OT:Dealing with Co-Workers
How do you guys deal with co-workers who are sure RR is gone at the end of the season? I have tried to give facts, but they won't take them. I try to use reason, and they don't think the logic is correct.
They have tried to convince me that Bill Martin ran off Les Miles, Rich Rod ran off Ryan Mallett, Rich Rod will for sure be fired after this season if we don't beat OSU, and that Gerg is responsible for our horrible defense(!). Then, they say, "You see, this is why I don't like talking to you about football" after I begin raising my voice to get points across to them.
Should I just skip the football talk altogether? Should I try something else?
I have sent an email with misopogon's Diaries and some other articles to prove my point, but I am not sure if it will make a bit of difference.
What do you think?
November 2nd, 2009 at 6:22 PM ^
Worth a shot if you think you can get away with it.
November 2nd, 2009 at 6:36 PM ^
dong punch t-shirt.
Front: Michigan Football 2008-2009
Back: Dong Punch!
November 2nd, 2009 at 7:15 PM ^
Front: Michigan Football 2001-2009
Back: Dong Punch!
06 was almost an exception. Dong Slap, maybe?
November 2nd, 2009 at 6:24 PM ^
Just ignore them. If they don't want to even try to get the full story and a more informed opinion, who cares?
November 2nd, 2009 at 6:24 PM ^
I have friends who get so much pleasure out of MIchigan losses (and other downfalls), it's sort of scary and pathetic. There's nothing you can do except avoid the subject.
November 2nd, 2009 at 6:48 PM ^
They are Michigan fans.
November 2nd, 2009 at 7:13 PM ^
good ones.
November 2nd, 2009 at 7:56 PM ^
Where do you work?
The Detroit Free Press?
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:14 PM ^
You would think...until you see that there are people who actually know what is going on in the world of Michigan football.
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:59 PM ^
new coach, from outside the program, went 3-9 last year, yada, yada, yada. But no one wins in College football by changing coaches after two years. RR will be a winner at Michigan, but its going to require patience. Good luck, man, it must be tough to put up with that stuff everyday.
November 2nd, 2009 at 6:25 PM ^
A blank stare and walk away. I work in Cleveland F*n ohio, the crap is thick. The chief officer of my department made sure to pay me a visit today to ask me how my Wolverines were doing. I just spoke to him in jibberish and pretended I didn't understand him. He thinks I'm insane, which should keep him a good distance away until he's not annoying anymore; which will be never.
November 2nd, 2009 at 6:31 PM ^
Poop on their desk.
November 2nd, 2009 at 6:32 PM ^
Tell them it's not worth arguing but you are willing to bet any amount of money they will offer. You either win the argument or lots of money.
November 2nd, 2009 at 6:59 PM ^
I like this call. The ole put up or shut up
November 2nd, 2009 at 6:39 PM ^
Just start cussing and throwing shit. They will duck and walk away.
November 2nd, 2009 at 6:44 PM ^
Funy as hell quote from a Sparty this morning "I'm really getting sick of the way these guys (Spartans) are playing. That's not how you play MSU football." Really? Really? That's all I've ever seen of MSU football. I had to try hard not to laugh.
November 2nd, 2009 at 7:17 PM ^
That is funny as all hell. They are the Lansing Lie-downs. This what all have come to expect from them. Ha!
November 2nd, 2009 at 6:47 PM ^
football should not be talked about at work.
November 2nd, 2009 at 6:51 PM ^
There are two guys who both played and know what is going on and another who seems to be in the know.
It's just some of the others who brought it up and don't know what's going on.
November 2nd, 2009 at 6:57 PM ^
My boss is a domer so he gloats after every one of our losses despite the fact his mighty Irish fell to us this year. I guess it all depends on if someone is willing to hear reason or is just anti-Michigan and enjoys our shortcomings.
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:09 PM ^
See: Every Michigan State fan.
November 2nd, 2009 at 7:18 PM ^
You might as well not talk to them for the rest of the season and then when we don't fire RR go back and talk to them. They'll realize they were pretty dumb and you aren't.
November 2nd, 2009 at 7:21 PM ^
that RR is not fired before the start of next season.
November 2nd, 2009 at 7:31 PM ^
If they are... Sparty, or OSU, or ND, or PSU, or IOWA, or hell, anyone.
I pretty much thank them for following my team and then ask them who their team played and what the outcome was. B/c , hey, I don't follow their school. I hate to quote Rudy's dad, but we only watch one team in my house son.
They walk away as I am beaming with arrogance.
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:19 PM ^
Move your desk to the basement and speak like this. They will leave you alone.
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:52 PM ^
I believe you have my stapler.
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:30 PM ^
was fixed for me when I decided to become a teacher/tutor. All my "coworkers" are my students, so I get to freely say SHUT THE HELL UP, YOU GO TO CU at them as much as I like.
Power trips. Give one a test drive, let me know how it goes.
November 2nd, 2009 at 10:14 PM ^
I don't talk sports at work. It gets me out of a lot of shit.
November 2nd, 2009 at 10:37 PM ^
Never talk sports, politics, or religion with someone from the other side. It is a conversation doomed from the start.
Although MarkGoBlue brings up a valid point that "pooping on their desk" may be a solid option, remember that most corporations frown upon intra-office defacation of anykind outside the restroom. Also, it seems to be a generally accepted standard to avoid this.
My boss is a huge Buck fan so I always talk Michigan down (which hasn't been hard lately) and I talk OSU up. Play the politics or avoid it all together.
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:51 PM ^
Get them to put their money where their mouth is. If Rich Rod is gone at seasons end, you'll pay them $200. If he stays they pay you $100. 2/1, if they don't take you up on this bet then you can be sure their talking out their ass. For the record, Coach is not going anywhere after this season. Take pride in the fact that you're not as ignorant as them and can actually see the facts.