I think there is a wide variety of reasons that people watch football. Some might do it for the social aspects, some might have played when their were younger and are relieving past glories, others might watch it strictly for the betting aspects and others still may do it as escapism from their dull and dreary lives where they are able to latch themselves onto perceived greatness for a few hours every Sunday. There is no right way to watch football and as such there are a wide variety of ways that people approach the games.
As for booing being rude, I am curious if you would have the same mindset given a different situation. When the Superbowl is played in NO, how will the hometown crowd react to Roger Goodell, do you think? Will there be boos? I would think so. Will you be embarrassed by the rudeness of the hometown reaction? Will you tell your children how it is the wrong thing to do? If we are going to call booing rude, which I really don't, lets at least make sure we are consistent with the application of the judgement.
I agree people watch for different reasons, but much like a children's movie, their will be children in the stadium. That sets a responsibility to all adults to act accordingly, or understand that you are doing these crazy things in front of children. Who's parents later have you explain your actions, as being a jerk, drunk, stupid, or just not mature.
Every guy in America wants to take his son, and daughter to a game, and show them the thrill of being together and cheering together. How the team runs, and tradition.
Tell me how you explain to your 9 year old that Booing our own players is ok ?
Then try to teach him compassion, maturity, control, and don't put people down because they are not good at something, its not nice, the next day.
Your creating a paradox for the child. Dad says this is bad, but dad does it.
Well then you don't know New Orleans we a subtle and strict in most things.
I see this all the time,lol
" Johnny dont bother the man please, Johnny its rude to do that, john honey its not good behavior to bother a person unless they ask , ok. John, SMACK!!! "
The Billboards are already payed for with Goodell statements, and he will be curiously told that we have no wish to serve you here at almost every restaurant. Which they can do, and its legal.
Their will be signs in the stands, but Id be surprised if you hear a peep from the crowd.
We do stuff like this, catching him off guard, and giggle about it.
Goodell might be Booed if the Saints are in the Super Bowl, as soon as he shows up. Maybe, but thats a big maybe. If we do Boo him for that reason it will be because we want to show the boys support by Booing a guy that tried to give them no change to win. I can bet you $100 that Brees will tell everyone to stop it though. I dont have a problem explaining to my kid about Booing a guy that is destroying football, and that most fans agree that he might need to be Booed in every stadium until they get someone competent.
That is not close to Booing your own boys that are trying and failing. Thats just being selfish I think.
You want, you want, you want, but you don't get, so you cry or throw a tantrum, hence Boo.
