Bubba Gump Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 (edited) After 20 years of misery, when it's game day my emotions take over. When they play good I get so pumped, like when there is a big play or TD. I get so excited I scare the ***** out of my dog. But then in a blink of an eye, like after the Miami KO return and then following onside kick recovery, I started getting pissed and the "what the *****" started flying and I was saying we are gonna blow this game. The up and down swings can be huge some days. All the dudes that sit around me at home games are the same way. It's quite entertaining. Am I the only one that should be medicated on game days? Edited November 19, 2019 by Bubba Gump 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 No. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Gump Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share Posted November 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, Joe in Winslow said: No. So what medication are you on? Maybe it can help me. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 7 minutes ago, Bubba Gump said: After 20 years of misery, when it's game day my emotions take over. When they play good I get so pumped, like when there is a big play or TD. I get so excited I scare the ***** out of my dog. But then in a blink of an eye, like after the Miami KO return and then following onside kick recovery, I started getting pissed and the "what the *****" started flying and I was saying we are gonna blow this game. The up and down swings can be huge some days. All the dudes that sit around me at home games are the same way. It's quite entertaining. Am I the only one that should be medicated on game days? Oh Hell no, not the only one by a long chalk. The Shoutbox and the Gameday Threads here are full of bipolar behavior, and afterwards for Piping Hot Takes one way or the other, depending upon outcome. We win: SUPERBOWL! Allen Da Man! We lose: We''re gonna go 6-10, We Suck, Fire Daboll, Allen Sucks! People drink on game day (alert the media) and the over-the-top tirades in which I suspect alcohol plays a role can be Epic 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 I scream a lot, but I don’t think it means I’m bipolar. I do tell friends and patients they wouldn’t recognize me on Sunday afternoons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Not anymore. Used to live and die with this team. However since the 90s my fandom has changed. Now I am happy when they win. But over the years the have Beat that emotional rollercoaster out of me 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 4 minutes ago, Bubba Gump said: So what medication are you on? Maybe it can help me. ? None. And that's kind of the point. I don't drink or consume any other kind of consumables on game day, so I'm actually able to recognize what's happening during the game. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Arnold Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 No more so than any other day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 I don't know about Bi-Polar, but there are NUMEROUS Bills-polar around here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Gump Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share Posted November 18, 2019 1 minute ago, Joe in Winslow said: None. And that's kind of the point. I don't drink or consume any other kind of consumables on game day, so I'm actually able to recognize what's happening during the game. I don't drink when they are away, and only have a couple a few times at home games. I'm sure I would be miserable watching them being ***** faced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Just now, Bubba Gump said: I don't drink when they are away, and only have a couple a few times at home games. I'm sure I would be miserable watching them being ***** faced. I think about 90% of the sheer stupidity in the GDT can be attributed to alcohol. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCNC Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Definitely 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Gump Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share Posted November 18, 2019 1 minute ago, H2o said: I don't know about Bi-Polar, but there are NUMEROUS Bills-polar around here. That's what I should have titled this thread. That's a perfect name for it. I also should have titled it, so you act bi-polar, not are you bi-polar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearwater cadet Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Worse than ever 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan1959 Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Nope 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Gump Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share Posted November 18, 2019 Is there a way to tweak the title? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenosha2Buffalo Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Yeah pretty much but the constant suffering made me a lot happier when they win and kinda expect it when they lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dopey Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 The fact that I can watch the games at an establishment and not have people looking at me, wondering WTH is wrong with me would lead me to say I'm not. I must be aging like a fine wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Yes, but it’s better. When I have my daughter, I control it much more. I don’t want her to see me upset. Overall, as much as nothing surprises me, it creeps in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 More so than at any other time of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Sometimes I am. Sometimes I'm not. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Nope. I don't struggle with getting too high or too low. I actually find these message boards to be incredibly entertaining when the Bills are struggling. I enjoy reading all the doom and gloom posts and how ridiculous people get. Similarly, when the Bills are winning all the talk is about playoffs and Superbowls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 No, but if you were to read the game day 1st & 2nd half threads you would straight jacket 99% of the those that post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Yes I am but only because this organization has made it feel virtually impossible to be successful! It shouldn’t be this darn hard to be decent once in awhile. So now I sit there waiting for the collapse: Mental mistake, Coaching blunder, Phantom penalty. I’ve seen them all! Now when the game’s over and we win. it feels more like I just got off a roller coaster and I say “is that it? Is it over? Did we survive? Can I open my eyes?” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 I’m usually pretty together from Monday to Sunday until about 12:30. However 30 mins before kick off a switch gets flipped and every rational thought I have about the Bills leaves my body and I’m just wearing it on every series. Not proud. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan692 Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, Brianmoorman4jesus said: I’m usually pretty together from Monday to Sunday until about 12:30. However 30 mins before kick off a switch gets flipped and every rational thought I have about the Bills leaves my body and I’m just wearing it on every series. Not proud. You and every other fan -- that's just the way it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Boy Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 I’ve watched enough BB games that I can quickly tell/ get a feeling if it’s our day or not. From the first quarter on I knew it was our game. It’s been a tough but gratifying season to watch this team give glimpses of the future. We aren’t there yet in many facets ( players, special teams coach) but we are on the right track. We are not going to be an easy out in the Playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 I'm bipolar every day. I'm probably most stable on game day, in fact. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnCoke11 Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Everyone is. If they say otherwise they are lying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Yes 100% Im Bi-polar watching the Bills play! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoBills33 Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Ive had more outbursts this year than previous years..even when we are winning games sometimes, I think because of some sort of PTSD from 2008,2011 and me worrying it will happen again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 I used to. Then I threw something at a wall and had to spend a day patching it. (In my defense, Fitz threw it right to the defender!) Thats when I realized its just a game. I love it when they win. When they lose I'm usually annoyed for like an hour or so then just move on. The last time I was legit angry after a game was Peterman vs the Bears last year. I was there but felt like I'd been ripped off bc a billion dollar organizing could only muster NP to start that game. Run the damn wildcat all day, but to spend money to watch that, i felt cheated. Thats the only time I get mad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Toll Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 I still get excited when they score, but anything bad doesn’t really phase me. I’m unfortunately used to the let downs and bad calls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Bubba Gump said: After 20 years of misery, when it's game day my emotions take over. When they play good I get so pumped, like when there is a big play or TD. I get so excited I scare the ***** out of my dog. But then in a blink of an eye, like after the Miami KO return and then following onside kick recovery, I started getting pissed and the "what the *****" started flying and I was saying we are gonna blow this game. The up and down swings can be huge some days. All the dudes that sit around me at home games are the same way. It's quite entertaining. Am I the only one that should be medicated on game days? Unfortunately, your fandom doesn't go back far enough to incorporate truly great Bills teams. It wasn't always like this! We used to be good enough to absolutely hammer bad teams and all this up and down stuff didn't exist, at least in a lot of games. Dare I say a lot of the winning during the Super Bowl years was almost boring. We were expected to come out and annihilate, say, the Jets on a given Sunday, by the end of the first quarter we were ahead 21-0, the game was never in doubt, and we ended up winning an easy blow out. Fact of the matter is the team hasn't been good enough to decisively win many games in the last 20 years. A few here and there, sure, but not many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 I act according to how they play. If we didn't play bi-polar, I wouldn't have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dablitzkrieg Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 I'm very moody during game-day, admittedly. Angry for a few hours when they blow it and happy when they win. I don't listen to or watch post game after losses for the most part because I'm a lunatic and don't want to get into a worse mood than I already am. but for instance like yesterday, I'll watch Boomer, listen to all of the post game stuff, etc, etc. A true fanatic at heart. I have been since I started watching in 1989. I still remember all of the games from back then, but can't remember what the hell I had for dinner last night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 I'm gonna go with "bi-polar curious" for now... 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 No, never on game day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 (edited) Screw you!!! I’m sorry. ? but I think one of the reasons I started watching the Bills and being more realistic (I would talk myself in them winning the SB every year for a long time) is it’s just easier. I would get so mad and anxious during Bills games, it was kinda awful to watch. Now, I just get pleasantly surprised when they don’t lose a game in a painFul way. ? Edited November 18, 2019 by C.Biscuit97 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TtownBillsFan Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Joe in Winslow said: I think about 90% of the sheer stupidity in the GDT can be attributed to alcohol. I think you're giving the alcohol too much of the credit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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