the Miami/Virginia Tech game in 2001 when Wilford dropped the two point conversion to tie the game? Remember how electric that atmosphere was? Remember how amazing that game was? Remember how loud it was? My ears rang for a week. My idiot buddy brought his dumbass girlfriend who LOATHES football and make a concerted effort to point it out to EVERYBODY. He tried telling her, "Baby, give it a chance, come to a Virginia Tech game, you'll see." She sat there ****in' and moanin' and looking at us like we were friggin' morons the ENTIRE GAME. I was LIVID. What a waste of space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuji869 Posted September 13, 2005 Author Share Posted September 13, 2005 The Falcons are not and will never be like the Redskins for me, I just like watching the ex-Hokies and I will be honest especially Michael Vick play in the NFL. I liked Va Tech before it was fashionable to like Va Tech because they are from the Commonwealth and I love seeing the guys who helped lift the program to a National Powerhouse at the next level. My friend's wife is trying to learn football and I give her props on that but like I mentioned before she gets bored by the end of the 1st quarter, 3rd inning, 1st period etc. and I don't want to seem rude by not talking when she tries to talk to me and to top it off I am paying money to go to the game. It was not like I said "I don't want you wife to come becuase she can not keep her mouth shut" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endzone_dave Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 To me, you were in a tough dilema. I go to one or two NASCAR races a year and I know I'd hate it to have to sit next to some gal that has no interest in the sport and have to chat with her while the race is going on. It's probably best you took care of it before the game than have to start ignoring her during the game and hurt her feelings like that. You were in a tough spot and did the best you could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMac Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Nothing needed to be said. When it came game time, simply walk to your seats and make sure that you grab the seat next to him. Problem solved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wskin44 Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 I wouldn't have said anything. Sometime before the game I would have stroked her ass when he wasn't looking. Then I would let her choose where to sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexRS Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 My friend is old fashion and claims that women always sit or walk in the middle, if you ask me it sound sexist. Perhaps you should appologize... imho the best way to handle such situations is to concentrate on positives. You want to sit next to him vs. you don't want to sit next to his wife sort of thing... huge difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkowi Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 i have friends i dont go to movies with cause they talk a lot and have told them this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 The second rule of life: Never point out a person's flaw to that person. They won't magically realize you're right, and they will hate you. I assume that applies to spouse's as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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