duus Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 Well, last night was a night that made me smile. I found myself at my daughter's openhouse for her coming school year in the fall. Walking the halls, I ran into an old friend from several years ago ... his family (parents, brothers, sisters, etc.) are naturally all big Steelers fans. But something was different about this night. I see him, and then I notice one of his sons ... 7 years old. And what do you know ... the kid was sportin' a CJ jersey! After several high fives and many disgusted frowns from his father, I had to ask what was the story. He said that his boy just loves Chad and absolutely loves the Bengals. The kid says they are fun and exciting to watch, and he says he hates the Steelers. The kid has broken family tradition ... and joined the ranks of our Bengal fan base! Keep 'em coming! As Chad has said, times are a-changing! With my family of 4, this kid, and, of course, Marvin Sr. and his wife, we are bringing starting to spread Orange and Black in western PA!Just wanted to share something positive from Pissburgh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBenBlows Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 At least the kid is smart enough to know a good team, unlike his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benglsdrumr Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Hell Yeah! I've seen a LOT more bengal jerseys in NY (mostly CJ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lando griffin Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Funny story, reminds me of one of those forwarded emails I got during football season. Some of you probably have seen this already, but I'll post it anyway....In a school just outside of Pittsburgh, a first grade teacherexplained toher class that she is a Steeler fan. She asked her students to raisetheirhands if they are Steeler fans too.Not really knowing what a Steelers fan is, but wanting to be liked bytheirteacher, their hands all went up into the air. However, there is oneexception. A little boy named Timmy has not gone along with the crowd.The teacher asks him why he has decided to be different ..."Because I am not a Steelers fan" says Timmy.The teacher then asks, "What are you?"Timmy says "I'm a Bengals fan."The teacher is a little perturbed now, her face slightly red, sheasks Timmywhy he is a Bengals fan." Well, my mom and dad are Bengals fans so I'm a Bengals' fan too."The teacher is now angry." That! 's no reason" she says loudly. Whatif yourmom was a moron and your dad was an idiot?"Timmy smiled and said, "Then I'd be a Steelers fan." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benglsdrumr Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Funny story, reminds me of one of those forwarded emails I got during football season. Some of you probably have seen this already, but I'll post it anyway....In a school just outside of Pittsburgh, a first grade teacherexplained toher class that she is a Steeler fan. She asked her students to raisetheirhands if they are Steeler fans too.Not really knowing what a Steelers fan is, but wanting to be liked bytheirteacher, their hands all went up into the air. However, there is oneexception. A little boy named Timmy has not gone along with the crowd.The teacher asks him why he has decided to be different ..."Because I am not a Steelers fan" says Timmy.The teacher then asks, "What are you?"Timmy says "I'm a Bengals fan."The teacher is a little perturbed now, her face slightly red, sheasks Timmywhy he is a Bengals fan." Well, my mom and dad are Bengals fans so I'm a Bengals' fan too."The teacher is now angry." That! 's no reason" she says loudly. Whatif yourmom was a moron and your dad was an idiot?"Timmy smiled and said, "Then I'd be a Steelers fan."The ending they leave out is: Then the teacher made Timmy sit on the floor and had the other students crumble up their papers and throw it at him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybren Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 I've seen 2 CJ jerseys in L.A. in the past week. Before that the only one I ever saw was mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Wow duus, it appears good taste is starting to break out among the locals in Pittsburgh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoltonBA Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Ben Roethlisberger, after living a full life, died. When he got to heaven God showed him around. They came to a little house with a faded Steelers flag in the window & a faded yellow towel outside. "This house is yours" said God, "This is very special; not everyone gets a house up here." Ben felt special, indeed, & walked up to his house. On his way he noticed another house around the corner. It was a 3-story mansion with a black & orange sidewalk, a 50' tall flagpole with a Bengal's flag, & in every window was a Who Dey towel. Ben looked at God & said "God, I'm not trying to be ungrateful, but I have a question. I was an all-pro QB, I hold many NFL records, & I even went to the Hall of Fame." God said "So what's your point Ben?" "Well, why does Carson Palmer get a better house than me?" God chuckled, "Ben, that's not Carson's house, it's mine" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Ben Roethlisberger, after living a full life, died. When he got to heaven God showed him around. They came to a little house with a faded Steelers flag in the window & a faded yellow towel outside. "This house is yours" said God, "This is very special; not everyone gets a house up here." Ben felt special, indeed, & walked up to his house. On his way he noticed another house around the corner. It was a 3-story mansion with a black & orange sidewalk, a 50' tall flagpole with a Bengal's flag, & in every window was a Who Dey towel. Ben looked at God & said "God, I'm not trying to be ungrateful, but I have a question. I was an all-pro QB, I hold many NFL records, & I even went to the Hall of Fame." God said "So what's your point Ben?" "Well, why does Carson Palmer get a better house than me?" God chuckled, "Ben, that's not Carson's house, it's mine" Great humor on your first post! Welcome Mr. Bolton, you are now in the 'Zone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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