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Tag Archives: Football
Rooting For The Jets Is Hell
I turned off the TV in disgust after suffering through yet another loss by my beloved, but pathetic Jets. The Devil snickered from behind the Sunday paper, so I glared over at him and called him on it. “Do you … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged flash fiction, Football, Humor, Modern Philosopher, New York Jets, New York Yankees, NFL, sarcasm, satire, short story, The Devil
3 Comments
Cheer, Cheer For St. Paddy’s Day
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Modern Philosophers! Or Happy Paddy’s Day, as Melissa insists on calling it. I had expected today to be happiest Paddy’s Day in the celebrated history of The House on the Hill, but life has a way … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor, Love, Writing
Tagged Brooklyn, Dad, family, Football, Humor, Love, Modern Philosopher, Notre Dame, sarcasm, satire, St Patricks' Day
2 Comments
New Year’s Resolutions Are Hell
“Thanks again for your help today,” I said with a wink as I slapped my guest on the leg. The Devil looked up from the Sunday paper and raised an eyebrow. “I have no idea what you mean.” The Devilish … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor, Philosophy, Writing
Tagged fiction, Football, Humor, Jets, Modern Philosopher, New Year's Day, New Year's Resolutions, sarcasm, satire, short story, The Devil
10 Comments
Blindside Blitz From Hell
“You’re not watching football?” The Devil asked in confusion as he entered the living room with a platter of Hell Fire Wings. I looked up from my laptop, glanced at the TV, which was was currently off, and then looked … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy, Writing
Tagged Alex Morgan, Football, hell, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, short story, Soccer, The Devil, The Nite Show
6 Comments
Vegas Sets Odds For The Name Of Patriots’ Next Scandal
Are you ready for some football, Modern Philosophers? The 2015 NFL Season kicks off tonight with a battle between the defending Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers. We are just one week removed from the Patriots’ … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged betting, Bill Belichick, Football, Humor, Modern Philosopher, New England Patriots, NFL, Sarcasm, satire, scandals, Tom Brady
13 Comments
NFL Adopts Touch Football Rules To Limit Preseason Injuries
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell took time out from his vendetta against Tom Brady today to announce a rule change. “As of this moment, all preseason football games will be played with touch football rules,” Goodell announced to the stunned press … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged athletics, Football, Humor, injuries, Modern Philosopher, NFL, preseason football, Roger Goodell, Sarcasm, satire, two hand touch
10 Comments
NFL Suspends Tom Brady For Breaking Geno Smith’s Jaw
New England Patriots quarterback, and former NFL Golden Boy, Tom Brady was suspended today for the remainder of the upcoming season for breaking the jaw of New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell gleefully made the announcement … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged deflategate, Football, Geno Smith, Humor, Modern Philosopher, NFL, Roger Goodell, Sarcasm, satire, suspension, Tom Brady
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My Top 5 Uses For Snow
It snowed again today, Modern Philosophers. That’s old news by now, but a tragic event this morning did trigger my Post Traumatic Snow Disorder. There was a 40 car pile up on the I 95 during the morning commute. The … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged Football, Humor, Modern Philosopher, My Top 5, Post Traumatic Snow Disorder, Sarcasm, satire, snow, snow angels, snowball fights, snowmen
25 Comments
The Devil Will Take That Bet
“Care to make the game a little interesting?” The Devil asked as he scooped some of my homemade Buffalo Chicken Dip onto his chip. I watched him bring the chip to his mouth and then deposit it without getting a … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy, Writing
Tagged betting, Football, gambling, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Patriots, Sarcasm, satire, short story, Super Bowl, The Devil
6 Comments