good sports
The day I become a sports fan is the day Bill Maher becomes a Christian.
Or so I thought until two weeks ago, when a powerful combo of the charming Bob Costas, the unintelligible Bela Karolyi, and the unbeatable Michael Phelps triggered my Olympics addiction. Also that really tall lady with the deep voice who reported on acupuncture and may, I suspect, be a man.
Sure, I loved seeing Phelps make history and watching Americans take gold in beach volleyball and gymnastics, but I also found myself willingly tuning in for sports like pole vaulting, water polo, and table tennis. I was captivated by the drama, both real (retiring athletes with one last chance at a medal, come-from-behind last-minute performances to clinch glory by fractions of points) and manufactured ("It's the dive of her life, Al. It's simply the dive of her life.")
Even the 9-times-a-night broadcast of that McDonald's chicken sandwich ad could not dim my enthusiasm, although I did begin muting every commercial break.
So I'm thinking I might start watching sports now and then. Not football--I don't understand it and don't want to. Not baseball--too slow. NOT golf. But........something. Suggestions are welcome. And look for Bill Maher in a church near you.
posted by Jen @ 7:10 PM
3 Comments:
I suggest basketball or soccer for fast paced action. But in your case, you simply might enjoy life as you knew it before the Olympics caught your attention. You can always dial into the competitions leading up to 2012 Olympics and then get fanatical again in that year. Not everyone chooses sports as their interest---Bill may never choose Christ (His is the GREATER LOSE!) But we men will still do our share of watching, so if it isn’t for you----We’ll carry that “burden” for you!
Don't dismiss football too soon. It's the only sport I watch consistently. If you pick one team and follow it, you may get into it (especially if you can find a friend who understands the game and who is willing to watch it with you). Since you are in Tennessee, you could choose the Titans in the NFL or one of the local colleges. (Personally, I'm an Indianapolis Colts fan even though I live no where near Indianapolis, because I have heard Coach Tony Dungy speak and I have read his autobiography. It's hard to dislike the man, once you get to know a little about him.) However, don't worry about trying to manufacture an interest in something. If you try something and don't care for it, don't bother. There are plenty of other interesting things in life.
Jen,
Glad to see that you are praying for Bill Maher. That moves me
Troy
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