My father could not make it to Thanksgiving this year; he's in Brazil, getting married. He called of course, but international rates limit chat time. In the five or so minutes we had, he wanted to know 1) the latest about the local NFL scandal and how that game looked on Sunday, and 2) what time the UT game is so he can hopefully rustle up some internet and at least check the score. What could have been an unfocused, rushed, and stressful conversation was, thanks to football, pleasant and informative.
At an office party last night, a colleague asked me to explain this crazy passion football fans have. I mentioned how it strengthens personal relationships; this is a perfect example.
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