sports related gripe

[dixeedeluxe]

As the Ravens are going to the Superbowl, I'm seeing lots of this on my FB feed.

I hate when people call male athletes (football/baseball, in my case) "my boys". 

As in "my boys look so good in their suits!" in response to the Ravens players posting photos of themselves all fancied up for their sendoff pep rally.

[rainbowchip]

I live in Wi. Whenever people refer to the Packers they say "we". Like we won the game in OT. Sort of annoying since I'm pretty sure "you" weren't playing.

[muppetinma]

Unless you are a dad with multiple sons, I will always assume you're talking about your testicles when you mention your boys.

[dixeedeluxe]

I don't mind "we won the game", because I also think fan support is important. But they are not BOYS. And they are certainly not YOUR boys!