Why do we love the Packers?

peteralan71
Registered Topic Starter

14 years ago

When I was going through my pre-marriage classes, the pastor got to a point that he said, "Ok, now for the hard question. Why do you two love each other?" We answered, and he then told us that we did really good because most people just squirm when they are asked that question, because they don't really know how to answer it.

So, I was just thinking: Why do we love the Packers? Out of all the teams in the NFL, why do we choose to be Cheeseheads instead of anybody else? And if you are reading this, but are one of the people that is not a Packers fan, what is it about YOUR team that makes you feel like they are your family?

The reason that I am asking this is because I know what I said when my wife asked me why I chose the Packers out of all the teams, but I'm just curious as to what everybody else has to say on the subject.

Green Bay: Home of the Green & Gold. And the hunter orange. And the camouflage.

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Finley88Beast
Registered

14 years ago

Because man they are very exciting to watch!For some reason its like a spark of excitement when I watch them!

A Quote from my brother Mike(Bears Fan)
"Fucking Greg Jennings"
After he makes a catch

Rockmolder
Honored Member

14 years ago

No clue.

I think I'll start rooting for the Vikes next season.

peteralan71
Registered Topic Starter

14 years ago

Because man they are very exciting to watch!For some reason its like a spark of excitement when I watch them!

"Finley88Beast" wrote:

Do you love them because they are exciting to watch, or vise versa? Was your dad or brother(s) Packers fans? It seems to me that so many people decide who they are going to like by who their dad or brothers like, or (if they start watching at a young age) whose uniforms they like the best, etc. etc. etc.
I remember when I was a kid watching football, the 49ers were in their prime. I loved the 49ers, and hated the Cowboys. Then, when the 49ers started to fall out, so did my fanhood.
The reason that I like the Packers so much is something that I never in a million years would have said when I was a kid, and the shocking thing is that one of the main reasons I like them could end up making me like them much less, if certain things were to happen. This particular reason, if you want to know, is below. If you don't want to know, and you want to formulate your own opinion, don't click on the spoiler. The thing is, it is a very hard question to answer. It kind of makes you sit there and ponder.

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One of the big reasons I like the Packers so much is because they bring up all their talent through the draft. They very seldomly go out and get a big name player (with the exception of Woodson) and pay him a ton. In a strong correlation with this reason, they don't have guys that are constantly in the media shooting their mouths off. They are there to play football. That is one of my strongest reasons for loving the Packers.

Green Bay: Home of the Green & Gold. And the hunter orange. And the camouflage.

peteralan71
Registered Topic Starter

14 years ago

No clue.

I think I'll start rooting for the Vikes next season.

"Rockmolder" wrote:

LOL isn't it a hard question to answer? I thought to myself how lucky I was that I had an answer right away for my wife, or she would probably cut me off from football and all my Packers gear!

Green Bay: Home of the Green & Gold. And the hunter orange. And the camouflage.

TwinkieGorilla
Member

14 years ago

Indoctrination, mostly. Same as religion. Heck, for some people the Packers probably are a religion. Not sure 'bout the out-of-towners or people who weren't born in WI. That's a good question.

I agree with Twinkiegorilla.

bozz_2006 wrote:

musccy
Veteran Member

14 years ago

Probably because I was born and raised in Wisco...but I do love that they are the only publicly owned pro sports team.

RaiderPride
Senior Member

14 years ago

For me....

You can only love, if they love you back.

It is like I am living in the hills outside of Salt Lake City Utah in a cast off Mormon group that still believes in having more than one wife. I love them both equally.

Number One wife is the RAIDERS. Fact is I love her, but she has not loved me back for 8 years. She is trying her best to love me back this year though.

Number Two wife is the Packers...... at least she loves me back.

If you give love, you should get some love back.

Right now I sleep with Wife Number Two 5 nights a week, and make the obligated journey into Wife Number One's bed twice a week.

However... We all have SIX children (Super Bowls) together. Three from Wife Number One, and three from Wife Number Two.

The kids are doing well. It is madness!

"There is always some madness in love. But there is always some love in madness."

""People Will Probably Never Remember What You Said, And May Never Remember What You Did. However, People Will Always Remember How You Made Them Feel."

peteralan71
Registered Topic Starter

14 years ago

only publicly owned pro sports team.

"musccy" wrote:

Another one of the points that I made. I mean seriously how frickin sweet is that? Are they ever going to sell stock again?
Packers Stock

Green Bay: Home of the Green & Gold. And the hunter orange. And the camouflage.

peteralan71
Registered Topic Starter

14 years ago

#10

"RaiderPride" wrote:

+1
What made you choose your second wife?

Green Bay: Home of the Green & Gold. And the hunter orange. And the camouflage.

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