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Re: It's just a guy thing; don't admit to it
And it's not very common material for comedians, ist it?
But don't you think that the vicarious thrill is kind of a cheap high? We feel that way because everything is so hyped and highlighted for media sales. The guy making the great play doesn't feel that because he's in the heat of the moment, has had his game face on all day, can't hear the announcer and can't wallow in the emotion of the moment. He's just getting it done. If he's the emotional type, he might tear up a little later, but it's never been that way for me. When I've had a great moment, I never take my game face off til I'm home, drunk and watching the video later. And then, the great feeling is not a thrill or a surface emotion; it's more subtle and deeper. I guess I'd call it satisfaction. That's why I feel sorry for guys like Jack Arute who spend their days waiting to ask the winner or loser; "what were you feeling when you......?" Gag me.
I've been susceptible to that too and I've been called the "Ice Man", but I'm not sure how common it is. It must be deep because it's never come up in my men's sensitivity sessions.
And it's not very common material for comedians, ist it? But don't you think that the vicarious thrill is kind of a cheap high? We feel that way because everything is so hyped and highlighted for media sales. The guy making the great play doesn't feel that because he's in the heat of the moment, has had his game face on all day, can't hear the announcer and can't wallow in the emotion of the moment. He's just getting it done. If he's the emotional type, he might tear up a little later, but it's never been that way for me. When I've had a great moment, I never take my game face off til I'm home, drunk and watching the video later. And then, the great feeling is not a thrill or a surface emotion; it's more subtle and deeper. I guess I'd call it satisfaction. That's why I feel sorry for guys like Jack Arute who spend their days waiting to ask the winner or loser; "what were you feeling when you......?" Gag me.
rickysals said:
Not if you like rainbow stickers on your car (and I do not mean you are a Jeff Gordon fan. Then again, that would be the same thing:biggrin: :biggrin: )
