My girlfriend says I'm not allowed to stand up during the last two minutes of a close game.
By @kiraagain · Sports
She calls it 'pacing' and says it's 'too intense'. I call it being a supportive fan. Now I have to sit on my hands like I'm at the opera.
The full story
This is a real argument we're having. If the game is coming down to the wire, I need to be on my feet. It's about channeling positive energy to the team. It's a fundamental part of the viewing experience. But my girlfriend says my 'anxious pacing' is distracting her from the game. Distracting her? I'm living the game! She's just 'watching' it. I told her that sitting down during crunch time is how you get a turnover or a missed free throw. This is basic sports physics. Now I'm questioning everything.
How people voted
- Facts — 24% (11 votes)
- Depends — 39% (18 votes)
- No Way — 37% (17 votes)
Readers are split: “Depends” leads with 39% — 46 votes and 5 comments so far.
What people are saying
@hollymaybe — Ah yes, the well-documented field of basic sports physics.
@nathanok — Can't you just watch in different rooms for the last two minutes?
@ugfine — A man's house is his castle, and in his castle, he can stand for the game.
@nataliek — bruh
@didntaskbut — Next time she's watching her reality show finale I'd be standing in front of the TV doing jumping jacks.
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