You Know You Are A Saints Fan When

skymike · 12-02-2009, 08:53 AM

This is an old thread I found here from 2004. Most of us have heard these before, and apparently, its origins
are under dispute. I would ignore the flaming on the last couple of posts-- not really what I wanted to highlight. I dont care where they came from. Im guessing there are numerous authors, and numerous versions, so just like with gumbo, I dont know that anyone could really take full credit.

But I just thought I'd give us some perspective, especially on the ones that tell about how desperate our chances of playoffs were. Some of these are so true they hurt. Most of them just make me laugh.

Among my favorites:

Originally Posted by SaintNik

You know you are a Saints fan when you bring a transitor radio to your uncle's wake to sneak in the bathroom and check the Saints score..... for an exhibition game.
Yes! This is me!

You know you are a Saints fan when the Saints start out 0-4 and you figure they can still win the division if they win out their last 12 games.

You know you are a Saints fan if you can listen to "the point after" without an interpreter.

You know you are a Saints fan if you weren't the least bit surprised when Carney missed the extra point.

You know you are a Saints fan if you have ever thrown stuff at your TV, swore out an oath to never waste your time watching another game, and still watched the next game.

You know you are a Saints fan if the Saints are winning by seven with 20 seconds left to play, the other team has fourth and 23 on their own 15 yard line, and you just know the other team will score with no time left, go for 2, and win the game.

You know you are a Saints fan if every time the saints score you look to see where the flag is thrown.

You know you are a Saints fan when there are only four games remaining in the season and the Saints are 3 games outside of a playoff spot but you have figured out which teams must beat which each week along with the Saints winning their remaining 4 games to make the playoffs.

You know you are a Saints fan when your dog hides all day on Sunday.

You know you are a Saints fan when you plan your fall vacation to a city that the Saints just happen to be playing in on that Sunday. -our honeymoon was in N.O. Ravens game.

You know you are a Saints fan when you lock your doors for safety in your suburban neighborhood subdivision but park 12 blocks from the dome to save twenty bucks and walk.

You know you are a Saints fan when you force your wife to dress as a saintsation on game day.

You know you are a Saints fan when you can spell fleur de lis and lagniappe but cant spell your favorite beer budwiser.

You know you are a Saints fan when you refuse your wifes consolation offer after a loss because YOU have a headache.

Much enjoyed, old members.

12-02-2009, 08:53 AM	#11
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Re: You Know You Are A Saints Fan When This is an old thread I found here from 2004. Most of us have heard these before, and apparently, its origins are under dispute. I would ignore the flaming on the last couple of posts-- not really what I wanted to highlight. I dont care where they came from. Im guessing there are numerous authors, and numerous versions, so just like with gumbo, I dont know that anyone could really take full credit. But I just thought I'd give us some perspective, especially on the ones that tell about how desperate our chances of playoffs were. Some of these are so true they hurt. Most of them just make me laugh. Among my favorites: Originally Posted by SaintNik You know you are a Saints fan when you bring a transitor radio to your uncle's wake to sneak in the bathroom and check the Saints score..... for an exhibition game. Yes! This is me! You know you are a Saints fan when the Saints start out 0-4 and you figure they can still win the division if they win out their last 12 games. You know you are a Saints fan if you can listen to "the point after" without an interpreter. You know you are a Saints fan if you weren't the least bit surprised when Carney missed the extra point. You know you are a Saints fan if you have ever thrown stuff at your TV, swore out an oath to never waste your time watching another game, and still watched the next game. You know you are a Saints fan if the Saints are winning by seven with 20 seconds left to play, the other team has fourth and 23 on their own 15 yard line, and you just know the other team will score with no time left, go for 2, and win the game. You know you are a Saints fan if every time the saints score you look to see where the flag is thrown. You know you are a Saints fan when there are only four games remaining in the season and the Saints are 3 games outside of a playoff spot but you have figured out which teams must beat which each week along with the Saints winning their remaining 4 games to make the playoffs. You know you are a Saints fan when your dog hides all day on Sunday. You know you are a Saints fan when you plan your fall vacation to a city that the Saints just happen to be playing in on that Sunday. -our honeymoon was in N.O. Ravens game. You know you are a Saints fan when you lock your doors for safety in your suburban neighborhood subdivision but park 12 blocks from the dome to save twenty bucks and walk. You know you are a Saints fan when you force your wife to dress as a saintsation on game day. You know you are a Saints fan when you can spell fleur de lis and lagniappe but cant spell your favorite beer budwiser. You know you are a Saints fan when you refuse your wifes consolation offer after a loss because YOU have a headache. Much enjoyed, old members.