Dear Sweetheart,
1. You should read the sports section of the newspaper so
that you are aware of what is going on regarding the World of Soccer, and that way you will be able to join in the
conversations. If you fail to do this, then you will be looked at in a bad way,
or you will be totally ignored. DO NOT complain about not
receiving any attention.
2. During the World Cup, the television is mine, at all times, without
any exceptions. If you even look at the remote control, you will lose it (your
eye).
3. If you have to pass by in front of the TV during a game, I
don't mind, as long as you do it crawling on the floor and without distracting me.
4. During the games I will be blind, deaf and mute, unless I
require a refill of my drink or something to eat. If you expect me to listen to
you, open the door, answer the telephone, or pick up the baby that just fell on
the floor, It won't happen.
5. It would be a good idea for you to keep at least 2 six packs in
the fridge at all times, as well as plenty of things to nibble on (except your
body parts )and please do not make any funny faces to my friends when they come
over to watch the games. In return, you will be allowed to use the TV between
12am and 6am, unless they replay a good game that I missed during the day.
6. Please, please, please!! If you see me upset because one of my team
is losing, DO NOT say "get over it, it's only a game", or "don't
worry, they'll win next time". If you say these things, you will only make
me angrier and I will love you less. Remember, you will never ever know more
about football than me.
7. You are welcome to sit with me to watch one game and you can
talk to me during halftime but only when the commercials are on, and only if the
half time scores is pleasing me. In addition, please note I am saying
"one" game; hence do not use the World Cup as a nice cheesy excuse to
"spend time together".
8. The replays of the goals are very important. I don't care if I have
seen them or I haven't seen them, I want to see them again, Many times.
9. Tell your friends NOT to have any babies, or any other child related
parties or gatherings that requires my attendance because:
a) I will not go,
b) I will not go, and
c) I will not go.
10. But, if a friend of mine invites us to his house on a Sunday to watch
a game, we will be there in a flash.
11. The daily World Cup highlights show on TV every night is just
as important as the games themselves. Do not even think about saying "but you
have already seen this, why don't you change the channel to something we can
all watch?" because, the reply will be, "Refer to Rule #2 of this
list".
12. And finally, please save your expressions such as "Thank God the
World Cup is only every 4 years". I am immune to these words, because before
and after this comes the Champions League, Premier League, Super 14, Spanish
League, KPL, Grand Prix, Tri Nations, etc.
P/S
By the way if you get stuck on the road call 911 or AA.
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.