Alpo Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 I have no interest in sports. Pro sports, college sports, high School sports. None. So why do you suppose it is that when I saw this guy on the television show Las Vegas, I immediately recognized Terry Bradshaw? I had to look up Terry Bradshaw to see who the hell he was. But I knew it was him. Was pretty sure he had been a football player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 Maybe. Bradshaw was a regular at a favorite restaurant when his team was in town. Always a big table with a bunch of team mates. Unfailingly seemed like a great guy. I'm not into Pro Sports either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 You see these guys in every facet of life today! We are inundated with endless commercials featuring current and former pro and college athletes and coaches on television, in magazines, and, when you can find one, newspapers, not to mention billboards and posters everywhere! Beer, shoes, clothes, cars, insurance, food, and even medicine!! If it ain’t some athlete or actor, it’s a former politician or race car driver, (everybody is getting their cut) pumping you for your hard earned dollar. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 1 minute ago, Blackwater 53393 said: You see these guys in every facet of life today! We are inundated with endless commercials featuring current and former pro and college athletes and coaches on television, in magazines, and, when you can find one, newspapers, not to mention billboards and posters everywhere! Beer, shoes, clothes, cars, insurance, food, and even medicine!! If it ain’t some athlete or actor, it’s a former politician or race car driver, (everybody is getting their cut) pumping you for your hard earned dollar. Well. most on this kind of site might just have an IQ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. James H. Callahan Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 Long ago in a galaxy far away, I was a rabid Dallas Cowboy fan. The Steelers were our arch enemy, they beat the Oilers out of the playoffs, then beat the Cowboys. Bradshaw was the QB back then, as much fun as it was to hate him, he was a GOAT (greatest of all time) QB's. Gotta call 'em as you see 'em. JHC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 (edited) He has been a spokesman for many products. Edited March 23 by Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconKC Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 My nephew has met Terry Bradshaw and gotten to actually know him. Says he is just as nice [and corny] in person as he appears to be on tv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted March 23 Author Share Posted March 23 8 hours ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said: He has been a spokesman for many products. That is quite likely the reason. That's the reason I know who Bob Uecker is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 57 minutes ago, Alpo said: That is quite likely the reason. That's the reason I know who Bob Uecker is. Hey you, down in front! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 14 hours ago, Alpo said: I have no interest in sports. Pro sports, college sports, high School sports. None. Just a side note, thank you for that. I'm the same way, NO interest in sports, and I don't understand why people are. I started a thread on here a couple years ago asking "Why?" and after several days and several pages, I still didn't understand. A number of guys and I here had a good discussion about it, but it still doesn't make sense to me. Oh darn, I just realized that I have something in common with ALPO! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted March 23 Author Share Posted March 23 25 minutes ago, Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 said: I started a thread on here a couple years ago asking "Why?" and after several days and several pages, I still didn't understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 54 minutes ago, Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 said: Just a side note, thank you for that. I'm the same way, NO interest in sports, and I don't understand why people are. It's like asking, "Why do people like movies?" If you don't like them there is no amount of explanation that will let you understand why people do like them. I don't like rap music. No amount of explanation will help me understand why people like it. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 1 hour ago, Subdeacon Joe said: It's like asking, "Why do people like movies?" If you don't like them there is no amount of explanation that will let you understand why people do like them. I don't like rap music. No amount of explanation will help me understand why people like it. I can kind of understand liking sports, it's the rabid fandom that baffles me. And you spelled it wrong, the C is silent, but it's there. (C)rap music. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 14 minutes ago, Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 said: 1 hour ago, Subdeacon Joe said: I can kind of understand liking sports, it's the rabid fandom that baffles me. I sense shifting goal posts here. 2 hours ago, Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 said: I'm the same way, NO interest in sports, and I don't understand why people are. I will say that I don't understand the level of fanaticism that leads to riots and vandalism, or even fist fights. I sort of get the guys that paint themselves in team colors and sit shirtless at Lambeau Field in December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 37 minutes ago, Subdeacon Joe said: I sense shifting goal posts here. Not my intent, just clearing it up that I have no interest in sports. Like I said, I can understand liking the game, just not the crazy fanaticism. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 You mean like paying thousands to go watch them. No wonder they get paid millions to take a knee. Saw a college lady,girl, woman, whatever this morning talking about how she likes getting 7 figures from sponsors. Ridiculous. The ticket prices make it primarily a rich person's sport to watch now. How can a Dad possibly afford to take the kids to a game? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 1 hour ago, Eyesa Horg said: You mean like paying thousands to go watch them. No wonder they get paid millions to take a knee. Saw a college lady,girl, woman, whatever this morning talking about how she likes getting 7 figures from sponsors. Ridiculous. The ticket prices make it primarily a rich person's sport to watch now. How can a Dad possibly afford to take the kids to a game? How does privately paid endorsement money increase ticket prices? LL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 11 hours ago, Alpo said: That's the reason I know who Bob Uecker is. “He missed the tag! He missed the tag!” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 Expletive like liverwurst. I have never understood that. But I never ask they why because it doesn’t interest me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 1 hour ago, Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 said: How does privately paid endorsement money increase ticket prices? LL In the case of the lady college player, it probably doesn't, but the professional players pay surely does. JMHO. Ya can barely even go to a concert these days. NBC said this morning that Taylor Swift tickets hit $7K. Dang, that's a ton of money for a few hours of entertainment. But, I'm old and grumpy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 21 hours ago, DeaconKC said: My nephew has met Terry Bradshaw and gotten to actually know him. Says he is just as nice [and corny] in person as he appears to be on tv. My dad met him once. Said the same thing. Heck of a nice guy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Is, what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 (edited) because he has been on TV forever in his after carrier - commentary to commercials for medical aids .................i think you and i are a lot alike in that - i also never had any interest in all the sports you listed , yet i recognized him too , along with a lot of others - joe nameth in pantyhose and selling insurance for one , oj simpson in court for another , lots a reasons to remember/recognize Edited March 24 by watab kid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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