FuhRealDoh Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 So over the last several years, football season at my house has been quite the point of contention. My wife and I just haven't seen eye to eye when it comes to Sundays. Maybe she thought I was spending too much time focused on the Birds, or on TATF. Maybe she's been jealous of how I choose to my use my free time. Either way, it looks like things are finally turning around.Last night we had a breakthrough, and I wanted to share it with all of my Falcons brethren just in case I'm not the only one that has had to battle a spouse/significant other for the TV, or explain how "This game REALLY matters!". Anyway, I figured I should jot down our solution in hopes that it could help somebody else out. Maybe this idea isn't so new at all, and some of you have been doing it for years, but here's what I came up with:For every opponent we play week to week, we will come up with a themed lunch/dinner that could represent that particular city. So for example: Monday night against the Eagles, we're making Philly Cheesesteaks. The following week against the Giants, we'll likely make NY Strips. And because we play the Saints, Bucs, and Panthers twice, that means we'll have Cajun themed food, seafood food, and BBQ all twice a year. Basically, I'll be running the grill, and she'll be planning/prepping everything else out.You guys should've seen her face light up when I brought this whole idea up! She's actually looking forward to EVERY game now.. Seriously, she's pumped! She even looked up the schedule to figure out what we could cook, and has already started gathering recipes. I can't even believe it.. What a total game-changer! (pun intended) Really looking forward to this season for a variety of different reasons now.And don't worry, I'm not only representing the other cities with my game day fare, I'll be mixing my drinks with Coke, and rocking the Sweetwaters as I mind the grill. Maybe we'll keep it all ATL when we make the playoffs.. who knows..If anybody has any ideas for future games, I'd love to hear em..Go Birds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayFalcon Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 (edited) For the 49ers game you could do Clam Chowder in Sourdough bread bowls Edited September 10, 2015 by BayFalcon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnst Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Good call! We do this every year for the Superbowl. Really is kind of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff_Man Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Of course she's happy...she'll be in the kitchen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiViK_OuTkAsT™ Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Now, just take her to see one of these plays before/after the game and you are set my man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I figured this was about anal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyCo Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 good luck with jacksonville...might as well go get some kfc or something lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovie_Lover Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I figured this was about analDude... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etherdome Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 FRD, Nice thinking. My wife and I don't argue about the games, but I like getting her involved. I think I'll try your idea. I know my wife will take this idea and run with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffy Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 That's cool! You might add some kind of "reward" to it when your team wins so she'll be excited about the outcome as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunken Minotaur Zebra Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Cool man! My wife is obsessed with football now cause of our annual fantasy leagues... try her out w/ that next! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunken Minotaur Zebra Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Of course she's happy...she'll be in the kitchen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RYNE Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I figured this was about analI literally LOL'ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukeduke211 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 NICE. GOOD LUCK.. RISE UP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Francis Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 We have a fantasy team that includes the wives. That's all it took for me. My wife is hooked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtybird56 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Pretty cool idea actuallyI figured this was about analLoool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaFalconFan Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Good idea. Get her involved and active so she's a part of spending time together on game day rather than left feeling like the game is more important to you than her and you don't wanna be bothered. Although I would suggest, when the games over and the dishes are dirty, unless you have a dishwasher then make sure and wash the dishes and clean everything up, other wise she might feel like you are just creating a big mess for her to clean up. LOL, Tell her your the coach and she needs to do some pregame activity by herself representing game day. You could tell her that cleaning up the house and mowing the yard is all a part of game day, just tell her cleaning up the house represents how they get the locker room ready for the team, and mowing the grass represents how they get the field ready for the game.... Tell her washing the car is like getting the team bus ready. LOL.... Although I suggest if you do, make sure the dog house is clean, because if it isn't you'll have a ruff night sleeping out in the cold......Possibly consult the council of a good divorce lawyer just in case... Hey, you could always burn the food the first couple games, she'd wanna cook after that, then you could sit back and relax watching the pregame show while she sweats away in the kitchen getting the food and snacks ready...... And as for cleaning everything up after doing all that cooking, just tell her that's part of the ritual, that it represents cleaning up the stadium to get it ready for next week...... LOL, and if you run out of drinks, send her to the store, tell her it's part of running the concessions stand for the game..... LOL, Just kidding of course..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Good idea bro! Keep us posted on how well this goes and which weeks were a hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTFalcon25 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I figured this was about analMy co-workers are all wondering what's so **** funny at my desk now. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.11 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Brilliant! May have to borrow that one in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigSmackDaddy Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I figured this was about analLmao... Now that is some funny **** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlantaFanatic Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 It's too bad you're going to have to eat out of the trash can twice a year when the Saints come to town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shockerfalcon Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Not a bad idea but at least you didn't marry a cowboy fan like I did. Last season she was unbearable until they lost in the playoffs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest King Jigsaw Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 It's too bad you're going to have to eat out of the trash can twice a year when the Saints come to town. Saints only come to town once a year though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlantaFanatic Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Saints only come to town once a year though..Way to demote my insult to New Orleans with your logic and being correct. I won't stand for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.