Heyyooo. My class assignment is to post about my interactions with the media. Given the time of year, it's no surprise to those who know me that I'd be talking about the Jets....and not the Mets (given the time of year.) Growing up a die hard Mets and Jets fan, I'm used to the heartache. But with the Jets early success this year (3-0 in the division) and all the hype about them being Super Bowl contenders, it's easy for me to get excited. There are certain things that can kill that excitement though. For instance, I was getting myself ready to watch the Jets/Dolphins game 2 weeks ago on Sunday night....and then Faith Hill came on the screen. I don't know why NBC insists and producing those awful, painfully long Faith Hill introductions before a game. It's so uncomfortable to watch and further proves Neil Postman's theory that we're "Amusing Ourselves To Death" (a book we read in class.) As if we needed entertainment, poor entertainment at that, before we're going to be entertained. Rex Ryan's press conferences are entertainment enough.
Now on to the Mets, my heart and soul (unfortunately.) They never cease to break my heart ever year, yet every spring I get excited for another long and brutal year. Having recently fired their manager/GM, the Mets have made a habit in the past of wrongfully firing their manager (i.e. Willie Randolph) for the sake of pleasing their fans or "entertaining" their fans. Everybody knows New York is the toughest city to play/manage in. However, this time it was much needed. To quote a family member of mine on being a Mets fan:
"It's like being in love with an alcoholic. You constantly defend her and people are like 'Dude, your alcoholic friend is a mess,' and you're like 'Nah, you don't know her like I do.'"
I still love you my alcoholic friend, see ya next year.
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