My Problem This Weekend.

[Tzatziki_Man]

My girlfriend's 21st birthday, 3 year anniversary combined dinner date.

I've set out dinner at a 100p/h restaurant, got the gold class tickets and it's on Saturday night.

Oh my.

Essendon Vs. Richmond is on Saturday night.

I'm still going through with the day because I love her, but how do I get through the night without checking the scores, or being spoilt by crowds in the city?

My plan is to IQ the match and watch it when I get home like it was live. I will struggle with this because the AFL Live footy app is likea disease, I check it every moment of every game when I'm out.

It's exactly like that episode of How I met Your Mother with the superbowl.

Do you think I can get through the night without the result spoiled? I'll let you know how I go

 

[carnasaint55]

I struggle with this a ton. After years of experience heres my recommendation:

Tell the bird to wait a night. Got to the match.

 

[THRILLHO]

It's just a game, Richmond will probably get smacked and your girlfriend's 21st is a pretty major deal, let alone factoring in the three year anniversary. Don't check the scores because your glum attitude will ruin the rest of the night.

You probably should have set her up with an even bigger, fancier surprise dinner on the Friday night, leaving you free to go to the game on Saturday and then meet up with her afterwards in the city.

 

[Street Fighter]

Definite main board worthy.

 

[daffo]

Ditch the girl, go to the game. BE A MAN.

Find a new girl who likes footy. My gf goes for Bulldogs but she happily goes to nearly all Essendon games with me. Life is sweet.

 

[10571z]

This morning i took a poo and i decided to blow my nose as well.

 

[carnasaint55]

This morning i took a poo and i decided to blow my nose as well.

both in one morning? top marks, mate. haha

 

[Mr Mojo Risin]

My girlfriend's 21st birthday, 3 year anniversary combined dinner date.

I've set out dinner at a 100p/h restaurant, got the gold class tickets and it's on Saturday night.

Oh my.

Essendon Vs. Richmond is on Saturday night.

I'm still going through with the day because I love her, but how do I get through the night without checking the scores, or being spoilt by crowds in the city?

My plan is to IQ the match and watch it when I get home like it was live. I will struggle with this because the AFL Live footy app is likea disease, I check it every moment of every game when I'm out.

It's exactly like that episode of How I met Your Mother with the superbowl.

Do you think I can get through the night without the result spoiled? I'll let you know how I go

Are you saying this game is like a Grand Final for Richmond supporters?
You need the sensory deprivation goggles from that episode too!

You're doing the right thing, on such an occasion, your girlfriend should come first. IQ it and hope for the best, but I would suggest getting a cab back from the movies so you avoid all chance of public transport with various people talking about it etc.

Or even better, arrange a limo, you look good for your g/f and you have a much better chance of avoiding the scores...expensive choice though...

 

[Tzatziki_Man]

It's just a game, Richmond will probably get smacked and your girlfriend's 21st is a pretty major deal, let alone factoring in the three year anniversary. Don't check the scores because your glum attitude will ruin the rest of the night.

This is probably right actually. If I check the scores, and we're getting pumped it will change my mood. If it's a close game it will change my mood.

But if we're pumping them She's in for the night of her life.

 

[Murraj1966]

Take cabs everywhere and don't turn on the radio.

 

[Murraj1966]

This is probably right actually. If I check the scores, and we're getting pumped it will change my mood. If it's a close game it will change my mood.

But if we're pumping them She's in for the night of her life.

Interesting choice of words, is your mind really on the game?

 

[Donakebab]

No matter what you do on the night, your heart is going to be broken.

 

[exile]

it's simple.

 

[Lord Nicholson]

This morning i took a poo and i decided to blow my nose as well.

Just caused a snort of laughter that I've now got to explain to the boss. Thanks a heap.

 

[Murraj1966]

Just caused a snort of laughter that I've now got to explain to the boss. Thanks a heap.

Funny text message FUNNY TEXT MESSAGE!

I just saved your job.

 

[Zurs]

So you are prepared to go to all that effort and expense and then you get home and watch the footy and miss out on a certain shag (and imagine if Tiges then lost how much you would hate em), madness...just follow the scores on your phone she will understand.

 

[Franc de Borges]

I don't really get this. Firstly, the AFL produce a fixture so surely you knew not to book anything for that night, and secondly, if you've been with her for three years surely she knows how passionate you are about Richmond and wouldn't be annoyed at you checking the scores...

 

[eth-dog]

"Forget" to bring your phone, forget about the game and just focus on her.

 

[Impunity!]

So many lame idiots in this thread. It is a regular season fixture, just because the AFL marketing department decided to make it AN EPIC BATTLE by giving it AN EPIC NAME does not mean it is more important that taking the woman you love out for a great night to celebrate her 21st and your anniversary.

It is worth 4 points, that is all

Get some perspective

Kids these days

 

[Sttew]

My girlfriend's 21st birthday, 3 year anniversary combined dinner date.

I've set out dinner at a 100p/h restaurant, got the gold class tickets and it's on Saturday night.

Oh my.

Essendon Vs. Richmond is on Saturday night.

I'm still going through with the day because I love her, but how do I get through the night without checking the scores, or being spoilt by crowds in the city?

My plan is to IQ the match and watch it when I get home like it was live. I will struggle with this because the AFL Live footy app is likea disease, I check it every moment of every game when I'm out.

It's exactly like that episode of How I met Your Mother with the superbowl.

Do you think I can get through the night without the result spoiled? I'll let you know how I go

Dear CNB1990,

If your girlfriend really loves you, and I am loath to give to much publicity to "love" of anything other than football on BF, then she will forgive you if you wear your headphones and tune into the game. In fact, any loving partner would say, "you know what hun, you go to the game, we can celebrate our 3rd anniversary another time"

Give it a go.

 

[grimface_87]

I will struggle with this because the AFL Live footy app is likea disease, I check it every moment of every game when I'm out.

Delete the App for the night and reinstall on Sunday?

 

[skzm]

imagine if Tiges then lost...

shouldn't take too much imagination...

 

[Lunchlady Doris]

Try hitting her

 

[deledio7]

If you've been with her for 3 years surely she wouldn't mind you checking your phone every now and then. If she does mind she's not a keeper. Simple.

 

[Leather Poisoning]

It's pretty easy - but you might have to show some backbone.

Here's the speech;

Hi <insert gf's name here>,

"Wondering if we could have a bit of a chat (sound very serious).

You and I have been going out for a while now, I mean this is a 3 year anniversary and things are starting to get pretty serious, so there are a few things I need to tell you.

1. I barrack for Richmond, life is tough and joy is infrequent.
2. Richmond have just had their best form streak in over twenty years.
3. I haven't been this excited since Richo started playing on the wing.
4. You'll have to take a backseat for the night, and no amount of silent treatment or sex-banning is going to make me regret it.
5. If the tiges do manage a win, you'll be getting a level of loving that you have not experienced in our 3 year relationship - but if you try and stop me watching/listening/enjoying that game there will be no loving, only resentment.
6. Resentment is a relationship's worst enemy, you really don't want to sow the seeds of discontent on a relationship that is just starting to show potential - it would be like playing Trent Cotchin in a back pocket after 3 years of awesome performance as a midfielder. No doubt Trent would start looking elsewhere, just sayin.
7. When you factor in leap years, etc you realise time is arbitrary and we can celebrate this damn thing on Friday or Sunday and it won't make one iota of difference. Hell, I'll even let you choose which one of those days you want.
8. I know I said I booked for Saturday - but it's only Wednesday and I can cancel the dinner booking (there's more than one flashy restaurant around) and the movie - hell, I'll call up and shift it to a day session so I can actually go to the game instead.
9. If you really love me, I mean, REALLY love me, not just some token thing where you use me for my body and put pressure on me to not do things that I love - then you'll realise this is the only way.
10. Thanks babe."

That should solve all your issues.

Seriously though man, check the damn footy fixture before booking dinner.