Rugby World Cup Prediction League 2011
RULES FOR WOMEN !
Rule 1:
From 9th September to 23rd October, you should read the sports section of the newspaper so that you are aware of what is going on regarding the Rugby World Cup. That way you will be able to join in the conversations. If you fail to do this, then you will be looked at strangely, or you will be totally ignored. In which case - DO NOT complain about not receiving any attention.
Rule 2:
During the Rugby World Cup, the television is mine, the DVD is mine, at all times, without any exceptions. If you even sneak a look at the remote control, you will regret it.
Rule 3:
If you have to pass by in front of the TV during a game, I don't mind - as long as you do so by crawling along the floor and without distracting me. If, for some reason, you decide to stand nude in front of the TV, make sure you put clothes on right after because if you catch a cold, I won't have time to take you to the doctor or look after you during the Rugby World Cup month.
Rule 4:
During the games I will be blind, deaf and mute, unless I require a refill of my drink or something to eat. You are out of your mind if you expect me to listen to you, open the door, answer the telephone, or pick up the baby that just fell from the second floor....it won't happen.
Rule 5:
It would be a good idea for you to keep at least 2 six packs in the fridge at all times, and things to nibble and please do not make any funny faces to my friends when they come over to watch the games. In return, you will be allowed to use the TV between 12 noon and 5.00 pm Unless, that is, they replay a good game that I missed during the day.
Rule 6:
Please, please, please!! If you see me upset because one of my teams is losing, DO NOT say 'get over it, it's only a game', or 'don't worry, they'll win next time'. If you say these things, you will only make me angrier and I will love you less. Remember, you will never ever know more about rugby than me and your so-called 'words of encouragement' will only lead to a break up or divorce.
Rule 7:
You are welcome to sit with me to watch one game and you can talk to me during halftime but only when the commercials are on, and only if the halftimes score is pleasing me. In addition, please note I am saying 'one' game; hence do not use the Rugby World Cup as a nice cheesy excuse to 'spend quality time together' - this is a one-off offer.
Rule 8:
The replays of the tries are very important. I don't care if I have seen them or I haven't seen them I want to see them again, many times, and record them.
Rule 9:
Tell your friends NOT to have any babies, or any other child-related parties or gatherings that requires my attendance because: a. I will not go, b. I will not go, and c. I will not go.
Rule 10:
But, if a friend of mine invites us to his house on a Sunday to watch a game on his wall-wide Home Theatre screen, we will be there in a flash.
Rule 11:
The daily World Cup Highlights Show on TV every night is just as important as the games themselves. Do not even think about saying 'but you have already seen this...why don't you change the channel to something we can all watch??', the reply will be: 'Refer to Rule #2 of this list'.
Rule 12:
Please save your expressions such as 'Thank goodness the World Cup is only every four years'. I am immune to these words, because after this, comes the re-runs of the Rugby World Cup, etc etc.
Rule 13:
And finally, if you are female and your "man" likes rugby less than you, he is not a real man and shall be bound by these rules and additionally be referred to as "the bitch" for the duration of the Rugby World Cup
From 9th September to 23rd October, you should read the sports section of the newspaper so that you are aware of what is going on regarding the Rugby World Cup. That way you will be able to join in the conversations. If you fail to do this, then you will be looked at strangely, or you will be totally ignored. In which case - DO NOT complain about not receiving any attention.
Rule 2:
During the Rugby World Cup, the television is mine, the DVD is mine, at all times, without any exceptions. If you even sneak a look at the remote control, you will regret it.
Rule 3:
If you have to pass by in front of the TV during a game, I don't mind - as long as you do so by crawling along the floor and without distracting me. If, for some reason, you decide to stand nude in front of the TV, make sure you put clothes on right after because if you catch a cold, I won't have time to take you to the doctor or look after you during the Rugby World Cup month.
Rule 4:
During the games I will be blind, deaf and mute, unless I require a refill of my drink or something to eat. You are out of your mind if you expect me to listen to you, open the door, answer the telephone, or pick up the baby that just fell from the second floor....it won't happen.
Rule 5:
It would be a good idea for you to keep at least 2 six packs in the fridge at all times, and things to nibble and please do not make any funny faces to my friends when they come over to watch the games. In return, you will be allowed to use the TV between 12 noon and 5.00 pm Unless, that is, they replay a good game that I missed during the day.
Rule 6:
Please, please, please!! If you see me upset because one of my teams is losing, DO NOT say 'get over it, it's only a game', or 'don't worry, they'll win next time'. If you say these things, you will only make me angrier and I will love you less. Remember, you will never ever know more about rugby than me and your so-called 'words of encouragement' will only lead to a break up or divorce.
Rule 7:
You are welcome to sit with me to watch one game and you can talk to me during halftime but only when the commercials are on, and only if the halftimes score is pleasing me. In addition, please note I am saying 'one' game; hence do not use the Rugby World Cup as a nice cheesy excuse to 'spend quality time together' - this is a one-off offer.
Rule 8:
The replays of the tries are very important. I don't care if I have seen them or I haven't seen them I want to see them again, many times, and record them.
Rule 9:
Tell your friends NOT to have any babies, or any other child-related parties or gatherings that requires my attendance because: a. I will not go, b. I will not go, and c. I will not go.
Rule 10:
But, if a friend of mine invites us to his house on a Sunday to watch a game on his wall-wide Home Theatre screen, we will be there in a flash.
Rule 11:
The daily World Cup Highlights Show on TV every night is just as important as the games themselves. Do not even think about saying 'but you have already seen this...why don't you change the channel to something we can all watch??', the reply will be: 'Refer to Rule #2 of this list'.
Rule 12:
Please save your expressions such as 'Thank goodness the World Cup is only every four years'. I am immune to these words, because after this, comes the re-runs of the Rugby World Cup, etc etc.
Rule 13:
And finally, if you are female and your "man" likes rugby less than you, he is not a real man and shall be bound by these rules and additionally be referred to as "the bitch" for the duration of the Rugby World Cup
