But Sweetie, he has lost so much character. And without that, there is little respect anymore. If his Dad were still alive, he would not be playing these contracts. He kind of lost it all after that... Still. No excuse.
Favre and farming: This week only (probably) Posted by NathanPhelps at 8/21/2009 10:31 AM CDT
There’s no escaping it.
Really. There isn’t.
But hey, it’s Wisconsin.
Despite my best efforts to avoid things Favre this week (and for the most part the business desk saw very little, if any, Favre related e-mails) I managed to avoid the Favre Frenzy — until today.
Farming and Favre in the same release?
That’s like Lohan and All State; Jackson and Coca-Cola; Britney and good music.
Sigh.
Here it is from the weekly update (which is actually an e-mail I look forward to each week) sent by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation:
‘STAYING ON THE TRACTOR’… …Is new slang found in the most recent issue of Esquire magazine. It appeared in an NFL prediction story that said Brett Favre ought to “stay on the tractor.”
The editors liked it so much that they deemed it their “euphemism of the month.”
They defined it as “When a man, on the advice of friends, loved ones, and colleagues, stays put (retired, for instance), even though he has an inclination to get back in there and see how he can mix it up one more time.”
For the last person on Earth who hasn’t heard by now…earlier this week Favre chose not to “stay on the tractor.”
All things Favre, this one gave me a chuckle and I appreciate the WFBF’s cheeky take on this week’s story.
I should probably check to see how the Minnesota Farm Bureau is handling this....
Why Favre is a LIAR and a disgrace. Posted 8/20/2009 9:52 PM CDT
From "Stadium View"
Why is Favre a Liar? OK, here goes.....quotes from his Vikings News Conference...some from me, some from Yahoo Sports....good stuff!
1. "I'm not gonna lie to ya ..." Favre used those six words to start his response to an innocuous question about what it felt like to put on a Vikings helmet. It's a small issue, but it doesn't matter: It will forever be hilarious when Brett Favre(notes) uses those six words. If there's anything that this whole experience has proved, it's that yes, Brett Favre will absolutely lie to you. White lies, bold-faced lies, lies of omission ... they're all in the Brett Favre playbook. Specifically he had surgery in May that showed the tear in the rotator cuff....he claims he just found out 3 weeks ago.....sure Brett....sure. I guess Doc Andrews was holding on to that information for your benefit?!
2. "I think [my return is] great for football. I can't see how you wouldn't think it would be." That might be the most egotistical thing any athlete has ever said. "My presence is great for football" That's a level of self-love that most humans can never achieve. The Jets wanted you but you begged out...nice.....after all that Mayor of NY and Tannenbaum showboating. It's sad you're not getting enough love at home and need it from everyone else!
3. "I don't know what Brad did, but ... J.D.'s a southern boy, too. Must've talked him into it somehow. I was hopin' I wouldn't have to come offer too much money." If it's about the TEAM....then take another number instead of stealing Booty's #4
4. "Don't watch." I won't....except for 2 Packer Games....if I'm lucky, you'll be worn out by then.
5. "If you're true Packer fans, you'd understand." Arrogant. 53 guys Brett....not 1. Thanks for the memories but your Dad would kick your behind for acting this way.....he always had the discipline, not Bonita and it shows since he's passed on that you've been an emotional mess since.
Everyone struggles sometimes with making decisions. If you're looking for a textbook, though, on how not to handle your inability to make a decision -- especially when it effects so many other people -- Brett Favre just wrote it for you.
I was wondering who the heck was Joe Heller....now I see...he's the artist!
You ever get the feeling Favre has lost too much testosterone and maybe gained some estrogen? He can't seem to make up his mind. I thought that was something only us women were always accused of doing! Hehehehehe!
March 6, 2008 — Brett Favre conducts tearful press conference in which he retires after 16-year career with the Packers.
Late March 2008 — According to Packers, Favre decides to unretire, and the Packers agree to accept him back. However, Favre backs out two days before a scheduled meeting. Favre has disputed this account.
June 20, 2008 — Favre contacts coach Mike McCarthy about unretiring and is rebuffed.
July 29, 2008 — Favre petitions the NFL for reinstatement from the reserve/retired list.
July 30, 2008 — In a face to face visit in Mississippi, Packers President Mark Murphy offers Favre a 10-year marketing agreement worth at least $20 million.
Aug. 6, 2008 — The Packers trade Favre to the New York Jets for what turns out to be a third-round draft choice.
December 28, 2008 — Jets lose playoff berth with final-game loss to Miami. It completed a dismal 1-4 finish, with Favre throwing eight interceptions and two touchdown passes during that stretch.
Dec. 29, 2008 — An MRI is performed on Favre’s throwing arm, which reveals a torn biceps tendon in his right shoulder.
Feb. 11, 2009 — Favre announces his retirement from Jets.
April 28, 2009 — Jets grant Favre his release, making him available to sign with any NFL team.
May 2009 — Favre undergoes arthroscopic surgery on his shoulder.
June 15, 2009 — Favre said he was considering playing again, most likely with the Vikings.
July 28, 2009 — Favre informs Vikings he would remain retired.
Aug. 18, 2009 — Favre signs contract with Vikings.
Ok.. Im with Stasha I dont really understand the retire unretire thing.. but.. I do have a question... why do the folks of greenbay even care? Isnt this year 2 of greenbay coaches and administration turning him loose? I think they pushed him out the door and I dont think mentally he was quite ready.. and even though he should retire.. his ego just wont quite let him..hehe
I say he should retire because of the year he had last year.. which actually sucked if you didnt notice. Just maybe the coaches and administration of greenbay knew something the rest of us didnt?
The last contract he ever signed from GB had the inclusion that he would not retire, and be able to go to another team in our division.
Minnesota is in our division
Hence he went to the Jets.
(And from all we have been told was even kinda nasty there. Guess he was just biding his time and all).
Then he re~retired.
This gave him the opportunity to go play with the Vikings. (Something he could not have done directly from Green Bay). I don't know if he is at, or past, his expiration date. Time will tell.
THEN think of it as a nasty divorce. Allow me to paraphrase myself here a bit ... hehehe
It is all in the fine print. (Read "prenuptial agreement")
The prenup he signed with Wife #1 had the provision that he would not divorce her, and be able to marry her evil stepsister after that.
Yet marrying her evil stepsister was just what he wanted to do. But after all, he had signed the prenup
So he married another chick from down the block. Unrelated to wife #1...
(And from all we have been told was even kinda nasty there. Guess he was just biding his time and all).
Then he re~divorced.
This gave him the opportunity to marry 1st exwife's evil stepsister. (Something he could not have done directly from wife #1). I don't know if he is at, or past, his (s)expiration date. Time will tell.
And we await to see if he can procreate with evil stepsister or not.
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er who is he lol
ReplyDeleteno clue???
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ReplyDeleteMe neither.
no really im confused lol....sports so not my thing...
ReplyDeleteCut the poor old man some slack Annie. Favre seems to want to try to go out with his head up, not his tail between his knees. LOL.
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ReplyDeleteBut Sweetie, he has lost so much character. And without that, there is little respect anymore.
If his Dad were still alive, he would not be playing these contracts. He kind of lost it all after that...
Still. No excuse.
XOXO
Me
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Favre and farming: This week only (probably)
Posted by NathanPhelps at 8/21/2009 10:31 AM CDT
There’s no escaping it.
Really. There isn’t.
But hey, it’s Wisconsin.
Despite my best efforts to avoid things Favre this week (and for the most part the business desk saw very little, if any, Favre related e-mails) I managed to avoid the Favre Frenzy — until today.
Farming and Favre in the same release?
That’s like Lohan and All State; Jackson and Coca-Cola; Britney and good music.
Sigh.
Here it is from the weekly update (which is actually an e-mail I look forward to each week) sent by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation:
‘STAYING ON THE TRACTOR’…
…Is new slang found in the most recent issue of Esquire magazine. It appeared in an NFL prediction story that said Brett Favre ought to “stay on the tractor.”
The editors liked it so much that they deemed it their “euphemism of the month.”
They defined it as “When a man, on the advice of friends, loved ones, and colleagues, stays put (retired, for instance), even though he has an inclination to get back in there and see how he can mix it up one more time.”
For the last person on Earth who hasn’t heard by now…earlier this week Favre chose not to “stay on the tractor.”
All things Favre, this one gave me a chuckle and I appreciate the WFBF’s cheeky take on this week’s story.
I should probably check to see how the Minnesota Farm Bureau is handling this....
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Right on Nathan!
XOXO
Me
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ReplyDeleteWhy Favre is a LIAR and a disgrace.
Posted 8/20/2009 9:52 PM CDT
From "Stadium View"
Why is Favre a Liar?
OK, here goes.....quotes from his Vikings News Conference...some from me, some from Yahoo Sports....good stuff!
1. "I'm not gonna lie to ya ..."
Favre used those six words to start his response to an innocuous question about what it felt like to put on a Vikings helmet. It's a small issue, but it doesn't matter: It will forever be hilarious when Brett Favre(notes) uses those six words. If there's anything that this whole experience has proved, it's that yes, Brett Favre will absolutely lie to you. White lies, bold-faced lies, lies of omission ... they're all in the Brett Favre playbook. Specifically he had surgery in May that showed the tear in the rotator cuff....he claims he just found out 3 weeks ago.....sure Brett....sure. I guess Doc Andrews was holding on to that information for your benefit?!
2. "I think [my return is] great for football. I can't see how you wouldn't think it would be."
That might be the most egotistical thing any athlete has ever said. "My presence is great for football" That's a level of self-love that most humans can never achieve. The Jets wanted you but you begged out...nice.....after all that Mayor of NY and Tannenbaum showboating. It's sad you're not getting enough love at home and need it from everyone else!
3. "I don't know what Brad did, but ... J.D.'s a southern boy, too. Must've talked him into it somehow. I was hopin' I wouldn't have to come offer too much money."
If it's about the TEAM....then take another number instead of stealing Booty's #4
4. "Don't watch."
I won't....except for 2 Packer Games....if I'm lucky, you'll be worn out by then.
5. "If you're true Packer fans, you'd understand."
Arrogant. 53 guys Brett....not 1. Thanks for the memories but your Dad would kick your behind for acting this way.....he always had the discipline, not Bonita and it shows since he's passed on that you've been an emotional mess since.
Everyone struggles sometimes with making decisions. If you're looking for a textbook, though, on how not to handle your inability to make a decision -- especially when it effects so many other people -- Brett Favre just wrote it for you.
************
I couldn't agree more.
XOXO
me
Maybe he already spent all the money he got before he retired and now needs some pocket change. LOL
ReplyDeleteI was wondering who the heck was Joe Heller....now I see...he's the artist!
ReplyDeleteYou ever get the feeling Favre has lost too much testosterone and maybe gained some estrogen? He can't seem to make up his mind. I thought that was something only us women were always accused of doing! Hehehehehe!
ReplyDeleteAnd the past 18 months...
Favre timeline
March 6, 2008 — Brett Favre conducts tearful press conference in which he retires after 16-year career with the Packers.
Late March 2008 — According to Packers, Favre decides to unretire, and the Packers agree to accept him back. However, Favre backs out two days before a scheduled meeting. Favre has disputed this account.
June 20, 2008 — Favre contacts coach Mike McCarthy about unretiring and is rebuffed.
July 29, 2008 — Favre petitions the NFL for reinstatement from the reserve/retired list.
July 30, 2008 — In a face to face visit in Mississippi, Packers President Mark Murphy offers Favre a 10-year marketing agreement worth at least $20 million.
Aug. 6, 2008 — The Packers trade Favre to the New York Jets for what turns out to be a third-round draft choice.
December 28, 2008 — Jets lose playoff berth with final-game loss to Miami. It completed a dismal 1-4 finish, with Favre throwing eight interceptions and two touchdown passes during that stretch.
Dec. 29, 2008 — An MRI is performed on Favre’s throwing arm, which reveals a torn biceps tendon in his right shoulder.
Feb. 11, 2009 — Favre announces his retirement from Jets.
April 28, 2009 — Jets grant Favre his release, making him available to sign with any NFL team.
May 2009 — Favre undergoes arthroscopic surgery on his shoulder.
June 15, 2009 — Favre said he was considering playing again, most likely with the Vikings.
July 28, 2009 — Favre informs Vikings he would remain retired.
Aug. 18, 2009 — Favre signs contract with Vikings.
Isn't it hilarious that we both were posting the same "can't make up his mind"-
ReplyDeleteonly in different words,
At the same time?
HAHAHA
Going to bed now...
I don't get the whole retire, come out of retirement and play, retire, come out of retirement and play mentality...
ReplyDeleteSeems to me he 'retires' to make it easy for him to get out of contract with the team he's retiring from...
Maybe his time as a football player has expired and he needs to look into announcing or something like that...
But hey, what do I know??
hehehe
His home town is not that very far from here. about an hour and half ride. Why retire and then come out and then repeat it again?
ReplyDeleteOk.. Im with Stasha I dont really understand the retire unretire thing.. but.. I do have a question... why do the folks of greenbay even care? Isnt this year 2 of greenbay coaches and administration turning him loose? I think they pushed him out the door and I dont think mentally he was quite ready.. and even though he should retire.. his ego just wont quite let him..hehe
ReplyDeleteI say he should retire because of the year he had last year.. which actually sucked if you didnt notice. Just maybe the coaches and administration of greenbay knew something the rest of us didnt?
ReplyDeletehehehe His pockets are plenty full.
...Thinking that would be impossible to do if he had 10 consecutive lives...
It is all in the fine print.
ReplyDeleteThe last contract he ever signed from GB had the inclusion that he would not retire, and be able to go to another team in our division.
Minnesota is in our division
Hence he went to the Jets.
(And from all we have been told was even kinda nasty there.
Guess he was just biding his time and all).
Then he re~retired.
This gave him the opportunity to go play with the Vikings.
(Something he could not have done directly from Green Bay).
I don't know if he is at, or past, his expiration date. Time will tell.
ReplyDeletePlease see comment to Ohio Chick...
Again, please see reply to Stasha.
ReplyDeleteTHEN think of it as a nasty divorce.
Allow me to paraphrase myself here a bit ... hehehe
It is all in the fine print. (Read "prenuptial agreement")
The prenup he signed with Wife #1 had the provision that he would not divorce her, and be able to marry her evil stepsister after that.
Yet marrying her evil stepsister was just what he wanted to do. But after all, he had signed the prenup
So he married another chick from down the block. Unrelated to wife #1...
(And from all we have been told was even kinda nasty there.
Guess he was just biding his time and all).
Then he re~divorced.
This gave him the opportunity to marry 1st exwife's evil stepsister.
(Something he could not have done directly from wife #1).
I don't know if he is at, or past, his (s)expiration date. Time will tell.
And we await to see if he can procreate with evil stepsister or not.
hehehe
ReplyDelete"I'm not gonna lie to ya," for $25 Million dollars I might just marry the evil stepsister myself.
Well hell... Now we are just talking price..LMAO!
ReplyDelete
ReplyDeleteHAHAHA!
See? I kinda knew what I was talking about! hehehe
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