Sunday, February 01, 2009

Sunday Morning Church Disservice: Super Bowl XLIII...Jeebus Is My Coach

It’s a Super Sabbath here in Bagwine, Ohio today.

I, of course, will be working 11-7 today, and you know what?

I am so fucking glad that I am…for two reasons.

First off, unlike a disturbingly growing number of people, I still have a job. And the second reason?

While I will miss the first few minutes of the game, I will happily miss the eight hour train wreck known as, the Super Bowl Pre-Game hype.

Oh Dear God…How painful is that?

It’s akin to having two dozen flaming, ginger dipped chopsticks stuck up my ass while being forced to watch a sex tape involving Rosie O’Donnell and Dick Cheney.

NBC, ESPN, and others will over analyze the game before it even begins.

The talking head cliché machine will, like a Nigel Tufnel amplifier, be set to 11.

During the lead up, you will hear such gems as:

You don’t want to turn the ball over. Turnovers will kill ya.

It all starts with the offensive line. Whoever wins in the trenches will win the game.

Penalties are not good. You want to minimize those.

Really? No fuckin’ shit?…


I always thought that football teams included pass interference infractions, having their QB sacked, and fumbling the football into their game plan.

I guess that’s why I am not a football commentator. Silly me.

Another thing I am glad I will miss? Human interest stories.

Arizona’s QB, Kurt Warner is, in football years, an old man. And, more importantly, he’s a born-again Christian.

You will hear about this all damn day...

Warner will talk about how the Cardinals making it to the big game is entirely due to the glory of God, and his friend and personal savior, the Lord Jeebus Christ.

Yo…Kurt…Jeebus doesn’t give a Goddamn, Rat’s-Ass who is playing in the Goddamn Super Bowl.

And, he doesn’t give a hoot whether you throw eight touchdowns or eight interceptions.

I have it on good authority that Jeebus never played football. And even today, how many run of the mill Jews play football? Uh-huh, not too damn many.

The only way Jeebus would be involved, is if you win the game by throwing a last second, 65 yard Hail Mary TD pass to Larry Fitzgerald.

I’m not a big fan of either team, but will be rooting for the Cards because they are the underdog. But c’mon, Kurt…

Jeebus may have died on a cross, but he doesn’t care about a well executed crossing route.

I hope you all enjoy your Super Bowl Sunday. I’m going to watch a bit of it with my sweetman, Ryno after work, and then watch the rest of it at home.

Speaking of Ryno…I have a funny story. I picked him up from school Friday. As he made his 150 foot walk from the school doors to the car, I noticed something.

He was looking up to the sky and smiling. At one point, he was even chuckling.

When he got to the car, I asked him, “What the heck was so darn funny?”

He said, “I was just imagining how cool it would be if Bugs Bunny was real and he was 50 feet tall.”

Now, many parents would be disturbed by this, but I chuckled, rubbed his head, and said…

“Ha…I think about that myself.”

Oh yeah, it’s always a good feeling to know how much your kid is just like you.

Enjoy the game, all.

Cheers!!

28 comments:

Unknown said...

I shall practice my usual manner of watching the Super Duper Bowl. I shall turn off the TV volume, put on a comedy CD (I have a couple of new ones by Brother Dave Gardner), and relax with Alex the furball snuggling beside me.

Dana said...

You imagine Bugs Bunny 50' tall too? Can you imagine how long that would make his ... oh ... never mind ...

Anonymous said...

lol...rats I was going to go there myself, but Dana beat me to it...hahaha.

Schmoop said...

Nick: Well I hope you and Alex enjoy the game. And that is how I typically watch a football game...With the sound off. Cheers Nick!!

Dana: No kiddin'...His ears would be HUGE!! Cheers Dana!!

Hope: Were you going to try to soil an otherwise cute moment of youthful imagination? I am shocked. Cheers Hope!!

Durward Discussion said...

It could be fun to see someone make a touchdown, point to the sky in gratitude and then be struck by lightning because Jeebus was rooting for the other side.

Schmoop said...

Jamie: Ha. That would be a great moment of holy irony. Let's pray that it happens. Cheers Jamie!!

Desert Songbird said...

And you KNOW who's calling the game, right? All the more reason to mute the damn thing.

GO CARDS!

Schmoop said...

Songbird: Yeah, I know. John "Mayonaisse Mouth" Madden. Ugh. I'm sure Ryno will have the sound on; so, at least for part of the game, I'll be subjected to his voice and cliches. Cheers!!

leelee said...

hahahahahhaha...Your son is HA-larious...

Funny post..as usual..why haven't I been here???...no idea...but I'm glad I stopped by this morning. Have a great day Matt!

HUGS!

Schmoop said...

Leelee: Ha. He's a keeper. And I haven't been around much of anywhere of late including your site as well. It just gets harder and harder to keep up with everyone.

Glad you stopped by, and you have a fan-damn-tas-tic day yourself, Cutie. Cheers Leelee!!

leelee said...

No worries... HI to Schmoop!

Schmoop said...

Leelee: Right back atcha. Cheers Bay-Bay!!

Phfrankie Bondo said...

..I like a good fifty-foot rabbit...

Cheesy said...

I want whatever it is Ryno is smokin'

Dianne said...

I love a kid, or adult, with a fanciful mind!!

I think they should combine all the pre-game shows with political coverage - Nancy Grace on penetration, Bill O discusses the spin of the ball, Rush talks about the delights of prescription steroids --- Hannity explains how his head got up the center's ass --- the possibilities for good old American entertainment are endless

and the masses will eat it up

Anonymous said...

Ryno is a riot, but something about this one made me think of "Donnie Darko"

You can Call me AL said...

Wait a damn minute Matt-Man!

God cares a lot about FOOTBALL. If he didn't why did he put the best coaches quote ever in the good book?

God Said- " It is better to give then receive." He's not talking about love, he is talking about ass-whooping on a football field. We all know it is much better to give an ass-whooping then receive one!

Jay said...

He may not be rooting for anyone, but I bet Jesus is sitting on his couch, drinking beer and eating nachos while watching the game. ;-)

Thom - - Dr. John said...

Lisa wore her Steelers T-shirt to church today. You'd think the Antichrist was walking the hallways.

Not everyone mind you, but a handful felt obligated to give "the look" that indicated her choice in football teams somehow determined her level of spirituality. Give me a break!

Be well dude.

Anonymous said...

All that pre-game hype just makes me ill. But then so does all the sensationalizing whenever there is some sort of tragedy somewhere in the country. I always want to yell, people, does beating a dead horse" mean ANYTHING to you??? Ugh....

Schmoop said...

Phfrankie: I like them too, but I find the smaller ones to be much more tasty. Cheers!!

Cheesy: Nothin'. That thought process of his is all natural. Cheers!!

Dianne: Do you think anyone could make a helmaet big enough to fit either Hannity's or Orally's head? Cheers Di!!

Schmoop said...

Metal: Ha. Good observation. Cheers!!

Al: That may be true on the gridiron, but in the bedroom, I like to give AND recieve a good ass whoopin' Cheers!!

Jay: Oh but of course...I bet he is drinking Harp. I've always pictured him as a White Castle kinda messiah. I bet he likes the sliders. Cheers Jay!!

Schmoop said...

Jeff: Ha. I know how she feels. 'Round here if you do not like the Ohio State Buckeyes you must be mentally ill. I guess I am mentally ill. Cheers Jeff!!

Giggle: That is how I refer to what I do when jacking...Beating a Dead Horse. Cheers GP!!

katherine. said...

Jeff "W" Bach??
another "W" ???

you and Ryno ever watched the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?

Obviously Christ is a Steelers' Fan.

Schmoop said...

Kat: Dear God no. We both loathe parades. As for Christ? Well, someone has to have some love for the City of Pittsburgh. Cheers Kat!!

katherine. said...

for Ryno

Schmoop said...

Kat: Ha. Thanks, I'll send it to him. Cheers Kat!!

Travis Cody said...

Good thing we have these little buttons on our remotes that allow us to select another channel or turn the thing off until it's time for the actual game.

I know some who watch all the pre game stuff. But I quit long ago.