I am not a football fan, never was. In fact, when I was dating, I remember that being one of the top requirements of my man. It’s okay to like sports but to be a crazy lunatic at games I didn’t adore. I just see those people as tacky, just the crazy ones. It’s good to route for a favorite team but I don’t like the mean-spirited competition part of it. Philadelphia Eagles fans are known for some mean-spirited, off the wall, offending language type episodes. Some are funny, but I wouldn’t want to be known for a potty mouth online, tv, or radio, I just think it is crass.
For the first time EVER, they won the Superbowl! Like I said, I am not a fan, but there is just some spark of excitement that I get when I remember! I love all the people celebrating, getting along, dancing in the streets, all the excitement at the parade, it just feels awesome. I wish my dad could have been here, even my brother. I don’t remember my brother being a crazy fan but always remember my dad screaming at the tv, yelling at them because they did something wrong. I found myself wanting to buy him a shirt, a commemorative flag, license plate or something, only to remember he couldn’t enjoy it. At least the Phillies won the World Series while he was alive, I loved the flag and the newspaper I got him, I know, because it was still hanging in his space (the garage) in a place of honor, and my mom made sure I knew he loved those Phillies things.
Such excitement, the togetherness, the love, the celebrations, just feels great! Most of my readers know I teach in Philadelphia, the city is known for a lot of different things, but I love my city. I used to be an outsider of the city growing up but now I belong. My initiation is over, teaching in North Philly for 18 years qualifies me, I looked it up, it does.
Congratulations to all the Eagles fans, the players, the coaches, the families, the friends, I am happy they won! The best video I saw this week was police officers, Latinos, and African-Americans all dancing in the streets together, yes, together. Love, love, love!
Have a great night everyone, and remember… our team won the Superbowl!!!!