Reply #40: Look at it the way Andy Griffith did [View All]

In his monologue from many years ago - "What is was, was football". If you can find it, it's very funny. Especially the line about the girls in the little skirts that made him decide to stay and watch.

However:

All team sports involve two groups of people running around a restricted field, chasing a ball, either with their feet, their hands or sticks. Their behavior is governed by archaic rules, which most of them don't truly understand. They are surrounded by a crowd of cheering non athletes who are actually hoping for blood to be spilled in some fashion or another. The spectators seldom understand the rules either, but have devoted a large amount of time, energy and money supporting their "team".

OK, I'm a non sports fan - I'll occasionally watch something, like soccer or rugby, sports that don't require a lot of gear, or bicycling, something which does, just to make sure I'm not missing something. I find that I'm not missing anything. Except for one on one competition or better yet, competition against the clock or the elements, sport seems pretty pointless. Maybe a way to get rid of tension or aggression, but that's about it.

The only reason I'd ever go to a live sporting event would be the tail gate party.