# An Apology to all Packers fans **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [January 16, 2012, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apology-to-all-packers-fans/609697 "2012-01-16T15:36:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![BlinkingDuck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/eada6e/32.png) [@BlinkingDuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlinkingDuck)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2012, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apology-to-all-packers-fans/609697/1 "2012-01-16T15:36:00Z")
I am a Viking fan…and so seldom cheer for the Pack. However, Vikes are nowhere near the playoffs and so I would much rather the Packers be in the Super Bowl over some East Coast or California team. So, I turned into the game to cheer on the Pack. I not only was going to watch the game but actively CHEER for the Packers to win. Because I did this, the Packers played like the Vikings. It was surreal…it was JUST like watching the Vikings play. They way I figure it, because I did this, the Packers lost. I am sorry. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2012, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apology-to-all-packers-fans/609697/2 "2012-01-16T15:40:04Z")
It’s not your fault. The Packers are from Dairyland. They carelessly got butter all over their hands. They should have washed up before the game. ---
**Author:** ![Gagundathar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a183cd/32.png) [@Gagundathar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gagundathar)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2012, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apology-to-all-packers-fans/609697/3 "2012-01-16T15:48:21Z")
I am now officially blaming **Blinking Duck** for the loss. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2012, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apology-to-all-packers-fans/609697/4 "2012-01-16T18:44:22Z")
Moved MPSIMS --\> the Game Room. ---
**Author:** ![Omniscient](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omniscient/32/3290_2.png) [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2012, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apology-to-all-packers-fans/609697/5 "2012-01-16T18:49:58Z")
> [@BlinkingDuck](#): > > I am a Viking fan…and so seldom cheer for the Pack. Ok… > [@BlinkingDuck](#): > > So, I turned into the game to cheer on the Pack. I not only was going to watch the game but actively CHEER for the Packers to win. :dubious: > [@BlinkingDuck](#): > > I am a Viking fan…and so seldom cheer for the Pack. …no, no you’re not. ---
**Author:** ![mkecane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9e8a1a/32.png) [@mkecane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mkecane)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2012, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apology-to-all-packers-fans/609697/6 "2012-01-16T18:58:20Z")
I’m a Vikings fan and cheered like crazy for the Giants, and loved yesterday’s game. The Fox 6 Blitz postgame show is much more fun after a game like that. ---
**Author:** ![Azeotrope](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/0ea827/32.png) [@Azeotrope](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Azeotrope)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2012, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apology-to-all-packers-fans/609697/7 "2012-01-16T19:00:55Z")
**BlinkingDuck** , on behalf of Giants fans nationwide, I humbly request that you root for the Niners this weekend 😉 ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2012, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apology-to-all-packers-fans/609697/8 "2012-01-16T19:09:18Z")
As a political progressive, I feel obligated to cheer for the Packers in solidarity with our LGBT brothers and sisters. ---
**Author:** ![Azeotrope](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/0ea827/32.png) [@Azeotrope](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Azeotrope)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2012, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apology-to-all-packers-fans/609697/9 "2012-01-16T19:25:37Z")
whut ---
**Author:** ![Laggard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/9de053/32.png) [@Laggard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Laggard)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2012, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apology-to-all-packers-fans/609697/10 "2012-01-16T19:47:03Z")
huh? ---
**Author:** ![Do\_Not\_Taunt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/do_not_taunt/32/2968_2.png) [@Do\_Not\_Taunt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Do_Not_Taunt)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2012, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apology-to-all-packers-fans/609697/11 "2012-01-16T19:53:13Z")
I assume a reference to [definition #5](http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=packer)? ---
**Author:** ![garygnu](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/garygnu/32/2924_2.png) [@garygnu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garygnu)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2012, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apology-to-all-packers-fans/609697/12 "2012-01-16T20:29:17Z")
> [@ugly ripe tomato](#): > > **BlinkingDuck** , on behalf of Giants fans nationwide, I humbly request that you root for the Niners this weekend 😉 You shut your mouth. :mad: 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2012, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apology-to-all-packers-fans/609697/13 "2012-01-16T20:32:22Z")
That’s ok, the refs were rooting for the packers too and they still lost. ---
**Author:** ![blinkie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/43a26b/32.png) [@blinkie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blinkie)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2012, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apology-to-all-packers-fans/609697/14 "2012-01-16T20:50:12Z")
It’s a beautiful day in Jersey, everyone’s all smiles ---
**Author:** ![Cell\_Guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/df705f/32.png) [@Cell\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cell_Guy)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2012, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apology-to-all-packers-fans/609697/15 "2012-01-17T23:48:25Z")
So far I’ve gone for Atlanta, New Orleans, Green Bay, Houston and Pittsburgh. Keeping that in mind, I am offering my cheers this weekend to the highest bidder. Want the Giants to win? Pay me to cheer for the Niners. Want the Pats to win? Pay me to cheer for the Ravens! Let the bidding begin! ---
**Author:** ![Sitnam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2012, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apology-to-all-packers-fans/609697/16 "2012-01-18T00:17:40Z")
What a garbage performance. I would think even Giants fans feel ripped off by that game, like a Foreman/Ali rematch where Ali shows up drunk. ---
**Author:** ![Azeotrope](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/0ea827/32.png) [@Azeotrope](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Azeotrope)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2012, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apology-to-all-packers-fans/609697/17 "2012-01-18T00:25:07Z")
> [@Cell\_Guy](#): > > So far I’ve gone for Atlanta, New Orleans, Green Bay, Houston and Pittsburgh. > > Keeping that in mind, I am offering my cheers this weekend to the highest bidder. Want the Giants to win? Pay me to cheer for the Niners. Want the Pats to win? Pay me to cheer for the Ravens! > > Let the bidding begin! So… uh, what can I offer you to root for the Niners and the Patsies? Cash? The British crown jewels? Firstborn child? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![astorian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ad7895/32.png) [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2012, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apology-to-all-packers-fans/609697/18 "2012-01-18T14:00:51Z")
> [@mkecane](#): > > I’m a Vikings fan and cheered like crazy for the Giants, and loved yesterday’s game. The Fox 6 Blitz postgame show is much more fun after a game like that. Speaking as a Giants fan… I’m sure glad the Broncos are out of the playoffs. Because that means, IF the Giants beat the 49ers, I’ll actually get to see some highlights of THEIR game! Because I saw NO footage of the Giants’ win over the Falcons, and very little of the Giants’ win over the Pack. Every media outlet was too busy showing us Tim Tebow winning against Pittsburgh and Tim Tebow losing in New England. I actually LIKE Tebow, but couldn’t help wondering… couldn’t you give a LITTLE time to one of the other teams??? Sheesh… where’s that “New York Media Bias” when I NEED it? ---
**Author:** ![Enuma\_Elish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/5e9695/32.png) [@Enuma\_Elish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enuma_Elish)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2012, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apology-to-all-packers-fans/609697/19 "2012-01-21T19:44:25Z")
As a Packers fan, I liked the way the Giants played us. They were focused, intense, and unrelenting. I wish the Pack had played the same way. I will now root for the Giants to win the Superbowl! I will also begin my off-season prayer vigil for quality pass-rushers to find their way to the Packers.