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madinmaryland

(64,933 posts)
Wed Feb 4, 2015, 08:16 PM Feb 2015

New England Fans: ‘We Don’t Deserve This’

BOSTON—Having watched the Patriots win their fourth Super Bowl title in 14 years, sports fans across New England issued a thoughtful and introspective joint statement Wednesday announcing that they in no way deserve any of the success their teams have enjoyed over the past two decades. “When you stop and think about it, we’re loud-mouthed, we’re antagonistic, and we’re unbearably pompous, so there’s really no way we should have been able to enjoy four Super Bowls, three World Series, an NBA title, and a Stanley Cup since 2001,” read the statement in part, which added that “you can think of at least a dozen other fan bases off the top of your head” that would be far better served than Boston with teams that combined for nine different championships over the last 15 years. “The 2004 World Series was really the only thing that you could argue we had coming after waiting almost 100 years since our last one. But considering the way we angrily overreact to the slightest criticism of our teams—always brushing off even warranted criticism as jealousy or resentment—while also whining like crybabies about every little thing that doesn’t go our way, it’s hard to understand how we ended up in this spot. We’re obviously going to enjoy the win over the Seahawks, but let’s be honest here, we all know deep down that we don’t deserve this in the slightest.” At press time, residents of New England collectively decided that showing up to Wednesday’s Super Bowl championship parade would only perpetuate their utterly obnoxious and arrogant persona, leaving Patriots coaches and players to drive through the completely empty and silent streets of downtown Boston.

http://www.theonion.com/articles/new-england-fans-we-dont-deserve-this,37937/



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New England Fans: ‘We Don’t Deserve This’ (Original Post) madinmaryland Feb 2015 OP
This guy is their king: El Supremo Feb 2015 #1
Thank you, El. I never thought I would actually see pictures of joeybee12!! madinmaryland Feb 2015 #2
But, but..... but!!! opiate69 Feb 2015 #3
nuff said... madinmaryland Feb 2015 #4
Come on, you're going to make Joeybee pout again. El Supremo Feb 2015 #5
LOL!! madinmaryland Feb 2015 #6
Pretty sure Dallas beats the Pat's in scumbags. trumad Feb 2015 #7
Depends how far back you go JonLP24 Feb 2015 #8
before after...no matter trumad Feb 2015 #9
He's still a member of the Patriots? RiffRandell Feb 2015 #10
Welcome to the Sports Group!! Obviously you have not been around here much madinmaryland Feb 2015 #12
Thanks! RiffRandell Feb 2015 #14
Well, they certainly are the champions. RiffRandell Feb 2015 #11
This is for you... madinmaryland Feb 2015 #13
Thanks! RiffRandell Feb 2015 #15
Hey.. I'm not gonna lose any sleep if Baldwin isn't a 'Hawk next year... opiate69 Feb 2015 #19
For that you deserve a heart. RiffRandell Feb 2015 #20
Thank you! opiate69 Feb 2015 #21
Yup! He's so cute! RiffRandell Feb 2015 #17
Hes cute and is able to speak to the press. RiffRandell Feb 2015 #16
And just because I can't get enough of it and y'all were so welcoming: RiffRandell Feb 2015 #18
 

trumad

(41,692 posts)
7. Pretty sure Dallas beats the Pat's in scumbags.
Thu Feb 5, 2015, 10:07 AM
Feb 2015

10. Dwayne Lewis Goodrich



This cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys was involved in a hit-and-run on January 14, 2003. Two people were killed in this incident. As a result, Goodrich served eight years in prison on two counts of criminally negligent homicide. He was released from prison on October 5, 2011.

11. Thomas “Hollywood” Henderson



Playing as a linebacker from 1975 to 1980 with the Dallas Cowboys, Henderson had a career that included a visit to the Pro Bowl and 3 Super Bowl victories. Henderson was convicted of smoking cocaine with two teenage girls and exchanging drugs for consensual sex. Henderson decided to plea no contest to the charges and had eight months in a rehab center and 28 months in prison.

JonLP24

(29,322 posts)
8. Depends how far back you go
Fri Feb 6, 2015, 08:49 AM
Feb 2015

Cowboys actually rank pretty low going back to 2000

(above graph is from July/2013)

New England took a chance on Aqib Talib who has multiple arrests, all seemingly related to violence. Though his arrests count to Tampa Bay's total, only issues he had at NE that I know of was taking Adderall.

Then there is "Don't touch me, I'm a professional athlete" Ty Law. Actually, he didn't do anything major. That quote I believe comes from when he was partying in Miami and for one reason or another he took off from police on foot, when they caught up to him that he is when he uttered one of my favorite quotes.

Certainly adding Blount raises some eye brows, somehow I'm not surprised he was the one holding up the "Bitch Mode" shirt. Patriots, as an organization don't care too much except contributing on the field which I can respect. Corey Dillon & Randy Moss were moves I fully applauded at-the-time they were made. Talib is also one of the best CBs in the game.

RiffRandell

(5,909 posts)
10. He's still a member of the Patriots?
Fri Feb 6, 2015, 08:32 PM
Feb 2015

I didn't see him out on the field Sunday.

I think the Patriots got rid of all their murderers and justice will be served. That's the best you got? If so, that's poor.

Unlike Baltimore:






madinmaryland

(64,933 posts)
12. Welcome to the Sports Group!! Obviously you have not been around here much
Fri Feb 6, 2015, 09:27 PM
Feb 2015

or you would actually know who I am a fan of in the NFL.



Just sayin!

RiffRandell

(5,909 posts)
14. Thanks!
Fri Feb 6, 2015, 09:32 PM
Feb 2015

I didn't know you weren't a Baltimore fan but would have posted it anyway as I can't stand Ray Lewis.

Maybe you deserve another apology for being a Dallas fan. Kidding!

 

opiate69

(10,129 posts)
19. Hey.. I'm not gonna lose any sleep if Baldwin isn't a 'Hawk next year...
Sun Feb 8, 2015, 10:35 PM
Feb 2015

He was entertaining for a minute, but his whole "Angry Doug" schtick got old.... like real fast...

RiffRandell

(5,909 posts)
20. For that you deserve a heart.
Thu Feb 12, 2015, 12:24 PM
Feb 2015

Actually you deserve one anyway because you're a good friend. I've missed you.

RiffRandell

(5,909 posts)
16. Hes cute and is able to speak to the press.
Sat Feb 7, 2015, 10:20 PM
Feb 2015

Unlike some other people. Can the guy speak more than 6 sentences? Can't they groom him better for interviews?

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