MrEpsYtown Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 I think you are in the right. Still hang out and stuff but tailgating is out of the question. Honestly, deep down I would lose the ability to trust this person. But people flip allegiances for many reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 4 minutes ago, Patrick_Duffy said: Yes. ...LMAO.....his fiance' is a Bills fan................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLTbills Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 If he decided to be a Pats* fan, yes. If not, no... It's just a game. Gotta have some standards though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Cripple Creek said: Am I being unreasonable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted November 2, 2018 Author Share Posted November 2, 2018 28 minutes ago, JoPar_v2 said: He’s the petty one? Trust me, if you met him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsfaninChicago Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 This thread reminds me of a post I saw years ago on the old BBMB. The poster asked what would you do if the Bills left town and he said word for word “I would be able to focus on my family more, be a better husband to my wife and father to my children.” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted November 2, 2018 Author Share Posted November 2, 2018 14 minutes ago, MrEpsYtown said: I think you are in the right. Still hang out and stuff but tailgating is out of the question. Honestly, deep down I would lose the ability to trust this person. But people flip allegiances for many reasons. I think you’re right. Trust is a big part of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 10 minutes ago, Cripple Creek said: Trust me, if you met him... sometimes you have to give leeway to the feeble minded in your life thank goodness people do it for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted November 2, 2018 Author Share Posted November 2, 2018 1 minute ago, Leonhart2017 said: This thread reminds me of a post I saw years ago on the old BBMB. The poster asked what would you do if the Bills left town and he said word for word “I would be able to focus on my family more, be a better husband to my wife and father to my children.” So you’d totally dump him & end the relationship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 So your friend is picking a new team based on how much he likes their uniforms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 19 minutes ago, LabattBlue said: So your friend is picking a new team based on how much he likes their uniforms? not that there's anything..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted November 2, 2018 Author Share Posted November 2, 2018 15 minutes ago, LabattBlue said: So your friend is picking a new team based on how much he likes their uniforms? Yes, in part. As an example he’s now a maple leafs fan because the Sabres got rid of sluggo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryCletus Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 52 minutes ago, Gugny said: It's illegal for one user to have two usernames/accounts. You've been reported. I’m curious ad to why you are watching this thread so closely, but not chiming in on the subject... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Murica Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 (edited) Your friend sounds like a feeble minded B word. I didn’t know they approved the experimental of having one’s testes removed. Edited November 2, 2018 by Captain Murica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted November 2, 2018 Author Share Posted November 2, 2018 1 minute ago, Captain Murica said: Your friend sounds like a feeble minded B word. I didn’t know they approved the experimental of having one’s testes removed. He did have “major surgery” about a year ago and he attended a jets game a week later. You may be on to something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 A “buddy” maybe not. A “friend” sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 18 minutes ago, Cripple Creek said: He did have “major surgery” about a year ago and he attended a jets game a week later. You may be on to something. lobotomy was more of what i was thinking, but the other end could be into play as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Can't imagine THEM being there, so no problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryCletus Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 One could say if you can jump ship on a team just like that, you were never really a fan.... it’s like living a lie... so sad, my condolences to you and your friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsfaninChicago Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 If someone had a different cell phone provider than you do you think you could hangout with them or even maybe be friends? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Stop attaching self worth to what is essentially different colored laundry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris66 Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 2 hours ago, Cripple Creek said: and switched allegiance to another team could you still tailgate with that person? Someone who I have tailgated with in the past has talked about 2019 being the year that the Bills must show improvement or he's ditching them for whatever front runner has the best unifirms. My answer was no. I could still share a beer with him occasionally, but tailgating would be out of the question. There is something about the bond shared by tailgating that would prevent me from allowing him to join the group. I just have a feeling that he would spend the entire time rubbing our noses in to being sorry Bills fans. The guy is very petty to begin with and I just know he wouldn't be a gracious winner or loser. Am I being unreasonable? If your 20 no. If your over 30 yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryCletus Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Just now, Leonhart2017 said: If someone had a different cell phone provider than you do you think you could hangout with them or even maybe be friends? Apples and oranges- he’s saying friend is currently a bills fan. Says if team sucks next year he’s changing “favorite teams” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted November 2, 2018 Author Share Posted November 2, 2018 Just now, Chris66 said: If your 20 no. If your over 30 yes I am over 30, so I have to continue to tailgate with him? Why does age factor in here? 2 minutes ago, Leonhart2017 said: If someone had a different cell phone provider than you do you think you could hangout with them or even maybe be friends? You’re right, I never thought of it that way.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Murica Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 34 minutes ago, Cripple Creek said: He did have “major surgery” about a year ago and he attended a jets game a week later. You may be on to something. Lmao, good on him. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Hucklebuck Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 As you get older does football really even matter? Who really cares? When you’re 24 this stuff is important. But how how can anyone at 35, 40, 50, 60 even get moved by the NFL anymore? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 3 hours ago, Cripple Creek said: and switched allegiance to another team could you still tailgate with that person? Someone who I have tailgated with in the past has talked about 2019 being the year that the Bills must show improvement or he's ditching them for whatever front runner has the best unifirms. My answer was no. I could still share a beer with him occasionally, but tailgating would be out of the question. There is something about the bond shared by tailgating that would prevent me from allowing him to join the group. I just have a feeling that he would spend the entire time rubbing our noses in to being sorry Bills fans. The guy is very petty to begin with and I just know he wouldn't be a gracious winner or loser. Am I being unreasonable? Yes you are. It's a ***** game. I don't have any friends who switched teams. But I do have some that just gave up football altogether (mainly due to the game itself, not just the Bills suckage). It's really not a big deal in the grand scheme of things, is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris66 Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 45 minutes ago, Cripple Creek said: I am over 30, so I have to continue to tailgate with him? Why does age factor in here? when i was 20. Football was important. As I got older and had a family it became less important. Bottomline is football is played by millionaires who dont even know we exist. To them we are one of 70000 faceless fans in the crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 54 minutes ago, Straight Hucklebuck said: As you get older does football really even matter? Who really cares? When you’re 24 this stuff is important. But how how can anyone at 35, 40, 50, 60 even get moved by the NFL anymore? to quote you on an earlier posting... "Says the guy who waves Bills Pom Poms and shames other fans for not being a good enough fan. This is the endless debate. Realists bring up valid criticisms of the regime. And the same ostrich’s would rather bury their head in the sand. No no worries huh John? Just blind hope in McDermott and Beane despite a mounting pile of evidence to suggest they have no idea how to compete in today’s NFL? " Hope you are 24, Mr. Calm Buddah Who-Me-Worry fan.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 3 hours ago, Cripple Creek said: Am I being unreasonable? It's a frigg'n game! Entertainment for the purpose of selling beer and light trucks/SUVs. An excuse to waste untold hours on Internet message boards. Friendship is a hell of a lot more important than football... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Not only would I tailgate with him, I’d make him the guest of honor. Put him on a spit and get to work on some nice side dishes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Hucklebuck Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 1 hour ago, row_33 said: to quote you on an earlier posting... "Says the guy who waves Bills Pom Poms and shames other fans for not being a good enough fan. This is the endless debate. Realists bring up valid criticisms of the regime. And the same ostrich’s would rather bury their head in the sand. No no worries huh John? Just blind hope in McDermott and Beane despite a mounting pile of evidence to suggest they have no idea how to compete in today’s NFL? " Hope you are 24, Mr. Calm Buddah Who-Me-Worry fan.... Your post does nothing to show contradictory statements on my part. The poster in question will insult other fans for not supporting the team enough. My posts are not emotional but rather point out observable facts about the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden*Wheels Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 4 hours ago, Cripple Creek said: and switched allegiance to another team could you still tailgate with that person? Someone who I have tailgated with in the past has talked about 2019 being the year that the Bills must show improvement or he's ditching them for whatever front runner has the best unifirms. I was gonna say no big deal, live and let live, but your buddy is possibly picking a new team based on the frontrunner with the best uniforms? Cut him out of your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 4 hours ago, Cripple Creek said: and switched allegiance to another team could you still tailgate with that person? Someone who I have tailgated with in the past has talked about 2019 being the year that the Bills must show improvement or he's ditching them for whatever front runner has the best unifirms. My answer was no. I could still share a beer with him occasionally, but tailgating would be out of the question. There is something about the bond shared by tailgating that would prevent me from allowing him to join the group. I just have a feeling that he would spend the entire time rubbing our noses in to being sorry Bills fans. The guy is very petty to begin with and I just know he wouldn't be a gracious winner or loser. Am I being unreasonable? I think you're being very unreasonable. Everyone has their own "end of the rope," whether it's with friendships, relationships, sports team fandom or anything, really. Just because he might be approaching the end of his rope, it doesn't mean he hasn't always been a true fan and I'm sure that if he does switch to another team, that he'll still have love for the Bills deep down. I think you should still be willing to tailgate with your friend. That's more about friendship and people just having fun than it is about football. If he's really switching for the uniforms, then you need to pick better friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 I'd still tailgate with him. If only to play some catch and "Longest Yard" the heck out of the franks and beans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 5 hours ago, Cripple Creek said: and switched allegiance to another team could you still tailgate with that person? Someone who I have tailgated with in the past has talked about 2019 being the year that the Bills must show improvement or he's ditching them for whatever front runner has the best unifirms. My answer was no. I could still share a beer with him occasionally, but tailgating would be out of the question. There is something about the bond shared by tailgating that would prevent me from allowing him to join the group. I just have a feeling that he would spend the entire time rubbing our noses in to being sorry Bills fans. The guy is very petty to begin with and I just know he wouldn't be a gracious winner or loser. Am I being unreasonable? Oh hellya I tailgate with him. I want to know how he did it. I’ve been trying to quit the Bills since Dick Jaron to no avail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Thunder dome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills Fan in Beantown Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Wait, so switching teams is actually an option?!? Nobody ever told me that I have a buddy that I grew up with that was a Miami fan (he was mixed up and his dad didn't watch football). Now he claims to be die-hard Eagles fan (because he has cousins in Phily). All I can say is it is a total loss of credibility. Whenever he says something about the Eagles, I say what do you care, you're a Miami fan. I have pictures to prove it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted November 2, 2018 Author Share Posted November 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Augie said: Not only would I tailgate with him, I’d make him the guest of honor. Put him on a spit and get to work on some nice side dishes! He’s a little on the lean side. never mind...bacon fixes everything 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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