Lately, I’ve been very annoyed with media hype and the recent circus over Brett Farve’s retirement fiasco. Sure, this is a compelling story. Legendary Quarterback, Gun-slinger and Tough-guy extraordinaire holds team hostage to satisfy his vain pride and ego. What Sports Writer can resist that? Not many. But must we think about it all day, every stinking day for 3 MONTHS? Does someone have to hide out in front of Brett’s house and in the Packer’s headquarters to track his every movement? NO!! Does anyone care that much? No. The media's obsession with Farve is best summed up as: A Man Crush.Tyler Beck, one of the greatest layman pop-culture/sports commentators I’ve ever known personally taught me about The Man Crush when venting his anger over Brett Farve. He acutely diagnosed the sick media obsession that blossomed into the near-parody coverage of the recent “OOPS I DID IT AGAIN!!” moment from our favorite Tough Guy. How many times can you quit and come back until your reputation is destroyed? We now have the answer: Three. Maybe Brett and Brittany have something in common after all. Someone protect his kids soon.
Now for the academics. The Man Crush exists when a heterosexual guy admires or idolizes another guy to the point of it appearing he has a crush on the dude. Think Frodo and Sam in LOTR. Or the attitude of a love sick teenage girl that breathlessly waits and pounces on the object of her affection, giggling all the time. Despite obvious flaws, the object of affection can do no wrong. No amount of attention is enough.
By a twist of fate, I happened to just finish reading the TWILIGHT SAGA drenched in this OCD form of love. I’m calling out ESPN, FOX, etc as the Bella Swan to Brett Farve, the vampire who has sucked all the life out of my sports world.
Tim O’Brien, an expert on personal branding says Farve’s brand is Toughness. I say it has now changed to Prima-donna. How sad.
You can say I’m just an old Broncos fan who loves Elway and hates the rest. Fair criticism, but in head to head competition in the Super-bowl, Elway turned in a spectacular “helicopter” play and showed who really has more determination to win. Farve may have the records, thanks to playing on much better teams, with better talent and protection, but Elway can now take his rightful place as the Tough quarterback since Brittany Farve is too busy making out with the media and his ego to notice he has destroyed his legacy forever.
5 comments:
Get over it. Farve is one of the greatest of all time and if he wants to play, the Packers should have welcomed him back with open arms. I'm sure the Broncos would have done the same for Elway.
Two words: Joe Montana.
Dude, all I have to say is that after reading all of this I need to establish a Patrick Roy shrine in the attempts that my savory incense will coax him back into stardom (or at least out of the doldrums of turning his son into a thug) and consequential Avalanche glory.
As far as man crushes are concerned, two words: Barack Obama
But yes, I must agree that I'm not a fan of the "comeback again " style unless you're Wayne Gretzky (now that would be awesome).
As far as Favre sucking the life out of sports, what is there of interest right now other than Gold Medal Michael kicking trash in Bejing? What, the Rockies? Ha!
That's exactly it!!! Is Farve's soap opera really more important than a once in four year event? Yes, we don't give a rip about most Olympic events, but this is a perfect example of MAN CRUSH and his worshipful following. I think I'll go throw up now.
Took me time to read the whole article, the article is great but the comments bring more brainstorm ideas, thanks.
- Johnson
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