do you truly enjoy watching football?

[Deleted]

I just don't get it.  And I live and grew up in the south and went to a big football college and am in a big football city.

What made you love it?  Did you grow up in a football family?  I think this is what I missed.

Do you love college or pro or both?

Am I broken?   I want to love it, I really do.  But how?    Fake it til I make it?

[jeekerbeeker]

I really do enjoy watching both.  If we aren't busy H and I will spend Saturday and Sundays parked on the couch or patio watching all of the games. Best served with beer, of course! 

Eta: I did not grow up in a football loving household. As I've gotten older I've developed a love for it. 

[waffletime]

God no. I don't even pretend, I read a book when my husband puts a game on.

[mom2twoboys]

I really do. My family grew up sports oriented, but not necessarily football. My husband is who really got me into it. I am a competitive person by nature so I feel in love with it instantly. We will always cheer and watch our University of Texas longhorns but since moving to Pittsburgh we have gotten into pros.

Some people don't like it and that is ok too. Don't beat yourself up if you just can't.

[WOUNDTIGHT]

I don't mind the first few games of the season but it's the constant barrage of sports radio, pre and post game on TV, endless discussion to next week's game, that makes me sick of it, and quick.

[trafficgirl]

I enjoy watching it with people, but won't usually watch it on my own. Or I'll have it on in the background or something. For both college and pro - but only hometown teams. I could care less about other teams.

Unless it's playoffs or the Super Bowl/a bowl game, then I'll usually watch with intent.

I did not watch it growing up, but did enjoy going to games in college.

I don't think you're "broken" if you don't like it.

[dale]

I grew up with season tickets to the Giants that were passed down from my uncles when they moved away. I don't have them anymore because the cost with this whole licensing thing was too much for me. I don't know if you can develop a love later on. My SIL tries to for her DH, but usually gives up halfway through a game.

[captainobvious]

I do enjoy watching it. I'll say that playing FFB has made me enjoy the all day affair that H likes it to be much more than just watching my team. (Go Steelers!)

[scottyderp]

About as much as I enjoy getting a speculum in my hooter.

[lovelyshoes]

Lol No! I do like going to live games though.

[pantsparty]

No. Thank god my H isn't into sportsball.

[moolarkey]

Love it. Particularly college. I love all of it, the pre-game, bands, cheerleaders, the game, after celebrations.

GO BUCKS!

I do also watch the NFL, Browns fan - who saw that win coming yesterday!!!! Go Browns.

But forever - GO BUCKS!

[Muddled]

I love college. I keep up with NFL primarily for H, but I do enjoy the game. And it's a great excuse to make nachos.

[sandyapples]

I like it only when our team is playing. Otherwise it is so boring to me.
I did not grow up watching football (or really any sport). DH and his friends are really into it.

[marylennox]

No, I really don't.

My family and H and his family all love to watch. There are some other sports I can be entertained by. Football does nothing for me.

[y4m]

Seasons when we are good yes. But that doesn't apply this year.

[livinitup]

I only love it when I go all-in and know ALL the payers, strengths, what's going on with rivals, etc.

I hardly ever bother these days (years), so it's hard to get invested ... or care.

Any ONE particular game is just okay on interest. It's what it MEANS in relation to everything else that gets you really cheering.

[captainobvious]

I forgot to answer your questions. I come from a football watching family, so I've been watching it for as long as I can remember. I think that helps.

[zitiqueen]

H and I both love football season. We're usually sad/mad on Sundays because we're both Lions fans, but for the past few years we've been happy on Saturdays because we're Michigan State fans. Neither of us goes overboard with it though -- no sports talk radio, no ESPN, no fantasy football.

[eddy]

Yes

It is a tad embarassing. I am even more of a fan then my H lol.

[ZoeHart]

I love it, especially college. Probably to a level that is annoying to most people. I don't like to go to parties to watch games a lot because I actually want to watch the game, not talk.
My Dad started taking me to OSU games when I was 2. Bonding over football was our thing. We would take trips to road games and go to as many home ones as we could.
I like the NFL too but I don't feel sad if I miss a Sunday of watching football like I do on Saturdays.

[eddy]

Oh only college for me. NFL I might watch but I don't have a team.

[meshaliuknits]

Oct 12, 2015 17:18:12 GMT -5 y4m said:

Seasons when we are good yes. But that doesn't apply this year.

H says gave up on them after the 3rd game and has been talking about the Warriors since. But he watches still.


I love watching. Even when they suck. Which is often.

[eddy]

Oct 12, 2015 17:29:14 GMT -5 ZoeHart said:

I love it, especially college. Probably to a level that is annoying to most people. I don't like to go to parties to watch games a lot because I actually want to watch the game, not talk.
My Dad started taking me to OSU games when I was 2. Bonding over football was our thing. We would take trips to road games and go to as many home ones as we could.
I like the NFL too but I don't feel sad if I miss a Sunday of watching football like I do on Saturdays.

I have friends who always want to "watch" the game and I hate it. It means the women talk about stupid shit and I try not tobe rude when I completely ignore them. Then I feel like I am judged. 

I like to keep my fandom a secret. Lol

[Deleted]

Fuck no.

[joshlyman]

Love football, both college and pro. But I certainly don't think you are broken for not enjoying it

[deanlicker78]

I hate football. Which is probably sad because I live in Nebraska where football is sacred.

[rockpaperscissors]

I really like pro football but my H's fantasy leagues lessen my enjoyment, especially when the hometown team is playing against one of his players.

[blondemoment123]

I like it. More so pro than college, but I like it.

[wambam]

In person, yes. On tv, helllllll no. I mean, have a team for both college and pro, but I don't care even a little bit of it's not right in front of me.